Archive 81:Matt McWilliams: A Man Sacked By His Own Father, And Now Changing The World

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us in the Join Up Dots archive 1 series of podcasts, is a man who, well I dont do this very often but the introduction is in his own words. And you'll see why I haven't written the thing myself this time.Im a world changer. Now before you think Im an egotistical, too big for my britches, jerk, I think we are all world changers. If we werent born to change the world, we’re unnecessary.In a nutshell, I arrived at my world changer philosophy after being fired four times (twice by the same company and once by my own dad just try to top that!), after facing 42 years in prison, after starting two companies that rose and fell like the Roman Empire, and after getting married, having a wonderful wife and then daughter, I finally realized my true purpose in life."Wow!So where do I start first? With the 42 years prison stretch? Or that Dad who sacked him? That is harsh in anyone's book.Or perhaps I should go with the moment he found his own path in life, that has been world changing for him and of course the world?Or perhaps we should just probe into his skills of affiliate marketing which has been so lucrative for him both personally and professionally over the years?Im going to love this conversation, as I bring onto the show to start Joining Up the Dots of his life, with the one and only Matt McWilliamsLinks:Cover imageClick to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:31

Archive Podcast 82: Eric James: Dreaming Bigger All The Way Into Space

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us in the Join Up Dots archive 1 series of podcasts, quite simply should have the words "Dream Big and Then Dream Bigger" all over his body.A self confessed exponent of the Richard Branson method "Screw it Lets do it", he has over the last few years created a life that is exciting, inspirational, and more than a bit amazing...in the how hell did he manage to do that kind of way.From making Hollywood movies, to building companies, to working with David Blaine, to being stung by a jellyfish (which turned out to be a great thing) to even meeting the main man Mr Branson himself, he has challenged himself to think big, think bigger, and confront those limiting thoughts.But how did he start on this road to self-creation?Was he the kind of kid that was always going against the norm at school and in life?Or was he someone who landed firmly on the big dot, that showed them the path to a life that is uniquely them?Well lets find out, as we bring on to the show, to start joining up dots, the one and only....Mr Eric James.Links:Cover imageClick to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:31

Archive 83: Hal Elrod: Six Minutes Dead And A lifetime Of Pure Living

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us in the Join Up Dots archive 1 series of podcasts, has an amazing story,of a tragic accident,which ultimately could have been the best thing to happen to him.Known as Yo Pal Hal since hosting his first radio show at age 15,his greatest triumph came at age 20 after he was hit head on by a drunk driver and found dead at the scene.Despite being clinically dead for six minutes,in a coma for six days,breaking 11 bones and being told he may never walk again, Hal defied the logic of doctors and the temptations to be a victim, and he bounced back to prove that ALL of us are capable of overcoming extraordinary adversity to create extraordinary results in our personal and professional lives.Hal has appeared on dozens of TV and radio shows,and he’s been featured in numerous books which is not a surprise when you consider how his mental attitude has created something so amazing,out of something that could have finished him off.So lets bring onto the show to start connecting up the dots of his life,the one and only Hal Elrod.Links:Cover imageClick to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:31

Archive 84: Michael Parrish Dudell: Welcome The Oprah Winfrey Of Small Business

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us in the Join Up Dots archive 1 series of podcasts, is a man with many strings to his bow, and literally it seems a midus touch to success in business.But he wasn't always driven to be in the entrepreneurial environment, as during college he focused on a very different path......Theatre and Musical Theatre.This was his passion, his dream, his future.But what happens to a man who realises that the future he had planned for, and majored in college actually was a future that filled him with dread.What can he do to start again, when he has no experience, knowledge or connections other than in the world he had frequented previously.Well, he went back to basics, but this time focused on the things that could stimulate him in business, marketing and entrepreneurial ventures.He started on a new path at the age of 24, and is an entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Shark Tank Jump Start Your Business—the official book from ABC’s hit show Shark Tank on how to successfully launch and grow a business from concept to cash.So with a fascinating story, of one mans struggle to find work that really mattered, let's bring onto the show to start Joining Up Dots the one and only Michael Parrish Dudell.Links:Cover imageClick to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:31

