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The Business Development Podcast

Kelly Kennedy
Business Development
Entrepreneurship
Personal Branding
Podcasting
Leadership
Linkedin
Content Creation
Artificial Intelligence
Mental Health
Authenticity
Marketing
Imposter Syndrome
Burnout
Capital Business Development
Mindset
Canada
Community Building
Alberta
Social Media
Recruitment

The Business Development Podcast is the global show for founders, entrepreneurs, and sales leaders who want real growth without the hype. Hosted by Kelly Kennedy, the show delivers honest conversations, real world lessons, and proven strategies on business development, sales, leadership, and mindset. Each episode breaks down what actually drives momentum, trust, and bigger deals over the long term... more

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Latest Episodes

Ten weeks after Trevor Muir became CEO of Surepoint Group, the bank swept $400,000 from the company’s account and froze its line of credit. Surepoint could not make payroll. Trevor had already turned down the job twice. Now he had to decide what to t... more

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What if the people closest to the work understand what needs to change better than the leaders making the decisions? In Episode 367 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Karli Grove, founder of Kantency Consulting, organiz... more

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What allows some people to remain clear, composed and effective when the pressure is at its highest? In Episode 366 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with entrepreneur, sales leader and performance coach Alex Marr to explor... more

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What can today’s content creators learn from someone who has spent more than three decades producing television designed to capture and hold the attention of millions? In Episode 365 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with E... more

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Trevor Muir
Transformational leader, founder of Someday to Today Initiative
Surepoint Group, Someday to Today Initiative
Episode: The Reluctant CEO: How Caring Saved a Company on the Brink with Trevor Muir
Karli Grove
Founder of Kantency Consulting; organizational change strategist
Kantency Consulting
Episode: The Change Strategist: What the Janitor Knows That Leadership Doesn’t with Karli Grove
Alex Marr
Founder and CEO of Gazing Canada; Co-founder and CEO of Fractional Execs Canada
Gazing Canada; Fractional Execs Canada
Episode: How High Performers Think Under Pressure with Alex Marr
Carl Buehl
Executive producer, showrunner, director and creative leader with three decades in television
Cre8TV Spot
Episode: What Content Creators Can Learn from Reality TV with Carl Buehl
Phil Neil
Founder of Founders Compass; general partner at Phil Neil Ventures
Founders Compass; Phil Neil Ventures
Episode: The Root Cause of Startup Failure with Phil Neil
Lina Bil
Founder and CEO of Elevate Talent Solutions; fractional CHRO and Executive Coach
Elevate Talent Solutions
Episode: Why Great Leadership Starts in the Brain with Lina Bil
Mandy Balak
Three-time founder, leadership coach, keynote speaker, author of Chasing Enough
Gathering Festival
Episode: Chasing Enough with Mandy Balak
Salvatore Manzi
Leadership coach, global speaker and facilitator
Independent / Leadership Coach
Episode: The Clearest Voice in the Room Wins with Salvatore Manzi
Brittney Ashley
Growth Strategist, Certified Business Coach, Trauma of Money Certified Practitioner, Impostor Syndrome Coach Practitioner
Creative Dynamics Virtual Services
Episode: Is Money Trauma Making Your Business Decisions with Brittney Ashley

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • 🇨🇦

    Finally found a Podcast from Canada! Currently working in Car Sales and creating a business on the side that could pull me out. I’ve been trying to find Podcasts to listen to, to learn and insure my success! Looking forward to more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    69bumpside
    Canadaa year ago
  • Informative and Entertaining Business Development Pod!

    Kelly has a knack for bringing out the best in biz dev advice from seasoned pros while keeping it entertaining. Thanks for being awesome Kelly! Highly recommend this cast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaggieJaneMar
    Canada2 years ago
  • Insightful

    Been listening to Kelly’s podcast for about a year. Generally while out for a walk. Information for BD professionals is top notch. I always seem to walk away from his episodes with a pearl of wisdom or two to help me in my career. From strategy to the lost recent show marketing materials that you need has me hooked.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Datsweatlife
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent BD Podcast

    For anyone looking to grow their business this is a must listen. Kelly and his guests offer great advice for anyone looking to grow their sales!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stu Morawski
    Canada2 years ago
  • A Must-Listen!

    Kelly is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to elevate their business development and growth strategies. Kelly shares insightful, actionable advice that’s both practical AND inspiring. His approach to business development really stands out and makes this podcast a must-listen for professionals aiming to drive meaningful results. Highly recommend it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melissa Grippando
    United States2 years ago

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The Root Cause of Startup Failure with Phil Neil
Q: What is the root cause of startup failure according to Phil Neil?
The root cause is the inability to sustain decision quality under pressure, which leads to a domino effect of failures; addressing this involves strategic empathy and structuring decision-making to stay clear under stress.
What Content Creators Can Learn from Reality TV with Carl Buehl
Q: How has the evolution of media infrastructure changed the way businesses should approach storytelling?
Businesses should embrace short-form and long-form content, use authentic storytelling, and align production scale with bandwidth and resources, leveraging data to refine what works.
Chasing Enough with Mandy Balak
Q: Before we get into Mandy Balak's work, could you share a snapshot of who she is and how she arrived at this path?
Mandy is a three-time founder, leadership coach, keynote speaker, and author who has built and exited multiple ventures, led live events, and developed the well-resourced leadership methodology to help leaders sustain creativity and impact.
Your Success Strategy Could Be Killing You with Steven Langer
Q: How did you leave your career in education and transition to entrepreneurship, and why did you do it?
He felt he had given everything to the education sector and believed there was a better way to help organizations, so he started Well by Design and built trust with clients by delivering tangible value.
Your Success Strategy Could Be Killing You with Steven Langer
Q: Walk me through it. What is your take on this? Do you think that we should be working from home or do you think we should figure out how to get back to an office?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer; it requires time and intention with whichever setup you choose, and we need to establish processes to connect effectively so teams stay aligned regardless of location.

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What is The Business Development Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatic show focused on real-world business development, sales growth, and leadership mindset. Episodes mix founder journeys, growth strategies, and practical frameworks—often grounded in storytelling, neuroscience, and humane leadership—to help founders, sales leaders, and marketers move from ideas to bigger deals without hype. Notable throughlines include authentic communication, sustainable growth, and the human side of leadership, with recurring attention to burnout, AI's impact on business, and how to build long-term customer trust.

A standout aspect is the host's interviewer style—well-prepared, curious, and supportive of diverse perspectives—coupled with a guest roster spanning founders, coaches, authors, and industry practition... more

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Recent guests on The Business Development Podcast include:

1. Trevor Muir
2. Karli Grove
3. Alex Marr
4. Carl Buehl
5. Phil Neil
6. Lina Bil
7. Mandy Balak
8. Salvatore Manzi

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