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Friends with Benefits
Sam and Jason Yarborough
77 episodes
2 weeks ago
Send us a text The strongest relationships aren’t built when you need them. They’re built long before that. This week, we’re sitting down with our longtime friend Erika Flowers, Chief Client Officer at Profitable Ideas Exchange, professional trail runner for The North Face, author of “The Growth Engine”, and one of the most thoughtful relationship builders we know. We’ve had versions of this conversation with Erika over the years at Arcadia, but this is the first time we’ve captured it on the...
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Send us a text The strongest relationships aren’t built when you need them. They’re built long before that. This week, we’re sitting down with our longtime friend Erika Flowers, Chief Client Officer at Profitable Ideas Exchange, professional trail runner for The North Face, author of “The Growth Engine”, and one of the most thoughtful relationship builders we know. We’ve had versions of this conversation with Erika over the years at Arcadia, but this is the first time we’ve captured it on the...
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Friends with Benefits
How to Use Curiosity to Lead Meaningful Conversations with Erika Flowers
Send us a text The strongest relationships aren’t built when you need them. They’re built long before that. This week, we’re sitting down with our longtime friend Erika Flowers, Chief Client Officer at Profitable Ideas Exchange, professional trail runner for The North Face, author of “The Growth Engine”, and one of the most thoughtful relationship builders we know. We’ve had versions of this conversation with Erika over the years at Arcadia, but this is the first time we’ve captured it on the...
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2 weeks ago
59 minutes

Friends with Benefits
Building Lasting Impact Through Intentional Relationships with Will Taylor
Send us a text What happens when you combine the art of building relationships with the science of scaling businesses? In this episode, we speak with Will Taylor, a leader whose approach to partnerships and content creation has made waves in the industry. Will’s journey has taken him from building his personal brand through insightful content to shaping successful partnership programs that scale businesses. He’s passionate about using trust as a cornerstone of business growth and is now leadi...
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3 weeks ago
48 minutes

Friends with Benefits
Reinventing Yourself Through Every Season of Life with Jeff Gangemi
Send us a text There’s a certain clarity that comes from looking back and realizing every winding path was preparing you for who you are now. This week, we sit down with our friend Jeff Gangemi, someone we met by chance at B2BMX and somehow ended up adventuring through Montana, swapping stories in the woods, and weaving into our inner circle. Jeff’s lived a lot of lives: religion major, nonprofit guy, journalist, marketer, consultant, coach, dad, husband, traveler. His story is proof th...
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1 month ago
55 minutes

Friends with Benefits
Finding Clarity by Blending Discipline and Heart with Rob Moyer
Send us a text There’s something powerful that happens when you meet a leader who thinks in systems but leads with soul. This week, we’re talking with our friend Rob Moyer, someone we’ve looked up to for years for how he builds partner programs, but even more for how he builds the people behind them. Rob has scaled partnerships at every stage, from early-stage chaos to billion-dollar organizations, and he brings a perspective that blends discipline, clarity, and heart in a way you rarely see ...
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1 month ago
49 minutes

Friends with Benefits
A Conscious Approach to Business and Life with Scott Britton
Send us a text Growth often comes when we step outside our comfort zone and face the unknown head-on. This week, we’re chatting with Scott Britton, founder of Conscious Talent and author of Conscious Accomplishment. You’ve probably seen his thought-provoking posts on LinkedIn, but in this conversation, Scott takes us behind the scenes of his journey. From selling his company to Salesforce to exploring the depths of consciousness, Scott shares how he went from chasing external success to disco...
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1 month ago
59 minutes

Friends with Benefits
Starting Over at the Peak of Your Career: A Roadmap for the Next Step with Branca Ballot
Send us a text Growth is about stopping long enough to ask what you really want. This week, we’re talking with Branca Ballot, former head of marketing turned founder, writer, and community voice redefining what success looks like. You’ve probably seen her on LinkedIn talking about ambition, motherhood, and the messy middle, but this conversation goes deeper into the in-between moments that changed everything. Branca opens up about what it took to walk away from a thriving career without a pla...
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1 month ago
53 minutes

