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“WE DON’T LIKE TAKING RISKS” JIFFY LUBE FOUNDER SPINELLI

August 9, 2018

A specific Babson EPS class taught by guest lecturer Steve Spinelli is especially memorable.

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A Hidden Way to Fly Comfortably for Less

November 26, 2019

Did you know U.S. airlines give BIG DISCOUNTS to Euro based flyers?  More often than not,  European travelers enjoy the comforts of business class for less than U.S. flyers pay for coach.

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A SUMMER OF NORMALCY

August 25, 2018

I was 20, flying around the country recruiting and closing new members, and traveling like an aspiring rock star.

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AMEX, BARKMAN & YOU’RE NOTHING BUT A TRAVELER

August 19, 2018

Hit a few bumps in the road, and the "owners" run for the hills. "You think you’re an owner? You’re no owner. You’re nothing but a traveler!"

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ARROGANCE WITH AN EXCLAMATION!!!

September 4, 2018

If a business venture doesn't go your way, don't start the next business from the same office. Do yourself a favor & get a new office.

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BACK TO SCHOOL

August 24, 2018

“He’s on a first-class upgrade, but from a youth fare? How can a college kid traveling on a youth fare be Priority Gold Plus?

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BATAVIA ON CREDIT

September 13, 2018

In the final season of The SOPRANOS, Tony places a 17K bet on MEADOW GOLD racing at Batavia Downs, and he lost. Similarly, we made our own bet on Batavia that didn't turn out quite right but served as a means to an end.

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CAPITAL CALL

September 10, 2018

Using hidden city ticketing, airline booking ploys, AD75s to raise capital

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COLLEGIATE CONNECTIONS

July 15, 2018

Starting with his next trip, Barak flew first class between Mexico & New York. Once Barak was hooked, it all took off from there.

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CONNECTING THE DOTS

July 13, 2018

I LIKE YOUR BUSINESS IDEA. AS FAR AS I’M CONCERNED, YOU’RE ALREADY AN INTERNET MILLIONARE.

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CONNIE CHUNG & THE TRAVEL SCAM

August 23, 2018

The Travel Scam episode of EYE TO EYE with Connie Chung aired on CBS, forever changing premium cabin seat distribution. Connie targeted absentee owners using the AD75 agent/owner discount.

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Deflating the Fare Balloon

November 26, 2019

Nothing deflates faster than an empty and overvalued premium cabin airline seat. This episode explains where to spot the opportunities and how to capture them.

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DEWALT REACTION

September 9, 2018

Once Dewalt in Batavia realized we only wanted to buy his company for CHEAP FIRST CLASS OWNER tickets, he renegged.

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EPS 3520 MANAGING A GROWING BUSINESS @ BABSON COLLEGE

August 14, 2018

I was also entrepreneurial studies major at Babson College taking EPS3520 (Managing a Growing Business)...

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FROM KEG STANDS to the FIRST CLASS CABIN

September 16, 2018

The transition from Alpha Kappa Psi to securing an airline ticket license & the first class cabin....

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GANGNAM STYLE

July 18, 2018

I was introduced to the first version of GANGNAM STYLE, completely different than Psy’s 21st century version.

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