The Jody Maberry Show

Anna Powers returns this episode to ask me three questions. What is your favorite color? There is only one color that has gotten me a hug from a stranger because I was wearing it. How can that not be my favorite color? What is my favorite country I have visited? Canada. Outside of the United States, Canada is the only country I have been to.  What is next for Jody Maberry? In 2019, I have 3 projec...

You can use your experience to help people achieve their dreams.  Anna Powers is an example of how you can tap into your experience and knowledge to help someone else.  Anna achieved her dream of becoming an attorney, but a book became a thorn in her side that led her in a new direction.  Dan Miller's book, 48 Days to the Work You Love , caught her attention. Anna purchased the book so she could p...

Recently, Lee Cockerell and I hosted a one-day mastermind event in Orlando.  Twelve people from around the country joined us to discuss opportunities and challenges they have in their business.  Even though I help Lee host the event, I know I walk away learning more than anyone else. Here are six lessons I learned during the mastermind.  Choose the better story:  When faced with two options, choos...

  In the last episode, Jason Swenk joined the Jody Maberry Show to talk about being recommendable .  Now, Jason returns to ask me three questions.  What was my scariest moment as a park ranger? You will have to listen to the episode to hear this story. But I will tell you there was one night where I was concerned if I was going to make it back home to see my family. But faced with a tough situatio...

Jason Swenk was recommended as a guest by Aaron Walker. I mention that because I turn down nearly all requests to be a guest on the podcast. Since most episodes are just me, there simply is not room to have many guests. Usually, if I have a guest, it is already someone I know and have a relationship with. But when Aaron Walker suggested Jason Swenk as a guest, I considered it. Once I did research...

Recently, I had the pleasure of spending a couple days exploring Glacier National Park with some friends.  During my time in the beautiful mountains of Montana, I noticed a few things. Of course, I am going to share what I learned with you.  Here are the lessons from Glacier National Park; Every day is a gift Policies and procedures can get in the way What you put out comes back to you Time is the...

Recently, I  returned from the Ultimate Travel Writer's Workshop in Austin, TX, hosted by Great Escape Publishing. I team up with Great Escape Publishing to host their podcast, Great Escape Radio . While I was at the Workshop, something big happened. The 20th anniversary of the day I moved away from my hometown of Peoria, IL was while I was in Austin. On the day of the anniversary, I posted on Fac...

During my time as a Park Ranger, I learned many lessons that still serve me today.  One Ranger taught me how a smile can save your day. In this episode, I tell the story of a Park Ranger who got stuck in an outhouse. How did she get out? And how does it impact you? To get the story, you will how to listen to the episode. Below, are the 4 lessons I took from the story. Patterns are important.  Ther...

On the last episode, John Saccheri joined the show to talk about building a brand based on your personality .  Now, John returns to ask me three questions.  What did you do before you do what you do now? Financial Analyst. I measured interest rate risk for a commercial bank. This job was as exciting as it sounds. But it did give me a strong background in numbers, which serves me well today.  Park...

John Saccheri has built a brand based on the power of his personality. John, also known as Big Fat Panda, has created a YouTube channel based on weaving his personality into his love for Disney. The creation of the Big Fat Panda brand is a story of love and hard work. What began as John creating videos to show his experience at Disney, has led to getting added to the Disney media list. Now, John c...

Phil Gaines, Director of South Carolina State Parks, recently retired after 27 years with the agency.  On his last day as Director, Phil did one final act of leadership that has people talking. What does a true leader do on his last day? Well, if that leader is Phil Gaines, he returns to the same park where he began his career, 37 years to the day he first worked at that park. He didn't return to...

We are celebrating on this episode of The Jody Maberry Show.  This episode marks the milestone of 100 episodes.  To help me celebrate three people join me.  Jared Easley from Starve the Doubts podcast and the Co-Founder of Podcast Movement.   From Jared we get 3 lessons: Do the hard work for a season Strategic breaks help you grow If you stick with it, opportunities will open up Mike Simmons from...

