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Find Your PASSION

Find Your PASSION In this episode of Join Up Dots, we dive into a heartfelt message from a listener who feels stuck, unsure how to turn passion into purpose. Through a step-by-step 90-day approach, we explore how taking small, deliberate actions—like sharing your skills and experimenting with new ideas—can build momentum and reignite your fire. Whether you’re struggling to find direction or ready to start making changes, this episode offers practical guidance and encouragement to help you move forward with confidence. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people and continue bringing you valuable content. See you in the next episode! #FindYourFire #JoinUpDots #TakeAction #StartSmall #KeepGrowing

Make Free Money

Make Free Money - The Easiest Way To Make Risk-Free Money Every Month Welcome to another episode of Join Up Dots, where today we’re diving deep into a method that’s helping everyday people make free money—and I mean real, tangible cash that can boost your income without asking you to work more hours, sell anything, or start a side hustle from scratch. This isn’t about filling in endless surveys for pennies or trying your luck with crypto. Today, we’re talking about something that’s been sitting quietly in the background for years—matched betting—a strategy that, when done properly, can help you make free money simply by taking advantage of bookmaker offers. That’s right, legal, tax-free profits just for being a bit more switched-on with your online activity. Now I know what some of you might be thinking. Betting? That sounds risky. But that’s where this episode is different. I walk you step-by-step through how to make this work in a safe, structured, and risk-managed way. I share exactly how thousands of people are using matched betting to turn bookmaker promotions into profit—without gambling in the traditional sense. This is not about hoping to win—this is about knowing you will win. You’re playing the system, not the odds. Matched betting allows you to profit by locking in guaranteed returns using a combination of free bets and clever positioning between a bookmaker and a betting exchange. You back a bet with the bookmaker using their free bet, and you lay the same outcome on the exchange so all outcomes are covered. No guesswork. No gambling. Just maths. Throughout the episode, I use a simple example—placing a bet on Manchester United—to show exactly how the process works. And I do it slowly, clearly, and repeatedly so it doesn’t go over anyone’s head. Because let’s be honest, a lot of this financial world is full of jargon and complexity. But making free money shouldn’t be. In fact, it can be surprisingly easy once you see the full picture—and that’s what this episode gives you. One of the most powerful things about matched betting is that it’s one of those rare ways to make free money by doing something you’re probably already doing—browsing the internet, looking at sports results, and maybe even placing the odd bet here and there. But this time, you do it with strategy, purpose, and precision. And don’t worry—this episode doesn’t expect you to be a maths genius or a sports betting expert. Far from it. In fact, I deliberately break everything down like I was teaching a friend in the pub or chatting with a listener like Kelly, who emailed me struggling to make ends meet. I told her exactly what I’ll tell you: “This can be your foot in the door to make free money each month without changing your lifestyle one bit.” If you're organised, if you're willing to follow the process and take it slow at the start, you can realistically earn £500 to £1,000 tax-free in your first couple of months—sometimes even more. And from there, it becomes an income stream that runs quietly in the background while you go about your life. But I also talk about the mindset shift that needs to happen. Because it’s not just about the technique—it’s about the decision to no longer struggle, to question everything, and to find smarter ways to live. It’s about saying, “Hang on a minute… why am I working harder when I could just make free money from something as simple as signing up to a bookmaker and following some steps?” I also highlight how this approach is just the beginning. Once you unlock this mindset—this willingness to explore, research, and take small steps—you’ll see other doors opening. You’ll start to see cashback sites, switching bank bonuses, stoozing, and airmiles as more ways to make free money simply by being clever with the systems that already exist. So, if you’re someone who’s tired of never having anything left at the end of the month… If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly trying to get ahead but never quite making it… This episode is for you. You don’t need to quit your job. You don’t need to launch a business. You just need to sit down, open your ears, and listen to a process that thousands of people are already using to change their financial situation. This is practical. It’s real. And it’s powerful. And remember, it’s not just about the money. It’s about the control it gives you. The confidence. The belief that yes, you can find ways to thrive—even if you’ve been scraping by for years. This is about reclaiming your financial future, one small smart decision at a time. So take a listen now to this episode of Join Up Dots and share it with someone who needs to hear it. A friend. A partner. A colleague. Because once you understand how to make free money the smart way, you’ll wonder why nobody told you sooner. 🔥 Share the episode using hashtags like #MakeFreeMoney, #JoinUpDots, #SmartEarnings, and #MoneyMindsetShift to spread the word and help others get in on the opportunity too. And of course… Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people and continue bringing you valuable content. See you in the next episode!

Natalie Sisson: A Lady Inspired To Inspire Us All To grab Freedom

Todays guest is an amazing lady who has over the last few years become a real online mover and shaker, whilst playing the game on her own terms. She has the hustle muscle working all over her body, and has over the last few years since leaving her hometown in New Zealand, taken such consistent action she is in a place that so many people would like to be in. In fact she is in many places that people would like to be, as due to her drive she has become a travelling entrepreneurial powerhouse building a thriving online business, whilst on a mission to ensure 100,000 entrepreneurs create freedom in business and adventure in life by 2020 too. Literally living out of her suitcase for years on end, she has balanced this amazing ability to find stable wifi , whilst also finding adventure in every corner. From becoming a world record holder at Dragon Boating, to body sculpting, to winning countless Online awards, it seems to me that everything she has achieved  is by having the guts to step out of her comfort zone on a daily basis. She has taken on obstacles and challenges which were never guaranteed stepping stones to success, but still wanted more and more. But as we see time and time again in our success stories, that ability to go into the "Scary Zone" is the best way to take you onto greater and greater levels of achievement. So I am delighted to see her doing so well, and of course delighted to have her on the show. So lets bring on to the show, to start joining up the dots of her life, the one and only "Suitcase Entrepreneur" Natalie Sisson. Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Personal Trainer, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, Shawn Stevenson, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Rich, Online Marketing, Time Management, Blogger, Videos, Recruiting, Authentic, Travel Blogs, Ultra Running, American Football, How To Make Money, Online Business, Company Culture, Law Of Attraction, Planet Money, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Lead Generation, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone, Simplicity, Break The Rules, Book Launches, Personal Finance, Secret To Success, Business Plan, Health And Fitness, Tech Startup, Self Publishing, Entrepreneurs, Love, Career Path, Educational, Creativity, Selling, motivation, motivational, inspiration, confidence, success, freedom

