The Business Development Podcast
Business development chose you. You didn’t plan for this—but here you are. One day, you’re leading a company, building a product, running a team—and suddenly, driving growth is part of the job. But no one ever taught you how to do it. No playbook. No roadmap. No training. Until now. Welcome to The Business Development Podcast—hosted by Kelly Kennedy, award-winning business development expert, executive coach, founder of Capital Business Development, and proudly known as a Hope Dealer for those leading from the front. Kelly didn’t set out to build the #1 global business development podcast—he just started sharing what 15+ years in the trenches taught him. Now with over 250 episodes and listeners in 145+ countries, this show has become the go-to resource for founders, executives, and builders who need to grow. Every week, you’ll get actionable strategy, hard-won lessons, and real conversations with top entrepreneurs, CEOs, and leaders. From prospecting and partnerships to branding and leadership—this is where you master the skills they never taught you. If business development found you—this podcast is built for you. 🎧 Listen now: https://thebusinessdevelopmentpodcast.captivate.fm/listen 📩 Connect: www.kellykennedyofficial.com
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In this milestone 250th episode, host Kelly Kennedy sits down with Janice Baskin, Manager of the Edmonton Regional Innovation Network (ERIN), for a deep dive into how Alberta entrepreneurs can better navigate the complex ecosystem of supports, funding, and opportunities available to them. From breaking down the role of
Podcast Playbook (Part 1): Should You Start a Podcast? The Brutal Truth About What It Really Takes
In this milestone 249th episode of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy kicks off the highly requested Podcast Playbook series with brutal honesty and real talk about what it actually takes to start—and sustain—a successful podcast. As one of the few shows to break into the top 1% globally with over 250 epis
In Episode 248 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly reconnects with community builder and master storyteller Ken Gee to explore how authentic storytelling builds the trust and relationships that make business happen. Ken shares lessons from decades spent connecting people, growing communities, and using stories t
In episode 247 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy gets real about something every high performer faces but rarely talks about: overwhelm. Sharing his own packed calendar and the pressure to juggle it all, Kelly walks listeners through why we end up so overloaded, the habits that make it worse, and how t
In Episode 246 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly sits down with renowned sales educator Josh Braun to dismantle outdated selling tactics and replace them with something far more human — sorting, not selling. Josh shares how the best salespeople detach from the outcome, ask smarter questions, and guide prospect
In Episode 245 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy dismantles the toxic belief that suffering is required for success. If you’ve been grinding endlessly, sacrificing your peace for performance, this episode is your wake-up call. Kelly reveals how the real wins in business development come not from burnou
