P1 /P2: The Travel Hackers Podcast

Episode 5: From Points to Pixels

🚀 Welcome back to P1/P2: The Travel Hackers Podcast! 🚀 In Episode 5, Matt and Seth are joined by Chris Su, the founder of the blog LittleBoyFromTaiwan, to discuss advanced travel hacking strategies, creating high-quality travel content, and his favorite travel experiences. 🌍 What You’ll Learn: * Alaska Airlines and American Airlines as top loyalty programs for 2025 * Why Starlux business class is one of the best redemptions around today * The hidden value of layovers in Honolulu * Practical tips for building a niche travel blog with stunning photography * Thoughtful gift-giving for flight attendants and travel etiquette 💡 Sound Bites: * "There is a lost art in writing good, like comprehensive blog posts" * "The moment you go into Zero G on Starlux business class, within three to five minutes you're asleep" * "For those that wished us banned, I'm sorry, we're back online" 🔄 Show Notes: * 👉 Alaska & American Airlines Programs? Start from 2:00 * 👉 Starlux and Hidden Gem Redemptions? Skip ahead to 5:43 * 👉 Building a Niche Travel Blog? Jump to 20:22 * 👉 Rapid-Fire Fun with Chris? Start at 39:37 📺 Additional Links: * 🌐 Little Boy from Taiwan Blog [https://littleboyfromtaiwan.com] * ⭐ Chris’s Starlux Reviews [https://littleboyfromtaiwan.com/home/tag/Starlux+Airlines] 🔗 For more: Download the AvoSquado app on iOS and Android for seamless group travel planning at https://avosquado.app [https://avosquado.app], and follow Disco Travel at https://discotravel.app [https://discotravel.app], on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/discotravelapp [https://www.instagram.com/discotravelapp]), or on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@discotravelapp [https://www.tiktok.com/@discotravelapp]) for more travel hacking tips and updates on the upcoming app launch. 🎙️ Love what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share!

Episode 4: Flying Free with Sydney

🚀 Welcome back to P1/P2: The Travel Hackers Podcast! 🚀 In Episode 4, hosts Matt Sack and Seth Rutner are joined by Disco Travel's social media wizard, Sydney Ferris, to explore the evolving landscape of airline loyalty programs and the art of building an authentic social media presence. 🌍 Loyalty Limbo Matt and Seth discuss the tightening rules for airline loyalty programs, status challenges, and whether chasing status is still worth it. 💡 Social Media Strategies The hackers find out how Sydney built Disco's social media presence from scratch, including viral campaigns, creative content ideas, and adapting to trends. ✈️ Flying Free with Sydney Ferris In our interview with Sydney, she talks about the perks of flying standby as the daughter of a pilot, her love for travel, and why she joined a startup right out of college. 🔄 Show Notes: 👉 Loyalty Limbo? Start from 0:00 👉 Social Media Strategies? Skip ahead to 15:31 👉 Flying Free with Sydney? Skip ahead to 32:05 👉 Taking Career Risks? Skip ahead to 36:28 👉 Launching a Viral Brand Ambassador Program? Skip ahead to 42:58 👉 Advice for Aspiring Social Media Managers? Skip ahead to 48:46 Additional Links: ✨ Follow Sydney on TikTok for creative travel content: https://www.tiktok.com/@ferrissydney 📰 Read the New York Times article about airline loyalty programs: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/business/airline-loyalty-programs-rethinking.html 🔗 For more: Download the AvoSquado app on iOS and Android for seamless group travel planning at https://avosquado.app, and follow Disco Travel at https://discotravel.app, on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/discotravelapp), or on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@discotravelapp) for more travel hacking tips and updates on the upcoming app launch. 🎙️ Love what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share!

