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Wellness Episodes

You Don’t Have to Suffer to Succeed
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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Fear Is Fuel
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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Sell and Stay True to You with Alex Blumenstein
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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Start Messy. Start Scared. Just Start.
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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Choosing Entrepreneurship Changed Everything
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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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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Ghosted, Canceled, Ignored? Not Today!
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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You Don’t Need to Be the Best: You Need to Be Known with Amelia Sordell
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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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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How I Grew to 20K Weekly Impressions on LinkedIn with 5 Free Tactics
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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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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She Rebuilt from Rock Bottom to Blockchain Leader with Koleya Karringten
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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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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What to Look for When Hiring a Business Development Specialist in 2025
March 18, 2025

What to Look for When Hiring a Business Development Specialist in 2025

In Episode 221 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy revisits a topic that has defined the show’s success—what to look for in a business development specialist. Episode 2, which covered this topic over two years ...

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The Remote Work Revolution: Escape the 9-to-5 and Thrive with Michelle Coulson
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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Fear Doesn’t Mean Stop: Why Authenticity is Your Competitive Edge
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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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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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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$1,000 an Hour Mindset: How to Balance Business Development & Daily Operations
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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Fear Kills Growth: Playing It Safe is the Fastest Way to Lose
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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