The Connector w/Joshua Palassis

Joshua Palassis
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🎬 Watch FULL Episodes on YouTube & Spotify or listen everywhere else AND connect with me on socials: 👉 JoshuaPalassis.com I 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.

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

    FEB 16

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

    🔗 Connect with Me: 🧠 Join My Skool Community → https://skool.joshuapalassis.com 🌐 All My Links → https://joshuapalassis.com Instagram → https://instagram.com/palassis TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@palassis LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/joshuapalassis Facebook → https://facebook.com/palassis ⸻ 🔗 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗮𝗻: Instagram → https://instagram.com/mikesadikian Instagram → https://instagram.com/fundwithmike 🎙️ Closers Network Podcast → https://www.youtube.com/@ClosersNetwork ⸻ ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Intro: The Reality of High-Ticket Closing 08:45 – What It Actually Takes to Become a Remote Closer 17:30 – Inside 8-Figure Sales Operations 26:10 – Managing 300+ Closers at Scale 35:55 – Objections, Psychology, and Control on the Call 46:20 – Sales Discipline vs. Motivation 58:40 – Real Estate, Leverage, and Wealth Building 01:09:15 – The Lifestyle Myth of Remote Sales 01:20:30 – Leadership, Standards, and Culture 01:30:00 – Final Advice for Aspiring Closers ⸻ Mike Sadikian is a sales leader at OneCall Closers, overseeing more than 300 high-ticket closers and helping drive eight figures in monthly revenue. With a background in real estate and mortgage financing, he blends operational leadership, sales psychology, and wealth-building strategy while also hosting the Closers Network podcast. We dive into topics like: • The reality of high-ticket closing and what separates professionals from commission chasers • Scaling sales teams with systems, standards, and leadership discipline • The truth about the remote sales lifestyle and earning freedom • Sales psychology, objection handling, and controlling the frame on calls • Using high-income skills to build long-term wealth and assets

    1h 31m
  2. Rachel Varga Ep. 17 | The Science of Radiance: How to Master Your Biology & Increase Magnetism

    JAN 26

    Rachel Varga Ep. 17 | The Science of Radiance: How to Master Your Biology & Increase Magnetism

    CONNECT WITH ME Join My Skool Community Skool.joshuapalassis.com Instagram Instagram.com/palassis TikTok Tiktok.com/@palassis LinkedIn Linkedin.com/in/joshuapalassis Facebook Facebook.com/palassis All My Links Joshuapalassis.com CONNECT WITH RACHEL VARGA Instagram Instagram.com/rachelvargaofficial Website Theschoolofradiance.com The School of Radiance Podcast Open.spotify.com Skincare Checklist Skincarechecklist.com CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro: The Science of Radiance 08:12 Beauty vs. Biology: What Actually Creates Magnetism 16:25 Nervous System Regulation & Presence 25:10 Western Medicine Meets Functional Health 34:05 Biohacking for Longevity (Not Vanity) 43:20 Confidence, Energy, and Attraction Signals 52:15 Red Flags in the Beauty & Skincare Industry 01:00:05 Aligning Health With Values & Lifestyle 01:10:30 Daily Habits That Increase Radiance 01:21:15 Final Reflections & Takeaways Rachel 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 COVER The Science of Radiance Why magnetism, confidence, and energy are biological signals, not surface-level traits. Beauty With Integrity How to approach aesthetics without sacrificing long-term health, values, or longevity. Biohacking for Magnetism Lifestyle, nervous system regulation, and daily habits that quietly increase presence and attraction.

    1h 21m
  3. Alex Moy Ep. 16 | From Banking Executive to AI Strategist: The Matrix & the Future of Human Capital

    JAN 12

    Alex Moy Ep. 16 | From Banking Executive to AI Strategist: The Matrix & the Future of Human Capital

