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Today's guest joining us on the Join Up Dots free business podcast interview, is a man where you think where do I start? This is a man with three distinct areas of his life, which he calls his key stories. One being an explorer, one being an adventurer, and one being the start of his entrepreneurial life. When he was in Berlin back in 2006, he was like all of us, and was in a bit of a funk. He was studying computer science, but had no idea how to make a living from the subject that he was learning. And we hear this time and time again from people across the world. You start in a world of confusion, unsure of anything, even what you are doing at that time, but that is ok. Even though throughout your life you may have times when you are lost and unsure of your next move you only have to do two things. Gain as much knowledge whilst you are in that position, as there are gifts in your confusion. And then secondly say "Yes" to things, to put yourself in new experiences where those learnings start to make sense. And that is what our guest did, as without a clue to his future, a friend phoned him one day and his life started to change forever As he says" I got a call from a friend who's hobby it was to use an old press ID card to sneak into expensive conferences to network and eat free food. He said: "You need to come to the Hyatt Hotel, there is a Ruby on Rails conference and the food is amazing". "Ruby on what??" he replied. It was a fairly new programming language back in 2006. Free food sounded good though, so an hour later he was standing at the buffet and filling my plate with heaps of tasty salmon. A recruiter standing next to him, who had paid $1000 be there, asked if he wanted a job – working with Ruby on Rails! He pretended to have some experience and accepted this offer. From that moment on, while studying, he worked 2 days a week programming in various startups as a freelancer, all thanks to his desire to eat fish." And that is where we will start today's episode of Join Up Dots, even though I have no idea myself where this conversation is going to go. So does he still have episodes of confusion in his life, or is it now a seamless journey of experiences and success, as he travels around the world inspiring others to create a life on their own terms? And does he look back at his life and now see gifts in the dark times when he didn't have a clue, which powers the belief to keep moving forward in his life? Well let's find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Fabian Dittrich.

Every weekend we go back in time and dip into the Join Up Dots vaults to find a show that could well be hidden from your ears. And why do we do this? Well, you success junkies desperate for the golden ticket have been asking "With so many episodes of Join Up Dots out there now, which ones should we listen to first? And its a difficult question to answer as everyone of them has motivation and inspiration flooding out of every pore. So we have simply decided to grab an entrepreneur at random, and share with you not only their journey, but also ours. We think we are getting better at this podcasting lark, but what do you think? Drop us a line at [email protected] and let us know. Thanks as always for listening to the show, and enjoy todays entrepreneurial business chat.

When someone sends me a request to be a guest on the show, and during the email he says "I am a huge believer in creating and achieving our own definition of success. We are all unique and we all have something incredible to share. We are the authors of our own stories and I get fired up helping and discussing with people about their journeys. I am still on my my journey and I still have a long way to go, but every day is another chance to continue growing and learning! The only shortcut in life is to start now and I try to make every day count." Then I know that he is a guy worth talking to. Since graduating from the University of Southern California last May he has been flexing the old hustle muscle big-time. And this is not the old hustle muscle flexing where the doors are already half open, but the kind of grind it out flexing that takes time to achieve, with no guaranteed success waiting at the end. He has worked for the Los Angeles Lakers, started a new business, and wrote a book, called Elevate Beyond: A Real World Guide to Standing Out in Any Job Market, Discovering Your Passion and Becoming Your Own Person But Like most people the entrepreneurial rout was not evident at the beginning of his career, with several short terms roles being held such as Business Assistant for Relativity Sports and Samsung NBA Summer League Intern. But you could see once he created Straight Curve Marketing, a company that offers a selection of products ranging from t-shirts to shot glasses that his career was only going to go one way. And now with both this venture, and Fundamental Mindset, a lifestyle, entrepreneurial blog that shares stories, interviews, advice and experiences to help you maximize your potential, achieve success, and have fun doing it...it looks like he is having fun too. So when did his mindset change to one of creating his own future, or perhaps it was there all along? And does he see the link between the more fun he has the more success he gains? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots, with the one and only Mr Jake Kelfer

