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The Hospitality Mentality

By Jody Maberry | October 25, 2023

“The most important thing is the conversation that you’re having you’re your guest.” Josh Liebman has been immersed in the world of hospitality, tourism, and attraction spaces for over 18 years. He brings his vast experience and expertise for a conversation around creating raving fans through your guest experience and this new book, The Hospitality…

Why Won’t Jody Maberry Finish Writing His Book

By Jody Maberry | October 18, 2023

“Quit goofing around and start working on your own stuff.” In our previous episode, Lauren Gaggioli joined for a conversation about the value of understanding SEO. And guess what? She’s back again, this time to ask me three questions about the challenges of entrepreneurship and personal projects. One of them helping answer the question, “why…

Understanding Search Engine Optimization

By Jody Maberry | October 11, 2023

 “Not only had I figured out how to get them to the site, I’d figured out how to convert them to paying clients” While SEO may sound dull and technical, understanding search engine optimization basics can make a tremendous impact on your online presence. However, Lauren Gaggioli, joins to explain why it is essential for…

Make a Long Term Investment in Others

By Jody Maberry | October 4, 2023

Valerie Cockerell returns to turn the tables and ask me three questions. She came prepared with questions that really challenged me to reflect on some of my own experiences. The conversion ends discussing the impact of our mom’s teachings and how they have influenced the approach to our careerers. This is a great one that…

Manage Like a Mother

By Jody Maberry | September 27, 2023

“By virtue of being a kid and on the receiving end of mothering, you have learned you know what works and what doesn’t work.” – Valerie Cockerell This conversation brought me an all new perspective around the ways that motherhood can serve as a powerful foundation for effective leadership in any organization. Valerie Cockerell is…

Find the Stories That Connect Customers

By Jody Maberry | September 20, 2023

“Data can be turned into a story. When you present numbers without a story, people just glaze over.”— Alice Fairfax As is customary on the show, Alice Fairfax returns to ask three unscripted questions. Considering she is the author of “Tell Your Story: Tools to Take You from a Tweet to a TED Talk,” it…

Tell Your Story

By Jody Maberry | September 13, 2023

In business, we are telling a story whether we know it or not. Evaluate what story you are telling and how you want people to participate. Own that story and create an incredible experience that exceeds expectations. – Alice Fairfax In this episode I welcome Alice Fairfax, author of the book Tell Your Story, to…

Observation Selling

By Jody Maberry | September 6, 2023

Start with a mirror – true leadership begins with self-reflection. – Mike Simmons During my recent trip to Alaska I was intrigued by the innovative sales tactics used in high-end jewelry stores on the cruise. It only make sense to welcome Mike Simmons back to use his sales expertise to break down this tactic. His…

Traits of Influential Leaders

By Jody Maberry | August 29, 2023

Good leaders understand who they are, what they do, and they ask for what they want. – Jody Maberry In this episode of The Jody Mayberry Show, I had the pleasure of welcoming back Jim McPhee, the retired senior vice president of Operations and chief operating officer of Walt Disney World Resort. This time Jim…

Becoming an Inspirational Leader

By Jody Maberry | August 23, 2023

Relationships matter. They are finite, and you need to take advantage of them in a good way for as long as they’re offered to you. – Jim MacPhee Jim MacPhee is a former executive leader with Disney who joins to share some of his lessons on becoming an inspirational leader throughout his 43 year career.…