Join Up Dots Mailbag: What I Learned the Hard Way After Quitting My Job

Turner Barr: A Man Who Is Going Around The World In 80 Jobs..Now He Can Add Podcast Guest To The List Too! Todays guest can only be described as the new Jules Vern, or for younger listeners Michael Palin, as he is the creator of the site Around the world in 80 jobs whereby he crosses the globe,working in various positions of employment and of course sharing with us his successes, failures and crazy stories of a life on the road. Back in 2007,after graduating from UC Berkeley our guest set out on the open road for a year of adventure.  With no clear plan. No fixed direction. And nothing more than a vague feeling of doing something memorable it was a path very different from where he is now.  And looking back from where he is now, it seems almost unbelievable that he didn’t immediately start blogging, creating content, or attempting to montize his wanderings across the globe.  But that is the beauty of a show like Join Up Dots, as many times a persons true path in life only becomes visible to them when hitting a crossroads.   And in this case it was an economic crossroads that made him decide on what he wanted to do in life.   The economy had tanked in 2008, and the prospect of getting straight back into employment when returning to the US suddenly seemed a distant dream. And was it a dream that our guest was…..well dreaming about anyway? Lets find out as we add another job on the list as podcast guest (although Im not going to pay him…just keep that to ourselves) the amazing, Mr Turner Barr.  

Join Up Dots Mailbag: What I Learned the Hard Way After Quitting My Job On this episode of Join Up Dots, we dive into the real questions that come up after taking the leap from a job into building your own business. Listeners from around the world ask about finding clarity before quitting, knowing when it’s the right time to go, dealing with bad clients, avoiding burnout, and coping with that scary sense of uncertainty when freedom first hits. I share what I learned the hard way, the mindset shifts that made the biggest difference, and how to stay grounded when the journey feels wobbly. If this episode sparks something for you, share your thoughts or story using #JoinUpDots #LeapToFreedom #EntrepreneurJourney. 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!

The 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Quitting My Job On this episode of Join Up Dots, I share the hard-earned lessons I learned after quitting my job and stepping into the world of entrepreneurship. From discovering the importance of clarity and building structure to learning how to choose the right clients and manage your time, I take you through the realities nobody tells you before taking the leap. This is a candid look at freedom, self-discipline, and designing a life that truly fits you, with personal stories from my journey building Join Up Dots. If this episode resonates, share your biggest lesson or takeaway using #JoinUpDots #LeapToFreedom #EntrepreneurLife. 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!

How To Build A Business With Your Partner That Thrives In today’s episode of Join Up Dots, we’re joined by the inspiring duo Kay Lee and Robert Fukui — founders of MarriedEntrepreneur.co, a platform helping couples build thriving businesses and strong marriages. After witnessing how entrepreneurship can strain relationships, they created Power Couples by Design™ and authored Tandem: The Married Entrepreneur’s Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance, offering practical strategies to grow together in love and business. Tune in as we uncover how to balance ambition with connection, success with intimacy, and business growth with lasting partnership. #EntrepreneurCouples #WorkLifeBalance #JoinUpDots #BusinessAndLove #PowerCouples 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!

The ONE THING You Have to Do Every Day to Get Financial Freedom In this episode of Join Up Dots, David dives deep into the real secret to financial freedom — something simple, powerful, and often overlooked. It’s not about chasing more money or getting rich overnight; it’s about developing daily awareness and taking control of where your money goes and how you think about it. David shares how consistent attention to your finances and mindset compounds over time, transforming your relationship with money and leading you to true independence. It’s a raw, honest conversation about building freedom one small choice at a time. 🎧 Share your thoughts and spread the message using #JoinUpDots #FinancialFreedom #MindsetMatters #WealthBuildingJourney 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!

