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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…
“Isolation is the enemy of excellence.” There has always been one consistent thing when I think about the most pivotal moments in my life, whether as a park ranger or an entrepreneur. A mentor was there. In this episode, I talk with author and friend Aaron Walker about why mentors matter more than we think.…
“What does this make possible?” Sometimes the best business advice has nothing to do with business. This episode isn’t about business strategies or productivity hacks. It’s personal. After losing my Uncle Jim, I wasn’t in the mindset to talk shop. However, I still want to show up and share something meaningful. One of the things…
“You have to forgive yourself today to do your best tomorrow.” We grow when we do our best and forgive ourselves when it’s not perfect. It’s been a while since I’ve done a guest episode, but I’m thrilled to bring back one of my favorite formats. After having a guest on we turn the tables,…
“If you rely on a change of the calendar and not a change of the mind to make a difference, you’re doing it wrong.” You don’t need a new calendar to change your life. You need new rules. Every January, we hear people say, “New Year, New You.” But let’s be honest, flipping a calendar…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…