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Learn all the hacks to upgrade your life, money and travel – all while spending less and saving more. Host Chris Hutchins is a life hacker who has saved millions by breaking down every aspect of life, looking to maximize happiness at the lowest cost. Chris and guests like Tim Ferriss, Tony Hawk, Codie Sanchez and Gary Vaynerchuk will help you learn the strategies and tactics they used to shape their success.

All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins Chris Hutchins

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Learn all the hacks to upgrade your life, money and travel – all while spending less and saving more. Host Chris Hutchins is a life hacker who has saved millions by breaking down every aspect of life, looking to maximize happiness at the lowest cost. Chris and guests like Tim Ferriss, Tony Hawk, Codie Sanchez and Gary Vaynerchuk will help you learn the strategies and tactics they used to shape their success.

    Earn Points Paying Taxes with a Credit Card (+ Latest Deals/News)

    Earn Points Paying Taxes with a Credit Card (+ Latest Deals/News)

    #164: Chris shares a unique way to earn points: using your credit card to pay taxes. He outlines the various options available to help you evaluate whether it’s worth paying taxes on your credit card. Chris also shares the latest news in the world of points and miles, including transfer partners and bonuses, recent devaluations, card-linked offers, and more.
    Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/paying-taxes-on-credit-cards

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    Full Show Notes
    (01:53) Can You Pay Taxes on a Credit Card?
    (03:56) Making 3% Profit
    (06:58) Meeting Minimum Spend on Big Welcome Bonus
    (11:07) Buying Cheap Points with Cards
    (15:56) Earning Status
    (28:54) Bilt Rewards Adds Alaska Airlines & Loses American AAdvantage
    (31:06) News from Wells Fargo
    (37:27) Current Transfer Bonuses (March 2023)
    (39:42) News Around Devaluations
    (47:01) point.me for Amex Membership Rewards® Points
    (47:36) Chase Freedom Q2 Bonus Categories
    (48:04) Current Card-Linked Offers

    Connect with All the Hacks
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    Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

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    • 46 min
    My New Routine, Timeshare Pitches, and All the Hacks Plans for 2024

    My New Routine, Timeshare Pitches, and All the Hacks Plans for 2024

    #163: Chris shares a new daily habit he's adopted and his experience with a timeshare pitch during a recent trip to Mexico. He also shares some results from the All the Hacks survey and some plans for the podcast in 2024.
    Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/routine-timeshares-2024-plans

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    Resources Mentioned
    Luxury Resorts in Mexico: Vidanta | Vidanta App
    Premiere Luxury Home Exchange: Third Home
    Timeshare Marketplace: RedWeek
    Grand Luxxe at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta
    All the Hacks

    Newsletter

    Membership

    Iceland Trip

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    Email for questions, hacks, deals, feedback: podcast@allthehacks.com


    Episodes:

    #86: The Best Deals for a Vacation Rentals, Exchanges, Fractionals, Timeshares and More!
    #115: Iceland: Planning an Epic Adventure with Brandon Presser

    Full Show Notes (coming soon) 
    (02:11) Chris’ Life-Changing Daily Routine Experiment
    (05:00) Vidanta Stays & Timeshare Pitches
    (10:12) Review of The Grand Luxxe at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta
    (12:45) Third Home Luxury Home Exchanges
    (15:01) 2023 All the Hacks Listener Survey Results
    (15:58) All the Hacks Newsletter Update
    (18:38) Demographics of the All the Hacks Community
    (19:12) Topic Breakdown for All the Hacks Content
    (23:05) Chris Responds to Listener Feedback
    (24:15) All the Hacks Partners & Sponsorships
    (26:02) All the Hacks Iceland Trip 2024
    (27:07) All the Hacks Membership & Exclusive Deals

    Connect with All the Hacks
    All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email
    Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

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    • 28 min
    The Science-Based Tactics of Persuasion with Daniel Pink