Archive 85: Keith Kahn Harris: A Lover Of Small Worlds Across The Globe

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us in the Join Up Dots archive 1 series of podcasts, is someone with a fascination for unusual facts and I guess characters and communities across the world.From a young child, he always had a interest for the obscure.And as we have found time and time again on Join Up Dots, he has now taken this childhood interest and created a career around it by travelling around the world to cultivate his curiosity of the obscure.An expert in what he calls “small worlds”, such as the Extreme Metal scene, and the British Jewish community, he loves to research and participate in these communities, and after graduating as a sociologist at University found himself drawn again and again to these worlds.But what became clear is that there are huge commonalities within these small groups,and he developed this interest,by investigating the Luxemburg watersking scene,interviewing the most powerful politician in Alderney,and even jumped across the water to meet the Icelandic special forces known as the Viking squad.So what got him going in this direction, and how has he managed to create a life that is both hugely fascinating, but anything but usual?Well lets find out as we bring on to the show to start joining up dots, the one and only Mr Keith Kahn-Harris.Links:Cover imageClick to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:31

Archive 86: Jeff Shore: A Man Who Can Find The Boldness In All Of Us

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us in the Join Up Dots archive 1 series of podcasts, is a motivational speaker and author whose mission is to teach us all to be bold in our actionsHe believes that we all have it in us to get out of our comfort zones and create success in whatever we do.With a background in sales, and knowledge of cognitive behavioural therapy, he has the ability to inspire us all by sharing personal stories of success, and nodoubt failure and obstacles (we all have those in our lives after all) and a humorous approach that has led him to be a sought after coporate speaker across the world.But how has he managed to find the key to boldness that alludes so many of us in our lives?And I guess the bigger question is, did he always this ability to challenge and strive for bigger and better things, or was there a key moment in his life that showed him the way?Well lets find out, as we start joining up the dots of his life, with the one and only Mr Jeff ShoreLinks:Cover imageClick to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:31

Archive 87: Huzefa Kapadia: From Eager Lawyer, To Inspired Entrepreneur

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us in the Join Up Dots archive 1 series of podcasts, knew what he wanted and had a dream to achieve it.Buying into the corporate vision of the big cars, medical cover, and the big office with the PA and secretary working overtime to support him, he started studying to be a lawyer.That was his dream.He joined up with all the other eager and soon to be rich and successful lawyers, and for the next seven years followed the path that he had created for himself.He was a man on a mission.But what happens when that mission turns out to be the wrong one?What happens when you realise that the passions inside you screaming to get out are not aligned with the day to day life you have built for yourself?Well that happened to our guest, after a travelling sabbatical in 2013, when he came to the realisation that he wanted out of the legal rat race, and instead find the thing that lights him up inside.So what was the path that he selected for himself?And why did the legal rat race not turn out to be the path to gold that he had imagined it was going to be?Well lets find out as we bring onto the show, to find out how he made that transition, and of course to join up the dots of his life, the one and only Huzefa KapadiaClick to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:30

Archive 88: Cathy O'Dowd: The First Lady To Climb Everest By Both Sides Joins Up Dots

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us in the Join Up Dots archive 1 series of podcasts, is a lady who could literally be singing "I'm on the top of the world,looking down at the creation"every-time she jumps out of bed.Because since University,she has had a fascination for climbing, and took part in her first mountain expedition,to the Ruwenzori in central Africa at the age of 21.And something clicked in her.Was it the challenge?The camaraderie?Or simply the thrill of doing something that so few people have seen or done before?Whatever it was since that first climb she has tackled mountains across southern and central Africa, in South America, in the Alps and of course in the Himalayas when she stood on the top of the world and made history by becoming the first woman to reach the summit from the North and South peaks. But though her days on the worlds highest peak now seem to be at an end (in her words "I have not intention in going back" )her thirst for adventure seems unquenchable and in spring of 2004 she joined British woman Rona Cant and Norwegian Per-Thore-Hansen on a dog-sled expedition of 650 km through the remote wastes of the Norwegian Arctic to the most northerly point in Europe.With all these experiences just bursting from her, its no surprise that she has also climbed twice to the top of the book charts too,with her two self penned books Everest: Free To Decide and Just for the love of it"So before I mispronounce any more words and names, let me say it gives me great pleasure, to bring onto the show to start joining up the dots that have made her life, the one and only Cathy O'Dowd.Links:Cover imageClick to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:30

Archive 89: Dr Pei Kang: Having The Confidence To Relaunch Your Career

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us on the Join Up Dots archive 1 series of podcasts, is a lady who was has travelled the world to find her true path in life.Growing up in China, she had a childhood that was so very different to her life now in America.The words culture shock do not really seem to do justice to the obstacles that she had to overcome once setting foot in the country she now calls home.In the states she went on a job search that she pursued her education with a passion, and studied to become a dentist, finally owning her own very successful practice.And that for many would have been job done, but like her husband Joel Boggess she felt something was missing.She felt drawn to creating a better world for others.And so together this powerhouse of a married team, have taken it on themselves to create their own business built around coaching, podcasting, writing and being hugely positive to create a future that is 100% percent unique to themselves.So there is no better time than today to bring onto the show and start joining up the dots with the one and only Dr Pei Kang.Links:Cover imageClick to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:30

