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Community Questions: July 2023
July 12, 2023

Community Questions: July 2023

Welcome to Episode 45 of The Business Development Podcast, where we dive into the exciting world of business growth and development. In this special episode, we are thrilled to present our Community Questions segment, where we answer your burning q...

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Crossroads Happen with Leaha Mattinson
July 9, 2023

Crossroads Happen with Leaha Mattinson

In Episode 44 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes Leaha Mattinson, a renowned expert who is dedicated to helping people find meaning and bring real change into their lives. Leaha shares her fascinating journey and how s...

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Entrepreneurship is the Ultimate Freedom with Jim Gale
July 2, 2023

Entrepreneurship is the Ultimate Freedom with Jim Gale

Welcome to Episode 42 of The Business Development Podcast! In today's episode, we have a truly inspiring guest who has not only built a billion-dollar mortgage company but is also on a mission to change the world through permaculture. Our guest, Ji...

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Belief is Contagious
June 28, 2023

Belief is Contagious

In episode 41 of the Business Development Podcast, Kelly discusses the critical importance of believing in the products or services you sell. Through personal experiences and expert advice, Kelly emphasizes that without true conviction in what you'...

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Content is King with Esther Hall
June 25, 2023

Content is King with Esther Hall

Episode 40 of the Business Development Podcast features marketing expert Esther Hall. The episode discusses the importance of storytelling and emotional connection when it comes to marketing and business development. The hosts and guest talk about ...

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15 Characteristics of High Level Business Development
June 21, 2023

15 Characteristics of High Level Business Development

In episode 39 of the Business Development Podcast, Kelly lists 15 characteristics that all high-level business development personnel should have. These characteristics include being confident in the product or service being sold, having likability ...

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Lights, Camera, Action! with Jesse Schewchuk
June 18, 2023

Lights, Camera, Action! with Jesse Schewchuk

In episode 38 of the Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy interviews video production expert Jesse Schewchuk on the power of video as a medium for business promotion and marketing. Schewchuk shares her journey from struggling to find work in...

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The Myth of Work Life Balance with Tash Jefferies
June 4, 2023

The Myth of Work Life Balance with Tash Jefferies

The Business Development Podcast's Episode 34 features an interview with Tash Jefferies, an experienced entrepreneur and founder. Jefferies discusses the importance of mental health, particularly for founders, entrepreneurs, and high-performance individuals like CEOs and business leaders. Throughou…

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A Day in the Life of Business Development
May 31, 2023

A Day in the Life of Business Development

In this Episode of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly discusses what a day in the life of a Business Development Rep can look like. As a Business Owner, it is not always easy to understand the process. In this episode, I...

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Challenge the Status Quo with Erin Holowach
May 28, 2023

Challenge the Status Quo with Erin Holowach

In this episode, Kelly interviews serial entrepreneur Erin Holowach. In the early 2000s, Erin and her husband Travis launched a revolutionary realty service called ComFree. In April 2023, a new opportunity presented itself, l...

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Think Like a Scientist with Tash Jefferies
May 14, 2023

Think Like a Scientist with Tash Jefferies

In this explosive episode, Kelly interviews serial entrepreneur, Tash Jefferies. Tash is an expert in Social Media, Entrepreneurship, Wellness, Sales & Customer Engagement and has Mentored over 300 Founders & Startups around ...

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The Robots are Coming with Faheem Khan
May 7, 2023

The Robots are Coming with Faheem Khan

In today's exciting episode Kelly interviews Faheem Khan, Co-Founder & CEO of Aro Robotic Systems in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. Faheem holds a MBA as well as a PhD in Micro / Nano Technology. He is also the Founder & CEO of a ...

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Persistence Wins Long Term
May 3, 2023

Persistence Wins Long Term

In this episode, Kelly discusses how most Entrepreneurs / Business Development Rep's give up to soon, and it often takes much longer to make the connection than you would think. Kelly provides Motivation, Stats and Direction ...

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Utilize Linkedin Like a Pro
April 12, 2023

Utilize Linkedin Like a Pro

In this episode, Kelly drops seven Linkedin rules to live by that will help you get the most out of your Linkedin experience. As a Business Owner, Entrepreneur and Business Development Professional, learning how to use Linked...

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Exceptional Success, Crushing Pain & Back Again with Colin Christensen (Part 2)
April 9, 2023

Exceptional Success, Crushing Pain & Back Again with Colin Christense…

In this episode, we have Part 2 of the thrilling interview with 30-Year Serial Entrepreneur, Colin Christensen. Colin tells us one of the most unbelievable Entrepreneurial stories of making it, losing everything and finding h...

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To call or not to call?
April 5, 2023

To call or not to call?

In this episode, Kelly discusses why an Active Marketing Strategy that includes direct phone calls, e-mails and human connection may be more effective than ever.

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Exceptional Success, Crushing Pain & Back Again with Colin Christensen (Part 1)
April 2, 2023

Exceptional Success, Crushing Pain & Back Again with Colin Christense…

In today's episode, Kelly interviews Colin Christensen, a serial entrepreneur with a very impressive resume! Colin has a 30-year amazing story of success, valuble business insights and knowledge, as well as business growth & ...

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The Anatomy of a Great Meeting
March 29, 2023

The Anatomy of a Great Meeting

In this episode Kelly discusses the steps you should follow to have an exceptional meeting with your client. He outlines best practices and steps to make sure that your meeting leads to a successful outcome.

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The Answer is Yes! with Paul Holah
March 26, 2023

The Answer is Yes! with Paul Holah

In this episode Kelly meets with Paul Holah, President of Fluor-Driver a Leading Canadian Maintenance,Turnaround and Capital Projects Firm and disucsses Paul's 33 year career in Engineering, Project Management, Construction a...

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Performance Anxiety is Normal, You are Normal
March 22, 2023

Performance Anxiety is Normal, You are Normal

In Episode 13, Kelly speaks to his challanges with Performance Anxiety, Stress and Stage Fright and works to normalize the feeling with Entrepreneurs & Business Development Representatives.

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Patience & Perseverance with Justin LaRocque
March 19, 2023

Patience & Perseverance with Justin LaRocque

In this episode, Kelly interviews Justin LaRocque the CEO of ROC Advisors in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. We discuss Finance, Perseverance, Determination and Much More. Key Takeaways: Assess the risk & take the leap There is suc...

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Active vs Passive Marketing
March 15, 2023

Active vs Passive Marketing

In episode 11 - Kelly discusses Active vs Passive Marketing and which approach may work better for your business and marketing strategy.

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It's Now or Never with Deanna Kean
March 12, 2023

It's Now or Never with Deanna Kean

In this episode, Kelly interviews the President & CEO of Solace Safety Solutions and discusses the challenges of starting a brand new Business in the middle of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Episode Highlights: Confidence in your pro...

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Targeting, Get Specific
March 8, 2023

Targeting, Get Specific

In this episode, Kelly reiterates the importance of qualifying your target lists and marketing materials and talks about some new techniques for lead generation.

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