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Welcome to Ben's Big Deal, your gateway to unlocking the secrets of travel using points and miles!
I'm Ben Komenkul, and I'm thrilled to introduce you to a solution that many overlook or consider too complex: leveraging points and miles for your travels.
EXPERIENCE
Over the course of a decade, I've immersed myself in the world of points and miles, connecting with the brightest minds in the industry to distill this knowledge into two comprehensive Masterclasses. Now, I'm here to share these insights with you.
DO YOU NEED IT?
In my Masterclasses, I break down the intricacies of earning the right points, crafting a strategic approach, and executing tactics effectively. Whether you're a frequent business traveler or someone who loves leisurely exploring the globe, I understand that your travel needs are unique – and I'm here to address them all.
Imagine being able to plan your dream honeymoon, anniversary, or family vacation without breaking the bank. With my 8-day live Masterclass bundle, consisting of four sessions on Hotels and four sessions on Airfare and Credit Cards, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to make it a reality.
BENEFITS
From maximizing your everyday expenses to scoring incredible discounts on your next trip, I'll show you how to save up to 90% on your vacations using rewards points.
If you've never delved into the world of points and miles before, now is your chance to join me on this exciting journey. Let's make your travel dreams a reality together at Ben's Big Deal.
Points are a Currency. Use it Accordingly for Better Flights and the Best Luxury Hotels.
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Travel is expensive, especially traveling with your family to faraway destinations. Whether you are looking to plan your next dream getaway to an exotic destination, you can use bank points and airline/hotel loyalty points to fund your next vacation. Ben’s Big Deal is a travel and hotel points veteran and teacher for 10 years. A highly sought-after speaker at major conferences like Frequent Traveler University, TravelMore Con, Chicago Seminar, and Zorkfest to share the latest and best travel points and miles education.
He runs his Hotel Secrets Masterclass to teach students how to redeem free nights at top 5-star hotels and even secure upgrades before arrival. In addition, his Points and Miles Masterclass equips his student with all the tools to earn and redeem airline miles. By the end of this four-session Live ZOOM masterclass, his students are in the top 5% of traveler experts.
Why pay for travel when you can use your daily expenses to earn points for your next vacation?
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My Brand New Podcast featured on Business Travel 360
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Ben's Big Deal Podcast is for anyone interested in getting a great deal with an airline, hotel or credit card.
Ben is the person who got me started in understanding points and miles and I'm so thankful to have found him! I took the Hotels Masterclass 6 months ago and in that time went to the Alila Ventana Big Sur for 3 nights all on points and have booked Carmel Valley Ranch for fall 2023 and a week at the Grand Hyatt Kauai in 2024.
ALL ON POINTS! Will soon have enough for another visit to Ventana Big Sur (we're going to attempt to make it our anniversary treat each year.)
Additionally I learned strategy on a Marriott card we already held and as a result have a free night at a Ritz Carlton this summer. ALL THANKS TO BEN!! We're talking about ~$20-30k worth of reservations I did all on points. Ben has so many years of experience and I really value his opinion. Not to mention he's just a nice guy and you can tell he's so happy when his students have success. Thank you so much Ben!!
Lisa T.
March 10, 2023
I just want to commend BensBigDeal on the classes he offers; their value
exceeds the nominal cost of the classes, Ben really is an expert in the area of Travel Hacking and that wisdom is far more valuable than the exhaustive hours it would take for me to research on my own. The live interaction and being able to ask questions on the fly during a live course outweighs any blog or post.
The amazing added benefit of his courses is that it doesn’t stop with the end of the class; he always finds time to answer my travel questions (not taking advantage of his time) even though he could easily ask to charge me.
At the end of day, we are going to spend money. It’s up to everyone on how they will best leverage their dollars and I personally would rather spend the money on educating myself on how to be effective in my travel than make costly mistakes.
I consider the courses I’ve taken as an investment into my education on Travel Hacking and leveraging that learning into taking amazing trips and building lifetime memories with my family.
Thank you Ben!
Kendrea C.
March 31, 2023
Ben has great knowledge and skills in obtaining and maximizing points, rewards and benefits for travel and credit card purchases.
He is selfless with his time and genuinely cares that you are able to benefit as much as possible #HeGoodMan ;-)
Mark M.
February 28, 2023
I really admire Ben to such that he is a blessing him and his family in my life to teach and give the wisdom that he has learned and experienced from his time and travel beyond just professional.
He really give life points that we can give to the next generation.
Thank you Ben to you and your Family, God Bless You All .
Tammy W. W.
