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Why Stories Matter
At Hot Stories Business Networking, we believe every business journey deserves to be heard. It is not about polished pitches or chasing likes. It is about real people sharing real experiences.
When Alison Curtis stood up at our Cambridge event, she did not just talk about saving money. She spoke about freedom, resilience, and the life-changing opportunities that opened up when she partnered with Utility Warehouse.
Her story reminded us all why we host these events: to highlight people who are making a difference in their lives and the lives of others.
Alison’s Journey: From Makeup Brushes to Utility Bills
Eleven years ago, Alison was working full-time in the motor industry. On evenings and weekends, she was also a makeup artist, specialising in weddings and parties. Her schedule was full, her energy stretched, but one thing was missing:
She craved freedom.
She wanted to be her own boss.
She wanted time for herself.
When she discovered Utility Warehouse, Alison saw something beyond cheaper bills. She saw a path to build a new lifestyle.
The Turning Point
Alison began working with Utility Warehouse while still balancing her motor industry job and her makeup business. It started small - helping people save money on their utility bills. But soon, she realised the opportunity was much bigger.
Utility Warehouse not only helps customers cut costs on essentials like gas, electricity, broadband, and mobile. It also offers rewards such as free energy and cashback on everyday shopping.
But what really caught Alison’s attention was the residual income model.
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What is Residual Income?
Residual income, sometimes called passive income, means getting paid continuously for work you do once. With Utility Warehouse, every time a customer pays their bills, Alison earns a small share. And as her customer base grows, so does her monthly income.
For Alison, this was a revelation.
Instead of trading time for money like she did in the garage or at weddings, she was building something that could support her long-term.
Redundancy Becomes Opportunity
Life is unpredictable. Alison learned this when her motor industry employer, Marshalls, made her redundant.
Instead of despair, she saw it as a door opening.
By that point, she already had Utility Warehouse as her safety net. Her income was growing, and more importantly, it was recurring. She was no longer dependent on one employer.
As Alison quoted her dad: “You never know what’s around the corner.”
Eleven Years Later: Financial Freedom
Fast forward to today, and Alison is:
Financially free
Her own boss
Helping others achieve the same
Utility Warehouse gave her the flexibility to design her life. And now, she uses her experience to show others how they too can:
Save money on bills
Access free energy
Build a new income stream
Even transform their entire lifestyle
Why People Choose Utility Warehouse
Alison often asks the simplest question: “Who loves free?”
Through UW, customers can:
Get free energy rewards.
Save on bills bundled into one monthly statement.
Access customer benefits with the endorsement, the company’s ambassador.
For many, it starts with saving money. But like Alison, some go on to build a new career path.
Business Lessons from Alison’s Story
Alison’s journey teaches powerful lessons for any business owner:
Start small but think big – Alison began part-time while balancing multiple jobs.
Be prepared for change – redundancy became her breakthrough moment.
Reputation builds trust – just as Gemini Web Media emphasises, Alison’s reputation with customers is her foundation.
Residual income creates freedom – moving from time-based earnings to recurring income changed her life.
Alison at Hot Stories
At our Hot Stories event in Cambridge, Alison’s talk was filled with warmth and humour. She spoke about her past, her redundancy, her dad’s wisdom, and the joy of being financially free today.
The room responded with energy. Not just because of the opportunity she presented, but because of the authentic way she shared her story.
That is the essence of Hot Stories. It is about visibility, reputation, and connection.
Join the Hot Stories Experience
Alison’s talk was one of many shared at Hot Stories. Each story is unique, but all have the same goal: to connect, inspire, and grow together.
Want to experience it for yourself? Come to our next event:
Business Networking "Hot Stories" at The Red Lion Cambridge
https://geminiweb.media/Business-Networking-Hot-Stories-at-The-Red-Lion-Cambridge
Business Networking "Hot Stories" at The Officers’ Mess Duxford
https://geminiweb.media/Business-Networking-Hot-Stories-at-The-Officers-Mess-Duxford
Go Further with the Collective Advantage Network
If you cannot attend in person, we also meet online every Wednesday from 14:00–15:00 UK time.
This is the Collective Advantage Network. It is about real talk, real results, and real support. No pitches, just collaboration and solutions.
Join us here:
Collective Advantage Network
https://geminiweb.media/Collective-Advantage-Network
And for even more support, visibility, and opportunities, explore:
Gemini Web Media Membership Plans
https://geminiweb.media/Membership-Plans
Outro and Credits
Alison Curtis’s story is proof that the right opportunity, combined with determination, can completely transform your life. From makeup artist and motor industry employee to financial freedom, her journey is both relatable and inspiring.
At Hot Stories we are proud to spotlight people like Alison. Her success is not only about bills or business. It is about showing others that freedom is possible.
Video filmed by Oksana Hrytsaienko
https://www.linkedin.com/in/oksana-hrytsaienko/
Location: The Red Lion, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge
Main Sponsor: Blue Line Operations Ltd
https://bluelineoperations.co.uk/
Produced by Gemini Web Media
https://geminiweb.media/