Stop Drifting And Start Choosing

Stop Drifting And Start Choosing Have you ever looked around at your life and wondered, “How did I end up here?” Not in a dramatic, everything’s-on-fire kind of way—but in that quiet, soul-nagging realisation that you’re not exactly where you hoped you’d be? In this powerful episode of Join Up Dots, we respond to a heartfelt email from Sarah in Cheltenham, a listener who perfectly captures what so many feel deep down but never put into words. She’s not miserable. She’s not living in crisis. But every morning feels the same, every evening ends in the same quiet exhaustion, and her career—one she admits she “fell into”—no longer excites her, if it ever did at all. Her question is one that echoes across workplaces, cities, and dinner tables: “Is this really all there is?” And that’s exactly where we begin. This episode pulls apart the hidden epidemic of drifting through life—going from one thing to the next without ever truly making a conscious decision. From university to a “temporary” job that somehow becomes permanent, from taking advice that was never questioned to sticking with a life blueprint that wasn’t even ours to begin with. We break down how most people hand over control of their lives, not in one big moment, but in a thousand small ways… until they look up and wonder how they became a passenger in their own story. But here’s the truth: waking up to that reality isn’t a failure. It’s the start of something new. It’s the moment of awareness that invites change. In this episode, we explore how to stop drifting and start designing a life that feels intentional, fulfilling, and truly yours. We talk through the moment where questioning becomes clarity—where vague discontent turns into direction. And we address the myth that you have to destroy your current life to build a better one. Instead, we uncover how tiny shifts, bold questions, and committed action can gradually steer your course toward something more meaningful. You’ll hear why so many people confuse comfort with happiness, and why stability—while seductive—can become a trap if you never stop to ask “Is this what I want?” We dig into the mechanics of inertia: how once you're on a path, the world almost conspires to keep you there unless you actively push back. But we also discuss how breaking that inertia doesn’t require drama. It requires decision. We invite listeners to rediscover the power of asking “why”—why they chose their jobs, their routines, their goals… and whether those answers still hold up. And if they don’t? Well, that’s not a reason for despair. That’s a sign that you’re finally paying attention. This isn’t just a philosophical deep dive. It’s an emotional lifeline for anyone stuck in a life that feels “fine” on the outside but hollow on the inside. We offer an empowering framework to start making shifts today, not next year. You’ll walk away understanding that reclaiming your direction doesn’t have to mean quitting your job overnight or fleeing the country. It starts with tuning into your life with curiosity, courage, and the belief that change is possible—even in small, steady steps. And of course, we wrap things up with a practical, step-by-step action plan to help you move from drifting to designing. Whether it’s reigniting a long-buried dream, shifting your career path, or simply getting more intentional with how you spend your time—this plan helps listeners begin the process of reclaiming control without overwhelm. If you’ve ever felt like you’re just going through the motions, if your career or lifestyle was chosen more by chance than by choice, if you’ve ever caught yourself saying “I don’t hate my life, but I don’t love it either”… then this episode is your mirror and your map. It’s time to stop drifting. It’s time to stop waiting for permission. It’s time to take back control and build a life that feels as good on the inside as it might look on the outside. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it—a colleague, a friend, your partner, or even your younger self. Let’s help more people recognise they’re not stuck. They’re just one decision away from designing a better life. #LifeByDesign #JoinUpDotsPodcast #NoMoreDrifting #WakeUpAndCreate #TakeBackControl And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people and continue bringing you valuable content. See you in the next episode!

From Wall Street to Spiked Coconut Water – Chris Allen’s Startup Leap

From Wall Street to Spiked Coconut Water – Chris Allen’s Startup Leap In this episode of Join Up Dots, we dive into the incredible journey of Chris Allen, co-founder of CV Brewing and the mastermind behind Osena, the world’s first spiked coconut water cocktail. Chris didn’t start in a brewery—he began in the high-stress world of corporate finance, crunching numbers in boardrooms. But at 27, he made a bold pivot, walking away to pursue an MBA at Wharton, and ultimately launching a product that now rides the wave of the hard seltzer and wellness beverage boom. You’ll discover how Chris and his co-founder brewed their first batches of Osena in a tiny New York apartment during a summer internship—turning an experimental idea into a fast-growing drinks brand known for its zero sugar, 100-calorie, electrolyte-packed punch. But the road wasn’t easy. Osena launched just as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted every aspect of life and business. Chris shares how they pivoted with remote testing, virtual focus groups, and a healthy dose of Wharton resourcefulness to stay afloat and thrive. We also explore: How a corporate background gave Chris the tools to manage uncertainty Why mental health and entrepreneurship must go hand in hand What Chris learned from appearing on Netflix’s Million Dollar Secret And the advice he gives to anyone thinking about starting a business today Whether you're thinking about leaving the corporate grind or launching your own product from scratch, this episode is packed with honest insights, startup strategy, and inspiration from someone who made the leap—and stuck the landing.