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Call it a Beautiful Gesture

By Jody Maberry | February 13, 2019

This episode of The Jody Maberry Show was inspired by a recent iTunes review of the podcast. Part of the review states, “Jody is a bit like the Garrison Keillor of business podcasting…” Reading that reminds me of the time I met Garrison Keillor in Seattle. After one of his live events, I had the…

Write it All Down

By Jody Maberry | January 30, 2019

After talking with Aaron Walker about working with a mentor, he returns to the Jody Maberry Show to ask me three questions. If you were not derailed financially or geographically, what would you do with your life tomorrow? I would combine my love for the outdoors with my love for teaching people. Without limitations to…

How to Use Five Minutes to Create Magic

By Jody Maberry | December 26, 2018

  On this episode of the Jody Maberry Show, I examine how it only takes 5 minutes to create magic for customers. Jeff Noel has preached how you don’t have to go the extra mile to Wow a customer. All you have to do is go the extra inch. Do that one little thing you…

Give People the Freedom to Create Magic

By Jody Maberry | December 4, 2018

On this episode of The Jody Maberry Show, we are joined by Jeff Noel. Jeff shares a story about the Magic Kingdom that illustrates what happens when you give employees the freedom to create magic.

Take Time for Stories

By Jody Maberry | December 3, 2018

While on a family road trip, we listened to the book Ask an Astronaut. My kids loved the book and have been asking questions about space. It all reminds me of how curious I was about space when I was a kid. And that reminds me of a time a few years back when my son…

Lessons I Learned Traveling With My Daughter

By Jody Maberry | November 20, 2018

Recently, my daughter came with me on a trip to Nashville. We had a tremendous time together, but it wasn’t all about having fun. Here are the lessons I learned from traveling with my daughter. It’s possible!: A lot of people thought I was mad when I said I was taking my daughter on a…

Be Happy Where You Are

By Jody Maberry | November 13, 2018

Anna Powers returns this episode to ask me three questions. What is your favorite color? There is only one color that has gotten me a hug from a stranger because I was wearing it. How can that not be my favorite color? What is my favorite country I have visited? Canada. Outside of the United…

Use Your Experience to Help People Achieve Their Dreams

By Jody Maberry | November 6, 2018

You can use your experience to help people achieve their dreams. Anna Powers is an example of how you can tap into your experience and knowledge to help someone else. Anna achieved her dream of becoming an attorney, but a book became a thorn in her side that led her in a new direction. Dan…

Six Lessons From a Day of Creating Magic

By Jody Maberry | October 30, 2018

Recently, Lee Cockerell and I hosted a one-day mastermind event in Orlando. Twelve people from around the country joined us to discuss opportunities and challenges they have in their business. Even though I help Lee host the event, I know I walk away learning more than anyone else. Here are six lessons I learned during…

Find the Courage to Take the Next Step

By Jody Maberry | October 23, 2018

In the last episode, Jason Swenk joined the Jody Maberry Show to talk about being recommendable. Now, Jason returns to ask me three questions. What was my scariest moment as a park ranger? You will have to listen to the episode to hear this story. But I will tell you there was one night where…