Episode 3: Travel, Tar Pits, and Tunes

🚀 Welcome back to P1/P2: The Travel Hackers Podcast! 🚀 In Episode 3, hosts Matt Sack and Seth Rutner are joined by special guest Will Armstrong from MeTempo to explore the intersections of travel, entrepreneurship, and music. 🌍 “P1/P2 Passport”: Seth shares his new adventures living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, practicing Spanish, and soaking up the local culture. Plus, Matt reflects on his recent whirlwind tour of the Adriatic, complete with ATVs, positioning flights, and a surprising luxury highlight aboard an Emirates A380. 💡 “Fail Fast”: We dive deep into the concept of “tar pit ideas” — seemingly attractive business ventures that pull you in but can lead to stagnation. Will opens up about the challenges of scaling his music education platform and what he learned from running a successful teaching business in New York City. 🎵 “Tunes and Teaching”: Will shares the inspiration behind MeTempo and how he’s blending technology with personalized music education to innovate in the teaching world. From classic one-on-one lessons to new-age apps, this segment is a must-listen for anyone passionate about music and tech. 🔄 Show Notes: 👉 Travel Updates? Start from 2:30. 👉 Tar Pit Ideas and Entrepreneurship? Skip ahead to 18:20. 👉 Will's Founder Story and MeTempo? Skip ahead to 37:30. Additional Links: 🎸 MeTempo: https://metempo.com 🎹 WillYouLearn: https://willyoulearn.com 📺 Related Videos from Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel on Tar Pit Ideas: • Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMIawSAygO4 • Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU9iT7MW0rs 🔗 For more: Explore Seth’s AvoSquado for group travel planning at https://avosquado.app and check out Disco Travel at https://discotravel.app. Follow us on Instagram ( /discotravelapp ) and TikTok ( /discotravelapp ) for travel hacks and app updates.

Episode 2: Travel Hackers Meet Pitch Hackerz

Welcome back to P1/P2: The Travel Hackers Podcast! In Episode 2, hosts Matt Sack and Seth Rutner are back with more insider travel hacks and entrepreneurial wisdom. This episode kicks off with our brand new segment, “What’s in Our Wallet,” where Seth reveals how he scored 120,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points by getting the same business card for the third time — yes, you read that right, the third time! Learn all about the art of churning business credit cards and why these points are so valuable. But we’re not stopping at travel hacks. We introduce our “Decision Points” segment, where we explore the pivotal choice between bootstrapping and fundraising in the startup world. Seth shares his journey bootstrapping AvoSquado, while special guest Melanie Platt, founder of Pitch Hackerz, dives deep into the do's and don’ts of pitching to investors. With over $750 million raised for startups, Melanie offers invaluable advice for founders at any stage. Show Note: If you're just interested in Travel Hacking, start from 0:33. If you're here for Startups & Entrepreneurship, skip ahead to 15:06. For more: Download the ⁠AvoSquado⁠ [https://avosquado.app/] app on iOS and Android for seamless group travel planning, and follow ⁠Disco Travel⁠ [https://discotravel.app/] on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/discotravelapp/] and ⁠TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@discotravelapp] @discoTravelApp for more travel hacking tips and updates on the upcoming app launch. Additional Links: * DoctorOfCredit: Bank Accounts That Can Be Funded With A Credit Card [https://www.doctorofcredit.com/does-funding-a-bank-account-with-a-credit-card-count-as-a-purchase-or-cash-advance/] * Pitch Hackerz [https://www.pitchhackerz.com/] * Tech Crunch Pitch Deck Teardown [https://techcrunch.com/tag/pitch-deck-teardown/]

Episode 1: Welcome to 2-Player Mode

Welcome to P1/P2: The Travel Hackers Podcast! In our debut episode, join hosts Matt Sack and Seth Rutner as they introduce themselves, their travel stories, and their startups. Discover how two travel hackers met and decided to share their journey with you. Expect lively banter, insider tips, and a deep dive into both travel hacking and building successful startups. Show Note: If you're just interested in Travel Hacking, skip to 20:16. If you're here for Startups & Entrepreneurship, skip ahead to 42:00. For more: Download the AvoSquado [https://avosquado.app/] app on iOS and Android for seamless group travel planning, and follow Disco Travel [https://discotravel.app/] on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/discotravelapp/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@discotravelapp] @discoTravelApp for more travel hacking tips and updates on the upcoming app launch. Additional Links: * FlightConnections [https://www.flightconnections.com/] * FrequentMiler Blog [https://frequentmiler.com/] * Y Combinator's Startup School [startupschool.org] Join us on this exciting journey as we dive deep into the secrets of travel hacking and the challenges of startup life. Get ready for an incredible season filled with amazing guests, groundbreaking hacks, and the insider knowledge you need to elevate your travel and entrepreneurial game. Don't miss out—subscribe now and let's conquer the world of travel and startups together!