Archive 90: Monick Halm: A Lady Who Found Her Path From A Hospital Bed

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us in the Join Up Dots archive 1 series of podcasts, is a lady who quite readily admits she spent over a decade stuck in the wrong career.But on a show like Join Up Dots we confirm time and time again, that although it may seem like wasted time, no experience is ever wasted.After a life threatening experience,she left her corporate litigator and mediator roll, and began a quest to study all ways to live a thriving happy life. It started as a personal task,but ended up as a personal mission and a career.As the founder of and teacher at the Life Alchemy School, career and life coach, angel intuitive, author, speaker, teacher, Feng Shui expert, and Reiki Master, Monick Halm now works with clients and students all over the world to help them take a holistic approach to uncovering their dreams, pursuing their passions, and finding true balance.The question is with three kids how does she pack that all in to her day?Why did it take an illness to finally make her leave the job that was not what she wanted to be?And has she found the true path to happiness that we are all seeking?Well lets find out, as we bring onto the show, to start joining up dots, the one and only Monick HalmClick to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:30

Archive 91: Shellie Hunt: A Business Master Who Can Design Success For Us All

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us on the Join Up Dots podcast interview is Shellie Hunt, who has for over 25 years been the go to lady to help companies, individuals and the world find their true path in life.An entrepreneur and business powerhouse, she is the founder and CEO of Success is by Design, ReMake MY Life LLC, The Women of Global Change, and other multiple companies, and is known to be able to get to the core of an issue, even if it is buried deep inside ourselves.She can find the very thing that is limiting us, and holding us back from a life that we deserve. Sharing the stage with some of the top speakers in the world, such as Tim Robbins, Jack Canfield, Bob Proctor, and Brian Tracy, and being a lead mentor in the Billionaire Adventure Club, has led her to appear on national talk and radio shows with audiences in the millions and has been mentioned in Forbes.com.So she is obviously a lady who is massively in demand.So what makes this lady such a powerhouse in the motivational arena and the entreprenurial environments across the world?Where did she come from to have such an influence in such a competitive world?And what tips can we gain from her to assist in our dreams of a life designed by success?Well lets find out as we start Joining Up Dots with the one and only Shellie Hunt.Click to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:30

Archive 92: Ron Fugle:Confidence To Fire Towards Success Everyday

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us in the Join Up Dots archive 1 series of podcasts, is a man who career has been one of great contrast.Joining the military back in 1998 he performed the role of tank member crewman for three years before departing the armed forces and setting off on his entrepreneurial venture.Working in a series of motor dealerships he always knew that he was on a different path, and with a show like Join Up Dots demonstrating this everyday, the path can appear at anytime.There is literally no time like the present to start taking the first step on the road that feels so right and is unique to that individual.So in Jan 2014,our guest powered up his mike and launched the Fire & Adjust Podcast,providing support and content for military veterans across the world.And with the response being phenomenal and the progress of the show showing that if you target a niche and do it the right way,then you have a great chance of a future that is nothing short of a wow.So what does our guest consider to be the big takes from his life in the Army? What was the tipping point to start speaking to the world and putting himself out there? And if he could share the things that have made it easier to transition from the forces to an entrepreneurial life what would they be? Well lets find out as we start joining up dots with the one and only, Mr Ron Fugle.Click to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:30

The Conscious Millionaire

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots archive 1 series of podcasts, is a man that from the age of five knew what he wanted to be..a millionaire. But unlike many of us who have that dream, he set out on a path that led him to achieving the majority of his dreams by the age of 23 or 24. He had huge motivation to get the big house in Florida, the time freedom, and everything else that you would set your heart on at an early age. But what do you do when you get to that point and you feel flat?What do you do when you find the process of getting there was better than the goal itself? Well he set out to change other peoples lives across the globe, by teaching the world to be conscious in their actions.He believes that we all have it in us, to break free from our financial restraints and gain the independence finally that we deserve, by quite simply becoming onscious.But how did he come to that realisation?How did he turn his fathers failing business, into a success that he can now share with the world?Well lets find out, as we bring onto the show to start joining the dots of his life, the one and only entrepreneur JV Crum IIIClick to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:30

