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
40 - Sam Jacobs on Differentiated Kindness in Business
Sam Jacobs, CEO of Pavilion and author of Kind Folks Finish First, discusses the importance of kindness and building strong relationships in business. He shares his personal journey of prioritizing values and principles in his career and how it has shaped his approach to partnerships. He also addresses the challenges of balancing kindness with business considerations and navigating situations where kindness may be perceived as a weakness. The conversation highlights the importance of self-reflection, defining values, and finding strength in staying true to one's principles. Sam shares his personal journey of self-discovery and finding his purpose. He emphasizes the importance of knowing what you stand for and aligning your values with your actions. He highlights the significance of accepting and embracing your whole self in building meaningful relationships.
Key Takeaways:
- Why Kindness and building strong relationships are essential in business.
- Sam's key principles for successful partnerships.
- Instilling values and principles in teams.
- Self-reflection and defining values
- Strength comes from feeling emotions without letting them dictate one's happiness or peace.
- Know what you stand for and align your values with your actions.
- Accept and embrace your whole self in building meaningful relationships.
- Put in the work and continuously practice self-love and self-awareness.
- Create the time and space to provide value and support to others.