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This episode will give you an inside look at how Jody and Jeff approach creating content. For Jody, inspiration starts with an idea accompanied by short notes. From there, they are built and brewed until the first action item becomes clear. As he describes, while the pathway requires patience, there’s almost always an opportunity to…
Jeff and Jody discuss taking risks on-site at Glacier National Park. While much of success hinges on leadership, as Jeff notes, you have to take risks to thrive. Despite status quos having their place, to move forward in business, one must be willing to pursue uncertainty at the right time. The million-dollar question is: How…
Jody previews a new series involving a special adventure into Glacier National Park. As part of this experiment, Jody explains why he will be taking his podcast on the trail for the next three episodes. With Jeff Noel by his side, the goal for this series will be to find a different angle to spur…
On this episode of the Jody Maberry Show, Jeff Noel joins in to recap their podcasting experience at Glacier National Park. As Jody and Jeff discuss, the experiment to take the show into the wilderness proved successful on several fronts. For starters, the risk revealed what worked, what didn’t, and how similar opportunities could benefit.…
David Hancock returns to ask me 3 questions and discuss the ups and downs of self-employment. For most entrepreneurs, careers don’t start in the field, but corporately outside places of passion. While valuable skills can still accrue, knowing when and how to transition can be challenging. As Jody attests, the difficulty isn’t knowing what you…
Mike Simmons from Catalyst Sale shares some lessons and observations learned from the 2019 Podcast Movement Conference in Orlando. Such topics include why conference speakers should think before name-dropping, the habit of shoulder-talking, connecting people, and the power of empathy.
Lee Cockerell, Dan Cockerell, and Jeff Noel join me on this episode of the Jody Maberry Show to answer questions from a listener. For most people, dreams are big and ideas are many; however, very few act on them due to apathy and indifference. As Lee notes, part of the problem lies within our laurels.…
To obtain a five-star level is no easy task. Dan Cockerell, speaking consultant and former Disney executive, joins in to discuss what five-star customer service looks like. While many think a one or two-star rating represents poor quality, such scores often pertain to basic amenity provision with higher ratings contingent on specialty amenities. However,…
As a social outlet for businesses, LinkedIn has been a helpful networking resource for many years. Unfortunately, its effectiveness has started to dip, in part, to the lack of personal engagement and connection. While many use LinkedIn for the right reasons, the rise in automated interaction is a real concern moving forward. According to Simmons,…
David Hancock joins the Jody Maberry Show to talk about the power of attending live events. As leaders, it’s important we never stop learning; however, it’s also important to make our presence known as we learn. In an age where continuing education happens more in isolation, there’s a growing power in attending live events.…