The Magic of Disney with Theron Skees and James Warda (Ep. 206)

Mitlin Money Mindset

Ever wonder how Disney is able to evoke profound emotions of joy and wonder even in those far removed from childhood?

In this episode of Mitlin Money Mindset, Larry Sprung speaks with Theron Skees and James Warda, two experts in the Disney universe, to explore the enchanting world behind Disney's most beloved experiences. Learn about the emotional connections forged by Disney rides, the behind-the-scenes magic of Imagineering, and how businesses can harness these storytelling techniques to create impactful customer experiences. Plus, discover the unique journey that led to the creation of James Warda's book, "How Does Disney Do That?".

Larry, James, and Theron discuss:

• The emotional impact of Disney attractions and guest experiences.
• The book 'How Does Disney Do That?' came to be and the role Joe Rohde had in its creation.
• The collaborative process between creators and fans in bringing Disney magic to life.
• Business lessons that can be learned from Disney's storytelling methods.
• And more!

Resources:

• Mitlin Financial
• The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrance Sprung
• Facebook: How Does Disney Do That?
• LinkedIn: How Does Disney Do That?

Connect with Larry Sprung:

• LinkedIn: Larry Sprung
• Instagram: Larry Sprung
• Facebook: Larry Sprung
• X (Twitter): Larry Sprung

Connect with James Warda:

• LinkedIn: James Warda
• Instagram: James Warda
• YouTube: James Warda
• X (Twitter): Jmaes Warda
• Website: James Warda
• Website: How Does Disney Do That?

Connect with Theron Skees:

• LinkedIn: Theron Skees
• Facebook: Theron Skees
• Instagram: Theron Skees
• YouTube: Theron Skees
• Website: Designers Creative Studio

About Theron:

Theron Skees is the founder of The Designer's Creative Studio and has over 30 years of experience assembling and leading multi-disciplined teams for both domestic and international projects in the Themed Entertainment Industry.

As a veteran of Walt Disney Imagineering, he has led diverse creation, design and construction projects from hundreds of millions to multiple billions of dollars in a wide variety of experience types. He is a corporate culture evangelist who applies vision, strategy, focus and high personal standards to advance design and increase brand equity. Using “Story” as the key element to deliver business goals and make an emotional connection to guests

Theron is an organized creative leader with exceptional capability in managing multiple, concurrently running teams and is a highly respected, natural communicator who interfaces positively and professionally at all levels.

About James:

James Warda is writer, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and author of multiple books such as “How Does Disney Do That?”, “Where Are We Going So Fast?” and more. His background includes being a blogger for the Chicago Tribune Media Group, and columnist for the Chicago Tribune and Pioneer Press.

James is recognized for ability to make the complex simple and align groups to execute large-scale change initiatives across multiple industries, including aerospace, defense, energy management and automation, finance, healthcare, insurance and more.

James leads with expertise in executive communications, internal communications, public relations and media relations, crisis communications, digital communications, marketing, and Labor Relations and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) communications.