Leadership Episodes

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...

In episode 132 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy engages in an enlightening conversation with Sean Collins, CEO of Varme Energy Canada, focusing on the transformation of waste to energy and the future of sustainable energy sol...

In Episode 131 of The Business Development Podcast with Kelly Kennedy, the focus is on the power of introverts in business development. Kelly shares his personal experiences and insights, emphasizing that being introverted can be a significant adva...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

In episode 122 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes Crystal Bowen, the founder of Delta Learning Solutions, to discuss pioneering neuroinclusion. Crystal shares her expertise on neurodiversity and the importance of imple...

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...

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...

In the March 2024 Community Questions episode of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy delves into a range of engaging topics based on listener queries and feedback. The episode begins with Kelly expressing gratitude towards the loya...

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...

In Episode 113 of the business development podcast, host Kelly Kennedy delves into the debate between active and passive marketing strategies, aiming to uncover which approach is most effective for businesses. Through engaging discussions and exper...

In Episode 110 of the Business Development Podcast, listeners are treated to a captivating continuation of the series on The Business Development Bank of Canada. Expert guest Jason Garner takes center stage to shed light on the crucial role of advi...

In Episode 109 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy discusses strategies to optimize business growth by identifying ideal customers. By understanding their product's or service's value proposition and the problems they solve, bus...

In this episode of the Business Development Podcast hosted by Kelly Kennedy, the focus is on delineating the essential attributes to seek in Business Development Representatives during the hiring process. Through a comprehensive breakdown of 10 key...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...