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June 14, 2025

Sorting Not Selling with Josh Braun

In Episode 246 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly sits down with renowned sales educator Josh Braun to dismantle outdated selling tactics and replace them with something far more human — sorting, not selling. Josh sha...

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May 27, 2025

Start Messy. Start Scared. Just Start.

In Episode 241 of The Business Development Podcast , Kelly Kennedy breaks down one of the biggest barriers to entrepreneurial success: inaction. Whether it's fear of failure, perfectionism, overwhelm, or the silent weight of ...

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May 6, 2025

Ghosted, Canceled, Ignored? Not Today!

In episode 235 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy tackles one of the most frustrating realities in business development: cancellations, no-shows, and the dreaded ghosting. Whether it’s a last-minute calendar d...

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March 18, 2025

What to Look for When Hiring a Business Development Specialist in 2025

In Episode 221 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy revisits a topic that has defined the show’s success—what to look for in a business development specialist. Episode 2, which covered this topic over two years ...

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Feb. 12, 2025

$1,000 an Hour Mindset: How to Balance Business Development & Daily O…

Solopreneurs and small business owners are the backbone of the economy, but balancing business development with daily operations can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Kelly Kennedy shares a powerful five-step framework to h...

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Jan. 19, 2025

Secrets to Sales and Personal Branding Success with Marcus Chan

In Episode 204 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes sales expert Marcus Chan for an engaging conversation about sales and personal branding in 2025 and beyond. Marcus, a renowned figure in the B2B ...

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Jan. 15, 2025

The 2025 Business Developer: AI, Influence & The Human Connection Adv…

In this episode of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy explores what it takes to succeed as a modern business developer in 2025 and beyond. He breaks down the key skills, characteristics, and tools that every busi...

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Jan. 12, 2025

How to Stop Guessing and Start Winning in Business with Brad Warren

In this episode of The Business Development Podcast , Brad Warren returns to break down the no-nonsense approach every entrepreneur needs to run a profitable business. Known for his operational expertise and relentless focus ...

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Nov. 6, 2024

Trust First: The Untapped Key to Explosive Business Growth

In Episode 183 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy dives into the fundamental role of trust in building sustainable, long-term business success. He discusses how, in an era dominated by passive marketing strate...

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Sept. 11, 2024

10 Game-Changing Cold Call Principles to Boost Your Success

Episode 167 of The Business Development Podcast dives deep into the art and science of cold calling, offering listeners ten game-changing principles to elevate their approach and effectiveness. Host Kelly Kennedy begins by ad...

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Aug. 21, 2024

Community Questions: August 2024

Episode 161 of The Business Development Podcast is a special Q&A session where host Kelly Kennedy engages with questions from the community. Kennedy reflects on the journey of the podcast, celebrating over 160 episodes and mo...

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Aug. 7, 2024

Voicemail Magic: Turning Missed Calls into Opportunities

In Episode 157 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy explores the crucial skill of leaving effective voicemails. He provides actionable tips on how to convey confidence, enthusiasm, and clarity while keeping...

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July 24, 2024

Bullseye: Proven Methods to Identify and Reach Your Ideal Clients

In Episode 153 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy delves into proven methods for identifying and reaching your ideal clients. He emphasizes the importance of precise targeting, advising listeners on how to effectively use Linke...

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Jan. 17, 2024

Navigating Business Development in 2024

In Episode 99 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy expresses gratitude to the listeners for their unwavering support throughout the journey. With a sense of disbelief at reaching this milestone, Kennedy acknowledges the encourage...

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Jan. 3, 2024

Positivity Moves Mountains

Episode 95 of The Business Development Podcast, hosted by Kelly Kennedy, is centered around the theme of positivity. In this episode, Kennedy expresses his gratitude to the listeners, sponsors, and expert guests who have supported the show's journe...

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Oct. 25, 2023

Community Questions: October 2023

In Milestone Episode 75 of The Business Development Podcast, the host, Kelly Kennedy, expresses gratitude to listeners for their support and shares his commitment to providing advice and impactful content. He encourages listeners to start their own...

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Sept. 27, 2023

Effective Communication

In Episode 67 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy expresses his gratitude to the listeners and emphasizes the importance of effective communication in business development. He encourages the audience to support the show by likin...

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Sept. 20, 2023

8 Steps to Active Marketing Success

In Episode 65 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy emphasizes the importance of active marketing over passive marketing for businesses. He emphasizes the need for businesses to engage in active marketing strategies, such as socia...

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Aug. 30, 2023

Business Development for Startups

In episode 59 of The Business Development Podcast with Kelly Kennedy, the focus is on the importance of market research and effective marketing for startups. Kelly emphasizes the need for startups to ensure that their product or service has a comme...

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Aug. 16, 2023

A Love Letter to Business Development

In Episode 55 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy takes a moment to express his gratitude for the opportunities that led him to his current role in business development. Reflecting on his experiences in sales, Kelly emphasizes t...

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July 26, 2023

Turning Setbacks into Comebacks

In episode 49 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy reflects on the growth and impact of the show, expressing gratitude to the listeners and followers who have supported him along the way. He acknowledges the challenges and bad da...

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July 23, 2023

Weathering the Storms of Unplanned Events

Episode 48 of The Business Development Podcast with Kelly Kennedy focuses on the theme of perseverance and taking action despite setbacks. Kennedy emphasizes the importance of moving forward and doing the things that need to be done, even when they...

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June 25, 2023

Content is King with Esther Hall

Episode 40 of the Business Development Podcast features marketing expert Esther Hall. The episode discusses the importance of storytelling and emotional connection when it comes to marketing and business development. The hosts and guest talk about ...

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May 31, 2023

A Day in the Life of Business Development

In this Episode of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly discusses what a day in the life of a Business Development Rep can look like. As a Business Owner, it is not always easy to understand the process. In this episode, I...

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