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Sales Episodes

Oct. 25, 2025

Why Most Technical Experts Struggle in Business Development and How t…

In Episode 284 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Adam Kimmel, an engineer with 12 global patents who made the leap from technical leadership to business development strategist. Together, they e...

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Oct. 21, 2025

Why Free Almost Always Fails

In Episode 283 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy breaks down one of the toughest truths in business: why free almost always fails. Drawing on lessons from early mentor Kevin Pydde and his own entrepreneurial ...

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Oct. 18, 2025

What AI Can’t Replace in Marketing with Jamie Moffat

Episode 282 of The Business Development Podcast , “What AI Can’t Replace in Marketing with Jamie Moffat,” dives deep into the evolution of marketing from its radio roots to today’s AI-driven landscape. Jamie Moffat, a 30-year...

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Oct. 14, 2025

Adaptability Is the Only Skill That Matters

In Episode 281, Kelly Kennedy delivers a powerful reminder that in a world moving faster than ever, adaptability isn’t optional—it’s the skill that defines whether we thrive or fade. He shares how resisting change once held h...

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Oct. 11, 2025

The Coming Space Boom of 2036 and Why We’re Not Ready with Jason Mich…

In Episode 280 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Jason Michaud, founder and CEO of Stardust Technologies, to explore the coming Space Boom of 2036—a defining moment that could reshape global ec...

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Oct. 7, 2025

The 10 Unspoken Laws of Trust

Episode 279 of The Business Development Podcast, The 10 Unspoken Laws of Trust , dives deep into the unseen foundation behind every successful relationship, deal, and opportunity: trust. Kelly explores how trust shapes human ...

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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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Aug. 30, 2025

Breaking Barriers in Inclusive Venture Capital with Lise Birikundavyi

In Episode 268 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly sits down with Lise Birikundavyi, CFA, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of BKR Capital, Canada’s first Black-led, institutionally backed venture capital fund. Lise shar...

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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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Aug. 9, 2025

The Climate Crisis Could Be Your Biggest Business Opportunity with Jo…

In this episode of The Business Development Podcast , Kelly Kennedy welcomes Jodi Scarlett, CEO of EcoClaim, for a deep dive into how the insurance industry — and the businesses in its supply chain — can transform the climate...

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Aug. 5, 2025

Podcasting Built a Movement That Changed Everything with Tim Truax

Episode 261 of The Business Development Podcast features Tim Truax, CEO of PodSummit YYC, longtime host of The Nerd Room , and a true pioneer in Canadian podcasting. With nearly 500 episodes under his belt, Tim shares the unf...

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July 29, 2025

Podcast Playbook (Part 6): How to Plan, Set Up, and Record Your First…

Episode 259 of The Business Development Podcast is Part 6 of the Podcast Playbook series, and it’s the game-changer. In this episode, Kelly Kennedy walks listeners through the pivotal moment that separates aspiring podcasters...

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July 19, 2025

Build Freedom Today with Ben Spangl

In Episode 256 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly welcomes back mindset and performance coach Ben Spangl for a powerful conversation about redefining success and reclaiming freedom now —not someday. Together, they div...

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July 15, 2025

Podcast Playbook (Part 4): How to Lock in Your Schedule, Format, and …

In Episode 255 of The Business Development Podcast, we bring you Part 4 of the Podcast Playbook series, diving deep into the strategy behind building a podcast that lasts. This episode is all about locking in your release sch...

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July 12, 2025

Where Hustle Meets Heart with Kapil Kalra

In Episode 254 of The Business Development Podcast, we sit down with Kapil Kalra, the passionate force behind Naturemary and a powerhouse in the world of natural wellness. Kapil opens up about his early days working in his fa...

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July 8, 2025

Podcast Playbook (Part 3): How to Build a Brand That Gets Clicks

In Episode 253 of The Business Development Podcast, we dive into Part 3 of the Podcast Playbook and walk you through how to build a podcast brand that captures attention and drives growth. From naming your show with clarity a...

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July 5, 2025

Make Them Feel It with Ben Wise & Darren Chiu

In Episode 252, Kelly is joined by Ben Wise and Darren Chiu—two senior leaders at Google and co-founders of Captivate —for a raw and insightful breakdown of what truly drives persuasion in today’s world. They reveal why facts...

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July 1, 2025

Podcast Playbook (Part 2): The 4 Essential Pieces of Podcasting Equip…

In Podcast Playbook (Part 2), Kelly Kennedy rips the fluff off podcast tech and gives you the real, unfiltered truth about the gear that actually matters. If you’re serious about launching a podcast that sounds world-class, t...

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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 14, 2025

Sorting Not Selling with Josh Braun

In Episode 246 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly sits down with renowned sales educator Josh Braun to dismantle outdated selling tactics and replace them with something far more human — sorting, not selling. Josh sha...

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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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May 31, 2025

Sell and Stay True to You with Alex Blumenstein

In this episode of The Business Development Podcast , Kelly sits down with Alex Blumenstein, co-founder of The Peak and former CEO of Canada’s first cannabis accelerator, Leaf Forward . From politics to print, cannabis to com...

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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 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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