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Alex Khodadad is a successful real estate business owner and a lifelong resident of the East Bay. He received the Hometown Hero Award from Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce for his Facebook Group, In and Around Pleasant Hill Food and Drinks, saving local restaurants during the pandemic. His new podcast will provide inspiring success stories and educational takeaways from local business owners and community leaders, helping listeners get from where they are to where they want to be!
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The Importance of Small Moments | ft. Dr. Zvi Bellin | In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad | Ep.18
35:09
Join me and Dr. Zvi Bellin a licensed professional counselor in California, as we talk about the difference between depression and anxiety. Our discussion will revolve around how to handle and overcome these two things, break the stigma of people seeking clinical help, and also find out the tools that can be used. Do me a favor and subscribe to my …
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Following the Families Footsteps | ft. Ken Carlson | In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad | Ep.17
31:02
Join me and Ken Carlson the Pleasant Hill City Councilman, as we talk about how Ken came from a family of public servants from a young age and how that inspired him to do the same. He talks about how him and the council have worked with many non-profits and support so many people in the community. Come listen to his story to get a deeper insight on…
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Meeting the Moment | ft. Paco Licea | In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad | Ep.16
31:42
Join me and Paco Licea another real estate broker in Southern California. He talks about living and being in the moment and how that changed his life. He talks about moments in which you either need to face it and take action or you run away from it. Hear about all of his stories and the decisions he made that were in the moment. So join us to see …
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What is Natural Hazard Disclosures? | ft. Mailana Mavromatis | In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad | Ep.15
40:58
Join me and Mailana Movromatis, a property ID attorney for the past 23 years. Learn about where she started as a divorce attorney to where she is now! She focuses mainly on natural hazards such as earthquakes, faults, floords, fires, ect. She was inspired to start being a natural hazard attorney by a close friend who works in the same industry and …
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Everything You Need To Know About Real Estate Market | ft. David Childers | In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad | Ep.14
34:45
Join me and David with Current Keeping Matters this week to get more educated about the real estate market! David helps out real estate agents to educate them so they can educate their clients on the current market. David has been working within real estate for the last 20 years! So join in this week with us to learn everything you need to know abo…
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The Importance of Personal Branding | ft. Nicole Sierra | In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad | Ep.13
37:12
On this episode Alex brings on Nicole Sierra the Founder/ CEO of JCQSocialMedia.com They talk about how the power of your personal brand can make or break you. They discuss how a successful business person must have an online presence and create a sense of who they are. Alex and Nicole go into how they met and when they started working together. Th…
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Let’s See What You Got! | ft. California Strong Athletics | In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad | Ep.12
26:32
Join me and Lauren Dugan and Zach Stevens, two gymnastics coaches. They work for California Strong Athletics, they talk about the importance of working with little kids in gymnastics and acrobatics. Lauren got involved with gymnastics when she was just 4 years old, and grew up to be a coach, and also started her kids at a young age. They talk about…
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A Day in the Life of the Mayor | ft. Sue Noack | In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad | Ep.11
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Small Steps, Mighty Changes: Breaking into Sustainable Living ft. Bronwyn James Kopacek with Mighty Market | In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad | Ep.10
28:06
Join me and Browyn James Kopacek an entrepreneur and the co-owner/founder of Mighty Market in Martinez. Her and her sister own a health and beauty shop and are influenced highly by keeping the world clean and keeping all of their products and containers plant based. Learn a bit about what extremes Browyn and her sister go through to use the top pro…
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1031 Exchange... Will They Survive 2021?! | ft. James Callejas | In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad | Ep.9
26:24
Join me and James Callejas a local certified exchange specialist. He gives great tips on 1031 exchange and what taxes you don't actually need to pay or weather or not they will stay around. He gives us a great explanation of how a 1031 works and what steps you can take to save your money. Learn about your gains from your real estate and how to not …
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Control Your Mind, Control Your Life ft. Shawn Anen | In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad | Ep.8
31:17
Join me and Shawn Anen this week, a real estate agent from New Jersey. He talks a bit about his childhood and how he got that hunter mindset from seeing how hard his mom constantly worked. He never fully completed college and he does not regret that decision at all. He also talks about how your mindset is the conversation you have with yourself in …
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Getting Your Finances in Order for Your Future ft. Arek Puzia | In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad | Ep.7
39:28
Join me and Arek Puzia this week, a successful certified financial planner and CPA. Learn the about the tax implications and planning when gaining an inheritance. Learn about his personal experience about investing and what not to do. He brings up many of his own experiences that you can learn from. Please join me next time for another great interv…
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Local Leadership ft. Theodora Pappas | In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad | Ep.6
25:48
Join me and Principle of Valhalla Elementary School, Theodora Pappas and her journey of how she got to where she is today. She started off working at many different schools working as a Vice Principle then just a year ago, became Principle of Valhalla. She mentions how to become a true comminute leader starts by caring about the people in your comm…
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Be the Master of Your Life ft. Kayhan Ghodsi | In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad | Ep.5
27:10
Join me and Kayhan Ghodsi, on his journey of teaching and practicing meditation. Learn about energy healing, and how the relationship between your spiritual and physical body works. Your most important relationship in your life is the relationship with your body. Your body talks to you, so you need to listen to it. So tune in this week to understan…
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Transition of Wealth and What You Need to Know ft. Cindy Sayegh | In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad | Ep.4
39:34
Join me and Cindy Sayegh in this weeks interview, and her life as a Probate Attorney. She talks about the conflicts there can be when receiving a families trust and all the drama that can come with it. She gives us some advice on what to do to make sure that conflict does not occur. If you had any questions for a probate attorney, I guarantee Cindy…
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Perseverance in the Face of Adversity ft. Faramarz Moeen-Ziai | In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad | Ep.3
43:25
Have you been at the point of quitting before, if so, listen to this podcast and learn how to push through whatever it is and lead to success. Tune in this week to hear Alex's interview with a local mortgage lender, Faramarz Moeen-Ziai. Faramarz talks quite a bit about how many different occupations it took, until he found what he really loved to d…
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Coming From a Place of Abundance ft. Angela Warren | In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad | Ep.2
26:10
In this episode of In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad, he interviews a highly successful restaurant owner in Pleasant Hill, Angela Warren. A young lady who came from a family of restaurant owners who was told not to get into the business, could not resist! In this episode Angela and Alex talk about her restaurant, Wise Girl in Pleasant …
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This first episode of In and Around Pleasant Hill with Alex Khodadad just might make you cry. Alex starts off this podcast by talking a little bit about his background and his life growing up, and how he got to where he is now. He makes sure to let everyone know that his mother is the reason why he lives a life of contribution. He introduces his li…
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