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Business development chooses you.
You didn’t plan for this but here you are.
One day you realize that building relationships, opening doors, and driving revenue isn’t just part of the job…
it is the job.
And no one ever taught you how to do it.
No books.
No training.
No roadmap.
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 The Hope Dealer and The Podfather.
Kelly never set out to build a global platform. He started by sharing what he had learned from nearly two decades in the trenches.
Today, with more than 350 episodes, listeners in 152 countries, a 2025 Signal Award win, and a consistent Top Five global ranking on MillionPodcasts, this podcast has become the world’s leading resource for real world business development.
Every episode delivers straight to the point strategy, hard earned wisdom, and conversations with founders, CEOs, thought leaders, and builders from around the world.
From personal branding to partnerships, deal flow to leadership, this is where you learn the skills that truly move the needle.
If business development chose you,
this is the show built for you.
🎧 Listen: https://thebusinessdevelopmentpodcast.captivate.fm/listen
📩 Connect: podcast@capitalbd.ca

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Easy to listen to - great information
"I like Kelly’s approach and variety of topics and the good conversations. Highly recommend this podcast."
"This is one of the best business podcasts I have heard. Kelly Kennedy is a fantastic host and a passionate individual to help businesses out. Don’t miss it!!"
"The insights gained from his knowledgeable guests are great and the diverse business professionals he has on makes every episode interesting!"
Business Development Excellence
"Kelly provides exceptional value to those seeking guidance in Business Development. His passion and enthusiasm are on full display with every podcast episode. His content is awesome! Thank you Kel…"
"I was recently a guest on the pod, and had a great time. Kelly is an excellent interviewer, who come clearly prepared. He asked questions that prompted insights for me that I hadn’t thought of before…"
"Thank you Kelly! It was wonderful chatting with you. You are a thoughtful host with a solid process and great insights and questions."
Business Development Podcast: What the Heck is Business Development Anyways?
"Do you specialize in your specific field? Do most people really understand what you truly do? When I first started listening to this podcast, I had no idea that business development was its own field…"
"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!"
"This podcast is chalked full of great practical and actionable information about growing any kind of business! Great Job Capital Business Development!"
"Kelly is a BD wizard, his podcast is great for all types of business development and I would strongly recommend. You can’t afford not to listen."
"Having recently listened to the podcast CRMs - What they are, and do you need one? With Kelly Kennedy as a host, I can positively say that this is a highly informative and engaging podcast for anyone…"
"Business development mysteries unlocked! Kelly knows business development like you know your way home. He makes subjects that can feel illusive and vast and breaks them down with clarity, strategy an…"
"Appreciate your different approach on how to stream line your goals and business to be more efficient and how we can all learn new things everyday to continue to get better.Keep up the great work b…"
If you own a business, this is a must-listen
"Kelly is easy to listen to, and full of l knowledge.If you own a business, you owe it to yourself to learn a few things by listening to The Business Development Podcast."
"Kelly and his guests provide very insightful information around the business development space. Highly recommend this podcast to anyone in any business."
Good job on the podcast Kelly, concise and informative
"I’m enjoying your podcast, thanks"
"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible impact your podcast has had on my business development efforts. As an entrepreneur, I have found your insights on business…"
Great recommendations for newbie’s in BD
"I’ve never did BD before and I was not aware about the frustration that sometimes it goes along with it. Thanks to the BD podcast, I’ve been able to deal with this frustration and improve my BD ski…"
Great storytelling, great energy, great rapport!!!
"Seriously, Kelly you do something that is extremely hard to do, which is make your already stellar guests sound even more amazing!!! The ability to ask great questions and get the best out of your gu…"
"Kelly is doing a great service to uplift entrepreneurs and create a knowledge base of business community. Podcasts being a popular media, Kelly is creating a global impact."
"Such an insightful podcast full of tips, tricks, positive thoughts and actionable advice! Kelly's got a way of making someone understand the basics and foundation of Business Development. How to …"
Fantastic info for small businesses
"This show has been great for my small construction business. The guests on the show really add to it. Keep up the good work and thank you"
"Hi Kelly, just a quick message to say thanks 🙏Your podcast and general demeanour is helping me see through the fog. I’ve just finished listening to part 1 of your chat with Colin Christensen, wow…"
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."
"Three weeks ago, I applied for a CRM Coordinator job, and before the interview, I wanted to learn more about CRMs. That's when I discovered the 7th episode of Kelly's podcast. Ever since then, I've b…"
"The Business Development Podcast is the best podcast BD mentoring you are going to find. We are in ‘that do it all ourselves’ phase of a smaller business, and Kelly’s content has been as valuable…"
A fantastic resource for those willing to listen, learn and improve!
"I found this podcast through a search on Spotify and boy I am glad I did! There is so much valuable content here, so much to digest and learn from. I appreciate Kelly's upbeat attitude, it keeps you …"
Best use of your valuable time.
