Palikari Business: Recent Episodes
Nick & Abby Hammond
Palikari is a Greek word that means “a person who has achieved great things beyond their years.” With this podcast, we hope to help you achieve great things by having conversations with successful business owners, entrepreneurs, and influencers from all walks of life. If you want to learn how to start a successful business, grow in leadership skills, or receive practical encouragement on chasing your dreams, this is the podcast for you! Palikari is hosted by Nick and Abby Hammond, founders of Odyssey Productions Co, a video production company located in the Central Valley of CA.
Creating lasting relationships with your customers and clients that keeps them coming back is a surefire way to build a sustainable business. In this episode, our guest, Jennifer Brannon, owner of Lightly Used Books in Turlock, CA, talks all about growing her bookstore through community, shifting the culture of her bookstore when she acquired it, the importance of doing the right thing for the right reasons, creating an in store feeling experience online, and more! Jenni is a close friend of ours, we were so happy to have her on the podcast!
Make sure to visit her website here to check out her bookstore: https://www.lightlyusedbooks.com/
For more information about us at Hammond Cinematography, visit our website here: https://www.hammondcinematography.com/
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Cassandra has approximately 20 years of experience in the field of Human Resources, Training and Workforce Development, HR strategy implementation and Employment Law. Cassandra is a Best-Selling Author. Her Book Leading From Within, Leading With A Purpose is #1 Internationally in 10 different E-Categories in Business Management and Leadership.
Cassandra is currently the Director of Human Resources at Covenant Living Communities in Turlock California. She has an MBA from NYIT and a BBA from Faulkner University. She has served on such boards as Skills USA-Alabama and has served as a committee member of Manufacture Alabama. She is currently one of the founding members of Modesto Professional Women for Good, a network of professional women in Modesto who want to make a bigger impact together. Her diverse work history includes industries such as, manufacturing, non-profit, and healthcare. Her motto is “In order to see the best in people, you need to be the best for the people”.
To purchase her book, click here: https://a.co/d/flpkqhy
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Have you ever considered writing a book, but don't know where to start? In this episode our guest, Larissa Soehn, explains why writing a book is a great way to grow your business through your story. If you want to increase your credibility with your customers, find new ways of marketing that leave a lasting impression, and gain a better understanding of your brand and what you do, then this episode is for you! As Larissa says, a book is a business card no one throws away. Don't miss this episode!
Larissa is a best-selling author with works ranging from science fiction to self-help. She is the founder of Next Page Publishing, where she helps people write, edit, market and publish their own books so that they can supercharge their marketing game, sign more clients and own their accountability and credibility. To reach out to Larissa, visit her website here: https://larissasoehn.coach/
For more information about Hammond Cinematography, visit our website here: https://www.hammondcinematography.com/
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You don’t have to reinvent the wheel to start a business. In our conversation with Seth, we discuss what makes a great business, how to hire the right people, the importance of taking care of your employees, and taking risks. Seth brings a fresh perspective to the business world that we loved. Don’t miss it!
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Matias Bichara is a former lawyer who was dissatisfied with the legal profession and decided to pursue his passion in helping others. Now he is a life purpose coach who helps professionals dissatisfied with their jobs discover the type of career that will bring them joy, meaning, and purpose. If you've struggled with disliking your career, feeling unsatisfied and unfulfilled, battling procrastination, or even being too hard on yourself when you make mistakes, this episode is for you! Matias is extremely encouraging, and we absolutely loved our conversations with him.
For more information with Matias, or for a free 30 minute consultation, visit his website here: https://matiasbichara.com
For more information about this podcast or our business, Hammond Cinematography, visit our website here: https://www.hammondcinematography.com/
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If you're an introvert like us, you've probably experienced discouragement or frustration in your business when it comes to networking, leading employees, or even just figuring out how to make it work when most of the successful entrepreneurs around you seem to be extroverts. On this episode, we tackle all of these topics! Our guest, Tom Rose of Regard Executive Coaching, has a passion to help people, especially introverts, grow and succeed in their profession. Tom shares his personal experiences as he himself has learned and grown over the years, and gives great tips and insights on how to effectively maximize your potential as an introvert. You don't want to miss this episode!
For more information on Tom and his coaching program, visit his website here: https://tomrose.coach
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"It's not a failure when something ends. It just means it's the beginning of something else."
On this episode, we delve into topics we haven't discussed much thus far on the podcast! Our guest, Pastor Mark Hammond of Celebration Center church in Modesto, gives us insights on how to not only be a good leader, but how to be a leader people actually want to follow, how to organically build your network without seeming salesy, as well as some important life lessons he has learned and lives by.
We hope you enjoy the episode! For more info on our guest, check out the following links:
https://www.celebration-center.org
https://markhammond.metrolistpro.com
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Do you struggle when it comes to creating content? Whether you're trying to start cranking out Instagram Reels or you want to create a great video advertisement for your product or service, this episode is for you. Abby breaks down 4 principles for creating great content, as well as practical ways to apply them. Plus, she'll cover a few bonus tips and encouragement from her experience with creating content. We hope you enjoy this episode!
For more information about Odyssey Productions, visit our website here: https://odysseyproductions.co
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Have you ever made a mistake you wish you could just forget? Don't! On this episode, special guest Thom Guerrero of the Mortgage Dr and owner of the Twisted Pig Restaurant located in Modesto, CA covers a variety of topics, including how to reframe your mindset about mistakes, how to approach the recession as a business owner, and what it really means to be an entrepreneur. Thom shared so many great bits of information, there is something for everybody in this episode. We hope you enjoy it!
