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How To Take More Vacations By Booking Better, Cheaper Flights with Scott Keyes

Published: Aug. 24, 2021, 10 a.m.

How often would you travel if you knew you could consistently get the best deals on transportation? 

Author and entrepreneur Scott Keyes’ passion for finding cheap flights turned his small mailing list for friends into a bustling website known as the travel industry's best-kept secret with 2-million members assisted by a 40-person team. 

If you are curious about what it takes to find the best deals on travel from best practices when booking, to what type of mindset is key, then you will not want to miss this episode. 

Which of Scott’s techniques will you use when booking your next trip? I'd love to hear about your experience and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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Today's episode is sponsored by US Bank's Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card, with the ability to earn up to 5x the points on travel-related expenses like hotels, and rental cars, this card will help you earn the most on your next trip. 

Tune In To Learn:
  • 09:05 How a once hobby transformed Scott into a cheap flight expert
  • 14:00 The road between growing a company and writing a book
  • 17:10 What exactly holds people back from traveling more
  • 21:00 Prioritizing your travel plans in a way that will pay off
  • 22:00 How changing your mindset allows you to find flexibility when planning a get-away
  • 26:10 The methodology behind finding cheap flights
  • 27:50 How you can find the “goldilocks window” 
  • 30:00 Best practices for when you’re ready to book your flights
  • 35:50 What to do when you find cheaper rates after you book 
  • 43:05 Tricks for booking last minute flights 
  • 46:40 Strategy for upgrading to business class
  • 52:30 The mindset behind avoiding over-tourism and being a globally conscious traveler 
  • 57:20 Scott’s journey as an entrepreneur and what he’s learned along the way
  • And so much more
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