The Jody Maberry Show
The Jody Maberry Show explores the nature of business. Jody Maberry is a former Park Ranger who became the happiest podcaster on earth. With a mix of storytelling, lessons, and occasional guests, Jody gives you a look at the work he does with executives as he helps them build their brand.
Show episodes
“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
“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
“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
“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 men
“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
“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