Friends with Benefits
Saying Yes to Scary Things and Building a Life You Love with Brianna Doe
Send us a text Sometimes the biggest growth comes from saying yes to the things that scare you, even when you don’t feel ready. This week, we’re talking with our friend Brianna Doe, founder of Verbatim, co-creator of Let Her Cook, and author of The Unapologetic Professional. You’ve seen her all over LinkedIn, but this conversation goes deeper into the story behind the posts. Brianna opens up about how burnout, fear, and self-doubt pushed her to redefine success on her own terms, and why showi...
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1 month ago
50 minutes

Friends with Benefits
From Proving People Wrong to Leading with Love with Morgan J Ingram
Send us a text Growth starts when you’re brave enough to ask yourself the hard questions. This week, we’re sitting down with our friend and returning guest, Morgan J Ingram, but not to talk about sales. Morgan opens up about the deeper work he’s been doing over the past few years: redefining success, finding fulfillment beyond professional goals, and creating harmony across every area of life. We dig into the story behind his “healing circle,” a self-reflection framework that challenged him t...
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2 months ago
57 minutes

Friends with Benefits
Choosing to Invest in Yourself and Redefining Greatness (Live from Arcadia)
Send us a text Be Great. Be Arcadia. Season three kicks off with something special: the only recorded session from our 2025 Arcadia Leadership Experience. Recorded live in front of 65 attendees, this episode blends honest reflection, leadership lessons, and the heart of what’s next for our constellation (aka community). We share the story behind Arcadia, how it began as a consulting business and grew into a movement, and what it means to “Be Arcadia.” Throughout the conversation, we ope...
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2 months ago
33 minutes

Friends with Benefits
The Channel Architect: Jen Waltz on Building Real Partnerships in a Noisy World
Send us a text Jen Waltz doesn’t just build partner programs, she rewires them for impact. In this episode, Jen joins Jason and Sam to drop an absolute gem on authentic networking, channel evolution, and the art of partner-led scale. She dives into everything from being “voluntold” into channel, to the difference between real partnership and just pushing portals. We talk trust, seller psychology, the 7-partner strategy from Jay McBain, and why emotional intelligence is your most valuable asse...
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7 months ago
43 minutes

Friends with Benefits
The Zero to One Partnership Playbook with Joe Henderson
Send us a text Joe Henderson, a seasoned expert in global partnerships, shares his journey from an accidental entry into the field to becoming a specialist in building partnerships from scratch. Joe discusses the nuances of establishing global partnerships, emphasizing the importance of understanding cultural differences and the necessity of face-to-face interactions. He highlights the significance of curiosity and open-mindedness in navigating diverse business cultures. We delve into t...
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8 months ago
55 minutes

Friends with Benefits
From FBI Spy Recruitment to Building Unbreakable Alliances with Robin Dreeke
Send us a text Join Jason and Sam on the Friends with Benefits podcast as they chat with Robin Dreeke, a former FBI counterintelligence expert. Robin shares his unique insights on building trust and relationships, drawing from his 21 years of experience in the FBI. He talks about the importance of understanding others' challenges and priorities, and how genuine curiosity and transparency can foster trust. Robin also discusses how his experiences in espionage translate to business leadership, ...
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8 months ago
59 minutes

Friends with Benefits
The Science of Authenticity with MK Getler-Porizkova
Send us a text -Porizkova You can’t automate authenticity. You have to earn it. In this episode, we sit down with MK Getler-Porizkova, CMO at Loop & Tie, host of The Connected Brand podcast, and someone who talks about human connection like it’s their life’s calling (because it is). We dive deep into the idea that real leadership starts with self-awareness, and that brand trust, team culture, and customer relationships are all just echoes of the energy you bring into the room. We tal...
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8 months ago
50 minutes

