#815: Chris Hutchins, Deal Master — Helping Tim Burn 15M+ Miles and Points, Flipping Costco Gold Into Five-Star Trips, Flying to Japan for $222, Tech Tools and Tricks, and Avoiding The Optimizer’s Curse

Hello, boys and girls, ladies and gers. This is Tim Ferris, and welcome to another germ ridden episode of the Tim Ferriss show. Actually, I don't know if technically it's germs, but I have COVID for the third time. You know, third time is the charm. I'm having so much fun with it. And I thought I would record this intro late at night, listening to the insects and frogs outside here in Austin, Texas, because I was completely dead until

two thirty PM today. So I am wide awake late at night. Now Moving on with the show. My guest today is Chris Hutchins. He is the creator and host of All the Hacks, a podcast that helps people upgrade their life, money, and Travel. I've known Chris for a very long time. He previously founded Grove, which was acquired by Wealthfront, and Milk, which was acquired by Google. He led then new product strategy at Wealthfront and was a partner at Google Ventures. But Most important, most impressive of all.

Jesus Christ. Oh Covid, I love thee. Leave that in, maybe. Who knows? Most importantly. Let's keep it simple, shall we, Ferris?

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