The Points Guy
Jun 9, 2010 | 11:28 am
#31
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: BZN
Programs: AA:LT Platinum DL:LT Gold UA:1P MAR:LT Titanium
Posts: 8,292
How do you figure I am targeting a simple or low-end client? I'm Manhattan based and most of my original clients are bankers/lawyers who have accrued tons of points, but don't have the time to figure them all out.
As far as me targeting "simple awards"- I'll try not to take this comment seriously, but FYI I book people on multi-destination/RTW J/F awards every day on every alliance/carrier.
As far as me targeting "simple awards"- I'll try not to take this comment seriously, but FYI I book people on multi-destination/RTW J/F awards every day on every alliance/carrier.
If a $50 price point results in a good enough $/hour income for you to continue the service - more power to ya. I think that several of us are just expressing the belief that it might be hard to maintain at that price point *unless* you are focused on the less-complex niche, as this would greatly reduce the time divisor of the ratio.
Jun 9, 2010 | 12:26 pm
#32
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta DM, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, MTA Rust, Hertz Five Star something or other
Posts: 2,858
mooper- sorry for misunderstanding your comment.
As far as my business model- trust me, its not based solely on doing mass $50 consultations. There's a lot more to come, so stay tuned
As far as my business model- trust me, its not based solely on doing mass $50 consultations. There's a lot more to come, so stay tuned
Jun 9, 2010 | 6:33 pm
#33
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: DC
Programs: DL gold; UA - 1k; AA gold; Marriott Platinum; Hyatt Diamond; SPG gold; Groupon Falcon;
Posts: 747
[QUOTE=pitbrian;14105201As far as my business model- trust me, its not based solely on doing mass $50 consultations. There's a lot more to come, so stay tuned [/QUOTE]
And absolutely the best of luck creating a win-win for yourself and your clients. Hope it goes well.
[/QUOTE]And absolutely the best of luck creating a win-win for yourself and your clients. Hope it goes well.
Jun 9, 2010 | 7:17 pm
#34
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: LAS
Posts: 1,279
The value of this service is obvious for people that have waaaay to much money and not enough time to work the system. My personal problem with this business model is the fact that I don't have too much money. Besides that minor problem, $50 to find the right deal sounds like a great thing.
I am wondering, since I usually have the time, what are these "tools" that the "general public doesn't have"?
I am wondering, since I usually have the time, what are these "tools" that the "general public doesn't have"?
Jun 13, 2010 | 5:22 pm
#35
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: MSP (Mahtomedi, MN, USA) - Delta hub captive, Marriott Gold, US Mint Silver, CVS Red
Programs: "We've been starving, and sitting on a ham sandwich the whole time."
Posts: 1,482
paying some guy $50 for his (presumed) expertise is "people that have waaaay to much money" ? seems like a very reasonable price if the guy is good at what he does, especially if he has various subscription-based tools (expert flyer etc) at his disposal which you may not purchase.
Jun 14, 2010 | 9:26 pm
#37
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: LAS
Posts: 1,279
paying some guy $50 for his (presumed) expertise is "people that have waaaay to much money" ? seems like a very reasonable price if the guy is good at what he does, especially if he has various subscription-based tools (expert flyer etc) at his disposal which you may not purchase.
I'm still curious what these "tools" are. Anyone?
Jun 14, 2010 | 9:39 pm
#38
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta DM, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, MTA Rust, Hertz Five Star something or other
Posts: 2,858
ExpertFlyer and KVS primarily- along with a bunch of foreign carrier websites that show different levels of partner award availability. What I've encountered is that your everyday flyer does not know about these services and even if they did, they wouldn't want to spend the time and/or money learning how to use them.
Dec 4, 2012 | 11:21 am
#39
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 1
Beginner Who Needs Immediate Help
I'm new to the frequent points game. I'm taking my family (4) to Lake Tahoe from Dec 20-26, 2012. We are planning on staying at the Marriott Timber Lodge. I'd like to fly us on Delta 1st class but only 3 tickets left? The Marriott is going to be over $5,000 for 2 villa rooms. What is the best way to get the most points. I have AMEX Platinum, Amex Gold Premier, Citi Thank You Premier, Chase Sapphire & Chase Ink. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.