Friends with Benefits
Benefits Worth Repeating: The Best Quotes with Sam and Jason.
Send us a text In this episode, Jason and Sam dive into a playful game of quote recall from past episodes, sparking discussions on key partnership strategies. They explore the challenges of gaining board-level support, the importance of speaking the business language, and the pitfalls of spreading resources too thin across multiple partnerships. The duo emphasizes the need for partner leaders to influence go-to-market strategies and the value of partner ops in bridging organizational gaps. Wi...
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9 months ago
40 minutes

Friends with Benefits
Ned Arick on What it Means to Build Meaningful Momentum
Send us a text Ned Arick, a successful leader with multiple exits, shares his journey of personal transformation and redefining success. He discusses the challenges of climbing the corporate ladder while losing sight of what truly matters. In this conversation, we explore the importance of self-discovery, setting boundaries, and finding joy in both personal and professional life. He offers insights on effective goal-setting, time management, and bringing one's authentic self to work. The conv...
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9 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Friends with Benefits
Dave Gerhardt on Becoming the One Your Buyers Trust
Send us a text In this episode, Jason and Sam welcome marketing legend Dave Gerhardt. Known for his industry-shifting marketing approach at Drift and now leading Exit 5, Dave shares his journey from CMO to community builder. He emphasizes the power of human connection in marketing, especially in an era dominated by AI. Dave discusses the importance of building a founder brand, where storytelling and personal narratives become key differentiators in a crowded market. He recounts how Drift's su...
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9 months ago
55 minutes

Friends with Benefits
Unlocking Your Potential through the Power of Thought with Mara Gleason Olsen
Mara Gleason Olson shares her journey from witnessing a profound change in her father to becoming a leader in understanding human consciousness. She reveals how our thoughts shape our reality and how we can harness this to improve our lives. Through her work with Rebels for Peace, Mara empowers youth in Chicago to break free from limiting mindsets and become leaders in their communities. This episode is a deep dive into the mind's potential, offering insights into how changing our thoughts ca...
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9 months ago
55 minutes

Friends with Benefits
How Sean Kester Built an Industry-Leading Partner Program at SalesLoft
What does it take to build a partner program from scratch and make it a competitive differentiator? In this episode, we sit down with Sean Kester, an early employee at SalesLoft who played a pivotal role in building their partner ecosystem from the ground up. Sean shares how he transitioned from sales development to product leadership, his playbook for integrating partnerships into a company's DNA, and the lessons learned from scaling a partner program that set the industry standard. And, of ...
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10 months ago
53 minutes

Friends with Benefits
A Masterclass in Go-To-Network with Stephen Oommen
Join us this July for the Arcadia Leadership Experience. Early Bird pricing through 2/28. Arcadialeadershipexperience.com Welcome back to Friends with Benefits! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of GTM (Go-to-Market) strategy, partnerships, and networking with our special guest, Stephen Oommen. Stephen is a powerhouse in the GTM and go-to-network space, bringing a wealth of experience in sales, partnerships, and leadership. We chat about: •The real etiquette of relationship-bu...
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10 months ago
57 minutes

Friends with Benefits
The Secret to Bigger, Better, Faster Revenue with Jason
How do you break into new markets, shorten sales cycles, and build trust with buyers before your first conversation? Partnerships. In this special episode, we're replaying Jason’s B2BMX talk, "The Partner Effect", where he breaks down how partnerships can drive warmer leads, faster sales cycles, bigger deals, and deeper customer trust. Jason shares: ✅ Why the best companies go through partners—not solo ✅ The staggering revenue impact of integrating partners into GTM motions ✅ Tactical steps ...
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10 months ago
27 minutes

Friends with Benefits
Send us a text The strongest relationships aren’t built when you need them. They’re built long before that. This week, we’re sitting down with our longtime friend Erika Flowers, Chief Client Officer at Profitable Ideas Exchange, professional trail runner for The North Face, author of “The Growth Engine”, and one of the most thoughtful relationship builders we know. We’ve had versions of this conversation with Erika over the years at Arcadia, but this is the first time we’ve captured it on the...