    The Science-Based Tactics of Persuasion with Daniel Pink

    #162: Bestselling author Daniel Pink shares science-based tactics to become a better persuader, whether its to sell a product, motivate yourself, or write an email pitch. This episode also addresses the misconception of coercion as persuasion, the significance of information asymmetry, strategies for handling rejection, the surprising truth about extroverts in sales, and so much more.
    Daniel Pink is the author of several provocative, NYT bestselling books about business, work, creativity, and behavior. His books have won multiple awards, been translated into 44 languages, and sold millions of copies around the world.
    Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/daniel-pink-persuasion

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    Resources Mentioned
    Daniel Pink: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Newsletter | Podcast

    Book: To Sell is Human


    The Washington Post Column: Why Not


    Masterclass: Daniel Pink Teaches Sales and Persuasion


    Amanda Ripley: High Conflict
    Robert B Cialdini: Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion
    All the Hacks:

    Episode #40: The Power of Regret, Motivation and Good Timing with Daniel Pink


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    Full Show Notes
    (02:17) Persuasion vs. Coercion
    (03:49) The Definition of Persuasion
    (09:02) The Skills Needed to Become Better Persuaders
    (13:00) What Matters Most in Persuasion: Curating Information
    (14:46) Tactics to Refine Your Persuasion Skills
    (18:37) Persuasive Tool: Listen More and Talk Less
    (24:43) Dealing With Rejection
    (27:06) Techniques to Handle Rejection: 3P’s & 10-10-10
    (30:27) Tactics for Better Clarity
    (32:10) The Most Important Question in Sales and Persuasion
    (35:04) The Shift From Problem Solving to Problem Framing
    (36:43) Looping as a Technique to Mitigate Disagreements
    (41:40) How to Persuade Your Kids Using Motivational Interviewing
    (44:59) The Importance of Social Proof in Persuasive Encounters
    (47:48) Daniel's Favorite Decision-Making Heuristics
    (48:25) Persuasion Tactics for Self-Motivation
    (50:11) Online Pitching Tactics
    (51:24) How to Use Utility & Curiosity for Email Pitches
    (53:05) Daniel's New Column on The Washington Post

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    • 56 min
    Buying, Selling, Leasing and Trading In Cars with Car Dealership Guy

    Buying, Selling, Leasing and Trading In Cars with Car Dealership Guy

    #161: Yossi Levi (Car Dealership Guy) shares how to get the best deal when buying or selling your car in the today's market. His insights on interest rates, dealerships, and online services will help you navigate buying new vs. used, financing options, trade-ins, negotiations and more.
    Entrepreneur Yossi Levi, best known as the internet's viral Car Dealership Guy, is dedicated to sharing transparent insights into the car market. He hosts the Car Dealership Guy Podcast to engage in conversations with prominent industry figures, innovators, and investors. He is also the Founder and CEO of the former online car sales platform Gettacar.
    Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/car-dealership-guy

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    Resources Mentioned
    Car Dealership Guy: Website | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Podcast | Newsletter | YouTube
    Car Pricing Information: Car Dealership Guy | Cars.com | Leasehackr
    Online Buying & Selling Platforms:

    The Car Mom

    CarEdge

    PrivateAuto

    CarMax

    Carvana

    Vroom

    Dealership Ratings: DealerRater
    Vehicle Acquisition & Appraisals: Accu-Trade
    All the Hacks Episode #4: Getting the Best Deal on Your Next Car with LeeAnn Shattuck

    Full Show Notes
    (02:18) Current Status of the Car Market (Feb 2024)
    (04:44) Role of Interest Rates
    (06:27) The Evolution of the Dealership System
    (11:11) Where to Find Car Pricing Information
    (13:21) General Advice for Someone Looking to Buy a Car
    (19:01) Buying New vs. Used Cars
    (21:03) Insights on Electric Vehicles
    (24:00) Current Pricing Assessment of Tesla
    (26:25) Long-Term Value Additions
    (34:25) Evaluating Dealerships
    (36:12) Factors to Consider When Selling a Car
    (38:40) How to Sell a Car on Your Own
    (40:03) Online Buying & Selling Platforms
    (42:39) How to Get a Good Deal with the Right Language
    (43:51) 3 Key Tips to Secure the Best Deal

