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.…

As a freelancing entrepreneur, there are bonuses and challenges working for yourself. On the bright side, you can set your terms and hours. You have autonomy to make big decisions in everyday dealings. Plus, you can prioritize projects in tandem with other life responsibilities. On the downside, you lack teaming and accountability. While the flexibility…

Don’t get too comfortable. It is time to be a misfit. Jeff Noel returns to discuss the value in not fitting in. For many of us, we not only want to feel comfortable, but socially secure. How many of you as teens went outside yourself looking to blend in? Probably all of us if we’re…

When you work for yourself, pricing can be a challenge. Paul Klein joins me to talk about pricing in this episode. I know in my case when I first started consulting, I used to base pricing as a function of time over results. After all, time is money, right? However, as I’ve learned in recent…

Scott Barlow, founder of Happen to Your Career, joins in to discuss the intersection of strength and success. As a career coach, Scott loves to help people maximize their strengths and the opportunities they touch. After dabbling in various corporate experiences, he now serves in self-contracting roles centered on human resourcing and career development. Having…