🔗 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.
🔗 Connect with Joshua Palassis:
🧠 Skool Community → JOIN HERE
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📸 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!
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⏱️ 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
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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-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.
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.
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.
🔗 Connect with Felix S. Mueller:Website → https://reversingpkd.comInstagram → @reversingpkdYouTube → @REVERSINGPKD 🔗 Connect with Joshua Palassis:Instagram → @palassisAll My Links → https://linktr.ee/PALASSIS🎙️ Watch the full conversation on The Connector Podcast on YouTube or Spotify and listen everywhere else!⸻⏱️ Chapters00:00 Everybody Has Cancer All the Time02:00 Felix’s PKD Diagnosis & Turning Point06:30 Black Mold Toxicity and Hidden Root Causes10:00 Discovering Bulletproof Radio and Dave Asprey’s Influence13:30 The First Evidence of PKD Shrinkage18:30 How the Ketogenic Diet Changed Everything24:00 Launching the Reversing PKD Community32:00 Cancer, Cysts, and Fungal Connections40:00 Conspiracy, Government Control & Health Suppression55:00 Faith, Belief Systems & Critical Thinking⸻From filmmaker to health detective, Felix S. Mueller shares how he became the first known person to reverse Polycystic Kidney Disease through biohacking and holistic research.We explore the science behind PKD, black mold toxicity, the Warburg effect, and why he believes most doctors miss the root cause of chronic illness.This conversation moves from health and entrepreneurship to spiritual beliefs, AI, and even the Matrix.
🔗 Connect with Grant Owen
Instagram → @iamgrantowen
YouTube → @iamgrantowen
🔗 Connect with Me (Joshua Palassis)
Instagram → @palassis
All My Links → linktr.ee/PALASSIS
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Intro: Who is Grant Owen?
02:00 – From Investment Banking to Building a Media Business
07:00 – The Psychology Behind Viral Content
13:00 – The Future of Personal Branding
19:00 – Why Most Creators Fail to Build Trust
26:00 – The Secret to Making Shareable Content
33:00 – Building the Right Audience (and Avoiding the Wrong One)
41:00 – How the Creator Economy Is Changing
50:00 – The Alex Hormozi “Feet Business” Story
57:00 – Faith, Family, and Finding Balance
01:06:00 – Purpose, Drive, and Long-Term Vision
01:19:00 – Final Thoughts + Where to Find Grant
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🚨 What really makes content go viral?
In this conversation, Grant Owen breaks down how to actually get attention online... not through trends or luck, but through a deep understanding of psychology, shareability, and trust.
We dive into:
• The difference between views and trust
• Why most creators post selfish content (and how to fix it)
• How to build an audience that genuinely cares
• The shift from agency work to personal branding
• Why YouTube is becoming the future of all media
• Balancing success, family, and purpose
This one’s packed with insights, laughs, and hard truths every creator and entrepreneur needs to hear.
🎙️ Watch the full conversation on The Connector Podcast on YouTube or Spotify and listen everywhere else!
🔗 Connect with A. Freeman (Finding Freedom Podcast):
Instagram → @FindingFreedomPC
Podcast → @findingfreedompc
🔗 Connect with Me (Joshua Palassis):
Instagram → @palassis
The Connector on YouTube → @palassis
Linktree → https://linktr.ee/palassis
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Welcome & Why This Podcast Might Get Us Cancelled
06:54 – Legal Battles, Costs & Consequences
13:48 – Vegas Stories & the Culture of Distraction
20:43 – Living in Fear vs Living Free
27:37 – Giving People a Platform & Speaking Truth
34:32 – Respect, Integrity & Standing on Convictions
41:32 – Media, Algorithms & Manufactured Perspectives
48:31 – War Footage, Propaganda & Human Cost
55:29 – History, Myth & The Battle Over Truth
01:02:25 – Hard Questions & Searching for Answers
01:09:21 – Shades of Gray: Navigating Polarized Times
01:16:18 – Gaza, Struggle & The Pursuit of Freedom
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In this episode of The Connector Podcast, I sit down with A. Freeman, host of the Finding Freedom Podcast. We dive into faith, politics, freedom, and personal transformation.
