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Make £300 Per Month With No Effort

On today’s episode of Join Up Dots, we dive into two real-life money dilemmas that so many people can relate to. First, we tackle the question: can you really make £300 extra a month without burning yourself out? We break down the truth about cashback, bank switches, and referral bonuses, showing how small, smart moves can stack up into thousands of pounds across a year. Then we shift gears to a l...

The First Stages To Financial Freedom

In this episode of Join Up Dots, we dive into the early stages of working towards financial freedom. After more than a decade of coaching and podcasting, I’ve noticed three common barriers that stop people in their tracks: not taking action, not believing they can do it, and feeling out of control in their lives. Through real-life coaching stories, we explore how small, consistent steps, buildi...

HEALTH: Your Quick Health Hacks

In today’s episode of Join Up Dots, listeners from around the world share their unique daily health hacks inspired by the recent discussion on simple wellness routines. From drinking celery juice in Sweden to practicing pranayama breathing exercises in India, these everyday habits are helping people boost energy, improve digestion, and maintain mental clarity. Tune in to hear how small changes can le...

Four Listener Leaps Into The FUTURE (INSPIRATIONAL!)

On this episode of Join Up Dots, we hear incredible stories from listeners around the world who’ve dared to chase their dreams—whether it’s a mum of four carving out her own creative path, a couple leaving everything behind to travel the world, or everyday people taking the first step toward building the life they’ve always wanted. These stories prove that no dream is too big and...

NO Food For Three Days And I Feel AMAZING

In this episode of Join Up Dots, I take you on my personal journey through a 72-hour fast — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From the first hours of battling hunger and mental chatter, to the surprising clarity and energy that comes when your body fully adapts, we explore why fasting is more than just skipping meals. You’ll hear how going without food for three days can sharp...

Is FINANCIAL FREEDOM Really Possible?

On today’s episode of Join Up Dots, David Ralph dives into one of the biggest questions listeners keep asking from all corners of the world: is financial freedom really possible? From young graduates who want to avoid the 9–5 grind, to parents juggling bills and family responsibilities, to those in their 50s wondering if they’ve left it too late, the message is clear—everyone wants to know if f...

How To Thrive In Life

Today’s guest joining us on the Join Up Dots podcast business interview is a man who has previously appeared back on Join Up Dots episode 654, where he shared his amazing journey to a life of inspiration, travelling the world helping others, and flying drones. But if things hadn’t occurred in his life, like experiencing the horror of a neighbours discovery that her son had committed suicide then he may well ha...

How To Create Multiple Income Streams - DONT

Ever wondered how some people earn money from all directions while others struggle to get by? In this episode of Join Up Dots, we break down how to create multiple streams of income without feeling overwhelmed. Learn why starting with one stream at a time is the key, how to avoid burnout, and the mindset that turns small wins into lasting financial freedom. From freelancing to content cr...

FIVE NEW businesses to INSPIRE

On this episode of Join Up Dots, we dive deep into the world of side hustles and the extraordinary power of simply starting where you are. Sometimes the hardest part isn’t skill, money, or opportunity—it’s just believing that action will actually lead somewhere. And over the past few months, listeners of this very show have been proving that point with stories that show what’s possible when you take a...

Everyday Opportunities: Small Steps to Big Wins

In this episode of Join Up Dots, we explore how success on your terms isn’t about finding the perfect path, but about recognising the opportunities right in front of you. By shifting your focus from problems to possibilities, you can start taking action, building momentum, and turning small wins into lasting change. From spotting value in everyday skills and experiences to seeing pote...

Building An Online Fitness Business

Greg Barth is todays guest joining us on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots business coaching podcast interview.

He is a man who quite simply looks better naked than most men of a certain age should look.

To be honest, I haven’t seen Greg Barth fully naked, but seeing what he has done to his upper half, I can only imagine if I wanted to imagine!

But this man is certainly on a mission.

He is a ...

Building A Human Design Business

Mel McSherry is a woman who has built her business, her life, and her success story not by following someone else’s blueprint, but by rewriting the rules entirely. Since 2010, she has launched two successful businesses, become a bestselling author, and taken to stages nearly 200 times across the U.S. and internationally—all while being the devoted primary caregiver to her teenage son. But her journe...

Ben Lively: Protones Passion Biz Taking Over The World

In this episode of Join Up Dots, we share the inspiring journey of Ben Lively, who went from feeling drained in a sales job to building a thriving global guitar business. After several false starts, Ben took a step back, picked up a guitar for pure enjoyment, and stumbled upon a niche idea that became ProTones on Reverb.com. It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes the biggest l...

Struggling To Get More Time? This Is How You Do It

In this episode of Join Up Dots, David Ralph explores what happens when we honestly face where our time goes, sharing real stories from listeners who discovered how small habits, distractions, and choices were quietly stealing hours from their lives. From learning to say no, reclaiming lost time, and protecting energy, to realizing intentional downtime is productive, David offers i...

Facing the Mirror: How to Honestly See Where Your Time Goes

In this episode of Join Up Dots, we dive into the moment most of us avoid—the one where we honestly look at how our time is spent. David Ralph shares stories from listeners who were shocked by where their hours were slipping away, explores the tiny habits and distractions that steal our days, and reveals how he manages to get so much done while appearing calm and relaxed. ...

LISTENER STARTUPS: 4 Local Based Ideas To Get You Inspired

In today’s episode of Join Up Dots, we hear from four listeners who took action after attending one of our business startup sessions and are now turning their ideas into thriving local businesses. From Melbourne to Vancouver, they’re finding unique opportunities right in their hometowns—whether it’s creating bespoke city tours, launching an eco-friendly lawn care service, o...

REDUNDANCY no problem!

In this episode of Join Up Dots, David shares how redundancy doesn’t have to be the end of the road but can be the perfect moment to start building your own income. Inspired by a listener’s email, he explores how to stay calm, shift from being a consumer to a creator, and take small, confidence-boosting steps like selling unused items and spotting opportunities in everyday life. This is about building your mo...

Fast Track To SUCCESS

Keala Kanae when from a coffee shop start to building a multi‑million‑dollar coaching empire, and has redefined what’s possible when resilience meets transformation. Born and raised in Hawaii, he knows first-hand what it means to struggle—living as a broke adult in his mom’s home, grappling with setbacks, and trademarking failure after failure into fuel for growth. He emerged from those humble beginnings—sleep...

From Call Centre Suck To FREEDOM

On this episode of Join Up Dots, we hear from Marcus in Austin, who shares his powerful journey from a dead-end call centre job to building a thriving meal planner business. Stuck in a cycle of exhaustion and doubt, Marcus found inspiration in the simple advice to “lay one brick” — taking small, imperfect steps instead of trying to do everything at once. Through trial and error, learning marketing b...