Today's guest entrepreneur joining us on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots podcast interview is a man who has been through so much that you would think that a smile wouldn't be permanently attached to his face. But attached it is, and it seems to be getting bigger everyday too. You see this is a guy who found his path to success, fulfilment and enjoyment in such a dark place that it is testament to the truth "The real gift is waiting within" As he says "For nearly two decades of my early life, there was always something wrong with me. I was dead tired and suffered from an avalanche of health problems. I endured all of this even though I was an athletic and supposedly fit young man. I tried to ignore it, tucking it all under a rug, but eventually there came a day when I decided enough was enough. And it was all because of this one fateful event… It was late one Wednesday night in the middle of March, a few days before my 17th birthday. I had just returned home from soccer practice, but I was even more of a mess than usual…" You see he had finally come to the acceptance that there was something wrong within, that not only would change his outward appearance dramatically, but also threaten his life dream of becoming professional footballer forever. He had found his biggest challenge, one that would take him to the brink, before he managed to step onto the first part of the path, that would lead him to where he is today. A New York Times best selling author and one of the most trusted health experts in the world, appearing on TV and radio across the world. So how did he beat the physical issues, when he also had to tackle the mental issues that made his teenage years so difficult too? And does he feel that this is 100% what he should be doing with his life, or is he simply waking towards the bigger path, waiting patiently for him? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Yuri Elkaim. To hear more from Yuri Elkaim go to: Podcast: Simple Health Show Description: Are you tired of confusing health, fitness, and nutrition advice? Do you feel overwhelmed by the firehose of conflicting health information coming at you from every direction? If so, then you'll love Simple Health Show. Your host, Yuri Elkaim, is one of the most trusted experts in the health industry and a New York Times bestselling author who's superpower is making fit and healthy simple again so you can live a great life in a body you love. Each week, he'll bring you clear, actionable, and science-backed insights and advice that you can trust to get your health back on track or take it to the next level. You'll discover the most effective tips for burning fat, having more energy, creating better habits, and helping your body heal naturally. To get even more of Yuri's goodness, including countless quick and delicious recipes and workouts, head on over to https://yurielkaim.com. Podcast: All-Day Energy Diet Podcast Description: The All-Day Energy Diet | Look Better | Feel Younger You deserve to look and feel alive. That's what author of The All-Day Energy Diet, Yuri Elkaim, is here to help you do. Enjoy video and audio episodes that will energize your life, help you eat better, exercise smarter, and become a more accomplished human being. The concepts in The All-Day Energy Diet can work for anyone and have been tried and tested with thousands of Yuri's clients with amazing results. You'll get to see some of these results in these episodes. It's time to take back control of your life and live with more energy! Visit http://www.alldayenergydiet.com Podcast: Super Nutrition Academy Podcast Description: Welcome to Super Nutrition Academy's Health Class with your host and registered holistic nutritionist, Yuri Elkaim. Tune in each week for up-to-date insights on breaking health news and best practices on how to eat for awesome health. It's time to get smarter, healthier, and regain your sanity in a world of information overload. And don't forget to join Yuri at http://www.supernutritionacademy.com so you too can master your nutrition and health.

Today's guest joining us on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots Podcast is a man who has experienced something that we see time and time again on Join Up Dots. Sometimes a calling is waiting to be answered. You work through your life, doing a myriad of things until with a knock knock on the door, you are thrown into a world that for many begs the question. "Why the hell didn't I do this earlier….its amazing" Well today's guest is such a person and after growing up on the south-West side of Houston Texas, did what many young men did in the late seventies. Saught out adventure and travel by joining the US Navy for 23 years, which had him based in Virginia where he ultimately retired in 2001. But this is just a small part of his story as he also worked as a restaurant manager, a musician and also in the auto-mobile industry as a Service advisor. None of these occupations giving much clue to where his life was heading. It was however, after he started doing daily posts on Facebook that his wife Sandy had an idea, and over a period of time persuaded him to write a book And so he started writing a novel about growing up in the sixties. which turned out to be something of an epiphany to him. As he says "I found that I have a natural gift that I was unaware I possessed." And now the books just keep on coming with the name of "Best Selling author" firmly linked to his output. He has written six novels from coming of age comedy to supernatural thrillers. His latest work, Xtreme Options, is a fast paced Detective Murder Mystery that throws the Irish pair of Bryce Mallory and Shamus Crawley into a whirlwind of excitement as they match wits with the High Stakes Killer, who gives his victims a chance to walk away if they win the bet. So although he states his writing skills were a complete surprise, did he ever show a passion for English and Literature at school? And what does he say to people who often say things like "It's ok for you, I'm just not talented at anything!" Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots, with the one and only Mr Ron Stelle