On the last episode of The Jody Maberry Show, Matt McWilliams joined us to talk about Affiliate Marketing .  This week, Matt returns to ask me three questions. The questions are unfiltered, unprompted and whatever Matt wanted to ask.  Here are Matt's questions;  Best burger I have had? Best burger is Capone's in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Matt was asking a loaded question here because Matt and I have eate...

Matt McWilliams has a mission to help 100,000 people make their first dollar online. One area many people overlook to make money online is affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is a way to serve your audience and customers by putting products and services in front of them that you don't offer.  By finding a product that works for your customer, you can make sure there is not a gap in the progre...

Last episode we had a great conversation with Jevonnah Ellison . This episode, Jevonnah asks me three questions.  Listen in to hear my answers to these questions from Lady J.  What has been one of your greatest lessons learned as it relates to dealing with people and building solid relationships? In a word, curiosity. Being curious enough to ask people questions, and truly be interested in the ans...

You are your best marketing. If you don't already believe that, you will change your mind after you meet Jevonnah Ellison. From the first time I met Jevonnah, I wanted to know more about her. She made such a great first impression. Jevonnah has taught me how YOU, the way you present yourself to other people, is the best marketing you can do.  In this episode of the Jody Maberry Show, Jevonnah will...

"Are you almost done?" With those four simple words, a young boy nearly knocked me off my seat.  There I was in front of a group of campers, standing proudly in my park ranger uniform, giving my first campfire interpretive talk.  But a young boy stood up and asked me if I was almost done.  In this episode of the Jody Maberry Show, I explain what happened and why it matters and what it led to today...

Last week, Jennifer McClure joined the Jody Maberry Show to talk about developing a signature story.  This week, Jennifer asks me 3 questions.  The week after there is a guest on the show, they ask me three questions about anything. Business, life, parks...anything. I don't prompt them in any way.  Here are the 3 questions from Jennifer McClure, with short answers. Listen to the entire episode to...

If you want to make a mark as a speaker, you have to develop a signature story. Jennifer McClure joins the show to discuss developing your signature story and using it to connect with people. Jennifer is a full-time speaker following a career in Human Resources. In this episode, Jennifer will explain the value of a signature story and help you realize how you can use it to connect with people in t...

Not long ago, I stayed at the Disneyland Hotel when I spoke the annual conference for Magical Vacation Planner .  As I like to do when I visit anything related to Disney, I paid attention so I could see what I could learn. This episode is devoted to those lessons I discovered while staying at the Disneyland Hotel.  Here are the six lessons: Create the environment for the feelings you want customer...

Dan Cockerell was recently a guest on the Jody Maberry Show . As a follow up to that episode, Dan Cockerell asks me three questions.  Dan recently left his role of Vice-President of the Magic Kingdom to launch his own business. His three questions are related to building a personal brand.  What advice do you have for someone leaving the corporate world and starting their own business? Know what yo...

After 27 years at Walt Disney World, Dan Cockerell is leaving the Magic Kingdom for a home office.  Dan began his Disney career parking cars at Epcot as part of the college program. He finishes his career as the Vice President of the Magic Kingdom.  During his time at Disney, Dan had 19 different jobs and learned how to manage operations and culture from the parking lot to the iconic castle. Now,...

Lee Cockerell and I hosted a one-day Creating Magic Mastermind event in Orlando. In this episode, I share nine things I learned during the Mastermind.  Here are the nine lessons; The opportunity is there if you are willing to take it.  We are all surrounded by opportunities. You have to be open enough to see it and bold enough to act.  Family comes first.  Don't let your job get in front of your f...

It can be scary to try something new. What if you mess up? What if it doesn't go as planned? No matter what happens, there is one way to gain value from any situation. Reflection.  Reflection is how you get the most out of any experience. The insight you gain from reflection can be used for anticipation. Mess up today, reflect on it, and you are more likely to be able to anticipate what will happe...

Donald Miller built a reputation as an author with popular books like Blue Like Jazz and A Million Miles in a Thousand Years . Through writing books, Donald learned the elements of a great story.  Now, in his book, Building a StoryBrand, Donald Miller helps businesses tell a clear and compelling story. StoryBrand has had an impact on nearly everything I do with my business. Once you understand Sto...