In Episode 240 of The Business Development Podcast, we welcome back former FBI Special Agent and behavioral expert Dr. Jack Schafer for an eye-opening conversation on the power of influence, trust-building, and the subtle science of deception detection. Drawing from his groundbreaking work in counterintelligence and his bestselling books The…
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 boardroom conversation during the height of COVID-19, Kelly shares how that moment became the spark…
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 evolved in an AI-driven world. With over 30 years of influence on companies like Salesforce, Adobe,…
In Episode 237 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy delivers an urgent playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders facing stalled growth or struggling pipelines. Titled “The 4-Week Business Turnaround,” this high-impact episode outlines an actionable roadmap to stabilize operations and rapidly rebuild momentum. Kelly walks listeners through an intense…
Welcome to the very first Read Your Reviews Challenge, launched right here on The Business Development Podcast! This whole idea started with a conversation between me and my friend, leadership expert Gordon Sheppard (Executive Wins Podcast), who pushed me to do something super uncomfortable... read three of my LinkedIn reviews…
In Episode 236, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Chloe Wu, an accomplished wine industry professional and founder of Adventure Trading. Chloe shares her remarkable journey from growing up in China to studying international business and wine commerce in France, where her passion for wine flourished. After spearheading market development for…
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 drop or total silence after a confirmed meeting, this episode delivers a practical, no-nonsense approach to taking back control…
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 rock-bottom moments to building a $3 million fully inbound business—driven entirely by authenticity, vulnerability, and showing…
Amelia Sordell gets real on The Business Development Podcast about why failure isn’t something to avoid—it’s something to chase. In this raw and relatable clip, she compares falling on your face in life to babies learning to walk, Usain Bolt tripping, and Beyonce hitting bum notes. Failure isn’t a setback—it’s…
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 has, through years of iteration, transformed into a purpose-driven coaching and advisory firm. Kelly shares the honest highs…
In Episode 232 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Jeremie L'Heureux, founder and CEO of L'Heureux Auto Group, to explore how everyday financial decisions shape our future. From vehicle financing to managing debt, Jeremie shares real-world insights on the traps that quietly erode financial stability —…
In this clip from my conversation with Trystan Keller of Sales Link Strategies, we break down a raw and powerful truth about sales and business development. Trystan shares why most people don’t actually know what they’re selling at first — and why success comes from understanding the real gap between…
🔥 What really drives you? In today's clip from The Business Development Podcast, I sat down with my friend Chris Yeung — a true entrepreneur who has lived the highs, the lows, and built it all back again. Chris is the Executive Director of Edmonton Destination Marketing Hotels and the…
In Episode 231 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy dives deep into the universal yet often misunderstood experience of fear. Through a raw and insightful exploration, Kelly reveals how fear—whether it shows up as self-doubt, rejection anxiety, or imposter syndrome—can become your greatest ally in business and life. Sharing…
“Purpose isn’t something you find. It’s something you build.” – Aaron Hurst In Episode 230 of The Business Development Podcast, I’m joined by Aaron Hurst—bestselling author of The Purpose Economy and a global leader in purpose-driven work. We talk about why so many professionals feel disconnected… Why your job title…
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 isn’t something we find, but something we intentionally build. Aaron dives deep into…
In episode 229 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy explores the biggest shift business has ever seen: the exponential rise of AI and what it means for the future of leadership, business development, and humanity itself. With AI power doubling every six months, the next five years will bring…
In episode 228 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy is joined by the visionary Dr. Robert Pearl, former CEO of the Permanente Medical Group and author of ChatGPT, MD. Together, they explore how generative AI is poised to radically reshape global healthcare systems. Dr. Pearl shares a compelling case…
"You can educate your way to stardom." - Kelly Kennedy That's not just a catchy line. It's the hard-won truth behind how I grew The Business Development Podcast to over 20,000+ weekly impressions on LinkedIn—organically. No bots. No gimmicks. No viral hacks. Just value. Consistency. And real connection. But let’s…
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 organic impressions every single week. This isn’t theory—it’s built on two and a half years of…
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 — and a life worth living. Justin shares the behind-the-scenes story of how he transitioned from leading…
In this powerful episode of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy sits down with Koleya Karringten, Managing Director of the Canadian Blockchain Consortium, clean tech innovator, and one of the most resilient entrepreneurs in Canadian business. Koleya shares her extraordinary journey — from building cutting-edge emissions technology, to surviving…
Episode 225 of The Business Development Podcast is a raw, honest look at one of the most powerful tools in 2025—video—and why so many of us avoid it. Kelly Kennedy opens up about his own struggles with video, the perfectionism that holds him back, and the fear that so many…
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 adversity. From growing up in an entrepreneurial family to co-founding one of the cleanest combustion tech…
