515: The $6 First Class Flight That Changed His Life Eli Facenda

Eli Facenda was making $24,000 a year out of college when he booked a $6,000 business class flight to London for just $6 and 60,000 points. That moment changed everything. Now he runs Freedom Travel and has helped over 1,000 business owners turn everyday spending into $50,000+ in luxury travel—without spending extra cash. In this episode, Hunter sits down with Eli to break down the biggest mistakes business owners make with credit card points (Amazon redemptions, cash back traps, booking through portals) and the transfer strategies that unlock 2-5x the value. Eli shares a case study of a roofing company owner who saved $250,000 in travel over two years and now flies business class internationally on points alone. If you spend money on materials, payroll, or any business expenses—this episode shows you how to stop leaving money on the table. Key takeaways: Why cash back is almost always the wrong move How to transfer points to airline partners for 5x value The credit cards business owners should actually be using How to put payroll on a credit card and earn points Connect with Eli: Instagram: @elitravelguy Website: freedomtravelsystems.com/d2d (free guide on payroll points) 🎟️ D2DCon 2026 – January 22-24, Salt Lake City Eli is speaking Friday 1/23 at 2pm + has a booth → D2dcond2dcon.com Thank you for listening! Don't miss out on future episodes!

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515: The $6 First Class Flight That Changed His Life Eli Facenda is an episode from D2D - Podcast by Sam Taggart.

This episode is 49:22 long.

This episode was published on Jan 22, 2026.

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