Inspiration Episodes

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...

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...

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...

In Episode 89 of The Business Development Podcast with host Kelly Kennedy, the topic of conversation is client gifting during the holiday season. Kelly emphasizes the importance of giving back to clients who have supported businesses throughout the...

Episode 87 of The Business Development Podcast is the fourth part of the Proposal Playbook series. Host Kelly Kennedy expresses appreciation to the listeners and discusses the positive experiences and learnings from having Adam O'Brien as a guest. ...

Episode 84 of The Business Development Podcast features an interview with Dr. Jack Schafer, a former FBI agent, author, and professor. The episode focuses on Dr. Schafer's expertise in understanding human behavior and his book, "The Like Switch." T...

In Episode 82 of The Business Development Podcast, the expert guest is Ashley McKarney, the president of Involvi Consulting based in Edmonton, Canada. Ashley shares her journey from being in sales to finding her passion in HR and starting her own c...

In the milestone episode 80 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy sits down with Mitch Jacobsen, the CEO of Rviita, a Canadian energy tea company. Jacobsen shares his personal journey from working in the oil and gas industry to st...

In Episode 79 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy discusses the importance of business development during a recession. Kennedy emphasizes the need to be open to having conversations, seeking new opportunities, and doubling down ...

In episode 77 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy emphasizes the importance of open dialogue and feedback in business. He shares his personal experiences and acknowledges that he has not always been good at receiving critical fe...

In Halloween Special Episode 76 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy is joined by horror author Brennan Storr for a spooky conversation. Storr, known for his book "A Strange Little Place: The Hauntings & Unexplained Events of One...

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...

In this special episode of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Chris Maksylewicz, the Executive Director of the Erika Legacy Foundation. The foundation aims to bring awareness and support to the issues of suicide and men...

In Milestone Episode 70 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes guest Colin Harms. Colin's unique journey and wealth of experience in business development make him an inspiring and valuable guest. He shares his story, start...

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...

In episode 66 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Colin Christensen, an experienced entrepreneur and mentor. The episode focuses on the importance of mentorship and how it can contribute to personal and professional g...

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...

In Episode 64 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Curtis Craig, the founder of Inferno Solar, a company focused on clean and renewable energy solutions. The discussion revolves around the challenges and opportunities ...

Episode 63 of The Business Development Podcast with host Kelly Kennedy focused on answering community questions related to business development. Throughout the episode, Kelly emphasized the importance of building interest in products or services, a...

In Episode 62 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes guest Micah Slavens, a web pioneer with over two decades of experience in the digital realm. Kelly expresses his excitement about having Micah on the show and their shar...

Episode 61 of The Business Development Podcast with Kelly Kennedy focuses on the difference between business development for products and services. Kennedy emphasizes the importance of building relationships with the right contacts within a company...

Episode 60 of the Business Development Podcast features Amin Samji, a leader in the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. Host Kelly Kennedy is excited to have Amin on the show as they discuss the importance of networking and building beneficial partnershi...

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...

In Episode 58 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Cole Rosentreter, the founder and CEO of Pegasus, a technology company based in UAV aerospace. Cole shares his journey from his military career to founding and leading...