The Connector w/Joshua Palassis

🎬 Watch FULL Episodes on YouTube & Spotify or listen everywhere else AND connect with me on socials:👉 JoshuaPalassis.comI created this podcast because I believe real growth comes from real conversations.Every week, I sit down with entrepreneurs, leaders, and everyday warriors to talk about:→ Faith→ Purpose→ Fitness→ Legacy... and much more!I don’t shy away from the messy parts, the struggles, the doubts, or the battles that shape us.My goal is simple:To connect with people on a deeper level and uncover the lessons that actually change lives.

The Connector w/Joshua Palassis is a business podcast hosted by Joshua Palassis, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Joshua Palassis hosts The Connector w/Joshua Palassis, a business show with 18 episodes published.

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  Episode #22

  The Real Business Hack Is TRUST | Bob Burg

  Sep 3, 202644 minS3

  Join The Connector Fight Club https://www.skool.com/palassis CONNECT WITH ME All My Links https://palassismedia.com Instagram https://instagram.com/palassis LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/joshuapalassis Facebook https://facebook.com/joshuapalassis TikTok https://tiktok.com/@palassis X https://x.com/palassis CONNECT WITH BOB BURG Website https://burg.com ------- THE GO-GIVER PHILOSOPHY: WHY RELATIONSHIPS ARE THE REAL BUSINESS HACK Bob Burg joined me to talk about sales, trust, relationships, money, rejection, and the philosophy behind one of my favourite business books, The Go-Giver. Bob is the co-author of The Go-Giver, which has sold over 1.5 million copies, been translated into 30 languages, and helped popularize a deceptively simple idea: Shifting your focus from getting to giving isn’t just a better way to live… it can also be a better way to do business. WE DIVE INTO: ✅ Why “follow your passion” is incomplete advice ✅ How to know when to keep going… and when it might be time to move on ✅ Genuine generosity vs. helping people because you expect something back ✅ Why trust, reputation, and real relationships are becoming MORE valuable in a low-trust world If you’re interested in sales, entrepreneurship, networking, personal development, or building a reputation people actually trust… you’ll enjoy this one. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Meet Bob Burg & The Go-Giver philosophy 05:13 – Should you actually follow your passion? 12:31 – Building a life that gives you more choices 16:01 – When should you stop pursuing an idea? 23:24 – Genuine generosity vs. giving to get 29:05 – Why the relationship IS the hack 32:43 – Building trust in a low-trust world 36:27 – Becoming “The Connector” 39:42 – Which Go-Giver character is Bob Burg?

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  Episode #21

  Anton Wisbiski Ep. 21 | The Demonic Encounter That Led Him to Jesus

  Jul 15, 20261h 22mS2

  Join The Connector Fight Club today: https://www.skool.com/palassis Start Your Own Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=75b623519ac04baf83a7d6db2fad0a87 CONNECT WITH JOSHUA All Links: https://joshuapalassis.com Instagram : https://instagram.com/palassis LinkedIn : https://linkedin.com/in/joshuapalassis Facebook : https://facebook.com/joshuapalassis TikTok : https://tiktok.com/@palassis X : https://x.com/palassis CONNECT WITH ANTON WISBISKI Instagram : https://instagram.com/antonwisbiski YouTube : https://youtube.com/@antonwisbiski FROM NEW AGE MARKETING TO JESUS CHRIST Anton Wisbiski joined me to break down how he went from working behind the scenes with major New Age figures to walking away from the industry, rebuilding his business, and fully committing his life to Christ. Generated over $100M for clients through marketing Worked with major names including Joe Dispenza and Billy Carson Built a seven-figure marketing business Helped connect Wes Huff to the viral conversation with Billy Carson Now helps Christian entrepreneurs grow without compromising their faith This wasn’t just a conversation about religion. This was about deception, money, spiritual warfare, identity, business, and what happens when success starts costing you your soul. WE DIVE INTO: Christian Wealth: Why money isn’t inherently sinful and why some people use theology to avoid responsibility. The New Age Pipeline: How Anton got pulled into manifestation, personal development, and the law of attraction. Behind the Industry: What he saw while working with major New Age personalities and why he began questioning everything. Encountering Evil: The experience that forced him to reconsider what he believed about spirituality and demonic influence. Finding Jesus: How scripture, theology, and the work of Wes Huff changed his worldview. Walking Away From Millions: Why Anton fired high-paying clients and rebuilt his life and business around conviction. Business Without Manifestation: Why strong offers, skill, marketing, and hard work still matter more than spiritual shortcuts. If you’re interested in Christianity, New Age spirituality, business, spiritual warfare, or personal transformation, this conversation goes deep. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Christian wealth and poverty beliefs08:43 - Introducing Anton Wisbiski13:06 - Discovering New Age and manifestation18:10 - Building his career in marketing21:29 - Working with Joe Dispenza23:35 - The dark side of the industry26:48 - Encountering demonic possession38:28 - Masculinity, faith, and returning to Jesus51:26 - Wes Huff and trusting scripture59:20 - The Billy Carson debate and what happened after01:07:56 - Walking away from millions and rebuilding

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  Episode #20

  David Babcock Ep. 20 | The Business of Attention: A Will Ferrell Impersonator’s Playbook

