Should Your Podcast Have a Co-host?

One of the wonderful opportunities I have is to host podcasts for other people. Shows like Creating Disney Magic with Lee Cockerell, Catalyst Sale with Mike Simmons and Mike Conner, Great Escape Radio with Lori Allen. There are more shows, I just listed a couple as an illustration. Because of the work I do, I…

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What is it Like to Do Business With Yourself?

If you took a flight anytime during 2016, you understand how much of a pain in the neck it has become to fly. Some airports are much better than others, but my home airport in Seattle has terribly long lines to get through security. Sometimes you have to get there two hours ahead of time…

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Some Stories Never Die

Some stories never die. One of those stories for me has been about an incident with a squirrel from my time as a park ranger. Usually, episodes of the Jody Maberry Show are filled with ideas, advice, and content you can take action on in business. This episode I want to just have a little…

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Should You Give Away Content for Free?

One thing I have run into, mostly working with personal brands, people like myself whos business is built around the person running the business, is the reluctance to offer content for free. Some people are worried about giving away too much. The thought there is that you might be giving away something you could have…

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Don’t Get Too Comfortable in Business

It is possible to get too comfortable in business. I was reminded of that on a recent shopping trip. It is the season to shop, and I recently visited three stores that left an impression on me. ‘First, was the Disney Store. Have you ever been to a Disney store? It is everything you would…

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