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Determination Episodes

May 5, 2024

Building the Invisible Empire: Entrepreneurial Journeys with Brad War…

In a monumental 60th guest episode of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes Brad Warren, a remarkable serial entrepreneur who has launched an astounding 19 companies in just four years. Brad's entrepreneurial journey is noth...

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May 1, 2024

Smart Strategies for Securing Meetings and Business Growth

In Episode 129 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy, a seasoned expert in sales and business development, delves into the intricate process of navigating the path to securing crucial meetings with potential clients. Kennedy under...

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April 28, 2024

A Journey Through Resilience and Growth with Jesse Kerr

In Episode 128 of the Business Development Podcast, Jesse Kerr opens up about his journey through resilience and growth, shedding light on the struggles he faced in his career. Kerr reflects on the pivotal moments that led him to reevaluate his pat...

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April 24, 2024

Synergizing Success: The Fusion of Active and Passive Marketing

In episode 127 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy delves into the concept of synergizing active and passive marketing strategies to propel business growth. Kennedy emphasizes the importance of combining these two approaches to ...

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April 17, 2024

Five Words That Will Change Your Life

In a milestone episode 125 of the Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy delves into the transformative power of five simple yet profound words that can significantly impact one's business journey: "What are the next steps?" Through insightful...

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April 14, 2024

Pioneering Environmental Excellence in the Corporate World with Ross …

In Episode 124 of the Business Development Podcast, Ross Huartt, the CEO of MBC Group and the Founder & Chairman of EcoClaim, shares profound insights into pioneering environmental excellence within the insurance and construction sectors. Huartt's ...

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April 10, 2024

Ahead of the Game: 5 Expert Tips for Meeting Preparation

In Episode 123 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy shares expert tips for effective meeting preparation. Kennedy stresses the importance of meticulous planning and readiness before heading into a meeting, highlighting that successful...

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March 31, 2024

From Newcomer to Tech Innovator with Vijayan Swaminathan

In Milestone Episode 120 of The Business Development Podcast, Vijayan Swaminathan, CEO of XaddWell, shares valuable insights on the importance of human connections in business development. He emphasizes the significance of building genuine relation...

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March 24, 2024

From Maximum Fights to Fashion Heights with Dave Pavelich

In Episode 118 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy engages in a dynamic conversation with Dave Pavelich, the founder of Conxeppt and a seasoned marketing expert. Pavelich shares his journey from the realm of fighting championshi...

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March 17, 2024

Innovation, Investment, Impact: The Angel Investing Journey with Mich…

In Episode 116 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy engages in a dynamic conversation with Michael Badham, the Managing Director of the Georgian Angel Network. Throughout the episode, Michael shares valuable insights on what ange...

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March 13, 2024

Precision Marketing: The Key to Reaching Your Ideal Customer Base

In episode 115 of the Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy delves into the crucial aspect of identifying your ideal customer to drive business success. With a laser focus on the strategic importance of targeting the right audience, Kennedy e...

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Feb. 11, 2024

Blue Sky Thinking: Embarking on a Journey of Positivity with Colin Ha…

In Episode 106 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes back serial entrepreneur Colin Harms to explore the concept of blue sky thinking and its profound influence on business success. Through engaging discussions and insigh...

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Feb. 4, 2024

Talk to Industry with Connor Nichols

In episode 104 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy and guest Connor Nichols share their personal journeys into the world of business development. Both individuals recount how they initially pursued different paths, only to find ...

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Jan. 28, 2024

Pursue Smart Growth with Douglas Holt

In Episode 102 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy engages in an enlightening conversation with Douglas Holt, the Associate VP of Investments at Alberta Innovates. Holt, with over 20 years of leadership experience spanning finan...

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Jan. 24, 2024

10 Unhealthy Business Development Habits

In Episode 101 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy delves into the challenging topic of unhealthy habits among business development specialists. Reflecting on his own experiences, Kennedy aims to raise awareness about these habi...

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Jan. 21, 2024

The Journey to 100

Milestone Episode 100 of The Business Development Podcast is a celebration of the journey that Kelly Kennedy and his team have taken to reach this significant milestone. The episode features Kelly, along with his two most important team members, Sh...

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Jan. 14, 2024

Ideas are Easy, Execution is Hard with Rodney Lover

In Episode 98 of The Business Development Podcast, CEO of atWork Office Furniture, Rodney Lover, discusses the importance of setting and reflecting on goals. He emphasizes the value of writing down both big and small goals, as well as documenting w...

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Jan. 10, 2024

Readers Become Leaders

In Episode 97 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly expresses his gratitude to Dan Balaban, CEO and executive chair at Greengate Power, for sharing insights into large-scale renewable solar wind projects. Kennedy discusses the value of maximiz...

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Jan. 7, 2024

Find Time For Yourself with Dan Balaban

In Episode 96 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Dan Balaban, the Executive Chair and CEO of Greengate Power. Dan shares his entrepreneurial journey, from writing a million lines of code in his one-bedroom apartment ...

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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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Dec. 31, 2023

Begin With a Vision with Ben Spangl

In Episode 94 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Ben Spangl, a renowned mindset and performance coach, entrepreneur, podcaster, and professional speaker. As they celebrate the new year in 2024, Ben shares his persona...

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Dec. 27, 2023

Business Development Resolutions

Episode 93 of The Business Development Podcast, hosted by Kelly Kennedy, focused on setting business development resolutions for the year 2024. Kennedy expressed his gratitude to the listeners and reiterated his commitment to continue providing val...

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Dec. 24, 2023

Accelerate Your Success with Tash Jefferies

In Episode 92 of The Business Development Podcast with Kelly Kennedy and Tash Jefferies, the focus is on accelerator programs and their importance in the startup ecosystem. Tash Jefferies, an experienced mentor in accelerator programs, shares her j...

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Dec. 10, 2023

Are You Grantable with Peter Hurd-Watler

Episode 88 of The Business Development Podcast features an expert guest interview with Peter Hurd-Watler, the co-founder of Impact Applications. The episode discusses grant funding and how Impact Applications helps innovative founders secure grants...

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