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    • 44 min
    Expert Advice on Medical Emergencies and Travel Illnesses with ER Dr. Benjamin Jack

    Expert Advice on Medical Emergencies and Travel Illnesses with ER Dr. Benjamin Jack

    #160: ER physician Dr. Benjamin Jack helps you plan for the most common medical emergencies. He covers what to do and how to decide if it makes sense to go to an ER, urgent care or regular doctor. He also provides expert advice on proactive measures for managing illnesses and emergencies while traveling.
    Dr. Benjamin Jack is the founder of Duration Health, the doctor-prescribed medical kit with emergency Rx. He completed his pre-med at John Hopkins University and his MD at Cornell University.
    Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/benjamin-jack-medical-emergencies

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    Full Show Notes
    (02:10) How to Evaluate the Type of Care You Need
    (03:35) How Do You Know If You're Having an Emergency?
    (06:55) Common Medical Emergency Conditions
    (07:46) Symptoms of a Stroke
    (12:21) How to Use a Thermometer Correctly
    (13:49) Pediatric Emergency Symptoms
    (14:54) Getting to the ER: Drive or Call an Ambulance?
    (15:36) Conditions That Require Quick Treatment But Not ER
    (16:36) Testing for Strep
    (20:24) What Actually Happens Inside an ER
    (23:44) ER Hacks: Do's & Don'ts
    (26:15) Chris' Shingles Experience
    (28:33) Primary Care vs. Urgent Care vs. ER Care vs. Telehealth
    (34:05) The Role of Self Diagnosis
    (40:00) Online Sources for Self Diagnosing
    (41:47) Handling Medical Emergencies During Travel
    (43:55) How Do You Select a Clinic or Type of Care Abroad?
    (46:58) Common Travel Sicknesses
    (49:03) Treatment for Traveler's Diarrhea
    (51:31) Difference Between Primary Care Doctors & Travel Medicine Doctors
    (52:04) Vaccine Preventable Diseases
    (53:52) The Dangers of Malaria
    (59:52) Treating Altitude Illnesses
    (1:02:17) Skin Related Infections & Inflammations
    (1:05:37) Travel Medical Kits & Shelf Life of Medication
    (1:09:36) CPR & Basic First Aid Training
    (1:11:17) The Purpose of Duration Health

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    • 1 hr 13 min
    Masterclass on Habits and Becoming a Super Communicator with Charles Duhigg

    Masterclass on Habits and Becoming a Super Communicator with Charles Duhigg

    #159: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg explores the impact of building habits on our lives and relationships. The episode covers the elements of a habit loop, effective strategies for creating, changing, and redirecting habits, the significance of setting realistic goals and much more. It also dive into ways to utilize the science of conversation and connection to build habits that transform you into a supercommunicator.
    Charles Duhigg is the author of The Power of Habit, which spent over three years on New York Times bestseller lists, Smarter Faster Better and most recently Supercommunicators. He currently writes for The New Yorker magazine and is a former columnist and senior editor at The New York Times.
    Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/charles-duhigg-habits-supercommunicators

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    Resources Mentioned
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    Full Show Notes
    (02:41) Elements of a Habit Loop
    (06:23) Ways to Create a Habit
    (09:01) The Timeline to Build a Habit
    (11:02) Ways to Change or Redirect Habits
    (18:08) The Cookie Habit
    (23:34) Importance of Setting Realistic Habits
    (26:43) The Role of Keystone Habits
    (31:26) How to Make Rewards Feel More Rewarding
    (37:35) Create an Environment to Make the Habit Easier
    (39:40) How to Create Effective To-Do Lists
    (43:47) The Connection Between Communication & Habits
    (47:11) Why There's No Gender Difference in Communication
    (48:37) The Best Communication Habit
    (53:51) An Example of a Social Conversation
    (58:54) Listening During Conflict: Looping for Better Understanding
    (1:00:59) Habits of a Good Conversationalist
    (1:03:55) The Benefits and Value of Being a Supercommunicator
    (1:05:28) Tactics to Become a Supercommunicator

    Connect with All the Hacks
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    • 1 hr 9 min

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