February 27, 2023
Ben is the person who got me started in understanding points and miles and I'm so thankful to have found him! I took the Hotels Masterclass 6 months ago and in that time went to the Alila Ventana Big Sur for 3 nights all on points and have booked Carmel Valley Ranch for fall 2023 and a week at the Grand Hyatt Kauai in 2024.
ALL ON POINTS! Will soon have enough for another visit to Ventana Big Sur (we're going to attempt to make it our anniversary treat each year.)
Additionally I learned strategy on a Marriott card we already held and as a result have a free night at a Ritz Carlton this summer. ALL THANKS TO BEN!! We're talking about ~$20-30k worth of reservations I did all on points. Ben has so many years of experience and I really value his opinion. Not to mention he's just a nice guy and you can tell he's so happy when his students have success. Thank you so much Ben!!
Lisa T.
March 10, 2023
I just want to commend BensBigDeal on the classes he offers; their value
exceeds the nominal cost of the classes, Ben really is an expert in the area of Travel Hacking and that wisdom is far more valuable than the exhaustive hours it would take for me to research on my own. The live interaction and being able to ask questions on the fly during a live course outweighs any blog or post.
The amazing added benefit of his courses is that it doesn’t stop with the end of the class; he always finds time to answer my travel questions (not taking advantage of his time) even though he could easily ask to charge me.
At the end of day, we are going to spend money. It’s up to everyone on how they will best leverage their dollars and I personally would rather spend the money on educating myself on how to be effective in my travel than make costly mistakes.
I consider the courses I’ve taken as an investment into my education on Travel Hacking and leveraging that learning into taking amazing trips and building lifetime memories with my family.
Thank you Ben!
Kendrea C.
March 31, 2023
Ben has great knowledge and skills in obtaining and maximizing points, rewards and benefits for travel and credit card purchases.
He is selfless with his time and genuinely cares that you are able to benefit as much as possible #HeGoodMan ;-)
Mark M.
February 28, 2023
I really admire Ben to such that he is a blessing him and his family in my life to teach and give the wisdom that he has learned and experienced from his time and travel beyond just professional.
He really give life points that we can give to the next generation.
Thank you Ben to you and your Family, God Bless You All .
Tammy W. W.
February 27, 2023
For more information about our services, or to schedule a consultation, call Ben at 213-516-5261.
Best Credit Card for Beginners (No Annual Fee)
If you’re new to earning and redeeming points for travel, the best starting point is getting a great travel card that offers:
Points are best used
Best Credit Card for
Small Business
My biggest mistake when I started what not understanding how valuable business credit cards could help me reach my travel goals.
Biggest secret in points and miles is any type of small business can qualify.
This includes sole proprietorship like selling items on Facebook Marketplace or Amazon, driving for Uber, or any type of non W-2 income.
Business cards although have higher spend thresholds in the first few months they offer fantastic welcome bonus and different points earning categories that can be lucrative.
Best Credit Card for Airport Lounge Access
Tired of paying $7 water in the airport or just want a free breakfast, lunch, or dinner before that long flight?
I've learned as a business traveler, that having lounge access can save you thousands in food and drink at the airport.
Your lounge credit card can feed you and kids for free. Having the right premium credit card will save you $$$ and really lower your cost of travel. I save at least $100 everytime I walk into an airport with my family that has a lounge. Let me show you some of my favorite cards.
Best No Annual Fee
Credit Card
So not all travel credit cards require an annual fee.
This is a great starter card
If you want to earn points that can be used for
Best Airline Credit Cards
Some of my favorite airlines have wonderful co branded credit cards that offer elite type perks. Some of these benefits include:
These credit cards should be reserved for frequent travelers or part of a strategic airline strategy.
I recommend that you collect more transferrable currencies from bank or loyalty programs before you apply here. But if you are have a specific airline strategy or specific goal, then I have some great perks for you.
Best Hotel Credit Card
I love the opportunity to earn more points just by using a hotel's
cobranded credit cards. Their perks allow you to earn:
This is also an advanced strategy and I suggest to look into flexible bank program before you apply here.
See what banks will most likely qualify you for. Feel confident that these are offers you will be approved in less than 60 seconds
Cardmatch just needs Full Name, Address, and last 4 digits of Social Security Number to come back with your own special offer
This is considered a soft inquiry( no hard pull). So no affect to your credit
We use industry standard 256-bit encryption to keep your personal data safe.
Most of the larger U.S. banks publish their targeted offers including Capital One, American Express and Chase.
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“Opinions expressed here are author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.”
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