The Jody Maberry Show

Djuan Rivers, newly retired former VP of Disney's Animal Kingdom, is sharing not only his unbelievable stories of travel and adventure but also his secret to living an adventurous life while having a successful career. Coming from a legacy at Disney, Djuan started his journey in a confectioners booth on Main Street in the Magical Kingdom and ended up with his name on a window in the same area. Thi...

Matthew Luhn, the author of The Best Story Wins, is back again for the standard three questions follow-up episode. It's always fun to see what questions my guests will come up with. Matthew had a fun take. What is one of the first movies that you saw in a theater? I'm not sure it is the first, but I will say, as a result, I still have a soft spot for Reese's Pieces and Drew Barrymore to this day....

Matthew Luhn, author, and writer is known for Pixar movies such as Toy Story and Cars, is sharing the importance of using stories to communicate and build a brand. Whether you are a writer or are in the business arena, you depend on stories more than you know. There is no difference between a presentation or a pitch, be it a business idea or a movie concept. You must hook your audience in the firs...

A missed phone call does not have to be a missed opportunity. If you put a proper greeting in place. Key Moments 05:31 - Importance of a Creative Voicemail Greeting 09:01 - Going the Extra Inch in Customer Service 12:10 - Elements of an Effective Voicemail Greeting 16:43 - Maximizing Opportunities with Voicemail 18:07 - Steps to Change Voicemail Greeting Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About...

I have had the pleasure of helping to record and produce four audiobooks over the past few years. In the process, I have identified key steps when it comes to streamlining the process. Here are eight steps to recording your first audiobook. Step 1  Record it. There are a few different strategies for this step, and I'll unpack those for you. Step 2  Edit. Whether you do it yourself or outsource it,...

When you develop and create content, there is an important lesson we all must learn. In 2019, I had an unexpected chance to speak at the 2019 Copywriting Academy Live Event. This experience reinforced to me the necessity of knowing your content and having a reservoir of stories that you can pull from at any moment. For the Copywriting Academy Live, I was able to go from coaching to speaking with o...

Jeff Noel is an establishment here at the Jody Maberry Show. He is also a talented podcaster in his own right. After celebrating 100 episodes, he is sharing his wisdom on the process of wrapping up his first show, If Disney Ran Your Life. From recording the first episode in Kuwait City to being on-site in Glacier National Park, one thing that has been foundational for If Disney Ran Your Life is in...

Bob Burg, the author of The Go-Giver, is back again for our traditional three questions follow-up episode. I always enjoy the questions guests bring to the table and Bob did not disappoint. How did I get my start in business? Would you believe that working in parks was the bridge between two degrees and my love of finances and marketing? What do I find most rewarding? I have the opportunity to wor...

Bob Burg, author of The Go-Giver, joins me to dissect the difference between being a go-getter, a go-giver, and a go-taker. The Go-Giver is one of the top 5 business books I recommend. When we are driven by metrics and goals, it is easy to lose sight of the importance of relationships. All things being equal, people will do business with those they know, like, and trust. If it is a close race, a p...

This is a momentous episode here on the Jody Maberry Show. We are celebrating 200 episodes. JeffBrown, a friend and host of the podcast "Read to Lead" is here to take me down memory lane. I am so grateful for all of the opportunities podcasting has opened for me. It's taken me around the world and landed me on stages I never dreamed I'd be speaking on. I know there is so much that this podcast, an...

I recently had the opportunity of presenting virtually for a podcast summit, and I shared something near and dear to my heart: How to Use the Park Ranger Interpretation Method. I was introduced to this method after giving my first campfire talk as a park ranger. I have never forgotten it. When creating a course, hosting a podcast, or delivering a talk, this method will help you engage your audienc...

Kary Oberbrunner is back for the anticipated follow-up podcast. When I have the pleasure of interviewing a guest, I always have them back and let them ask me any three questions they choose. My first time hearing them is during the interview, so you get the raw answers. What would you regret not doing if you died today? This might be the most loaded question I've had on the show. Not publishing a...

Kary Oberbrunner returns to the Jody Maberry Show to talk about becoming unhackable. In 2016, Kary published The Elixer Project , a fiction book about how the truth can get hacked. Now, Kary has turned the lessons from The Elixer Project into a 30-day plan to help you maintain focus and get more done in life. The new book is Unhackable . Our conversation goes beyond the books, as we discuss how yo...

Ray Edwards is back again for our regular follow-up podcast. When I have the pleasure of interviewing a guest, I always have them back and let them ask me any three questions they choose. Ray has some great questions, including one I have never heard before. What do you carry in your pocket every day? There are a few things I carry every day that I am sure everyone can relate to. I mean, who doesn...

Author and speaker Ray Edwards joins me to dive into the true meaning of prosperity and why you should want to do it. Helping others find the freedom to prosper is something near and dear to Ray. It started as an event in 2015. In 2021, Ray channeled it into a new book. Our ability to make a difference in the world and the lives of those around us is the purpose of prosperity. Often, we reduce pro...

At my desk, I keep five note cards. Each card has a saying or quote I want to be reminded of.  With a new year, I replace two to three of the cards with new cards. When I select a new quote, it is geared toward something I want to remind myself of or an attitude I need to work on.  Here are the five things I remind myself of every day for 2021: "Excellence is the next 5 minutes"    -Tom Peters "Tr...

In this special episode, renowned author Rick Bass joins me to explore the current challenges facing wild places in our nation, especially the Yak Valley in Montana. Not surprisingly, these challenges are also present in our own social climate. As with many challenges currently facing our nation, our community, our connection, and shared history hold the key. Whether that is partnering with the sc...

As a former park ranger, the Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World was the perfect place to stay. Based on Yellowstone's Old Faithful Inn, Wilderness Lodge looks, feels, and smells like a historic National Park lodge. Many cast members are even in custom resembling park rangers complete with the iconic flat hat. During my stay at Wilderness Lodge, I learned a few things, as I do anytime I spend ti...

Sometimes the wisdom we need to hear is found in conversations we've already had. In my last episode, Jeff Brown and I shared our book recommendations. One author mentioned was Rick Bass. I had the pleasure of interviewing Rick in 2016 for The Park Leader's Podcast. Although that conversation was through the lens of parks and for the park leader audience, the overarching theme is one for us all. A...

Jeff Noel and I talk about the opportunity for you to join us on a retreat at Glacier National Park. 

As is our tradition when we have guests on, Andy Storch is back with me with three questions, which I have no prior knowledge of:  What are your favorite and least favorite aspects of running my business?  I am a people person and that heavily influences my answer to this question. What is your favorite national park and what is one you haven't been to?  If you force me, I can boil it down to two,...