The BTS with Joe Show

From Sales to Success: Faizi Salim on Mindset, Entrepreneurship, and Building The Life You Want

This week on the show, I sit down with Fez—Sales & Marketing Manager at The Matrix Club in Naperville, aspiring entrepreneur, and host of the Happy, Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Podcast—for a raw and inspiring conversation about mindset, entrepreneurship, chasing success, and creating the life you’ve always wanted. We talk about: * How sales teaches you everything about life and business * The importance of energy, discipline, and self-awareness * Fez’s vision for launching his own venue and business empire * What it really takes to level up your life and stop playing small If you’re an entrepreneur, creative, filmmaker, artist, or anyone chasing greatness, this episode will light a fire under you. 👉 Check out The Matrix Club Naperville: https://www.matrixvenue.com/ [https://www.matrixvenue.com/] 👉 Listen to Fez’s Podcast: Happy, Healthy, Wealthy & Wise 💭 Who should I bring on the show next? Drop a rating, leave a comment, and tell me what kind of guests or topics you want more of. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2458932/support]

Mission: Impossible, Tom Cruise & the Fall of Franchise Filmmaking

Is Mission: Impossible still the gold standard of action films—or has the franchise lost its way? In this episode of BTS with Joe, I’m joined by returning guest and fellow movie nerd Connor Hernan to unpack the latest Mission: Impossible installment (Dead Reckoning? Final Reckoning? They changed the name, we talk about it). We dive deep into: * Why the newest Mission: Impossible feels like a studio Frankenstein * How Tom Cruise became the savior of cinema * The problem with two-part blockbusters * The state of the modern box office * Our full ranking of all Mission: Impossible movies (yes, even the second one) * And what’s next for action filmmaking Whether you're a cinephile, a filmmaker, or just here for Cruise content, this episode is packed with laughs, hot takes, and way too much trivia. Follow the podcast, leave a review, and send this to your most obsessive movie friend. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2458932/support]

Nick Wiesner: Touring, Trauma, and the Truth About Making Music

In this episode of The Just Joe BTS Podcast, Joe sits down with indie folk artist Nick Wiesner for an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes conversation about the reality of life as a working musician. 🎤 Nick opens up about: * Life on the road: the good, the bad, and the absurd (including a brutal abscessed tooth mid-tour) * The emotional toll of touring and how it reshaped his creative process * Recording his debut album and finding his voice as a songwriter * How faith, pain, and perseverance shaped his newest unreleased track — which premieres exclusively in this episode Whether you know Nick personally, love discovering new artists, or you're an up-and-coming musician yourself, this episode is packed with raw stories, hard truths, and powerful moments. 👀 If you're chasing a music dream or just want to hear a new song from one of the most honest voices in indie music — don’t miss this. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2458932/support]

Finding Purpose Through Creativity: James Palos on Music, Movies & Meaning

This week on The Just Joe BTS Podcast, we’re diving into creativity, culture, and cinema with Chicago-based musician and Letterboxd legend James Palos. From growing up in a huge, film-obsessed family to falling in love with guitar during COVID, James shares his personal journey into music, his obsession with great storytelling, and the unexpected ways art helps us figure out who we are. We cover: 🎸 How music became his therapy and voice  🎬 The first movie that changed his life forever  🍿 Why he avoids trailers and watches films "cold"  🧠 The power of soundtracks and how they shape our emotions  🥃 Hosting film nights with custom cocktails & deep convos If you love movies, music, and real conversations about art and meaning — this one’s for you. 🎧 Follow, rate, and share if this episode made you laugh, think, or queue up a new movie watchlist. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2458932/support]

From YouTube to B2B Filmmaking: Storytelling, Marketing, Imposter Syndrome & DaVinci vs Premiere - Matthew McGuire

From viral YouTube videos to high-level B2B marketing, filmmaker Matthew shares his raw journey—balancing creativity, career, and family while unlocking storytelling secrets that separate amateurs from pros. In this episode of The Just Joe BTS Podcast, we dive deep into: * How early YouTube fame shaped his path * The brutal reality of filmmaking jobs * Why storytelling beats camera gear every time * The power of pre-production—even in run-and-gun shoots * Overcoming imposter syndrome and finding your “why” * DaVinci Resolve vs Premiere Pro (and why Matthew will never go back) * Vision boards, burnout, and what really fuels long-term success This episode is a goldmine for filmmakers, creatives, marketers, and anyone navigating the highs and lows of a creative career. 📱 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio & more.  💥 Support the podcast here → https://www.buzzsprout.com/2458932/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2458932/support] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2458932/support]