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Win at Home and Work

By Jody Maberry | July 26, 2023

Chris Niemeyer and Michael McGreevy found themselves in a predicament faced by many men; How to excel at work without neglecting their responsibilities at home? It was a balancing act that seemed to demand all or nothing. However, instead of succumbing to the notion of incompatibility between the two, they decided to challenge it. Their…

Read This or Die

By Jody Maberry | July 19, 2023

“Often it’s up to you to make the decision that changes your own life.” Ray Edwards was a copywriter and marketer at the top of his game. But in 2011, his life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. As the disease progressed, he found himself in constant pain, unable to…

Creating Magic Mastermind Overview

By Jody Maberry | July 12, 2023

“You become the average of the five people you spend the most intentional time with.” Ray Edwards is a well-respected copywriter and author who is known for his expertise in creating powerful biographical narratives for entrepreneurs. His recent participation in the Creating Magic Mastermind event has added another feather to his cap. The mastermind events…

The Story Behind Magic Press

By Jody Maberry | July 5, 2023

“Being an author takes you places that you don’t expect to get.” David Hancock, founder of Morgan James Publishing, and Karen Anderson, associate publisher, are the dynamic duo of the publishing world. Their passion is helping authors create transformative, engaging books. During our conversation we talk about their collaborated to launch Magic Press, a publishing…

How to Get Your Lucky Break

By Jody Maberry | June 28, 2023

“You’ve got to work hard to be ready when the lucky break happens.” Last episode, Jerry Dugan joined to share about his passion for servant leadership and the lessons he’s learned in his career. As we do on The Jody Maberry show, when we have a guest, that guest comes back the very next episode…

How to Get Out of Your Rut

By Jody Maberry | June 21, 2023

“Our ruts are really not that deep. They’re not that hard to climb out of.” Jerry Dugan never expected that a simple conversation about Nutella would lead him on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery. He is a compassionate speaker and author who aims to empower men in their thirties and forties to shatter…

Have the Courage to Say What Needs to Be Said

By Jody Maberry | June 14, 2023

“Are Lee and Dan Cockerell really like that everywhere? That’s right, they are.” Author and speaker known as Dr. Disneyland, Jeff Barnes, returns to the Jody Mayberry Show to ask me three questions. He hit it out of the park with his questions, including my childhood inspiration to become a park ranger. We also get…

The Wisdom of Walt

By Jody Maberry | June 7, 2023

“Every great story requires conflict.” Jeff Barnes had an underwhelming first experience at Disneyland. So much so that it sparked his curiosity about why people loved the park so much. His insatiable curiosity led him to research Walt Disney’s life and the adversity he faced. It was through this research that Jeff discovered Walt’s desire…

Use Influence Not Power

By Jody Maberry | May 31, 2023

“If you want to get results, exert influence. If you want to feel like you’re getting results when you’re not, exert power.” After a great conversation with Tim Dyck in our last episode, he has returned to ask me three questions. This was a fun chat with questions that led to a discussion about the…

Exploring the World at Work

By Jody Maberry | May 24, 2023

“Seizing opportunities and taking risks help you avoid regret.” Tim Dyck, founder of Best Culture Solutions, made a significant career transition by moving from a senior leadership corporate job to starting his own HR consultancy business. His passion for hiring the right people and executing successful people strategies was inspired by his experience as a…