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June 24, 2025

Podcast Playbook (Part 1): Should You Start a Podcast? The Brutal Tru…

In this milestone 249th episode of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy kicks off the highly requested Podcast Playbook series with brutal honesty and real talk about what it actually takes to start—and sustain—a s...

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June 17, 2025

Overwhelmed? 7 Ways to Take Back Control

In episode 247 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy gets real about something every high performer faces but rarely talks about: overwhelm. Sharing his own packed calendar and the pressure to juggle it all, Kell...

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June 10, 2025

You Don’t Have to Suffer to Succeed

In Episode 245 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy dismantles the toxic belief that suffering is required for success. If you’ve been grinding endlessly, sacrificing your peace for performance, this episode is ...

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June 3, 2025

Fear Is Fuel

In Episode 243 of The Business Development Podcast , Kelly Kennedy tackles one of the most universal yet misunderstood forces in business: fear. From the early days of launching the podcast to working with founders, CEOs, and...

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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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May 3, 2025

You Don’t Need to Be the Best: You Need to Be Known with Amelia Sorde…

In episode 234 of The Business Development Podcast , Kelly Kennedy sits down with Amelia Sordell, the fearless founder of Klowt , the UK’s leading personal branding agency. Amelia shares her powerful journey from burnout and ...

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April 19, 2025

Purpose Isn’t Found, It’s Built with Aaron Hurst

In episode 230 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy is joined by Aaron Hurst, bestselling author of The Purpose Economy and a pioneer in the field of meaningful work. Together, they explore the idea that purpose...

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April 5, 2025

Burnout, Balance, and Building Forums with Justin LaRocque

In Episode 226 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy welcomes back serial entrepreneur and CFO-turned-forum-founder Justin LaRocque for a raw and powerful conversation on what it really takes to build a business ...

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March 29, 2025

She Rebuilt from Rock Bottom to Blockchain Leader with Koleya Karring…

In Episode 224 of The Business Development Podcast , Kelly Kennedy sits down with Koleya Karringten — a tech visionary, clean energy innovator, and blockchain leader who has redefined resilience in the face of extreme adversi...

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March 22, 2025

Change Your Circle, Change Your Life: The Personal Branding Blueprint…

When was the last time you truly asked yourself, “Who am I becoming?” In episode 222 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with personal branding powerhouse Jamar Jones to unpack the extraordinary journ...

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March 15, 2025

The Remote Work Revolution: Escape the 9-to-5 and Thrive with Michell…

In Episode 220 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy welcomes Michelle Coulson, founder of Remote Rebellion, to explore the rise of remote work and the end of the traditional 9-to-5. Michelle shares her journey f...

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March 11, 2025

Fear Doesn’t Mean Stop: Why Authenticity is Your Competitive Edge

In Episode 219 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy takes on one of the most overused and misunderstood concepts in business—authenticity. Everyone talks about it, but what does it actually mean? Why do so many ...

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March 8, 2025

Building a Resilient Marketing Empire in 2025 with Meaghan Ralston

Episode 218 of The Business Development Podcast features an in-depth conversation with Meaghan Ralston, the powerhouse entrepreneur behind Maggie Jane Marketing. Meaghan shares her journey from B2B sales to launching her own ...

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March 2, 2025

From Wuhan's Frontlines to Music Innovation: The Unstoppable Journey …

Episode 216 of The Business Development Podcast takes listeners on an extraordinary journey with CR Holmes, a visionary entrepreneur who has navigated the worlds of music, business, and international culture in remarkable way...

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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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Feb. 5, 2025

Fear Kills Growth: Playing It Safe is the Fastest Way to Lose

It's the two-year anniversary of The Business Development Podcast, and in true Kelly Kennedy fashion, this episode is all about pushing forward when others pull back. With tariffs looming and recession fears on the rise, many...

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Jan. 22, 2025

Master Personal Branding: 8 Powerful Lessons on Authenticity, Influen…

In this episode of The Business Development Podcast , we’re diving into one of the most important tools for your success in 2025 and beyond: personal branding. I’m here to show you why building your personal brand isn’t just ...

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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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Jan. 5, 2025

The Journey to 200: Business, Life & Authentic Leadership

In this milestone 200th episode of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy takes a step back from the usual format for a deeply personal and reflective conversation with his partner, Shelby Hobbs. Together, they ...

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Dec. 29, 2024

Mastering Financial Decisions and Building Wealth for 2025 and Beyond…

In Episode 198 of The Business Development Podcast , host Kelly Kennedy sits down with Zael Miransky, certified financial planner and president of MCO Private Wealth, to discuss actionable strategies for mastering financial d...

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Dec. 22, 2024

Empowering Black Tech Talent: How Jermaine Murray is Redefining Recru…

In this episode of The Business Development Podcast , Kelly Kennedy sits down with Jermaine Murray , founder of Jupiter HR and a trailblazer in the tech recruitment space. Known as “The Jobfather,” Jermaine has revolutionized...

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Dec. 15, 2024

From 300 Pounds to $419 Million: How Mike Fata Built Success Through …

In this inspiring episode of The Business Development Podcast , host Kelly Kennedy sits down with Mike Fata, a visionary entrepreneur and bestselling author, to explore his incredible journey from personal health struggles to...

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Dec. 11, 2024

3 Questions to Discover Your Why and Change Everything

In Episode 193 of The Business Development Podcast , Kelly Kennedy dives deep into the transformative power of understanding your "why." He shares how having a strong purpose can fuel resilience, drive motivation, and help ov...

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