Podcast
Nine New Lessons from the Creating Magic Mastermind
“Forget about yourself and make everyone around you better.” One of the things I appreciate most about hosting events is how often I’m the one who walks away changed. At the most recent Creating Magic Mastermind, I had the chance to sit in a room full of remarkable people, including my friend Vincent Pugliese.…
Read MoreUsing Stories to Teach Lessons
“Legacy isn’t built on titles. It’s built on how you show up every day.” Curiosity and humility matter more than fancy titles. That was the overall takeaway after Matthew Miller and I had dinner with a couple of legends who’ve shaped themed entertainment. The table was full of people that are well versed sharing lessons…
Read MoreLessons from a Disney Programs Event
“The audience may never notice the work behind the curtain, but they feel it.” When you’ve been around Disney people long enough, you realize their secret to the magic is meticulousness. I saw it firsthand at a recent event for Disney College Program students where Bob Weiss and Djuan Rivers shared their stories. I had…
Read MoreThe Story Behind Ghost Dog
“Sometimes the best ideas don’t come from our successes. They come from the parts of our story we still feel.” Every now and then, I meet people who remind me that imagination is a muscle that creative people never stop using. It’s not just for kids. Someone that excels at that is returning guest, Bob…
Read MoreThree Way to Use a Podcast to Build Your Business
“Everything my business has done has been built on the back of a podcast, and it’s only gotten better.” Back in 2013, I recorded my first podcast episodes and then did nothing with them. They just sat there. I didn’t think they were good enough. My voice sounded weird. My confidence wasn’t there yet. Months…
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