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The Business Development Podcast

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

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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In Episode 347 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Paul Riismandel, President of Signal Hill Insights and one of the leading voices in podcast audience research, to explore the future of podcasting, media, and audience a... more

In Episode 346 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Rudy A. Zacharias and Terry Elkins of About That... to explore one of the most misunderstood topics in business: branding. Drawing on decades of experience helping organ... more

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Episode 345 of The Business Development Podcast dives into a conversation that almost never gets talked about in entrepreneurship: what happens at the end. Kelly Kennedy sits down with Robert Welke, business growth strategist, Certified Exit Planning... more

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After launching CTK at just 24 years old in the middle of a global pandemic, Chris Vasiliou didn’t wait for perfect timing, certainty, or permission. In this episode, Chris shares the realities of scaling a construction company in one of Canada’s tou... more

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Chris Vasiliou
President of CTK, a national construction firm
CTK
Episode: Start Young and Scale Fast with Chris Vasiliou
Stephanie Gross
Founder and CEO of Bumby Wool
Bumby Wool
Episode: Saving a Canadian Wool Clothing Brand with Stephanie Gross
Manja Horner
Learning experience strategist and founder of Boost
Boost LD / Boost Unions
Episode: The Skilled Trades Crisis No One Is Talking About with Manja Horner
Charlotte Lloyd
Founder of the Client Acquisition Club; expert in LinkedIn-based client acquisition
Client Acquisition Club
Episode: Why Your LinkedIn Content Isn’t Getting You Clients with Charlotte Lloyd
Brianna Solberg
Director of Legislative Affairs for the Prairies and Northern Canada at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Episode: Canada Is Losing Businesses Faster Than It Can Replace Them with Brianna Solberg
Andrew Z. Brown
President of Bridgemaker Referral Programs, author of Get Referred
Bridgemaker Referral Programs / Get Referred
Episode: Your Lead Problem Might Be a Referral Problem with Andrew Z. Brown
Rochelle Carrington
Expert in emotional mastery, leadership performance, and emotional blueprinting
Emotional Blueprinting / Emotionalbp.com
Episode: Feel and Grow Rich with Rochelle Carrington
Ally Stone
Transformative leader, founder of The Inspired Leader
The Inspired Leader
Episode: From Tragedy to The Inspired Leader with Ally Stone
Mike Schoenberger
CEO of Sunco Communications and Installation; TEDx speaker; author-in-progress
Sunco Communications and Installation
Episode: We Knew Before It Happened with Mike Schoenberger

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Kelly Kennedy
Host of The Business Development Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
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    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
    Canadaa year 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 Statesa year 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
    Canadaa year 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 Statesa year ago

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Diverse, practical episodes that avoid fluff and focus on real-world BD tactics.

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Canada Is Losing Businesses Faster Than It Can Replace Them with Brianna Solberg
Q: What are the three major actions CFIB sees as turning the tide for small business?
CFIB highlights reducing the cost of doing business, cutting red tape with a two-for-one regulation rule, and addressing the evolving labor market, including immigration policy changes and workforce planning, as the three core levers to boost growth for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Everyone Needs to Think and Act Strategically with Jeroen Kraaijenbrink
Q: Jeroen, how did you end up on this path?
I moved from academia to consulting and entrepreneurship because I was dissatisfied with how traditional strategy education translated to real-world impact; I wanted to make strategy practical, human-centered, and teachable, which led to founding Strategy Inc and writing about the Big Five of Strategy.
We Knew Before It Happened with Mike Schoenberger
Q: Take us back 26 years ago to just getting started at Sunco Communications. What was going on for you? Who was Mike Schoenberger at that time?
Mike describes starting from humble beginnings, learning from his father, and taking initiative early on, which laid the foundation for building Sunco into a multi-site Canadian MSP with a strong emphasis on culture and customer relationships.
Saving a Canadian Wool Clothing Brand with Stephanie Gross
Q: Walk us through what Bumby Wool is today and who your ideal clients are.
Bumby Wool is a Canadian-made, lean, vertically integrated wool apparel company that started with cloth diapers and evolved into a broad line of wool-based garments and accessories. The ideal clients are wool enthusiasts, outdoor professionals, and boutique shops in North America, with a strong emphasis on B2B distribution and custom-measured products.
Feel and Grow Rich with Rochelle Carrington
Q: Take us back—how did you end up on this path to leadership and entrepreneurship?
Rochelle describes a post-corporate pivot after a long career in magazine publishing, recognizing a gap between strategy and emotional performance, which led her to explore opportunities, then join a Sandler training program and build a seven-figure business before pivoting to focus on emotional blueprinting.

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A practical, no-nonsense show focused on real-world business development, sales growth, leadership, and mindset. Episodes feature founders, branding experts, investors, and industry practitioners who share actionable frameworks, cash-flow conscious growth tactics, and lessons from scaling companies or launching new ventures. Notable threads include lean scaling, premium branding and pricing, leadership development, and the intersection of health, technology, and entrepreneurship. Sponsors and community programs often frame the business-building context, and Canadian perspectives recur across episodes, suggesting a practical, globally relevant approach with a distinct emphasis on tangible outcomes rather than hype.

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1. Chris Vasiliou
2. Stephanie Gross
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4. Charlotte Lloyd
5. Brianna Solberg
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7. Rochelle Carrington
8. Ally Stone

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