Episode 01: The Impact of Relationships

During this first episode of The Jerry & Jacobe Podcast, hosts Jerry Weaver and Jacobe Kendrick break down how much work it is to have a good relationship, what habits you need to form to make that relationship work, how to think about the shelf life of certain relationships, and whether you’re really the average of the five people you spend the most time around.

Episode Highlights: 

• Jacobe emphasizes forming the right habits to build a strong relationship. 
• The first relationship he thinks about is the relationship with his wife. 
• Ask what you can do in your relationship to make it better and to move it in the right direction.
• Be intentional with your relationships.
• Jacobe is working on leaving work at work and letting what happened at work that day have no effect on how he interacts with his family. He draws an imaginary line at the door.
• You can build relationships intentionally by finding ways to genuinely help others.
• Being authentic and genuine is of the utmost importance.
• Jerry enjoys sending people books. He recommends his current favorites.
• Jerry loves matching people up and making referrals.
• Connecting others shows the person who needs help that you are listening and shows the person you are referring them to that you see their value.
• Whenever you make a referral, it strengthens the relationship on both sides.
• Not all relationships will be equal. You still have to be genuine about what you're doing.
• Some relationships have a shelf life.
• Jerry shares the story of a friendship that had a surprising shelf life that was based on shared activities.
• Jacobe shares about bonds established in the military and the inevitability of the end to those relationships.
• Jerry discusses his fantasy football league and the close connection they've maintained.
• If you see someone in need you should reach out. 
• The idea that you are the average of the five people you spend time with is often linked to money. Instead, we could look at it from a more spiritual place.
• You don't always get to choose who you spend your time around.
• If you’d like to start investing in real estate, start spending your time around the right people.
• Don't act like you know what you're talking about when you don't.
• Put yourself around the right people and it will put you on the right track.
• If you’re thinking about someone you haven’t seen for a long time, take out your phone and send them a quick message.

3 Key Points:

1.   Good relationships require intentionally creating good habits that encourage growth.
2.   Some relationships have a shelf life and that’s ok. 
3.   If you want to invest in real estate, begin by getting around the right people. 

Resources Mentioned:

• Jacobe Kendrick Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram
• Jerry Weaver Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram
• Never Split the Difference (book)
• Man’s Search for Meaning (book)