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Being Fractional, Going Analog and Building Communities- Season 4: Episode # 65
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Listen in for a conversation with Jason and Sam Yarborough on what it takes to build a business and their experience building Arcadia, a consultancy focused on partner programs. From the challenges of fractional leadership to the power of authentic partnerships, this episode explores how today’s founders are navigating business growth, community building, and curating connections. Plus, a look ahead at the future of Arcadia and the role of digital tools in preserving meaningful relationships.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:01 Starting a Business in the Age of AI
06:04 The Evolution of Arcadia
08:49 Operationalizing Partner Programs
10:16 Building Relationships Through Shared Experiences
11:01 Navigating the Partnership Landscape
12:39 The Evolution of Entrepreneurial Journeys
16:20 The Importance of Relationships in Partnerships
17:33 The Entrepreneurial Journey: From Idea to Execution
19:14 Setting Expectations in Partnerships
21:47 The Challenges of Fractional Leadership
23:32 The Role of Relationships in Business Success
25:37 Learning the Art of Relationship Building
30:50 The Future of Arcadia and Community Building
36:20 Curating Quality Connections
38:00 The Demand for Bespoke Experiences
44:58 Navigating the Future of Arcadia
51:01 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions
References in the Show:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jodiecook/2025/02/25/how-to-be-an-entrepreneur-in-the-age-of-ai/
https://www.northone.com/blog/small-business/entrepreneur-statistics
https://www.gartner.com/en/articles/product-differentiation
https://hbr.org/2024/06/why-cofounder-partnerships-fail-and-how-to-make-them-last
https://mobidev.biz/blog/future-artificial-intelligence-technology-ai-trends
Quote of the Show:
“Arcadia means harmony, and that's the idyllic version of natural splendor. We chose that name for the business because that's what the partner leaders should be trying to do, is establish harmony between their partners, between their internal sales leaders, their internal marketing leaders, et cetera. But on the flip side of that, what Sam and I look for is, how do we help individuals find that harmony in their life? How do we help them find that and bring that into the work that they do, the life that they live, and the pursuits that they take on? It's very important to us to help them find that whole self and that person within everything that they do.” - Jason Yarborough
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