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The 20% Podcast with Tyler Meckes

211: Mastering Partnerships: Creating Lasting Partnerships Through Engagement and Strategy with Jason Yarborough (Co-Founder, Arcadia)

Sep 2, 2024
43:05

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Jason Yarborough, a seasoned professional with a diverse background that includes roles such as:

  • Director of Operations

  • Assistant Store Manager at Starbucks

  • Sales Representative/Account Executive

  • Director of Marketing/Strategy

  • VP of Partnerships

  • T-Ball Coach 

He currently guides partner programs to scalability through GTM training, program development, and coaching. He co-hosts the "Friends with Benefits" podcast with his wife, Sam. In this week’s episode, we discussed:

  • His journey from being a generalist to becoming a strategic partner in the business world.

  • How he bridges the gap between agencies and leadership challenges.

  • His diverse career experience, from operations at Starbucks to marketing and partnerships at companies like Garden of Life, Social Fresh, Terminus, and Arcadia.

  • The importance of building long-term relationships and creating engagement through thoughtful experiences.

Jason also emphasized the importance of partner experience, long-term relationship building, and creating engagement through thoughtful moments. He highlighted the "Disney Experience" approach, where partners feel seen, heard, and known, and discussed the need to move beyond transactional relationships by offering advanced training and focusing on where to invest time effectively. 

Please enjoy this week’s episode with Jason Yarborough! 



I am now in the early stages of writing my first book! It will cover my journey into sales, the lessons learned, and include stories and advice from top sales professionals around the world. I’m excited to share these interviews and bring you along on this journey!

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