This conversation gets raw and unfiltered. We talk about the cost of speaking truth, what it really means to live free, how media shapes perspectives, and the struggle to pursue freedom in a divided world.
If you’re into deep conversations about faith and politics, freedom of speech, controversial perspectives, and personal growth, this one’s for you.
🎙️ Watch the full episode, subscribe for more, and go check out A. Freeman’s Finding Freedom Podcast.
🔗 Connect with Kaelei Atarahti:
Instagram → @k.atarahti
Website → https://bio.site/KaeleiAtarahti
🔗 Connect with Me (Joshua Palassis):
Instagram → @palassis
The Connector on YouTube → @palassis
Linktree → https://linktr.ee/palassis
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Introduction: Kaelei Atarahti
05:20 – Faith, Scripture, And Spiritual Warfare
2:10 – Identity, Worth, And Believing Bigger
20:00 – Breaking Cycles And Facing Hard Truths
28:15 – Words, Affirmations, And The Power Of The Tongue
35:40 – Choosing Healing Over Numbing The Pain
50:05 – Letting God Lead The Process & Spiritual Battles
1:05:10 – Community, Doubt, And Finding Clarity
1:20:15 – Testimony, Surrender, And Purpose
1:37:20 – Final Lessons & Reflections
1:44:30 – Exclusive Tour of LightSpeed VT & Brad Lea’s Office
1:49:00 – Closing Thoughts & Sign-Off
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In this full-length episode of The Connector Podcast (Ep. 7), I sit down with Kaelei Atarahti for a raw, unfiltered conversation about faith, healing, identity, and breaking destructive cycles.
We dive into:
✅ How faith and scripture bring clarity in times of struggle
✅ Why identity and self-worth shape every decision you make
✅ The power of the tongue, words and affirmations that build or destroy
✅ Choosing healing and purpose over numbing pain
✅ Breaking cycles and walking boldly in who God created you to be
PLUS... stick around to the end for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of LightSpeed VT and Brad Lea’s office, giving you a glimpse inside one of the most influential spaces in personal development and business training.
Whether you’re growing in faith, fighting through spiritual battles, or simply seeking inspiration to live with purpose, this episode will challenge, encourage, and equip you to keep moving forward. 🙏
🔗 Connect with Fontine Da Luz:
Instagram → @fontinetherealtor
🔗 Connect with Me (Joshua Palassis):
Instagram → @palassis
The Connector on YouTube → @palassis
All My Links → Linktree
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Accents, Banter, And A Warm Welcome
05:40 – Sales Lessons: B2B, B2C, And Building Client Trust
12:15 – The Real Estate Hustle And Negotiation Stories
25:30 – Starting Young: Lessons From 18 Onwards
30:10 – Money Mindset And The Myth Of Passive Income
40:05 – Hard Times, Resilience, And Growth
50:00 – Consistency, Posting, And What People Reveal About Themselves
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In this full-length episode of The Connector Podcast (Ep. 6), I sit down with Fontine Da Luz to dive into her story, her career in real estate, and the mindset shifts that helped her succeed.
From starting young in the industry, to breaking down money myths, to the raw lessons she’s learned through setbacks, Fantine shares what it really takes to stay consistent, grow stronger, and carve out your path. ✅
Whether you’re in sales, real estate, or just working on your personal growth, this episode will give you the tools and perspective to keep building, no matter where you’re starting from.
Podcast on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@palassis
Linktree → https://linktr.ee/palassis
🛜 Watch FULL episodes on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc. & connect with me on socials.
🔗 Connect with Austin:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/austinziprick
Website → https://www.ziprick.com
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In this full-length episode of The Connector Podcast, I sit down with Austin to explore what it really takes to chase dreams, build a creative career, and leave behind a meaningful legacy.
