In Episode 114 of the Business Development Podcast, Patrick Gaskin, the visionary founder and CEO of Cardly, shares insights on how his company is revolutionizing personalized communication by merging the digital and physical realms. Through cutting-edge technology, Cardly is disrupting the traditional greeting card industry and offering businesses innovative ways…
In Episode 113 of the business development podcast, host Kelly Kennedy delves into the debate between active and passive marketing strategies, aiming to uncover which approach is most effective for businesses. Through engaging discussions and expert insights, Kelly highlights the key distinctions between active and passive marketing, emphasizing the importance…
In Episode 112 of the business development podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes Jan Hnat, the seasoned entrepreneur behind Mango VA, to share his expertise on the strategic utilization of virtual assistants in business operations. Jan's journey from consumer sales to franchise ownership and B2B successes sets the stage for a…
In Episode 111 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy delves into a series of community questions for February 2024 that reflect the challenges and opportunities faced by sales and business development professionals. One key question raised by a listener pertains to the effectiveness of cold prospecting in the…
In Episode 110 of the Business Development Podcast, listeners are treated to a captivating continuation of the series on The Business Development Bank of Canada. Expert guest Jason Garner takes center stage to shed light on the crucial role of advisory services in fostering business growth. With over 25 years…
In Episode 109 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy discusses strategies to optimize business growth by identifying ideal customers. By understanding their product's or service's value proposition and the problems they solve, businesses can identify the best customers to target. Kennedy also emphasizes understanding the competitive landscape by…
In episode 108 of The Business Development Podcast, the host, Kelly Kennedy, interviews Robert Lajoie, the Vice President of The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Alberta North, Financing and Consulting Group. The discussion centers on the role BDC plays in supporting business growth and development across Canada, their unique…
In this episode of the Business Development Podcast hosted by Kelly Kennedy, the focus is on delineating the essential attributes to seek in Business Development Representatives during the hiring process. Through a comprehensive breakdown of 10 key tips, Kennedy sheds light on the critical qualities that define top-performing individuals in…
In Episode 106 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes back serial entrepreneur Colin Harms to explore the concept of blue sky thinking and its profound influence on business success. Through engaging discussions and insightful anecdotes, Colin emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive outlook on life and…
In Episode 105 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy reflects on the importance of active listening and genuine human interaction in business development. He emphasizes the value of taking the time to understand the challenges and needs of potential clients before offering solutions, highlighting the impact of asking…
In episode 104 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy and guest Connor Nichols share their personal journeys into the world of business development. Both individuals recount how they initially pursued different paths, only to find themselves unexpectedly drawn to business development. They reflect on the emotional and transformative…
In this episode 103 of the Business Development Podcast, hosted by Kelly Kennedy, the focus is on strategies for the development and success of small businesses. Kelly emphasizes the value of time, resources and skills management in the running of a small business and shares valuable insights on business development.…
In Episode 102 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy engages in an enlightening conversation with Douglas Holt, the Associate VP of Investments at Alberta Innovates. Holt, with over 20 years of leadership experience spanning financial services, government, technology, and education sectors, shares valuable insights on pursuing smart growth…
In Episode 101 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy delves into the challenging topic of unhealthy habits among business development specialists. Reflecting on his own experiences, Kennedy aims to raise awareness about these habits and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing them to improve professional growth. He…
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, Shelby Hobbs and Cole Chorney, reflecting on the past 100 episodes…
In Episode 99 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy expresses gratitude to the listeners for their unwavering support throughout the journey. With a sense of disbelief at reaching this milestone, Kennedy acknowledges the encouragement received from the audience and emphasizes the impact of the show on their lives.…
In Episode 98 of The Business Development Podcast, CEO of atWork Office Furniture, Rodney Lover, discusses the importance of setting and reflecting on goals. He emphasizes the value of writing down both big and small goals, as well as documenting wins throughout the year to maintain a positive focus. The…
In Episode 98 of The Business Development Podcast, CEO of atWork Office Furniture, Rodney Lover, discusses the importance of setting and reflecting on goals. He emphasizes the value of writing down both big and small goals, as well as documenting wins throughout the year to maintain a positive focus. The…
In Episode 97 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly expresses his gratitude to Dan Balaban, CEO and executive chair at Greengate Power, for sharing insights into large-scale renewable solar wind projects. Kennedy discusses the value of maximizing travel time by listening to audiobooks, drawing from his own experience of extensive…
In Episode 97 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly expresses his gratitude to Dan Balaban, CEO and executive chair at Greengate Power, for sharing insights into large-scale renewable solar wind projects. Kennedy discusses the value of maximizing travel time by listening to audiobooks, drawing from his own experience of extensive…
In Episode 97 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly expresses his gratitude to Dan Balaban, CEO and executive chair at Greengate Power, for sharing insights into large-scale renewable solar wind projects. Kennedy discusses the value of maximizing travel time by listening to audiobooks, drawing from his own experience of extensive…
In Episode 97 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly expresses his gratitude to Dan Balaban, CEO and executive chair at Greengate Power, for sharing insights into large-scale renewable solar wind projects. Kennedy discusses the value of maximizing travel time by listening to audiobooks, drawing from his own experience of extensive…
In Episode 96 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Dan Balaban, the Executive Chair and CEO of Greengate Power. Dan shares his entrepreneurial journey, from writing a million lines of code in his one-bedroom apartment to successfully launching Greengate. He discusses the company's vision to prove the…
In Episode 96 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Dan Balaban, the Executive Chair and CEO of Greengate Power. Dan shares his entrepreneurial journey, from writing a million lines of code in his one-bedroom apartment to successfully launching Greengate. He discusses the company's vision to prove the…