    🔗 Connect with Me: 🧠 Join My Skool Community → skool.joshuapalassis.com Instagram → Instagram.com/palassis TikTok → Tiktok.com/@palassis LinkedIn → Linkedin.com/in/joshuapalassis Facebook → Facebook.com/palassis 🌐 All My Links → JoshuaPalassis.com 🔗 Connect with Alex Moy: 🌐 Website → Alexsmoy.com 🎙️ Watch full conversations of The Connector Podcast on YouTube or Spotify! ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 - Intro + "Deal With It"  00:40 - The Connector Fight Club Plug  02:42 - Almost Kidnapped on a Honeymoon  12:50 - From Immigrant Parents to Banking Executive  13:35 - Saving Pennies on Bread: The Depression Mentality  14:53 - The Elementary School Origami "Bookie"  17:47 - Automating 2 Weeks of Work into 15 Minutes  24:00 - Why I Resigned Without Telling My Wife  28:42 - What Actually Makes Someone an "AI Expert"  35:03 - AI: A Tool, Not a Takeover  41:30 - Faith in the Workplace (Without the Swearing)  51:28 - Mind Blown: The Terminator is the Matrix Prequel?  01:01:45 - 10Xing My Money on USB Sticks in Hong Kong  01:13:51 - AI and Human Capital: The Future of ROI  01:21:44 - Using Personal Branding as a Filter  Alex Moy is an AI strategist who transitioned from leading a 2,400-person analytics center in the banking world to launching his own ventures.  In this episode, we dive into his journey from the son of immigrant parents to an executive, exploring how he automated weeks of corporate work into minutes and why he eventually chose family over the 70-hour grind. We also break down the reality of AI, framing it as a tool for human augmentation rather than a total takeover. From the "existential risk" of outsourcing our intelligence to wild theories about The Terminator being a prequel to The Matrix, this conversation covers the intersection of technology, faith, and building a high-authority personal brand.

    1h 29m
  4. Adam Peters Ep. 15 | From the Infantry to the Amazon: The Strategic Veteran's Search for Truth

    12/29/2025

    Adam Peters Ep. 15 | From the Infantry to the Amazon: The Strategic Veteran's Search for Truth

    🔗 Connect with Me:🧠 Join My Skool Community → Skool.com/PalassisInstagram → Instagram.com/palassisTikTok → Tiktok.com/@palassisLinkedIn → Linkedin.com/in/joshuapalassisFacebook → Facebook.com/palassis🌐 All My Links → JoshuaPalassis.com⸻🔗 Connect with Adam Peters:💼 LinkedIn → Linkedin.com/in/thestrategicveteran🌐 Website → Thestrategicveteran.com🎙️ Watch full conversations of The Connector Podcast on YouTube or Spotify! ⸻⏱️ Chapters00:00 - Intro + "Wears More Hats Than I Own" 05:24 - Shoving Free Airport Apples in My Bag 10:11 - Adam's Story: 13 Years as an Infantryman 15:55 - Why Veterans Make the Best Entrepreneurs 21:51 - The Origin of The Strategic Veteran 28:16 - Facing Trauma: The Only Way Out is Through 34:55 - Faith, Mega Churches, and Finding Jesus 46:56 - Southern Baptist "South Park" Experiences 53:15 - The Shroud of Turin & Evidence for God 01:02:55 - The Story of "Wilbur" and Canadian Army Training 01:14:51 - Why I Left the Military Pipeline 01:32:01 - Plant Medicine: How it Saved My Life 01:44:15 - Final Thoughts & Favorite Cereals ⸻Adam Peters is a U.S. Army veteran and the founder of The Strategic Veteran. After 13 years of service and four combat deployments, Adam faced a gruelling transition back to civilian life. This journey eventually led him to entrepreneurship and a deep, grounded faith. In this episode, we dive into the identity loss veterans face and why building a business is a powerful path to purpose. We also swap stories about military training, the awkwardness of airport lounges, and why the only way to overcome trauma is to move through it. If you are looking for a raw conversation on mission, mindset, and life after the uniform, this episode is for you.

    1h 49m
  5. Kelly Stephens Ep. 14 | Is the AI Gold Rush Here and are Most People Missing Out?

    12/15/2025

    Kelly Stephens Ep. 14 | Is the AI Gold Rush Here and are Most People Missing Out?

    🔗 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! ⸻ ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intro + Leaving Corporate Behind 04:30 Entering the AI Gold Rush 10:15 Health, Stress, and Rebuilding Your Body 16:40 Why Passion Alone Isn’t Enough in Business 24:10 AI Replacing Admin and Operational Roles 32:20 Automation, Bots, and Real World Use Cases 41:00 Where AI Is Heading Next 49:30 Entrepreneurship, Discipline, and Mindset 58:20 Why Most People Are Late to AI 01:06:30 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.