Every weekend we go back in time and dip into the Join Up Dots vaults to find a show that could well be hidden from your ears. And why do we do this? Well, you success junkies desperate for the golden ticket have been asking "With so many episodes of Join Up Dots out there now, which ones should we listen to first? And its a difficult question to answer as everyone of them has motivation and inspiration flooding out of every pore. So we have simply decided to grab an entrepreneur at random, and share with you not only their journey, but also ours. We think we are getting better at this podcasting lark, but what do you think? Drop us a line at [email protected] and let us know. Thanks as always for listening to the show, and enjoy todays entrepreneurial business chat. To hear more from Geoff Thompson go to: Podcast: The Geoff Thompson Inspired Podcast Description: Geoff Thompson is a BAFTA award winning writer. He has written forty books (published in 20 languages), five multi-award-winning films, three stage plays (he was invited into the prestigious Royal Court writers Group) and hundreds of articles, many published in national magazines and broadsheets. Geoff's autobiography 'Watch My Back' was adapted into a major motion picture Clubbed. It premiered in London 's West End and Paris and was nominated for a BIFFA award. He has also adapted his first novel, Red Mist (Violent Heart, optioned by SteelMill Productions, London), into a feature film for cinema. Geoff's third feature film for cinematic release, (Romans) has been optioned by The Tea Shop & Film Company in London, and his latest stage play (Fragile) will premiere at the Belgrade Theatre in 2012.

Today's guest joining us on the Join Up Dots Steve Jobs inspired podcast contacted me and said "Hey I Think I Should Be A Guest On The Show" And so of course I said, "Ok, then, do you have some interesting back-story that will make the show amazing!" Two seconds later he hit me with: 1. Started out on 6 figure salary at age 23 2. Went broke and got evicted onto the streets with wife and first child 3. Started business from scratch. 4. Went broke again 5. Outsourced my business to a competitor 6. Ran my company out of a hotel lobby for a year 7. Grew it and semi retired on passive earnings at age 31 8. Started a podcast, digital agency and investment fund Which is quite a good list I'm sure you agree, oh and then he also told me " ok, lets talk about how I almost died, I haven't mentioned that one" So with this lot to cover this could be episode one of a ten part serial, but we will see what we cover in the show. But its clear to see that this guy has hustle muscle by the bucket load, has the ability to overcome setbacks and keep going for the big picture, and of course loves what he is doing. You can hear that on the "Can I Pick Your Brain?" Podcast. So, the question is would he have got to where he is today without succumbing to the huge ups and downs that life has thrown at him? And knowing what he knows now would he have done things differently or still followed the course to where he is today? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Mr Daniel Gefen. For more on this show go over to: Can I Pick Your Brain? Entrepreneur Business Podcast Daniel Gefen: Top rated Entrepreneur Interviews to give you the motivation and inspiration to start and grow your lifestyle business Description Learn how you can gain the Unwavering Attitude and Time Tested Tools you need to BUILD a SUCCESSFUL LIFESTYLE BUSINESS that can get you the FINANCIAL FREEDOM you deserve! In this business podcast I pick the brains of successful entrepreneurs to find out what they did to get to where they are today. • What MOTIVATION did they get to start their lifestyle business? • How they dealt with things like PERFECTIONISM, PROCRASTINATION, FEAR, PRESSURE, LONELINESS and other negative mindsets? • What were some of their TOUGHEST MOMENTS in getting their financial freedom? • What were their BUSINESS SUCCESS BREAKTHROUGHS, defining moments & tipping points? • What DRIVES them? Where do they get their INSPIRATION from? What makes them tick? What gets them out of bed in the morning? • What are some of the BEST BUSINESS TOOLS and they have used to help them along the way? My name is Daniel Gefen and i'm the host of 'Can I Pick Your Brain?' the top rated business entrepreneur podcast show that is jam packed with motivation, inspiration and practical business advice for startups and growing online businesses. If you enjoy other inspiring podcast interviews with top entrepreneurial hosts like Pat Flynn, Tim Ferris, John Lee Dumas, Nathan Latka, Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk and other success stories then this is the podcast show for you. Some topics we cover: Social Media Marketing, Facebook Marketing, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Webinars, Growing your Email Lists, SEO, Adwords, PPC, Startups, Finding Investors, Time Management, Productivity hacks, Mindfulness, Success Stories, Making Money Online, Mentors, Content Creation, Starting a business, Business Advice and much more! I'm super excited and look forward to 'picking YOUR brain' one day :)

