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. Chapters00:00 Introduction  03:01 Starting a Business in the Age of AI06:04 The Evolution of Arcadia08:49 Operationalizing Partner Programs10:16 Building Relationships Through Shared Experiences11:01 Navigating the Partnership Landscape12:39 The Evolution of Entrepreneurial Journeys16:20 The Importance of Relationships in Partnerships17:33 The Entrepreneurial Journey: From Idea to Execution19:14 Setting Expectations in Partnerships21:47 The Challenges of Fractional Leadership23:32 The Role of Relationships in Business Success25:37 Learning the Art of Relationship Building30:50 The Future of Arcadia and Community Building36:20 Curating Quality Connections38:00 The Demand for Bespoke Experiences44:58 Navigating the Future of Arcadia51:01 Closing Thoughts and Future DirectionsReferences 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 YarboroughWays to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpM8myxsUinc5bfLIbjJz?si=0af576adfb8e49f8 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheat-code/id1692445190 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cb0b3afa-063f-4f3b-96be-b98214c74912 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CheatCodePodcast 

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