The Business Development Podcast

In Episode 82 of The Business Development Podcast, the expert guest is Ashley McKarney, the president of Involvi Consulting based in Edmonton, Canada. Ashley shares her journey from being in sales to finding her passion in HR and starting her own consulting company. She emphasizes the importance of aligning values and creating a positive company culture in attracting and retaining employees. Ashle...

Episode 81 of The Business Development Podcast hosted by Kelly Kennedy is part of a four-part series on successful proposals. In this episode, Kennedy emphasizes the importance of understanding the true value that a company provides before creating an effective value proposition or proposal. Kennedy shares his own experience of initially being unsure about the value he brings to the world through...

In the milestone episode 80 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy sits down with Mitch Jacobsen, the CEO of Rviita, a Canadian energy tea company. Jacobsen shares his personal journey from working in the oil and gas industry to starting his own beverage company. He discusses his experiences as an energy drink addict and how he identified a need for a healthier alternative. Throug...

In Episode 79 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy discusses the importance of business development during a recession. Kennedy emphasizes the need to be open to having conversations, seeking new opportunities, and doubling down on business development efforts during challenging economic times. He explains that while new investment tends to slow down during recessions, cutting b...

Episode 78 of The Business Development Podcast with Kelly Kennedy features serial entrepreneur Dawn Mucci, who shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Dawn recounts how she dropped out of school at a young age and faced various challenges, but always had a strong drive to create value, make money, and solve problems. She started her career as a truck driver and later became involved in franc...

In episode 77 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy emphasizes the importance of open dialogue and feedback in business. He shares his personal experiences and acknowledges that he has not always been good at receiving critical feedback, but he is committed to learning and improving. Kennedy highlights that being self-aware and understanding the market and customers' needs are cr...

In Halloween Special Episode 76 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy is joined by horror author Brennan Storr for a spooky conversation. Storr, known for his book "A Strange Little Place: The Hauntings & Unexplained Events of One Small Town," shares his journey as a writer and storyteller. The episode explores Storr's experiences with paranormal encounters and his passion fo...

In Milestone Episode 75 of The Business Development Podcast, the host, Kelly Kennedy, expresses gratitude to listeners for their support and shares his commitment to providing advice and impactful content. He encourages listeners to start their own podcast as a way to share their expertise and make a positive impact in the world. Kelly also thanks the show's sponsors and acknowledges the challenge...

Episode 74 of The Business Development Podcast is a conversation with Steve Monk, the founder and CEO of CEO Law. Steve shares his diverse career journey, which includes experiences in telecom, corporate development, and the legal industry. He discusses the importance of considering legal aspects in business development and the value of education in opening up opportunities. The episode also highl...

Episode 73 of the Business Development Podcast with Kelly Kennedy focuses on the importance of finding and contacting the correct people in business development. Kennedy emphasizes that this process can be done for free and shares tips and strategies to effectively locate contact information. He highlights the value of personal introductions and digital communication, such as LinkedIn, in establis...

In this special episode of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Chris Maksylewicz, the Executive Director of the Erika Legacy Foundation. The foundation aims to bring awareness and support to the issues of suicide and mental health. Chris shares his personal journey, which includes a varied career in journalism, marketing, and teaching, before dedicating himself to the f...

In episode 71 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy discusses the challenges and considerations of expanding into new industries, cities, or locations. Kennedy emphasizes the need for financial stability and market understanding before venturing into new spaces. He suggests conducting target research and initial phone calls to gauge potential customer reception and demand. Kenned...

In Milestone Episode 70 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes guest Colin Harms. Colin's unique journey and wealth of experience in business development make him an inspiring and valuable guest. He shares his story, starting from working as a dishwasher to becoming the president of Hypervac Technologies. Colin's perseverance, adaptability, and relentless pursuit of growt...

In Episode 69 of the Business Development Podcast, hosted by Kelly Kennedy, the focus is on the importance of effective communication within an organization and the role it plays in successful business development. Kennedy emphasizes the need for the business development team to be fully aware of the corporate goals, operational capabilities, and values of the organization. By keeping the team inf...

In Episode 68 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy discusses the changes in the printing industry with guest Don Murray, a graphic design and printing expert with 30 years of experience. They explore how the rise of digital technology, including the internet and email, has transformed the print media landscape and impacted business development strategies. Murray emphasizes the i...

In Episode 67 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy expresses his gratitude to the listeners and emphasizes the importance of effective communication in business development. He encourages the audience to support the show by liking and following their YouTube channel, which aims to reach a broader audience. Kennedy acknowledges that effective communication is challenging, but it...

In episode 66 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Colin Christensen, an experienced entrepreneur and mentor. The episode focuses on the importance of mentorship and how it can contribute to personal and professional growth. Kennedy and Christensen discuss the difference between mentoring and coaching, the value of learning from others, and the gratitude and respect t...

In Episode 65 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy emphasizes the importance of active marketing over passive marketing for businesses. He emphasizes the need for businesses to engage in active marketing strategies, such as social media engagement and networking, rather than relying solely on passive marketing techniques like billboards or radio ads. Kennedy also highlights the...

In Episode 64 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Curtis Craig, the founder of Inferno Solar, a company focused on clean and renewable energy solutions. The discussion revolves around the challenges and opportunities in the renewable energy sector, particularly in Alberta, Canada. They touch on topics such as the increasing cost of energy, the push for decarbonizatio...

Episode 63 of The Business Development Podcast with host Kelly Kennedy focused on answering community questions related to business development. Throughout the episode, Kelly emphasized the importance of building interest in products or services, and how this process remains essentially the same regardless of the industry or business type. He discussed the need to demonstrate the value of a produc...

In Episode 62 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes guest Micah Slavens, a web pioneer with over two decades of experience in the digital realm. Kelly expresses his excitement about having Micah on the show and their shared passion for design, user experience, and the customer journey. They discuss the evolving landscape of web design and technology, emphasizing the impo...

Episode 61 of The Business Development Podcast with Kelly Kennedy focuses on the difference between business development for products and services. Kennedy emphasizes the importance of building relationships with the right contacts within a company, such as the director, operations manager, or president, who will be buying the product or service on a regular basis. He advises against relying solel...

Episode 60 of the Business Development Podcast features Amin Samji, a leader in the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. Host Kelly Kennedy is excited to have Amin on the show as they discuss the importance of networking and building beneficial partnerships in the business community. Amin's passion for the prosperity of the community shines through as he shares his extensive business experience and insig...

In episode 59 of The Business Development Podcast with Kelly Kennedy, the focus is on the importance of market research and effective marketing for startups. Kelly emphasizes the need for startups to ensure that their product or service has a commercial application and will financially make sense before investing too heavily in its development. He acknowledges that startups often have limited budg...

In Episode 58 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Cole Rosentreter, the founder and CEO of Pegasus, a technology company based in UAV aerospace. Cole shares his journey from his military career to founding and leading a successful technology company. He talks about his love for aviation, his experiences in the military, and the critical decision-making skills he deve...