Episode 17: Time to Reflect on 2020

In this episode of The Jerry & Jacobe Podcast, hosts Jerry and Jacobe are recapping 2020 and everything that this podcast went through. Listen to hear Jerry and Jacobe discuss their favorite episodes and why they feel they are so memorable.

Episode Highlights: 

• In the first year of their podcast, Jerry and Jacobe really found their rhythm and learned a lot.
• Jacobe has found that having his own podcast has allowed him to open up his mind to perspectives that he has never thought of before.
• Jerry can’t believe that Jacobe used to be such an avid gamer based on where he is right now.
• Most of the 16 episodes were based on things that Jerry and Jacobe were going through at the time.
• Episode 4 was Jerry’s favorite because it allowed him to reflect on big life events that have led him to where he is today.
• 2020 is going to be on everyone’s list of major life events where everyone will remember the impact that it had on their lives.
• The first episode is Jacobe’s favorite because it was first and they discussed how to keep great relationships.
• Staying authentic and genuine is so important when trying to find the people that are a good match for your life.
• Relationships don’t only end when something is bad; good relationships transition rather than end.
• While good relationships may fall in your lap, it takes being intentional to keep those people in your life.
• Rather than automatically tell someone that they did a good job, be authentic and give them feedback.
• You’re not responsible for someone’s reaction to your feedback, but you are responsible for the intention with which you give it.
• Jerry thoroughly enjoyed the episode titled How To Make Money in Real Estate because there are a million ways to do it.
• Jacobe believes that everyone should know about real estate because it affects everyone’s life.
• No matter what market you are in, the focus in real estate should be on how to help people.
• Jacobe is helping realtors purchase discounted properties as well as purchasing properties himself.
• Currently, most of what Jerry is doing is acting as a classical realtor while also dabbling in the house-flipping and probate markets.
• When getting into real estate it’s important to have your goals in mind, though the end-game doesn’t need to be concrete.
• Learning to control what you can control and let everything else happen is so important in all aspects of life.
• With so many things happening this year that are out of our control, it’s important to not let fear be the driving factor.
• Sacrificing to get what you want is just part of life, but you can control what it is that you sacrifice.
• Clarity makes sacrifice much easier because it allows you to know where you are at, where you are going, and what you need to sacrifice.
• A lot of what Jacobe does and the sacrifices that he makes stems from wanting to provide for his family.
• Jerry learned how to get over the hurdle of managing his money from lessons learned in Profit First.
• Most business owners and people operate by paying their bills before keeping their profit and this isn’t the right method.
• Jerry and Jacobe have changed their lives and businesses according to a plethora of resources that they tapped into this year.
• Tony Robbins has taught Jerry and Jacobe a lot of great lessons from both his in-person and digital events.
• This week’s feature, Time To Invest, discusses the probate market.
• Probate and estates are segments of the market that Jerry markets towards, despite it being an emotional time for those families.
• While some people react negatively, Jerry and his team have been able to help many people through tough times.
• There are three ways that Jerry helps people caught up in a probate or estate situation.

3 Key Points:

1. Throughout the year. and the 16 episodes that have been completed, Jerry and Jacobe focused mainly on things that were happening in their lives at that moment in time.
2. It’s important to remember that everyone goes through their own seasons in life that bring changes. Hopefully, people can change for the better.
3. Throughout their lives, Jerry and Jacobe have realized the importance of learning to control only what is in their control. With the explosion of a pandemic and cultural tensions, this year taught many people that lesson.

Resources Mentioned:

• Jacobe Kendrick (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram)
• Jerry Weaver (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram)
• Success Without Sacrifice Facebook page - Share your favorite episode!
• Jerry & Jacobe Podcast Episode 04
• Jerry & Jacobe Podcast Episode 01
• Jerry & Jacobe Podcast Episode 05
• Tony Robbins: Unleash the Power Within, Ultimate Edge
• Your Next 5 Moves (book)
• It Starts With Why (book)
• Profit First (book)