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Encouragement Episodes

Partnership is Key: Exploring Atlantic Canada's Business Terrain with Shawn Sooley
May 19, 2024

Partnership is Key: Exploring Atlantic Canada's Business Terrain with…

In episode 134 of The Business Development Podcast, CEO Shawn Sooley from Shield Group of Companies in Newfoundland shares invaluable insights on how to navigate the business terrain in Atlantic Canada. Sooley emphasizes the importance of partnersh...

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Adapt to Thrive: The Evolutionary Path of Successful Businesses
May 15, 2024

Adapt to Thrive: The Evolutionary Path of Successful Businesses

In Episode 133 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy delves into the crucial theme of embracing change for long-term business success. With a focus on the evolutionary path of successful businesses, Kennedy emphasizes the importan...

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Building the Invisible Empire: Entrepreneurial Journeys with Brad Warren
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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A Journey Through Resilience and Growth with Jesse Kerr
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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Synergizing Success: The Fusion of Active and Passive Marketing
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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Five Words That Will Change Your Life
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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Ahead of the Game: 5 Expert Tips for Meeting Preparation
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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The Warm Contact Advantage
April 3, 2024

The Warm Contact Advantage

In Episode 121 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy delves into the crucial distinction between warm and cold contacts in the realm of business development. Emphasizing the significance of nurturing relationships over time, Kenne...

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From Newcomer to Tech Innovator with Vijayan Swaminathan
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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From Maximum Fights to Fashion Heights with Dave Pavelich
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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Community Questions: February 2024
Feb. 28, 2024

Community Questions: February 2024

In Episode 111 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy delves into a series of community questions for February 2024 that reflect the challenges and opportunities faced by sales and business development professionals. One key questi...

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Blue Sky Thinking: Embarking on a Journey of Positivity with Colin Harms
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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Talk to Industry with Connor Nichols
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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10 Tips for Small Business Success
Jan. 31, 2024

10 Tips for Small Business Success

In this episode 103 of the Business Development Podcast, hosted by Kelly Kennedy, the focus is on strategies for the development and success of small businesses. Kelly emphasizes the value of time, resources and skills management in the running of ...

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Pursue Smart Growth with Douglas Holt
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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10 Unhealthy Business Development Habits
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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The Journey to 100
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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Navigating Business Development in 2024
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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Ideas are Easy, Execution is Hard with Rodney Lover
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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Readers Become Leaders
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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Find Time For Yourself with Dan Balaban
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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Positivity Moves Mountains
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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Begin With a Vision with Ben Spangl
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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The Power of the Pause with Ruthann Weeks
Dec. 17, 2023

The Power of the Pause with Ruthann Weeks

Episode 90 of The Business Development Podcast features Ruthann Weeks, the founder of Harmony in The Workplace. The episode focuses on topics of diversity, inclusion, and mental health in the workplace. Ruthann shares her personal experiences and t...

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