The Business Development Podcast

In Episode 32 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Erin Holowach, a serial entrepreneur in the Edmonton business community. Erin and her husband Travis founded and grew ComFree, a for sale by owner alternative, to 98% brand awareness. They saw a need in the market for an alternative to traditional real estate companies and created a platform to help individuals sell t...

Episode 31 of The Business Development Podcast, hosted by Kelly Kennedy, focuses on the topic of cold calls. The episode begins by highlighting the importance of active marketing over passive marketing in driving faster results and higher ROI. Kennedy emphasizes the need for businesses to actively communicate their value proposition and build connections with potential customers. He discusses the...

In Episode 30 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews guest Fatima Zaidi, the founder of Quill Inc., a Canadian podcast agency. Kennedy, who has 16 years of experience in sales and business development, discusses with Zaidi her decision to start supporting podcasts in Canada and the challenges she faced in finding a Canadian hosting platform. Zaidi explains that she want...

In episode 29 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy acknowledges the questions and concerns from a listener named Martin and emphasizes the importance of addressing these questions to help not only Martin but also other listeners who may have similar inquiries. Kelly highlights the purpose of the podcast, which is to connect with and assist entrepreneurs and business developers i...

In Episode 28 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy brings on guest Tash Jefferies to discuss the importance of authenticity in social media and business development. Tash emphasizes the need to be genuine and real in portraying oneself and connecting with others. She shares her own experiences as an entrepreneur and mentor, highlighting the joy and fulfillment she finds in her w...

In Episode 27 of The Business Development Podcast with host Kelly Kennedy, the focus was on the importance of separating the roles of account management and business development within organizations. Kennedy emphasized that combining these two positions is a common mistake made by companies, and that they should be handled independently. He shared his expertise in both areas and discussed the bene...

In Episode 26 of The Business Development Podcast with host Kelly Kennedy, the guest interview features Faheem Khan, the Founder and CEO of Aro Robotic Systems. Faheem shares his inspiring journey as a serial entrepreneur, starting from humble beginnings as a goat herder in a poor village in Pakistan to his current success in the robotics industry. He discusses his educational background, includin...

In Episode 25 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy expresses his gratitude to those who have nominated the podcast for the Quill Podcast Award. He emphasizes the importance of consistency in business development and urges listeners to follow up regularly with prospects. Kelly discusses the challenges faced by business development professionals and shares his insights on building...

In Episode 24 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy finally welcomes Dale Schaub as his guest. Dale is a marketing graduate from NAIT and has over 15 years of experience in sales and marketing. He also runs his own successful business consulting firm in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. During the episode, Dale discusses his career journey, starting with his passion for marketing and ad...

In Episode 23 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy provides advice for new business development representatives and entrepreneurs who are looking to market their businesses. He emphasizes the importance of starting with local marketing and targeting the right individuals within organizations who have the power to make purchasing decisions. Kennedy also discusses the concept of i...

In Episode 22 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Ken Gee, a local celebrity and entrepreneur from Edmonton, Alberta. Ken shares his journey from being a kid with an immigrant mentality to becoming a successful broadcaster and business professional. He talks about his passion for media and public speaking, starting from a young age, and how he eventually found his wa...

In episode 21 of The Business Development Podcast hosted by Kelly Kennedy, the focus is on organization and structure in business. Kelly expresses his gratitude to his listeners for their support and shares how he initially struggled with business development and organization. He highlights the importance of taking notes, tracking information, and prioritizing tasks to improve sales and business s...

In Episode 20 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Lasse Joergensen, the founder and owner of All IN Productions in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Throughout the episode, Joergensen emphasizes the importance of finding passion in the work that you do and discusses his journey from psychotherapy and marketing to video production. He shares insights on his experience in the...

Episode 19 of The Business Development Podcast with host Kelly Kennedy focuses on the importance and utilization of LinkedIn for business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals in sales and business development. Kelly emphasizes that LinkedIn is the best social media platform for generating real person-to-person relationships and connections within the business community. He highlights the benefit...

In Episode 18 of the Business Development Podcast with host Kelly Kennedy, he welcomes back Colin Christensen as a guest. Kennedy expresses his admiration for Christensen and their previous conversations, highlighting his inspiring and insightful perspective. Christensen shares his desire to learn as much as possible to be helpful to entrepreneurs and reflects on his own journey as an entrepreneur...

In Episode 17 of the Business Development Podcast with host Kelly Kennedy, he expresses his gratitude to his listeners and introduces Colin Christensen as a guest for the next episode. Kelly emphasizes his passion for active marketing and encourages business development professionals and entrepreneurs not to rely solely on passive marketing strategies. He stresses the importance of building emotio...

In Episode 16 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Colin Christensen, a serial entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in starting, funding, and growing businesses. Christensen shares his journey of becoming an entrepreneur and the challenges he faced in marketing his own businesses. Despite making mistakes along the way, he emphasizes the importance of having someon...

In Episode 15 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy starts off by expressing gratitude to his guest, Paul, for joining the show. Kelly emphasizes the importance of having a clear goal in business development and discusses the significance of showing interest and care in meetings to build relationships. He advises listeners to consider sending a reminder and relevant marketing mat...

In Episode 14 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Paul Holah, a business leader with extensive experience in engineering, construction, and project management. Paul shares his insights on building relationships and making connections in the world of business development. He emphasizes the importance of personal relationships and trust when it comes to generating new...

In Episode 13 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy expresses gratitude for the support of his listeners and acknowledges the positive impact his podcast has had on their businesses. He thanks Justin LaRocque of ROC Advisors for his support and recommends him for financial advice, highlighting the importance of support and encouragement in continuing his podcast. Kennedy opens up...

In Episode 12 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Justin LaRocque, the CEO of ROC Advisors. Justin, a seasoned entrepreneur and chartered accountant, shares valuable financial advice for growing businesses. The episode delves into the topic of working capital, particularly in Western Canada, where many companies work with large businesses in the oil and gas sector. J...

In Episode 11 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy discusses the difference between active and passive marketing strategies. Kennedy emphasizes the importance of active marketing, which involves meeting customers and vendors in person and building relationships. He highlights the effectiveness of active marketing in acquiring new customers, particularly in business-to-business a...

In Episode 10 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes guest Deanna Kean, President of Solace Safety Solutions. The episode begins with both Kelly and Deanna expressing their gratitude for the support they have received and the success they have achieved in growing their businesses. They reflect on the challenges they faced during the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemi...

In Episode 9 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy expresses his gratitude to the listeners for their support and positive feedback. He emphasizes the importance of target lists and targeting clients for effective lead generation and marketing efforts. Kelly encourages business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-level business development representatives to reach out if they have va...

Episode 8 of The Business Development Podcast with McKinley Hyland focuses on the challenges and rewards of starting a business. McKinley shares his personal experiences and perspective on the topic, emphasizing the importance of passion and taking initiative. He advises listeners not to wait for the right time to start a business, as the perfect moment may never come. McKinley also highlights the...