“Everything my business has done has been built on the back of a podcast, and it's only gotten better.”

Notable Moments

00:00 – How Jody overcame early doubts about podcasting

02:30 – Using podcasts as resources for client questions

05:00 – Turning content into service promotion

07:40 – Building loyalty and attracting clients through storytelling

09:10 – Using guest interviews to open new opportunities

Discover three practical ways to use a podcast to grow your business. Learn how to turn your show into a resource, promote your services authentically, and build meaningful connections that attract new clients.

Connect with Jody

www.jodymaberry.com

About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/

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“When you treat a guest like they’re visiting your home, you build trust that lasts long after the episode ends.”

Notable Moments

01:46 – How genuine curiosity drives meaningful connections

05:24 – The story of meeting former National Park Service Director John Jarvis

10:13 – Turning passion into a personal brand

14:56 – How “America’s Theme Park Technologist” came to be

18:52 – The friendly mini golf rivalry and sourdough story

Matthew Miller returns for a candid conversation with Jody on how authentic relationships form through curiosity and generosity. Jody shares how treating every guest like a friend builds trust that lasts beyond a single episode. They explore how bold self-branding, like Matthew’s “America’s Theme Park Technologist”, can open unexpected doors. From meeting National Park Service Director John Jarvis to lessons on humility and courage, this episode reminds us that relationships, not tactics, are what make great stories last.

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www.jodymaberry.com

About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/

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“If you’re not willing to look dumb, you’re not going to accomplish anything.”

Notable Moments

00:10:05 – A trip that sparked Matthew’s dream to design roller coasters.

00:16:28 – How moving into an empty office turned an internship into a full-time role.

00:23:24 – The two-step mindset behind innovation: believe it’s possible and learn from others.

00:27:58 – Matthew’s “job application” to ask his future wife out on a date.

00:32:58 – Advice on taking bold, wise risks and being the main character in your own story.

The most creative people aren’t waiting for permission. They just start. For Matthew Miller, America’s Theme Park Technologist, that meant sneaking into an opportunity, which has led him to designing his dream career.

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Connect with Matthew

Website - ThemeParkMiller.com

LinkedIn - @matthew-miller-theme-parks

IMDB - Matthew Miller

Instagram - @Wewamiller

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www.jodymaberry.com

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“Keep your business simple enough that stepping away doesn’t break it.”

Notable Moments

00:07:22 – Liz explains how her business made money while she was on the cruise.

00:09:41 – The role of an operations manager and creating a business manual.

00:14:22 – Planning bursts of work to allow time off.

00:15:14 – Work-life balance compared to the tide.

00:17:35 – Why her $9 membership model works.

00:23:19 – Inclusivity and supporting beginners as a core value.

Liz Wilcox joins me to share how she built a business that thrives without her. From designing systems and hiring support to embracing a simple $9 membership model, Liz proves you can step away, enjoy life, and still see growth.

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Connect with Liz Wilcox

LizWilcox.com

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www.jodymaberry.com

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“It’s not that a lesson is different. It’s that the story that makes it memorable.”

Episode Highlights

00:02:22 – How financial myths became the foundation for a parable.

00:05:41 – Building real, flawed characters that teach through story.

00:09:35 – Why dialogue makes or breaks a parable.

00:13:04 – Learning from mentor John David Mann and building a new business model.

00:19:36 – Why parents may want to give this book to their kids.

00:21:40 – The difference between repeating lessons and telling better stories.

00:22:12 – First steps for writing your own business parable.

Author Jeff West joins Jody Maberry to share how he turns timeless lessons into unforgettable parables. From flawed characters to unexpected settings like a bank robbery, Jeff explains why story makes teaching more effective, how mentors sharpened his craft, and what it takes to start writing your own business parable.

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Connect with Jeff West

jeffcwest.com

Order Jeff's Book - The Hidden Heist

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About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/

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“Sometimes the most meaningful path isn’t the one that looks right on paper. It’s the one that makes you feel most alive.”

Notable Moments

[00:01:00] Leaving a banking career to become a park ranger

[00:02:50] Discovering the power of legacy in families visiting parks

[00:04:50] A wild arrest story while on bike patrol

[00:08:20] Why Glacier National Park feels like a “long-term relationship”

[00:10:40] Reflecting on the loss of historic buildings at the Grand Canyon

Jody Maberry sits down with returning guest and former Disney animator David Bossert. He asks Jody three questions that lead to a reflection on his unique career path. Jody shares how the loss of his grandmother led him to leave a banking career to become a park ranger, what it was like to navigate unpredictable situations as a law enforcement ranger, and why Glacier National Park continues to capture his heart after years of visits. Their conversation blends stories, laughter, and thoughtful insights about legacy, calm leadership under pressure, and finding the places that make you come alive.

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Connect with David

https://www.davidbossert.com/

Listen to the Skull Rock Podcast

Books from The Old Mill Press

Connect with Jody

www.jodymaberry.com

About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/

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“Anytime somebody asked me to do something, I always said yes, and then I went to figure it out.”

Episode Highlights

04:17 – Parents encouraged him to pursue an artistic career.

08:04 – Films like The Lion King deep impact on families and children.

10:47 – Animation work is a piece of a larger purpose at Disney.

18:29 – Career reframed as an education, not just a job.

19:42 – Best advice: “Always say yes” and figure it out later.

20:54 – Innovation and patents born from curiosity.

23:17 – Learning manufacturing from scratch through connections.

25:09 – Self-publishing a book and winning awards by asking questions.

Dave Bossert, author and longtime Disney animator, shares how treating his career as an education shaped every step of his journey. From decades of animation work to writing award-winning books, he explains how curiosity, saying yes, and a willingness to learn opened doors and created opportunities far beyond what he imagined.

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Connect with Dave

https://www.davidbossert.com/

Listen to the Skull Rock Podcast

Books from The Old Mill Press

Connect with Jody

www.jodymaberry.com

About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry

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“If someone has taken the time to teach you, take the time to teach someone else.”

Notable Moments

00:02:02 – Learning the responsibility to be great.

00:03:36 – The value of finding where the edges are.

00:05:23 – Applying pressure to rules that don’t make sense.

00:06:46 – The importance of building influence before challenging norms.

00:07:37 – Passing lessons from a mentor on to others.

In this episode, Jody shares three lessons from the park manager took a chance on him. His name was Jack, and he became his first mentor. He shares the meaning behind some of the things Jack taught him, including expect greatness from yourself, discover the edges of what’s possible, and challenge rules that don’t make sense. These simple shifts can change how you show up every day in life and as a leader.

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Connect with Jody

www.jodymaberry.com

About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/

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