Know Your Numbers And The FREEDOM Door Opens In this episode of Join Up Dots, we hear from incredible listeners who’ve taken control of their lives after coaching with David Ralph and years of listening to the show. Both discovered the power of knowing their financial baseline — the minimum income they needed to survive — and used that clarity to build freedom. One now travels the world funded by side hustles and rental income, while the other has quit their job and is steadily expanding multiple small income streams at home. Their stories prove that true independence begins with understanding “enough.” #JoinUpDots #FinancialFreedom #SideHustleSuccess #EscapeThe9to5 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!

The Simple Three Stages To Start Building Success On today’s episode of Join Up Dots, we explore the incredible power of setting your mind firmly on the positive and how that single choice can transform your life and business. It’s not about ignoring reality or pretending everything is perfect—it’s about choosing the lens you look through each day and recognising that your focus directs your results. When you wake up and decide your day will be great, opportunities begin to appear, people respond differently, and success feels closer than ever. This shift in perspective changes not only how you feel, but also how you act, and that action creates the momentum that builds the life you truly want. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to start flipping the script in your own life, this is it. Share today’s message with others who need a boost and help spread the word with #JoinUpDots #PositiveMindset #LifeOnYourTerms. 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!

Make Everyday Have Truly Exceptional Experiences With Neen James Welcome back to Join Up Dots! Today, we’re spotlighting the powerhouse Australian entrepreneur, Neen James, a globally recognized leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and author who’s all about helping you achieve twice as much in half the time. Neen’s central philosophy is that we are in an attention crisis, not a time crisis. She boldly states, "You can't manage time, but you can manage your attention." Her work, captured in books like Folding Time and Attention Pays, delivers high-energy, actionable strategies designed to help leaders and teams move past the feeling of being overwhelmed and instead, be intentional about what truly matters. She encourages listeners to focus their personal, professional, and global attention to drive greater profitability, productivity, and accountability. In her most recent work, Exceptional Experiences, Neen James shares insights drawn from her research into the luxury mindset, revealing how any business, regardless of industry, can leverage these principles to transform client relationships into sustainable revenue growth. Her message is clear: luxury is about delivering memorable experiences, not just expensive things. She shows you how to prioritize, say "no" to distractions, and implement systems—like her simple "three things on a Post-It note" technique—to elevate your focus and connection with clients and colleagues. Tune in to learn how to be a "force of nature" for good in your world! 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! #NeenJames #AttentionPays #FoldingTime #ExceptionalExperiences #LuxuryMindset #ProductivityHacks #LeadershipStrategy #JoinUpDots #EntrepreneurshipGoals #KeynoteSpeaker

Stop Being Busy If You Want SUCCESS In this episode of Join Up Dots, we explore the hidden trap of being “busy” and how letting go of that mindset can transform your life. Discover how shifting from frantic activity to focused, intentional action can help you create income, build wealth, and live a stress-free, fulfilling life. Learn practical ways to reclaim your time, align your actions with what truly matters, and stop letting busyness control your days. This episode will inspire you to ditch the distractions, focus on high-value actions, and take control of your energy and your results. Share this episode with friends and join the conversation using #JoinUpDots, #DitchBusy, and #FreedomOverBusy. 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!

Turning Land Into Passive Income My guest today, on the Join Up Dots free podcast interview is an a man who is on a mission to help us all. He has a passion for helping all of us to break free from what he calls "Solo Economic Dependancy" Now if you have no idea what that means, then Solo Economic Dependency is basically this: If you’re not working, you not making money. High-paid professionals, doctors, dentists, surgeons, freelance consultants, lawyers, accountants……people from all types of backgrounds find themselves in this predicament. Lose the job, or be forced to take leave of absence, and you are forced to dip into your savings if you have them. Well our guest believes that being put into that position is quite simply madness, and works on making money even when he isn't working……in fact, even while his sleeping. As he says "That’s real financial freedom, and that’s something worth striving for" So how has he managed to do this? And are their strategies that all of us can implement that can start helping us break that one job dependancy? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show, to start joining up dots, with the one and only Mr Mark Podolsky