Episode 33: Richard Kerr from Bilt Rewards

<p><!-- wp:cgb/block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg --></p> <div class="wp-block-cgb-block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg"> <div class="libsyn-shortcode"> </div> </div> <p><!-- /wp:cgb/block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg --></p> <p><strong>Today’s Guest: Richard Kerr from Bilt Rewards</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Richard Kerr is a well-known name in the miles and points world. He has built massive communities, written informative articles, and helped thousands of people learn how to travel the world for less. In this episode, Richard joins us to talk about his history in the travel rewards space and how he is taking his knowledge and skills to the next level by helping to create and grow the Bilt Rewards program, as their Director of Travel Rewards. Be sure to tune in next week for the conclusion of our interview and hear about some of Richard’s travels and best experiences over the years.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Times of Note:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">2:17 - Richard says hello.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">3:44 - How Richard got started in miles and points.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">6:04 - What we’re drinking.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">9:37 - Richard learned a lot and immediately started teaching others.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">12:23 - Travel Hacking 101 on Facebook is born.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">13:52 - Richard and Jeff met over tacos.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">15:58 - Five years of growth in the points world.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">19:04 - Richard taps Jeff to take over Award Travel 101.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">20:10 - The summer of golf didn’t go exactly as planned.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">21:21 - Do award travel guys and beer guys have the same look?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">23:40 - Bilt Rewards - Richard’s new gig.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weig