  Apr 24, 20261h 54mS2

  👉 Join The Connector Fight Club 🥊 👉 Start Your Own Skool Community 🔗 Connect with me: 🌐 https://joshuapalassis.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/palassis LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/joshuapalassis Facebook → https://facebook.com/joshuapalassis TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@palassis 🔗 Connect with David Babcock :🌐 https://linktr.ee/impersonate ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intro: Meet David Babcock 01:12 The Origin of a Will Ferrell Impersonator 03:46 Turning a Joke Into a Business 07:28 First Big Win & Going “Pro” 12:22 Building a Personal Brand Through Characters 17:13 Leveraging Opportunity & Visibility 21:10 Media Exposure & Comic-Con Breakthrough 28:01 From Cosplay to Corporate Clients 37:00 Building a Business Without a Blueprint 46:49 The Psychology of Comedy & Improv 53:30 Turning Attention Into Revenue at Trade Shows 01:05:23 Outperforming Million-Dollar Booths 01:10:29 Closing Multi-Million Dollar Deals Through Entertainment 01:20:05 Scaling, Strategy & Monetization 01:25:42 Losing Everything & Rebuilding From Zero 01:33:31 Real Estate, Risk & Leverage 01:40:44 Life Now: Business, Travel & Opportunity 01:46:41 Meeting Will Ferrell --------- David Babcock is a world-class Will Ferrell impersonator turned entertainment marketer, known for helping brands dominate trade shows by turning attention into real business results. With over 200 trade shows across North America and Europe, David has worked with brands like Google, Warner Brothers, Nissan, Chevron, Cisco, and T-Mobile, using character-driven marketing to generate real leads, real conversations, and serious ROI. What started as a Halloween costume turned into a highly strategic business model blending entertainment, marketing psychology, and sales execution. We dive into topics like: Attention to Revenue: Turning crowds into qualified leads and real business deals Entertainment Marketing: Using character and humor to break through noise Trade Show Dominance: Why most booths fail and how to win attention Opportunity Creation: Leveraging randomness into real outcomes Personal Reinvention: Losing everything and rebuilding from scratch Brand Positioning: Why specificity wins in marketing and audience capture

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  Episode #19

  Laura & Danielle Ep. 19 | From Burnout to Purpose: How to Rewire Your Mind & Life

  Mar 25, 20261h 10mS2

  Join The Connector Fight Club 🥊 today → www.skool.com/palassis/about Start Your Own Skool Community → www.skool.com/signup Connect w/ Me: All My Links → joshuapalassis.com Instagram → instagram.com/palassis LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/joshuapalassis Facebook → facebook.com/joshuapalassis TikTok → tiktok.com/@palassis Connect w/ Laura & Danielle: Website → LDCoaching.co Instagram → instagram.com/ldcoaching.co Chapters 00:00 – Intro: From Dental Hygienists to Coaches 04:12 – The 20-Year Friendship That Started It All 05:15 – The Birth of LD Coaching 06:01 – Danielle’s Shift into Homeschooling & Coaching 06:45 – Burnout as the Catalyst for Change 07:21 – Laura’s Role in BNI & Referral Networking 08:09 – The Betancourt Collective & Brain Rewiring 08:27 – “Realtor” vs. “Real Estate Agent” Debate 09:22 – Joshua’s Early Entrepreneurial Journey 10:09 – How Networking Organizations Drive Growth Laura Bettencourt and Danielle Avila are the founders of LD Coaching, a platform built from their shared background as dental hygienists and their transition into transformational coaching. Danielle created Embodied Expansion, helping women step into their God-led calling while also serving as a homeschool principal. Laura is a neuroscience-focused connector and founder of the Betancourt Collective, where she focuses on rewiring the mind and building alignment through intentional daily practices. Together, they leverage their 20-year friendship to help professionals move from burnout into clarity, purpose, and fulfillment. We dive into topics like: • Transitioning Careers: Moving from clinical work into purpose-driven coaching • Embodied Expansion: Stepping into your calling through inner work and alignment • Neuroscience & Mindset: Rewiring patterns to create a more intentional life • Referral Networking: Leveraging relationships to grow businesses and opportunities • Overcoming Burnout: Recognizing when it’s time to pivot and rebuild

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  Episode #18

  Mike Sadikian Ep. 18 | The Real Blueprint to Becoming a High-Ticket Closer

  Feb 16, 20261h 31mS2

  <p>🔗 Connect with Me:</p><p>🧠 Join My Skool Community → https://skool.joshuapalassis.com</p><p>🌐 All My Links → https://joshuapalassis.com</p><p>Instagram → https://instagram.com/palassis</p><p>TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@palassis</p><p>LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/joshuapalassis</p><p>Facebook → https://facebook.com/palassis</p><p><br></p><p>⸻</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗮𝗻:</p><p>Instagram → https://instagram.com/mikesadikian</p><p>Instagram → https://instagram.com/fundwithmike</p><p>🎙️ Closers Network Podcast → https://www.youtube.com/@ClosersNetwork</p><p><br></p><p>⸻</p><p><br></p><p>⏱️ Chapters</p><p>00:00 – Intro: The Reality of High-Ticket Closing</p><p>08:45 – What It Actually Takes to Become a Remote Closer</p><p>17:30 – Inside...

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