



Is Points Strategy Worth It for Australian Business Owners?
Is it a scam? Are points even worth it anymore? Do you need millions of points to fly business class? After 150 discovery calls with Australian founders across construction, agriculture, professional services, FMCG and tech, this episode of Always Business Class breaks down the most common myths a…

How to Travel Better, Sleep Better, and Live Longer | Health Capital for High Performers
What if the most valuable “capital” you have isn’t travel points or business revenue, but your health capital? In this episode of Always Business Class, Steve Hui and Steve Pirie-Nally sit down with Dr Steven Lum Melbourne-trained medical doctor and Founder of Everlab, to unpack the shift from re…

Accor Plus CEO: The Travel Membership Hack for Upgrades, Lounges, and 30% Dining
What if your travel life got easier overnight? In this episode of Always Business Class, we sit down with Emilie Couton, CEO of Accor Plus, for her first Australian podcast. Emily shares how a one-way ticket to Thailand turned into two decades across Asia and a leadership career in hospitality, p…

Points vs Status: The Brutal Truth About Frequent Flyer Loyalty
Why does airline status feel so good and why are so many travellers still chasing it, even when it costs them thousands? In this episode of Always Business Class, the team breaks down the real difference between points and status, why status is deeply emotional, and why points are ultimately strat…

‘Flying High’ Building Networks and communities with Daniel Hakim
Dan Hakim joins Always Business Class to unpack how CUB grew from a premium members club into one of Australia’s most influential business communities. We talk work ethic, proximity, culture, systems for scaling networking, and the real travel hacks founders use, from points strategy to VIP airport…

Happy New Year from the hosts of Always Business Class.
We hope you’ve had a great break and are feeling ready for what’s ahead. Thank you for being part of the Always Business Class community. We can’t wait to share what’s coming next. We’re back on January 21st, returning to our usual fortnightly release schedule. Here’s to a big year of great conve…

Merry Xmas from Steve Hui and Steve Pirie-Nally
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the hosts of Always Business Class. Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of the journey this year. We’re incredibly grateful for the support and conversations along the way. We’ll be back on January 21st, returning to our usual fortnightly relea…

Why Business Class Is Still the Smart Play in 2026
In this episode of Always Business Class, hosts Steve Hui and Steve Pirie-Nally break down the biggest shifts happening in travel right now — from skyrocketing business class fares post-COVID, to the upcoming Amex devaluation, to the new mindset shaping how Australians are planning their trips. Fr…

Why Jack Henderson Will Never Fly Economy Again (And How You Can Think Like Him)
In this episode of Always Business Class, hosts Steve Hui and Steve Pirie-Nally sit down with Jack Henderson to explore the mindset, journeys, and strategies of a business owner who’s turned property investment and strategic thinking into a lifestyle of freedom and global travel. While the conversa…

Reimagining Your Dream Life with Business Class Travel featuring Kristina Karlsson of KIKKI. K
Founder of global stationery icon Kikki K, Kristina Karlsson, joins Steve Hui and Steve Pirie-Nally to share how losing her business became a catalyst for a bold new chapter. Kristina now helps millions imagine and live their dream life through freedom, creativity, and meaningful travel. The conver…