The Connector w/Joshua Palassis

👉 Join The Connector Fight Club 🥊https://www.skool.com/palassis🔗 CONNECT WITH ME🌐 All My Linkshttps://palassismedia.comInstagramhttps://instagram.com/palassisLinkedInhttps://linkedin.com/in/joshuapalassisFacebookhttps://facebook.com/joshuapalassisTikTokhttps://tiktok.com/@palassisXhttps://x.com/palassis👉 CONNECT WITH BOB BURG🌐 Websitehttps://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 worldIf you’re interested in sales, entrepreneurship, networking, personal development, or building a reputation people actually trust… you’ll enjoy this one.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Meet Bob Burg & The Go-Giver philosophy05:13 – Should you actually follow your passion?12:31 – Building a life that gives you more choices16:01 – When should you stop pursuing an idea?23:24 – Genuine generosity vs. giving to get29:05 – Why the relationship IS the hack32:43 – Building trust in a low-trust world36:27 – Becoming “The Connector”39:42 – Which Go-Giver character is Bob Burg?

Join The Connector Fight Club today:https://www.skool.com/palassisStart Your Own Skool Community:https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=75b623519ac04baf83a7d6db2fad0a87CONNECT WITH JOSHUAAll Links: https://joshuapalassis.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/palassisLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joshuapalassisFacebook: https://facebook.com/joshuapalassisTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@palassisX: https://x.com/palassisCONNECT WITH ANTON WISBISKIInstagram: https://instagram.com/antonwisbiskiYouTube: https://youtube.com/@antonwisbiskiFROM NEW AGE MARKETING TO JESUS CHRISTAnton 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 marketingWorked with major names including Joe Dispenza and Billy CarsonBuilt a seven-figure marketing businessHelped connect Wes Huff to the viral conversation with Billy CarsonNow helps Christian entrepreneurs grow without compromising their faithThis 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.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - 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

👉 Join The Connector Fight Club 🥊👉 Start Your Own Skool Community🔗 Connect with me:🌐 https://joshuapalassis.comInstagram → https://instagram.com/palassisLinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/joshuapalassisFacebook → https://facebook.com/joshuapalassisTikTok → https://tiktok.com/@palassis🔗 Connect with David Babcock:🌐 https://linktr.ee/impersonate⏱️ Chapters00:00 Intro: Meet David Babcock01:12 The Origin of a Will Ferrell Impersonator03:46 Turning a Joke Into a Business07:28 First Big Win & Going “Pro”12:22 Building a Personal Brand Through Characters17:13 Leveraging Opportunity & Visibility21:10 Media Exposure & Comic-Con Breakthrough28:01 From Cosplay to Corporate Clients37:00 Building a Business Without a Blueprint46:49 The Psychology of Comedy & Improv53:30 Turning Attention Into Revenue at Trade Shows01:05:23 Outperforming Million-Dollar Booths01:10:29 Closing Multi-Million Dollar Deals Through Entertainment01:20:05 Scaling, Strategy & Monetization01:25:42 Losing Everything & Rebuilding From Zero01:33:31 Real Estate, Risk & Leverage01:40:44 Life Now: Business, Travel & Opportunity01:46:41 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 dealsEntertainment Marketing: Using character and humor to break through noiseTrade Show Dominance: Why most booths fail and how to win attentionOpportunity Creation: Leveraging randomness into real outcomesPersonal Reinvention: Losing everything and rebuilding from scratchBrand Positioning: Why specificity wins in marketing and audience capture