From behind-the-scenes stories of missed opportunities to the hard truths about “overnight success,” this conversation dives into mindset, mentorship, and the art of playing the long game in life and business. ✅
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a creative, or someone just trying to find their purpose... this episode will inspire you to stay consistent, embrace setbacks, and keep building.
Podcast on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@palassis
Linktree → https://linktr.ee/palassis
🛜 Watch FULL episodes on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc. & connect with me on socials.
🔗 Connect with Sofia:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sofiawaka/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofiawaka/
Website → WakaGrowth.com (relaunching soon)
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In this episode, I sit down with Sofia Wakabayashi, international model turned quantum entrepreneur, brand strategist, and high-performance thinker, to unpack her journey from the runways of Asia to building conscious businesses in the U.S.
We dive into how modelling became her crash course in entrepreneurship, the role of energy in success, and why adaptability is the hidden key to high performance. Sofia also shares practical wisdom on affirmations, mindset, and how to navigate the unknown with clarity and faith.
Sofia opens up about:
• How modelling taught her entrepreneurship and personal branding 📸
• What she learned living under strict international cultural norms 🌍
• Why energy and mindset shape every business decision ✨
• The importance of adaptability and openness in high-performance teams 🌱
• Affirmations, rewiring your beliefs, and creating new identities 🧠
• The reality of the success journey and how to embrace it 🔑
If this conversation resonates with you, hit like, drop a comment, and subscribe for more conversations like this.
Podcast on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@palassis
Linktree → https://linktr.ee/palassis
🛜 Watch FULL episodes on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc. & connect with me on socials.
👉 Connect with Rachel:
Personal Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/rachelveronica/
Hypnosis Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/bornforthishypnosis/
Zen Paradise Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/zenprivateparadise/
🛜 Website: https://wwww.rachelveronica.com
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In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Veronica - a U.S. military veteran, Las Vegas creative, and clinical hypnotherapist - to unpack her incredible story of resilience and transformation.
Rachel opens up about:
• Serving overseas and the struggles of coming home 🇺🇸
• Hitting rock bottom in Las Vegas nightlife and battling addiction 🍷💊
• Finding sobriety, faith, and purpose 🙏
• Why she believes most therapy doesn’t work (and what actually does)
• The power of hypnotherapy, subconscious rewiring, and extreme ownership 🧠
• Building her content house, Zen Private Paradise, to help creators heal and thrive 🌿
If this conversation resonates with you, hit like, drop a comment, and subscribe for more conversations like this.
In Episode 2 of The Connector Podcast, I sit back down with my friend Tyler Pearce, founder of PanglossianLife.com and @tylerpearceco across socials, for a raw, unfiltered conversation that goes way beyond our first chat.
We cover:
💪 Tyler’s story... from humble beginnings to bodybuilding and natural competition, including his take on steroids and shortcuts in the fitness world.
🤔 Is networking overrated... or is it everything?
👩💼 Are high-value, ambitious women intimidating to men?
💼 The real link between money and happiness, and why most people settle for average.
🔥 A speed-round Q&A where no topic was off-limits.
This episode is packed with stories, debates, and practical lessons around fitness, business, money, and relationships. If you’ve ever questioned what success really takes, you’ll find a lot to chew on here.
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🔗 Connect with Tyler:
Website → https://www.PanglossianLife.com
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tylerpearceco
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Connect with Me: 🤗
🧪 Connect with Tyler:
Website → https://www.PanglossianLife.com
Instagram → @tylerpearceco
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🔗 Connect with Me (Joshua Palassis):
Instagram → @palassis
The Connector on YouTube → @palassis
Linktree → https://linktr.ee/palassis
In this conversation, I sit down with Tyler Pearce, entrepreneur and founder of Panglossian - a student-focused supplement brand rooted in clean, organic performance.
We dive deep into:
• How Tyler built a business around optimal human performance
• His transformation from burnout to balance
• The hidden dangers of caffeine and what students should be taking instead
• Our shared takes on business, health, fitness, and staying dialed-in in a distracted world
Whether you’re building a brand, working on your body, or just trying to stay sharp, this convo is packed with real insights and no fluff.