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.
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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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