Archive 94: Thomas Patrick Levy: A Love Of Lego To Building His Dream Jobs

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots archive 1 series of podcasts, is a man who is travelling a path that is 100% true to himself.As a younger man,he was classed as an at risk teenager, but still progressed to earn a B.A. in English.However continuing his studies did not go to plan,and although he had great talent,studying at Antioch University was not for him, and he dropped out of his MFA in Writing course.And then it seems to me without a clear idea of how to build a future, he lurched from one position to another and then back again, all the while increasing the debit on his credit card bills.He was depressed, overweight, constantly in pyjamas,and lost, but knew that he had something inside that he wanted to express to the world.As he says “we need something that fulfills us creatively.Everyone does. It doesn’t matter whether or not you think of yourself as an artist or not. Artists aren’t the only ones who do creative things. Cooks are creative, repossession agents are creative, my accountant is creative, my dad — who owns and runs a wholesale florist — is creative.He is now the co-owner of gocodebox a web development company,and has released two self penned publication to the world.So lets discuss his struggles, and his successes, and everything else in between,as we start joining up the dots with the one and only, Thomas Patrick Levy.Links:Cover imageClick to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:30

Archive 95: Elese Coit: An Entrepreneur Who Knew How To Find Her Dream Jobs Within Her Heart

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots archive 1 series of podcasts, is a lady that I have wanted to have on the show it seems from the very beginning.She was recommended to me by one of my all time favourite guests, August Turak who appeared way back on Episode 4 who said "David, do I have a guest for you!"She is the CEO and founder of True Change Consultants, whose tagline releasing the potential in people means she is perfect for this show.She is the lady that can make any job search become a delight which leads to happiness everydayShe has spent her professional life transforming organizations through people, nurturing talent and human potential in order to successfully deliver strategic business change.In the last 20 years she has held top posts in Telecommunications, IT, Web and Media in FTSE 500 companies.And quite simply she knows the limitations we set on ourselves. She knows how to break those barriers down and help us dream big and feel inspired.So its with great pleasure that I bring onto the show, to start joining up the dots of her life, the one and only Elese Coit.Links:Cover imageClick to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:30

Archive 96: Ellory Wells: From A Theatre Class To Jobs That Are Inspiring

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us in the Join Up Dots , Steve Jobs inspired archive 1 series of podcasts, is someone who as we discuss time and time again on Join Up Dots can pinpoint the moment when his life changed forever.He knows his big dot on the Join Up Dots timeline.In January of 2009, after seeing his career become more and more of a success, he was laid off, and found himself unemployed for three months.And within those three months, he started learning about himself.What he wanted to achieve in his life.And how he wanted his life to be.The kind of jobs that would light him up inside.The key thought to everything he starting planning at the time, was in his words "I really discovered how working for someone else is just as risky as working for yourself."So he began his personal leadership blog, which he uses as a platform to share what he had learned about leadership, personal development, personal branding and how to develop a leadership mindset.We have a lot to cover, so lets bring onto the show to start Joining Up Dots, the one and only master entrepreneur himself Mr Ellory Wells.Click to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:30

Archive 97: Marlaine Cover: Finding The Confidence To Change Our Kids Lives Forever

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us in the Join Up Dots Steve Jobs inspired archive 1 series of podcasts, is a lady who believes that great people are not those to whom rainbows are delivered, they are those who value rainbows, sun and rain.She has the confidence built from experience to know that its the contrasts of life that makes a life, and its within these areas that we can develop our emotional intelligence, to understand why things are going well, but not beat ourselves up too much when they aren’t.But how do we get to that point? How do we give ourselves the best chance to become more rounded and understanding of the situations that we find ourselves in? Well in short, our guest believes that we need to go back to assess the fact that we spend so much time as a child, learning about things, that are nice to know, but do not help us in the real world.Where are the true life skill lessons that some of us miss out on, but are so vitally important as we strive to create the life of our dreams and tackle jobs that are so inspiring for us?She has created an amazing career as the social Entrepreneur, Creator of the Life Skills Report Card, Founder of the international consciousness movement Parenting 2.0. Author of “Kissing the Mirror; Raising Humanity in the Twenty-first Century.” and of course my 97th guest.We have a lot to discuss, so lets bring onto the show to start joining up dots, the one and only Marlaine Cover.Click to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:30

