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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 20, 2025

Choosing Entrepreneurship Changed Everything

In episode 239 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy reflects on the pivotal moment that led him to leave a stable, decade-long career and choose the uncertain path of entrepreneurship. Triggered by a tough board...

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April 29, 2025

From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Iteration Revealed My True Business…

In Episode 233 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy takes us on a powerful behind-the-scenes journey through the evolution of Capital Business Development. What began as a fractional business development service...

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April 8, 2025

How I Grew to 20K Weekly Impressions on LinkedIn with 5 Free Tactics

Struggling to get traction on LinkedIn in 2025? In Episode 227 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy shares the real, battle-tested tactics that took him from low engagement to consistently hitting over 20,000 or...

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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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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. 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. 18, 2024

Why Great Plans Rarely Go to Plan and Lead to Greater Success

In Episode 195 of The Business Development Podcast , Kelly Kennedy explores the power of planning and why flexibility is just as critical as having a plan. He shares his yearly ritual of mapping out show topics, personal goal...

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Dec. 4, 2024

The 5 Tools Every Content Creator Needs to Simplify and Succeed in 20…

In Episode 191 of The Business Development Podcast , Kelly Kennedy dives into the essential tools that simplify and elevate content creation in 2025. Whether you're a podcaster, YouTuber, or building your personal brand on Li...

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Nov. 13, 2024

Why Authenticity Will Be Your Edge in 2025: Embracing the Human-Centr…

In Episode 185 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy explores why authenticity will be a critical business advantage in 2025, as companies increasingly shift toward a human-centric approach. As AI becomes more in...

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Oct. 13, 2024

Transforming Local News: The Story of Taproot, Tech, and Community wi…

In Episode 176 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy interviews Mack Male, Co-Founder and CEO of Taproot Publishing, about his journey from software development to pioneering local journalism in Edmonton. They ex...

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Sept. 15, 2024

Data-Driven Podcast Growth: Fatima Zaidi on Engagement and Monetizati…

In Episode 168 of The Business Development Podcast , Kelly Kennedy welcomes back Fatima Zaidi, the founder and CEO of Quill Inc. and CoHost, for an in-depth conversation on the evolving landscape of podcasting and its potenti...

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Aug. 28, 2024

Passion, Determination, and Accountability: The Success Formula for B…

In Episode 163 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy delves into the essential components that drive success both in business and in life: passion, determination, and self-accountability. He explores how these th...

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Aug. 18, 2024

Speak Like a Pro: Insider Tips from Former CTV News Anchor Carmen Lei…

In episode 160 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy engages in an insightful discussion with former CTV News Anchor Carmen Leibel, who shares her expertise on effective public speaking and her journey into ...

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Aug. 14, 2024

What I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Podcast: 10 Hard-Learned Lessons…

In Episode 159 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy shares ten valuable lessons from his podcasting journey, emphasizing the need for a clear vision and consistent authenticity. He reflects on the various challe...

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July 31, 2024

Mastering AI in Business Development: Strategies for Sustainable Succ…

In Episode 155 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on business development strategies, focusing on how AI can enhance but not replace huma...

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April 14, 2024

Pioneering Environmental Excellence in the Corporate World with Ross …

In Episode 124 of the Business Development Podcast, Ross Huartt, the CEO of MBC Group and the Founder & Chairman of EcoClaim, shares profound insights into pioneering environmental excellence within the insurance and construction sectors. Huartt's ...

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Jan. 21, 2024

The Journey to 100

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...

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Jan. 3, 2024

Positivity Moves Mountains

Episode 95 of The Business Development Podcast, hosted by Kelly Kennedy, is centered around the theme of positivity. In this episode, Kennedy expresses his gratitude to the listeners, sponsors, and expert guests who have supported the show's journe...

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Dec. 31, 2023

Begin With a Vision with Ben Spangl

In Episode 94 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Ben Spangl, a renowned mindset and performance coach, entrepreneur, podcaster, and professional speaker. As they celebrate the new year in 2024, Ben shares his persona...

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Oct. 25, 2023

Community Questions: October 2023

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...

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Aug. 9, 2023

Community Questions: August 2023

In this episode, host Kelly Kennedy answers community questions related to business development. Kelly shares his insights and experiences on a range of topics, including networking, sales strategies, marketing tactics, and more. One of the questio...

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July 26, 2023

Turning Setbacks into Comebacks

In episode 49 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy reflects on the growth and impact of the show, expressing gratitude to the listeners and followers who have supported him along the way. He acknowledges the challenges and bad da...

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