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"There's good and bad to being a really nice guy, I guess. The good outweighs the bad, but sometimes when you're nice to everybody, some people can take advantage of it." Notable Moments 00:43 Unexpe…

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"There's good and bad to being a really nice guy, I guess. The good outweighs the bad, but sometimes when you're nice to everybody, some people can take advantage of it." Notable Moments 00:43 Unexpected Acts of Hospitality 03:37 The Unexpected Realities of Being a Park Ranger 07:11 Transition from Agency to Company 12:03 Escape Room Adventure Highlights Connect with Teddy Cheek TeddyCheek.com - teddycheek.com Teddy on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/teddycheek The Escape Game - theescapegame.com/ Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ …

"You don't need to be the opposite of the rest of your category just for the sake of being different." Notable Moments 00:53 The Adventure Factory 05:10 Teamwork is Essential in Designing and Escapin…

"You don't need to b…

"You don't need to be the opposite of the rest of your category just for the sake of being different." Notable Moments 00:53 The Adventure Factory 05:10 Teamwork is Essential in Designing and Escaping Rooms 06:39 Accessible and Story-Driven Experiences 10:30 Revamping Escape Game Marketing    14:27 Developing Virtual Games During Pandemic 19:28 Guest Feedback to Drive Decisions 20:34 Escape Room Experience Challenges 24:27 Unique Value: Exclusive Orlando Experience Connect with Teddy Cheek TeddyCheek.com Teddy on LinkedIn The Escape Game Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody -�…

"You absolutely have to understand why we're all here, who we're serving, what's the important role that we're serving in someone else's life, and then how we're connecting, communicating with each ot…

"You absolutely have…

"You absolutely have to understand why we're all here, who we're serving, what's the important role that we're serving in someone else's life, and then how we're connecting, communicating with each other." Fresh off his second mastermind experience with us, David Hancock, founder of Morgan James Publishing, shares why he returned and how these events continue to deliver fresh insights and encouragement. We explore several key takeaways from the mastermind, including some of our favorite bits of Wisdom shared by Lee Cockrell and guest speaker Chris Trout. From pushing company culture to the fr…

"We would go to an event and the speakers are the heroes of the event. All the attendees are in the shadows. We wondered what would happen if we make the attendees the heroes." Notable Moments 00:37 H…

"We would go to an e…

"We would go to an event and the speakers are the heroes of the event. All the attendees are in the shadows. We wondered what would happen if we make the attendees the heroes." Notable Moments 00:37 Hallway Magic at Professional Events 05:45 The Unconference Experience 09:00 Opportunities for Feedback-Driven Improvements 11:55 Relentless Pursuit of Improvement 14:24 Selling Through Known Connections 16:49 Sustainable Success Over Quick Wins 21:59 Collaborating with Spouse on Project 25:36 Unconference Connection Successes It always seems that the best part of a conference is mingling in the ha…

"If you take an opportunity and it doesn't work out, you can always go back and find that next window that's going to open and you do something different." Notable Moments 01:11 Embracing Risks and Op…

"If you take an oppo…

"If you take an opportunity and it doesn't work out, you can always go back and find that next window that's going to open and you do something different." Notable Moments 01:11 Embracing Risks and Opportunity 02:24 Mentor and Role Model Growing Up 05:13 Memorable Guest Service Excellence 09:40 Purpose of Luxury Experiences Barry Jacobson is a seasoned expert in guest experiences. He is also now a seasoned guest of the show that is making a return to ask me three questions. His experience in creating memorable customer experiences, brought a fresh set of questions that took me down memory lan…

"Luxury means that I'm going to have this innate ability to have intuitive service radar. It's going to allow me to understand you as an individual and to be able to ensure that your needs are met no …

"Luxury means that I…

"Luxury means that I'm going to have this innate ability to have intuitive service radar. It's going to allow me to understand you as an individual and to be able to ensure that your needs are met no matter who you." When most people hear the word luxury they think about dollar signs or exclusivity. For Barry Jacobson, luxury is about creating that absence of worry and making each interaction magical. Barry's career spans three decades in the hospitality and customer experience industry, including key roles with Disney. He joins me to explore what luxury truly means and how anyone can incorpor…

"I have a show that I've had in mind for a couple of years, and I wouldn't say I'm too scared to pursue it. I just look at it and say, okay. I'd have a good time with that, but it would take a lot of …

"I have a show that …

"I have a show that I've had in mind for a couple of years, and I wouldn't say I'm too scared to pursue it. I just look at it and say, okay. I'd have a good time with that, but it would take a lot of work." One of the benefits of audio storytelling isn't just in the words we share; it's in the experiences we create. Recently, I welcomed back Rick Allen, to turn the tables and ask me three questions. We ended up talked about dream guests, unexplored episode topics, and the creation of audio experiences. Read my blog for more insights from this episode.  Notable Moments 01:02 Dream Guests 05:24…

"We've designed the bathroom to be agnostic to the environment in which it goes. There are certainly other operational considerations the further out you go, but there's really no fundamental limitati…

"We've designed the …

"We've designed the bathroom to be agnostic to the environment in which it goes. There are certainly other operational considerations the further out you go, but there's really no fundamental limitation as to where we put a throne." Bathrooms in parks are rarely the focus of Innovation, but I was eager to dive into this unexplored territory with guests Jessica Heinzelmann and Fletcher Wilson from Throne Labs. Together, they are revolutionizing bathrooms, transforming them from mundane necessities into seamless, data-driven experiences for park visitors. Read my blog for more about how they are…

"Having a relationship based culture is going to beat everything else you try to do when it comes to guests." The magic of Disney isn’t just in the attractions; it’s in the people. That’s at the…

"Having a relationsh…

"Having a relationship based culture is going to beat everything else you try to do when it comes to guests." The magic of Disney isn’t just in the attractions; it’s in the people. That’s at the heart of my conversation with Rick Allen, a Disney veteran of 43 years. Rick has seen firsthand how Relationships shape the culture of an organization. Read the blog for more on why he says strong connections between employees, leaders, and customers are the foundation of long-term success. Connect with Rick Rickallenconsultinggroup.com Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https:/…

"Have other people around you that have different points of view, or related points of view with different perspectives. I think that benefits a lot of people." Isn't it funny how those unplanned "hal…

"Have other people a…

"Have other people around you that have different points of view, or related points of view with different perspectives. I think that benefits a lot of people." Isn't it funny how those unplanned "hallway conversations" drive creativity and collaboration? Bob Weis, retired president of Walt Disney Imagineering, returns to share how our unexpected chats can spark innovation and shape an organization's culture. Read the blog for more insights from this episode. Notable Moments 03:11 Book Signings Aboard Disney Treasure 07:11 Monitoring the Los Angeles Fires from a Ship 08:58 Unknown Impact of th…

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"If you want to invent an innovative future, first, you have to start where you are." Ever wonder what a crow named Bernice has to do with innovation? Bob Allen returns to share more from his fascinat…

"If you want to inve…

"If you want to invent an innovative future, first, you have to start where you are." Ever wonder what a crow named Bernice has to do with innovation? Bob Allen returns to share more from his fascinating journey from executive leadership with Disney to his latest venture, Zenovation. Our conversation highlights how blending personal passions can lead to groundbreaking ideas. Read the blog for more highlights from this episode. Connect with Bob Allen Bob's Website https://zennovationnetwork.com/ Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ Inst…