Marketing

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us in the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots archive 1 series of podcasts, is the go to man if you have a band, are interested in creating music, but dont know the first thing about getting it out there.Being in the music industry and the online world since way back in 1982, our guest at first had the desire to be the main man himself.Strutting the stage like….well a John Bon Jovi or Bruce Springsteen, but as we find time and time again on Join Up Dots life had other ideas for him.Six months ago,he released a book called Six-Figure Musician – How to Sell More Music, Get More People to Your Shows,and Make More Money in the Music Business. As the title suggests,it was written for musicians and the people who work with them — managers, record labels, etc.During the first few years, he was able to work on promotions by several big acts… No Doubt, Bush, Run-DMC, Ratt, and others, and the names have got bigger from there. But working with the established is not what excites our man.As he says “I’d rather build something than add on to it. In my opinion, helping somebody go from zero to 10,000 records sold is much more life-changing than helping somebody go from 100,000 to 1,000,000. Plus, going from zero to 10,000 records requires more skill…and I love a challenge.”Well, lets give him a challenge as we start joining up the dots of his life with the one and only Solopreneur himself Mr David HooperLinks:Cover imageClick to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:30

Archive 99: Dan Franks: Confidence To Enter The Podcasting World Via An Audit Or Two

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us in the Join Up Dots archive 1 series of podcasts, is a man who is taking huge action, as he is one of the co-founders of the Podcast Movement.A huge conference bringing together the movers and shakers of the podcasting world.The legends behind the microphones.The names you see scattered across ITunes.Commencing on the 16th August in Dallas Texas, the size of this thing must have been a hell of an undertaking.Especially for someone who it seems to me has built up the bulk of his career in the work of Tax returns and balance sheets.But as he says "I am a lifetime serial entrepreneur, and have always been a self starter that takes the proverbial bull by the horns and to find ways in how to do the hard stuff."And this passion for the startup, has helped him develop great relationships with clients which allow them to focus in on the value side of the business and leave..lets face it the boring side of the business with our guest.That is a partnership made in heaven I would have thought.So how did he get together with Jared Easley his co-partner of the Podcast Movement?Does he actually find doing tax returns interesting? And even if he says he does I wont believe him!Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up the dots of his life with the one and only solopreneur or entrepreneur or just Mr Podcast?Who knows lets just call him Mr Dan FranksLinks:Cover imageClick to view: show page on Awesound

26 Apr 08:30

The Solopreneur Hour With Michael O'Neal

Todays guests is Mr Michael ONeal, the podcasting master behind the hit iTunes show "The Solopreneur Podcast". The top ranked business show, or The Solohour as it is known to its friends, teaching online marketing and entrepreneurship skills. Michael is a man who quite simply without him, then I wouldn't be on the mic today.So you know where to send all your complaints too.He is a born entrepreneur with a fascinating story, of successes, setbacks, leaps of faith, and finding his unique path with the guidance of John Lee Dumas and Pat Flynn.Growing up in Philadelphia, the thought of being the host of his own podcast show was the last thing on his mind. He was a normal type of kid, obsessed with sport, finding trouble at school, and generally being a kid.But unfortunately that freedom of thought and energy changed when he was moved from his beloved Philly, and taken down to Florida, and it seems to me this was the start of him looking for his path in life.He didn’t fit in down in the Sunshine State, so as soon as he could, he got himself back up North, and discovered one of the first dots in his life that links him to where he is today…the internet.He was fascinated by the worldwide web, so developed skills to be a web designer.And that was his life for fifteen years, until unfortunately his parents both passed away in a very short time, and he found himself sitting with just $14 dollars in his pocket.He was over 30, with a decision forced upon him. Would he accept the punches that life had dealt him, or would he start fighting back?And that descision was made and he took the steps that made him “Know too much” and not want to work for anyone else again?He was going to become a solopreneur and own his own future.But how did he know he had the skills to be a success in the online arena?How did he know where his true passions lie?And does he regret inspiring guys like me to jump into the pool too?Well lets find out as we bring onto the 100th show to start joining up dots, the man on the mike, the host of the “Solopreneur Hour podcast”, the one and only Mr Michael O’Neal! For more on the Solohour Podcast go to:The Solopreneur Hour Podcast with Michael O'Neal - Job Security...for the Unemployable By Michael O'Neal Chats with Proudly Unemployable Solopreneurs Like HimselfDescriptionThey say successful people put their pants on the same way we all do. This show is about watching them put their pants on. Nominated As "Best New Show of 2013" by Stitcher Radio, Our range of guests takes us from comedy, to acting, to the NFL, to UFC and MMA, to Top Music Stars, to Millionaires, to Business Experts, to Real Estate moguls, and everything in between. Guests like Nicole Arbour, Ad

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