Friends with Benefits
Welcome to Friends with Benefits, the business podcast about revenue-generating partnerships.
Not "business time" with friends.
This podcast is for those looking to build professional relationships that last and add tremendous value to your company and maybe even, you personally.
Join hosts Jason and Sam Yarborough, who happen to be married, as they talk with some of the best in the industry.
We will be tackling topics like what good partnerships looks like, how relationships can build immense value for your business, and why even though strategy, pipeline, and growth are the goals, it all comes down to relationships. Let’s face it, business is done person-to-person.
Discover how personal connections transcend the boundaries of business time. Come hang out with us for inspiring stories, actionable strategies, and valuable insights that will empower you to forge meaningful partnerships in today’s competitive landscape.
Because we all know, business time is personal.
Friends with Benefits
33 - Friends with Benefits Unscripted: Valentine’s Day Special
In this special Valentine's Day episode, hosts Sam and Jason Yarborough record together in the same room for the first time. They discuss their unique relationship as a married couple who also work together in the same industry. Despite their shared workspace and similar interests, they operate in different ecosystems of partnerships, which allows them to bring new connections and perspectives to each other's networks. Sam and Jason also share their love for the podcasting process and express their gratitude for the support and feedback they have received from their listeners.
Key themes in this unscripted episode include the importance of communication and vulnerability in relationships, the value of shared experiences and memories, and the need to prioritize and invest in meaningful friendships. The hosts also touch on the challenges of balancing work and personal life, particularly as parents.
**Key Takeaways:**
- Working in the same industry but different ecosystems of partnerships allows Sam and Jason Yarborough to bring new connections and perspectives to each other's networks.
- Details and open communication are key in building strong friendships and relationships.
- Cherishing and creating shared experiences and memories is important for personal growth and connection.
- Balancing work and personal life can be challenging, but investing in meaningful friendships and prioritizing quality time with loved ones is essential.
- The hosts express their gratitude for the support and feedback they have received from their listeners.
**Notable Quotes:**
- "Details matter, and being open and having substantial conversations is crucial in building intimate relationships." - Sam Yarborough
- "Reciprocation and vulnerability are the most important aspects of relationships for me." - Jason Yarborough
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
00:25 Setting the Scene
00:32 Recording in the Same Room
01:09 Valentine's Day Special
01:30 Working in the Same Industry
02:00 Unscripted Podcast
03:03 Different Ecosystems of Partnerships
05:34 Valentine's Day Cards
08:38 36 Questions That Lead to Love
13:38 Perfect Day Scenario
16:47 Deep Questions: Regrets and Relationships
17:35 The Importance of Communication in Relationships
19:07 Building Strong Friendships: Honesty and Vulnerability
21:36 Life Changes and Priorities
24:53 The Value of Memories and Experiences
28:27 The Power of Vulnerability in Friendships
31:04 Reflections and Appreciation