Today's guest entrepreneur joining us on the Join Up Dots Steve Jobs inspired podcast is an author with a deep interest in what makes people tick. What makes some individuals rise to greatness, whist others with much more chance of getting to the top fall by the wayside. And through his seven books ranging from When Everything Fails, Try This, published in 2009 right through to 2015's "Becoming Unbreakable: How Normal People Become Extraordinarily Self-Confident" he helps us push the boundaries on what is possible. By tackling subjects such as "How did Buffalo Bill cope with his tremendous financial mistakes?" and "Which crucial success principle was discovered by the Ancient Roman poet Ovid?" their stories will show us all what to do when we are confronted with severe problems, even when everything seems lost. As he says "This book aims at making you highly resistant to adversity. It's principles will enable you to move on with your life despite difficulties, obstacles, and setbacks." So when did he decide that these were the kind of subjects that would bring him the most success, and did he stumble and fall like all of us before his first publication hit the shelves? And with all this information he has gained, regarding dream building and successful pursuits is he more likely to achieve bigger dreams than even he thought possible? Well let's find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots, with the one and only Mr John Vespasian

Every weekend we go back in time and dip into the Join Up Dots vaults to find a show that could well be hidden from your ears. And why do we do this? Well, you success junkies desperate for the golden ticket have been asking "With so many episodes of Join Up Dots out there now, which ones should we listen to first? And its a difficult question to answer as everyone of them has motivation and inspiration flooding out of every pore. So we have simply decided to grab an entrepreneur at random, and share with you not only their journey, but also ours. We think we are getting better at this podcasting lark, but what do you think? Drop us a line at [email protected] and let us know. Thanks as always for listening to the show, and enjoy todays entrepreneurial business chat.

Todays guest entrepreneur joining us on the Steve Jobs inspired podcast is a lady with a connection to a previous episode. If you go back and listen to episode 473 of Join Up Dots you will hear an open and frank discussion with Jim Sweeney. During the recording he spoke passionately about his amazing wife and the work she was doing, so its with delight that we now have her on the show. So lets give you a bit of background formation about her, and what she is doing on life. From the early part of her career she was in the words of one of her friend "Groomed" for success. She was setting out on a path towards being a lawyers As she says "The master plan (which certainly sounds good on its surface) would entail my following in my late grandfather's footsteps to become a New Jersey lawyer. For a girl born in the late '50s, it was somewhat ambitious and even professionally affirming. There were just two problems: 1) I didn't want to practice law and 2) I didn't want to live in New Jersey. Though I could have easily articulated the second (negative) goal, the first negative goal was a bit more complex. Why didn't I want to practice law? Simply put, I had neither passion nor vision for the profession. When laid against my inward leanings, it translated to me as a solitary, rigid and uninspired career. Despite trying to please those around me and stay true to the instruction manual that would get me to this supposed life goal as a New Jersey lawyer, I became increasingly dis-spirited. The more I moved through the law school process the more "dead" I felt." And haven't most of us felt that at one time or another, simply going through the motions. Waiting for each weekend to free us up from the life we are living? Well today's guest has done just that and now calls herself the Ambassador of Happiness, on a mission to help ignite the worlds on personal happiness. She has books, podcasts, courses and the worlds biggest smile to share everywhere? So does she think that she could have gone through the Law degree and found some kind of happiness in the role, or did she need to do a 360. And where is her greatest source of happiness now she is surrounded by it? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only super happiness entrepreneur Maura Sweeney