Quick Hits: My CPA Told Me to Do This… & More!

In this week’s Quick Hits, DeAndre keeps things short and personal, mixing light industry updates with a behind-the-scenes look at how the podcast operates and evolves.He shares a shift in how the show is structured from a business perspective, explaining how his financial planning firm supports the majority of production costs and why he’ll begin lightly integrating mentions of his advisory work moving forward.On the travel side, updates are minimal but still relevant. DeAndre highlights the upcoming Points Travel Festival in Toronto as a key opportunity to connect with others in the points and miles space. He also calls out the end of an era with the Amex Platinum Saks credit, which is being discontinued mid-year, with new benefits expected to replace it.The episode wraps with gratitude toward the community and a reminder that the show continues to grow thanks to listener support, engagement, and shared passion for smarter travel.Key takeaways: Podcast evolution: The show is shifting slightly to align with business and tax requirements.Behind the scenes: The majority of production costs are covered by DeAndre’s financial planning firm.Toronto event: Points Travel Festival is a great opportunity to meet and network.Amex change: Saks credit is ending soon, with new benefits expected.Stay updated: Industry news is light now, but changes can happen quickly.Community matters: Growth of the show is driven by listener engagement.Need Global Travel Insurance? We recommend World NomadsGet a travel insurance quote hereResources:Let’s meet up at Points Travel Festival 2026 in TorontoPodcast LibraryBoldlyGo community meetup surveyBecome a BoldlyGo blog contributorBook a Free 30-minute points & miles consultationStart here to learn how to unlock nearly free travelSign up for our newsletter!BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook GroupSome of Our Favorite Tools For Elevating Your Points & Miles Game:Note: Contains affiliate/sponsored linksCard Pointers (Saves the average user $750 per year)Zil Money (For Payroll on Credit Card)Travel FreelyPoint.meFlightConnections.comThrifty Traveler PremiumLTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course: Use coupon code "BOLDYGO" for a 50% discount!Connect with DeAndre Coke: Instagram: BoldlyGo.worldTikTok: BoldlyGo.worldWebsite: BoldlyGo.worldYouTube: BoldlyGoWorldYouTube: BoldlyGoTravelsMentioned in this episode:Check out the Smart Travel PodcastThis week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel PodcastCheck out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsered content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network