"I comb through a lot of podcasts, looking for resources where I can absorb a lot of great information quickly. Kelly’s podcast is definitely that. I appreciate that I know I will get valuable insight…"
Exceptionally Great Information and Generosity
"I have been looking for in-depth information on business development for a while, and nothing comes this close to giving me what I precisely want. Kelly is bringing a lot of good to the planet by usi…"
"For a while, I have been looking for a podcast that focuses on Business Development. Although it is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable jobs, for some reason, BD didn't seem like a topic that any…"
"I stumbled across this podcast a few months ago in search of the inside scoop on Business Development, and was blown away by the candor and insight provided. I have since gone back to episode 1 and I…"
Great stuff from Sydney Australia
"Hi Kelly - perfect name for the podcast. I was looking for something to listen to in the car and literally said to my in car voice person "play business development" and here we are. I spend two hour…"
"Kelly‘s Podcast helped me a lot in preparing for my BDM interview. I finally got the job! Thank you Kelly :)"
"The podcast is the perfect length with Kelly providing such engaging discussions. He is really clear in his communication and the content is so incredibly relevant to real-life roles. I have personal…"
"I've discovered it during this Christimas break and I love it. I've listened to the 14 first episodes in 2 days. One of the toughest points for me as an entrepreneur is to make these cold approaches …"
Best Business Podcast and best host
"I have been a loyal listener of the podcast for over a year and I have learned a lot from Kelly’s insights and expertise.Kelly’s podcast features both expert guest interviews and solocast episode…"
"Very informative, Kelly goes above and beyond to deliver only the best advice and content to listeners."
"Thank you Kelly, love listening to your podcast in the mornings to inspire my day !"
You can hear the passion in this podcast
"Kelly is a stellar example of a truly passionate motivated professional AND podcaster. This show is incredibly informative, and a joy to listen to! Great guests, great content, great quality - great …"
"One of the few podcasts I like to listen! Love it , love that it is about business owners I know and regularly talk to . Kelly knows how to keep it fun and light and also very informative."
Excellent “pocket” business peer support
"If you are a leader, regardless of what sector, you will need peer support, need someone likeminded to listen to you, bounce ideas, and provide honest and productive feedback. This is what Kelly’s po…"
"Kelly provides exceptional value and tactics to propel your business forward, 2 new episodes each week, easy to listen to! I personally listened to 53 episodes in a row in just 2.5 months! Would reco…"
"Every episode is packed with value and practical tips that you can use right away. Kelly is so down to earth in his approach. You’ll learn something new from every episode."
Inspiring, Genuine and Thought Provoking
"I had the pleasure of meeting Kelly as a guest on his podcast. I really appreciate his open approach and ability to ask the right questions. Kelly is exactly what the world needs, bringing curiosity …"
"What Kelly has created with The Business Development Podcast is all encompassing insider access to the inner workings of the world of business. If you’re looking to benchmark your perspectives or val…"
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"Grateful for discovering this amazing project one day! Kelly is doing such a valuable work. This Podcast teached me how not to be scared of doing things, and better always go ahead and realize your i…"
"Kelly is simply amazing! The podcast is a boon for us Business Development professionals and Sales professionals, even from a general professional standpoint, this podcast will immensely help you gro…"
"The Business Development Podcast is a gem that stands out like a beacon of inspiration to our companies. From the moment you hit play, Kelly’s passion for business development radiates through ever…"
"Take a journey through the life of a seasoned BD guy and hear real stories from real businessmen on their challenges and success. It can’t get better than this guys, if you are in trying to grow your…"
Local Business Development Insight
"We love tuning into a good podcast during our work day and Kelly’s business development podcast certainly fits the bill. It features a wealth of knowledge, tips and real-life experiences for aspiring…"
Credible and Comfortable Conversationist
"I just finished a podcast interview with Kelly Kennedy and he’s among the top interviewers I’ve had the pleasure of joining for a conversation. He has a wide bandwidth of experience and a deep unders…"
Reliable, informative BD podcast
"There is something to take away from every single episode. Even if the guest’s background or particular vertical/sector they work in doesn’t match mine, I am always able to take away relatable insigh…"
"I started listening to Kelly a few months ago as I began my entrepreneurial journey. I cannot thank Kelly and his experts enough for the invaluable content on sales, marketing, and business developme…"
"I often find most podcasts very unrelateable but as a recent graduate from a software background I find Kelly’s podcast grounded and actually useful. Bringing in very amazing yet humble people to tal…"
Insightful and engaging for entrepreneurs
"I had a fantastic experience being a guest on The Business Development Podcast. The conversation was valuable, and the insights shared were truly engaging. As an entrepreneur, I also find the podcast…"
"Not only am I an active listener of this podcast, I’ve had the pleasure of being a guest on it as well! I generally don’t look forward to doing pod cast appearances. But every time I’m scheduled to d…"