    1h 20m
  6. Chris Irving Ep.13 | How Real Relationships Outperform AI and Build Faster Success in 2025 | The Connector Podcast

    12/01/2025

    Chris Irving Ep.13 | How Real Relationships Outperform AI and Build Faster Success in 2025 | The Connector Podcast

    Connect with Chris Irving: Website → ⁠https://www.meetup.com/genius-networking⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisirving12⁠ Connect with Joshua Palassis: All My Links → ⁠JoshuaPalassis.com⁠ Watch full conversations of The Connector Podcast here on YouTube or Spotify and listen everywhere else! Chapters 00:00 Welcome + setting the tone for the episode 04:00 Leaving corporate America and stepping into entrepreneurship 10:00 How Genius Networking grew to nearly 2,000 members 16:00 Mentors, audiobooks, and learning from top thinkers 22:00 VAs, delegation, and the mindset shift required to scale 29:00 AI in business, automation, and the future of work 36:00 Quality vs quantity and how content really goes viral 44:00 Building teams overseas, cultural differences, and leadership 52:00 Being a connector and the real ROI of relationships 01:04:00 Fatherhood, patience, and life lessons that shape entrepreneurs Chris 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.

    1h 15m
  7. Matthew Rolnick Ep.12 | The True Story Behind Real American Beer and Working With Hulk Hogan

    11/24/2025

    Matthew Rolnick Ep.12 | The True Story Behind Real American Beer and Working With Hulk Hogan

    Connect with Matthew Rolnick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rolnickmatthew/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattrolnick/ Connect with Joshua Palassis (@palassis) All My Links: joshuapalassis.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palassis Watch full conversations of The Connector Podcast on YouTube or Spotify and listen everywhere else. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Matthew Rolnick 01:10 Hulk Hogan and the birth of Real American Beer 05:30 Interviewing Mike Tyson and working with celebrities 09:40 Growing 145,000 Udemy students and teaching entrepreneurship 14:20 Radical optimism and building thick skin in business 18:55 Handling criticism without getting offended 22:40 The real art of connecting people 29:10 Giving value without losing yourself 36:00 Understanding personality types and energy 47:30 WWE partnerships and new opportunities ahead Matthew has built a career around major partnerships and big opportunities. He worked alongside Hulk Hogan to launch Real American Beer as well as other celebrity figures, and created Udemy courses that now reach more than 145,000 students! 🇺🇸🍺 In this episode we discuss how Real American Beer came to life, what it is like working closely with Hulk Hogan, how to stay centered when people are offended online and why optimism and strong relationships still win in business. Matthew also shares the lessons that helped him build momentum across different industries and the mindset that keeps him open to whatever opportunity comes next.

    55 min
  8. Nadia Ali Ep.11 | Rising Above Modern Culture & Carrying the Legacy of Her Grandfather Muhammad Ali

    11/17/2025

    Nadia Ali Ep.11 | Rising Above Modern Culture & Carrying the Legacy of Her Grandfather Muhammad Ali

    Connect with Nadia Ali Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadzz_ali/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-nadia-ali/ Connect with Joshua Palassis (@palassis) All My Links: joshuapalassis.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palassis Watch full conversations of The Connector Podcast on YouTube or Spotify and listen everywhere else. Chapters 00:00 Welcome, Nadia Ali 01:45 Building legacy by learning from giants 08:40 Faith as the foundation for true healing 14:25 Comfort culture vs becoming who you’re meant to be 22:50 Why therapy alone isn’t enough 32:10 Accountability, discipline and direction 41:35 Culture wars, division and media narratives 51:00 Healing anxiety through service and purpose 1:07:45 Reclaiming identity and moral clarity 1:20:30 Final message of hope From confusion and anxiety to purpose and impact, Nadia Ali shares insights on identity, growth and building a legacy that honors those who came before her, including her grandfather, Muhammad Ali. We explore why therapy without direction fails, how modern culture can weaken moral and mental resilience, and how accountability and mentorship can transform your life.

    1h 29m
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🎬 Watch FULL Episodes on YouTube & Spotify or listen everywhere else AND connect with me on socials: 👉 JoshuaPalassis.com I 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.

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