Episode 14: Why Is It So Hard to Make Big Decisions?

In this episode of the Jerry & Jacobe Podcast, hosts Jerry Weaver and Jacobe Kendrick talk about making hard decisions. We all make decisions every single day, but some carry more weight and impact our lives more, or at least we think they do. Listen to hear how Jerry & Jacobe prepare and anticipate making big decisions.

Episode Highlights: 

• Jacobe recently decided to change real estate brokerages after 5 years with the same brokerage.
• It’s been a huge mental battle for Jacobe as he makes a big change in his life and career.
• Jerry has also decided to switch brokerages based on who is going to be involved rather than his “why”.
• Jerry thinks that both the unknown and leaving the comfort of what has been built deter people from making hard decisions.
• Some people like chaos while others like knowing exactly what is coming their way.
• Jerry makes sure to see all the positives in a decision while also keeping in mind what to do if things go bad.
• If you know what your goals are and where you want to go, big decisions become easier to make.
• Mike Tyson knows best, “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face”.
• The only reason that Jacobe decided to take a look at eXp Realty, his new brokerage, was because of the person that told him to.
• It only took 2-3 days after the phone call for Jacobe to decide to switch, leaning on his emotions to help make the decision.
• Jacobe’s excitement and enthusiasm about the decision made Jerry take another look at the company.
• Jerry has a lot of respect for his current broker and is not looking forward to talking to them in the next few days about his decision.
• Jacobe knows that the people in his circle want what is best for him, even if it means not working with them.
• What makes Jerry nervous is the worry of what people, like his broker, are going to think of him when he announces his decision.
• With all his pent-up emotion, Jacobe decided to talk to his current broker earlier than he thought he would.
• Jacobe would rather be proactive than reactive, attacking things on his own terms.
• Waiting to approach a situation that makes you uncomfortable will only make it harder when it comes time to handle it.
• It’s important to leave people in a better situation than you found them but also to remember that you have no control over their emotions.
• Jerry started to paint a bigger picture of his life about 5 or 6 years ago and this helped him to start making big decisions.
• Wearing the pants in a relationship is not about domination, but more about being a leader.
• Achieving things that help move you towards your goals will make those worries about what others think about you start to fall away.
• Jerry knows that this decision is something that will involve emotions from more people than just him and his broker.
• Switching brokerages is not the same thing as switching careers, just switching platforms.
• This week’s Time to Invest feature focuses on creating a team to become a better investor.
• You need 6 good people on your team: a realtor, wholesaler, accountant, financial planner, home inspector, and contractor.

3 Key Points:

1. Both Jerry and Jacobe are in the process of changing real estate brokerages, a large decision that will alter the future of their careers and lives.
2. Effective preparation will help make these big decisions easier, but it’s important to know what is and what is not in your control.
3. It’s always better to stay proactive rather than reactive. Attacking situations rather than waiting for them to come to you will keep things on your own terms.

Resources Mentioned:

• Jacobe Kendrick (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram)
• Jerry Weaver (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram)
• The Jerry & Jacobe Podcast (Facebook page)
• Grant Cardone
• Mike Tyson Quote