Join The Connector Fight Club 🥊 today → www.skool.com/palassis/aboutStart Your Own Skool Community → www.skool.com/signupConnect w/ Me:All My Links → joshuapalassis.comInstagram → instagram.com/palassisLinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/joshuapalassisFacebook → facebook.com/joshuapalassisTikTok → tiktok.com/@palassisConnect w/ Laura & Danielle:Website → LDCoaching.coInstagram →instagram.com/ldcoaching.coChapters00:00 – Intro: From Dental Hygienists to Coaches04:12 – The 20-Year Friendship That Started It All05:15 – The Birth of LD Coaching06:01 – Danielle’s Shift into Homeschooling & Coaching06:45 – Burnout as the Catalyst for Change07:21 – Laura’s Role in BNI & Referral Networking08:09 – The Betancourt Collective & Brain Rewiring08:27 – “Realtor” vs. “Real Estate Agent” Debate09:22 – Joshua’s Early Entrepreneurial Journey10:09 – How Networking Organizations Drive GrowthLaura 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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CONNECT WITH MEJoin My Skool CommunitySkool.joshuapalassis.comInstagramInstagram.com/palassisTikTokTiktok.com/@palassisLinkedInLinkedin.com/in/joshuapalassisFacebookFacebook.com/palassisAll My LinksJoshuapalassis.comCONNECT WITH RACHEL VARGAInstagramInstagram.com/rachelvargaofficialWebsiteTheschoolofradiance.comThe School of Radiance PodcastOpen.spotify.comSkincare ChecklistSkincarechecklist.comCHAPTERS00:00 Intro: The Science of Radiance08:12 Beauty vs. Biology: What Actually Creates Magnetism16:25 Nervous System Regulation & Presence25:10 Western Medicine Meets Functional Health34:05 Biohacking for Longevity (Not Vanity)43:20 Confidence, Energy, and Attraction Signals52:15 Red Flags in the Beauty & Skincare Industry01:00:05 Aligning Health With Values & Lifestyle01:10:30 Daily Habits That Increase Radiance01:21:15 Final Reflections & TakeawaysRachel Varga is a double board-certified aesthetic nurse specialist who blends Western medicine, functional health, and biohacking to help people build lasting radiance from the inside out.TOPICS WE COVERThe Science of RadianceWhy magnetism, confidence, and energy are biological signals, not surface-level traits.Beauty With IntegrityHow to approach aesthetics without sacrificing long-term health, values, or longevity.Biohacking for MagnetismLifestyle, nervous system regulation, and daily habits that quietly increase presence and attraction.

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🔗 Connect with Joshua Palassis:🧠 Skool Community → JOIN HERE🌐 All My Links → JoshuaPalassis.com📸 Instagram → @palassis🔗 Connect with Kelly Stephens:🌐 Website → https://eyeonautomations.com💼 LinkedIn → @Kelly-Stephens12🎙️ Watch full conversations of The Connector Podcast on YouTube or Spotify and listen everywhere else!⸻⏱️ Chapters00:00 Intro + Leaving Corporate Behind04:30 Entering the AI Gold Rush10:15 Health, Stress, and Rebuilding Your Body16:40 Why Passion Alone Isn’t Enough in Business24:10 AI Replacing Admin and Operational Roles32:20 Automation, Bots, and Real World Use Cases41:00 Where AI Is Heading Next49:30 Entrepreneurship, Discipline, and Mindset58:20 Why Most People Are Late to AI01:06:30 Final Thoughts + How to Connect with Kelly⸻Kelly Stephens left a stable corporate career to go all in on AI automation, and what happened next changed everything. In this conversation, we break down what the AI gold rush really looks like, how automation is already replacing admin roles, and why many businesses are quietly falling behind.We also dive into health, mindset, and entrepreneurship, and what it actually takes to adapt and win in a fast-changing world. If AI is shaping the future of work, this episode will change how you think about what’s coming next.

Connect with Chris Irving:Website → ⁠https://www.meetup.com/genius-networking⁠LinkedIn → ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisirving12⁠Connect with Joshua Palassis:All My Links → ⁠JoshuaPalassis.com⁠Watch full conversations of The Connector Podcast here on YouTube or Spotify and listen everywhere else!Chapters00:00 Welcome + setting the tone for the episode04:00 Leaving corporate America and stepping into entrepreneurship10:00 How Genius Networking grew to nearly 2,000 members16:00 Mentors, audiobooks, and learning from top thinkers22:00 VAs, delegation, and the mindset shift required to scale29:00 AI in business, automation, and the future of work36:00 Quality vs quantity and how content really goes viral44:00 Building teams overseas, cultural differences, and leadership52:00 Being a connector and the real ROI of relationships01:04:00 Fatherhood, patience, and life lessons that shape entrepreneursChris Irving left a comfortable corporate path to build something of his own. In this episode, he explains how he grew Genius Networking to nearly 2,000 members, how he approaches authentic connection, and why real relationships still outperform algorithms in 2025.We talk about leadership, delegation, the rise of VAs, the impact of AI on business, and the mindset shift every modern entrepreneur needs. Chris also shares lessons from Cynergists, the agency he co-founded that blends human creativity with smart AI systems.If you’re building a business, a network, or a personal brand, this conversation will sharpen the way you think about growth and connection in 2025.