Posts by Jody Maberry
Be Prepared With Questions
“If you go through the process of doing the research and showing up prepared with questions, you may never get to ask any of those questions. And I say it doesn’t matter. The fact that you were prepared with questions will make the conversation that much better.” Preparation is key to an unforgettable conversation. This…
Read MoreThe Experience of Stories
“When you open this mailbox to put a letter in, do you think it squeaks or it doesn’t squeak? And I said, oh, it probably doesn’t squeak. And he said, but if you were on Main Street in small town, Missouri, would it squeak? I said probably.” Bob Weis, retired President of Walt Disney Imagineering…
Read MoreDream Chasing
“We endeavor to make those worlds authentic by doing great research and make them kind of a pushed reality of what it might be to be there. To not have any contradictions. To make it as authentic and real as we can so that it’s telling the story you want to tell.” Few people have…
Read MoreCreating Memorable Worlds
“This industry doesn’t work unless you have repeat visitation as a part of your of your revenue model.” The the magic of a theme park doesn’t happen by chance. In fact, it is meticulously crafted by people so that creativity meets practicality. Theron Skees, a former Disney Imagineer, returns to give more understanding on how…
Read MoreBe You Times Two
“The idea of the alter ego can be really powerful to plus up so that you can genuinely connect and help.” Recently a wonderful guest and friend, Lauren Gaggioli, launched a new podcast called the Digital Entrepreneur Toolkit. After having her on the show a couple of times, I was honored to be one of…
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