For more info about Thom, visit his website here: https://www.themtgdr.com/home
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August 2022 marked two years since we started Odyssey Productions, and it has been a wild rollercoaster ride! On this special episode, we are going to share seven things we've learned over the last two years that we think will be really helpful for you. We discuss things like pricing your work, perspective & mindset, how to set goals for your business and actually achieve them, building a good community, understanding your why, and more. Make sure to share this episode with others who will find it helpful, too!
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Have you been feeling discouraged lately? Then this is the episode for you! Our guest, Lance Coffman, is one of the most encouraging people we've met. On this episode, he talks about reframing our view of failure, deconstructing harmful mindsets, how to create a measurable culture, biblical principles that lead to success not only in business, but in life, and more! This powerful episode will leave you feeling filled up and ready to go. We hope you enjoy it!
If you were inspired by this episode, make sure you visit Lance's coffee shop, Inspire Coffee, located in Lodi, CA! For more information, you can visit their website here: https://www.inspirelodi.com
If you’d like to connect with us and continue the discussion, you can join our Palikari Community Discord and follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok, or connect with us on LinkedIn. Just search for us under the handle @odysseyproductionsco for new podcast clips in your feed every week. Or, visit our website at https://odysseyproductions.co
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In this episode, Jamie Griswold shares the story of how she started and built her business, Culture Coffee Bar. Jamie shares tips and insights from all she learned throughout the entire process, how she prioritizes and builds community, maintains the culture in her cafe, and why it's important to lead with vulnerability. Jamie is super encouraging, so if you've been feeling frustrated or discouraged, make sure you listen to this episode! And, next time you're in Modesto CA, don't forget to stop by Culture Coffee Bar!
For more information on Culture Coffee Bar, check out their website here: https://www.culturecoffeebar.com
If you’d like to connect with us and continue the discussion, you can join our Palikari Community Discord and follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok, or connect with us on LinkedIn. Just search for us under the handle @odysseyproductionsco for new podcast clips in your feed every week. Or, visit our website at https://odysseyproductions.co
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On this episode, our guest LMFT Anna Alvarez explains many practical tips about balancing your business while also maintaining a healthy personal and family life, building community with those in your industry instead of viewing them as people to beat, understanding your value and identifying who you best serve with your business, and more. This episode is packed with helpful insights to help you keep a healthy perspective on yourself, your "competition," and your business. You'll want to take notes from this episode!
Anna Alvarez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has had a faith based private practice for 10 years, specializing in treating trauma. She is also a speaker, teacher, and pastor, but her most important role is being a wife and mother. To learn more about Anna, visit her website here: https://www.cairocounseling.com
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Have you ever stopped to think about the impact your business makes? As a business owner, you have the opportunity to make a huge difference in your community and society as a whole. On this episode, we are joined by special guest Kristen Hope Migues, who shares about how running a successful business is deeper than numbers and profits - it's about serving others well and leading people by example. We hope you enjoy this episode, please remember to rate and review the show, and share your favorite episodes with friends!
Kristen Hope Migues has been competitively driving Monster Trucks and working as part of a crew for over 4 years. She has been the driver of 10 different Monster Trucks, her main trucks being Monster Mutt Dalmation, and most recently, Wolf’s Head. In 2020 Kristen went from working in Motorsports full time to part time, as she and her husband Nick started their own Mobile Mechanic business called Mig’s Automotive in the summer of 2020.
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Do you struggle with closing sales? It’s no secret that sales is something many entrepreneurs and business owners struggle with. However, we think that much of the reason sales is so difficult is that many of us have been approaching sales the wrong way. On this episode of the Palikari Business Podcast, our guest Tyler Combs, a 10 time elite sales award winner, as well as a 3 time president club achiever, teaches us his sales process, how to get to a decision maker, and the fundamental concepts of sales that many people get wrong. This episode is packed with helpful tips and information, we recommend listening to it twice!
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Do you have a side hustle that you want to make your full time job? On today's episode, our guest Hailey Hall shares how she started her Personal Care Products business at age 13 with just $600, and grew it into a successful business today. Hailey shares about the systems and structures she put into place to make her business sustainable, lessons she has learned over the past 9 years of running a product based business, and why generosity and community is much more important than focusing on your competition. We also discuss why branding is important and is more than just your logo - it's how you present yourself, especially when you are the face of your own business. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Hailey Hall is the owner and operator of Soaps by Hailey. We had the pleasure of going to school with Hailey and have known her for years, and actually got to see her start her business when she was 13 years old. Over the years her business has grown to be very successful, and she has not only created a profitable business selling personal care products, but she now creates products for other large businesses in the area, as well as offering mentoring services, workshops, and more! To find out more about Hailey or check out her products, visit her website at soapsbyhailey.com
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Have you ever wondered how to keep your business growing and avoid plateaus? On today's episode our guest is Debbie Huber, a Farmers Insurance Agent in the top 1% of all Farmers Agents in the nation with over 29 years of experience. Debbie discusses the types of habits you should create to make yourself indispensable to your clients, to set a good example for your team, and to build a healthy foundation to make your business not only successful, but also long lasting.
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Have you ever struggled to figure out what you want to do with your life? Someone has probably told you before to “follow your passion.” But, if you’re anything like us, that advice didn’t help you much. If you’ve ever felt lost or unsure of what you want to pursue in life, this episode is for you. Our guest, Joe Poni, is a best selling author and an award winning filmmaker. His passion for story telling has translated to 15 years of experience across multiple genres. He has worked as a Writer, Director, DP and Editor and takes pride in being able to use his talents where needed on any given project. He is also an inspirational speaker who has helped many people figure out their path in life. To connect with Joe, purchase his book, or find out more about him, visit his website at www.joeponi.com
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