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Reinventing Mining Through Electric Rail with Aaron Lambert
Feb. 14, 2026

Reinventing Mining Through Electric Rail with Aaron Lambert

Episode 316 of The Business Development Podcast features Aaron Lambert, mining technology innovator and founder of RIINO, a company developing a modular electric rail haulage system designed to transform how mines move rock, ...

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Only Book What You’re Willing to Own
Feb. 3, 2026

Only Book What You’re Willing to Own

In episode 313, Kelly shares a hard lesson from a time he tried to “help” a client by booking a series of account management meetings he was not going to attend. The introductions were easy because the trust and credibility w...

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What Alberta Strong Really Means with Mckinley Hyland
Jan. 10, 2026

What Alberta Strong Really Means with Mckinley Hyland

In Episode 306, Kelly Kennedy reconnects with Mckinley Hyland, founder of Maverick NDT Inspection Inc. and the very first guest in the history of The Business Development Podcast, for a raw and grounded conversation about Alb...

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Take Inspired Action
Jan. 6, 2026

Take Inspired Action

In Episode 305 of The Business Development Podcast , Kelly Kennedy breaks down why most ideas never make it into the world — not because they are bad, but because people wait too long to act. Drawing from his own experience l...

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The Legendary Manager Behind The Tragically Hip with Jake Gold
Dec. 16, 2025

The Legendary Manager Behind The Tragically Hip with Jake Gold

In this very special episode of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Jake Gold, one of the most influential architects of Canadian music and the longtime manager behind The Tragically Hip. Jake takes...

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Unlocking Canada’s Francophone Goldmine with Colin Fagnan
Dec. 6, 2025

Unlocking Canada’s Francophone Goldmine with Colin Fagnan

Episode 296 is a first for The Business Development Podcast – we finally dive deep into Canada’s French-speaking community and what most business leaders are missing. Kelly sits down with bilingual consultant Colin Fagnan, fo...

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You Are Going to Be OK and 10 Tips Will Help You Keep the Faith
Nov. 18, 2025

You Are Going to Be OK and 10 Tips Will Help You Keep the Faith

Episode 291 is a raw, honest, and deeply human exploration of what it means to trust the journey when life throws you curveballs. Kelly opens up about one of the wildest days of his entrepreneurial year — a morning that began...

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From Teacher to Tech Visionary with Nathan Plumb
Nov. 8, 2025

From Teacher to Tech Visionary with Nathan Plumb

Episode 288 of The Business Development Podcast features an inspiring conversation with Nathan Plumb, Managing Director of Fabled Solutions, an award-winning technology company transforming how businesses approach software de...

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Move The Needle
Nov. 4, 2025

Move The Needle

This episode of The Business Development Podcast dives deep into the power of focus and intentional action through Kelly Kennedy’s proven weekly framework, Move the Needle . Kelly reveals how most people spend their weeks rea...

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The Underdog Power of Community
Sept. 30, 2025

The Underdog Power of Community

In Episode 277 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy takes you inside a true David vs. Goliath battle as he fights for the 2025 Signal Awards in the Business category. As the only Canadian and the only independen...

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Any Dumbass Can Do It with Garry Ridge
Sept. 27, 2025

Any Dumbass Can Do It with Garry Ridge

Episode 276 of The Business Development Podcast welcomes Garry Ridge, the legendary former CEO of WD-40 and author of Any Dumbass Can Do It . Garry takes us inside the culture transformation that turned WD-40 into a global ic...

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Why You Should Buy a Business Instead of Starting One with Jory Evans (Part 2)
Aug. 19, 2025

Why You Should Buy a Business Instead of Starting One with Jory Evans…

In Part 2 of Why You Should Buy a Business Instead of Starting One with Jory Evans , we move past the mechanics of deal-making and into the high-stakes world of execution. Jory Evans, CEO of Evans Trucking, explains why acqui...

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Why You Should Buy a Business Instead of Starting One with Jory Evans
June 7, 2025

Why You Should Buy a Business Instead of Starting One with Jory Evans

In Episode 244, Kelly Kennedy welcomes back powerhouse entrepreneur and Built to Lead podcast host Jory Evans for a bold conversation that challenges conventional business thinking. Jory shares how he scaled Evans Trucking fr...

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Crossing the Chasm in 2025: AI, Disruption, and What Still Holds True with Geoffrey Moore
May 17, 2025

Crossing the Chasm in 2025: AI, Disruption, and What Still Holds True…

In this landmark episode of The Business Development Podcast , Kelly Kennedy sits down with marketing legend Geoffrey Moore, author of the iconic Crossing the Chasm , to explore how the principles of market adoption have evol...

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Purpose Isn’t Found, It’s Built with Aaron Hurst
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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Burnout, Balance, and Building Forums with Justin LaRocque
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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Change Your Circle, Change Your Life: The Personal Branding Blueprint with Jamar Jones
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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Building a Resilient Marketing Empire in 2025 with Meaghan Ralston
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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Master These 5 BD Skills to Succeed No Matter What 2025 Brings
March 4, 2025

Master These 5 BD Skills to Succeed No Matter What 2025 Brings

In Episode 217 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy breaks down the five critical business development skills you must master to succeed in 2025 and beyond. With the business landscape evolving rapidly—new techn...

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From Wuhan's Frontlines to Music Innovation: The Unstoppable Journey with CR Holmes
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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The Science of Goal Setting: 42% More Success Instantly
Feb. 26, 2025

The Science of Goal Setting: 42% More Success Instantly

Episode 215 of The Business Development Podcast dives deep into the transformative power of goal setting and why it’s a game-changer for both business and personal success. Kelly Kennedy breaks down the science behind written...

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The Goodlawyer Revolution: How Brett Colvin is Fixing Legal for Entrepreneurs
Feb. 23, 2025

The Goodlawyer Revolution: How Brett Colvin is Fixing Legal for Entre…

Episode 214 of The Business Development Podcast features Brett Colvin, CEO and co-founder of GoodLawyer, who is on a mission to fix what’s broken in the legal industry. Brett shares his journey from corporate lawyer at one of...

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The Only 4 Marketing Materials You Need to Dominate 2025
Feb. 19, 2025

The Only 4 Marketing Materials You Need to Dominate 2025

Episode 213 of The Business Development Podcast dives into the four essential marketing materials every business needs to dominate in 2025. Kelly Kennedy breaks down why high-impact websites, bold and visually compelling broc...

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Turning Dirt into Millions: The Real Estate Playbook for Success with Sophie Baran
Feb. 16, 2025

Turning Dirt into Millions: The Real Estate Playbook for Success with…

Episode 212 of The Business Development Podcast features a conversation with Sophie Baran, a rising leader in real estate development and private equity. As the General Partner and CEO of Bear Capital, Sophie has managed over...

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