About

Business development chooses you.
You didn’t plan for this—but here you are.
Whether you're a founder, entrepreneur, executive, or growth leader, one day you realize: building relationships, opening doors, and driving revenue is now your 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 a Hope Dealer for those leading from the front.

Kelly didn’t set out to build the world’s leading business development resource. He just started sharing what he’d learned from 15+ years in the trenches. 220+ episodes later, with listeners in 145+ countries, this podcast became the global standard for mastering real-world business development.

Each week, you'll get no-fluff strategy, hard-earned insight, and real conversations with top founders, CEOs, and builders. From personal branding to partnership building, from deal flow to leadership—this is where you sharpen the skills they never taught you.

If business development chose you—this is the show built for you.

🎧 Listen: https://thebusinessdevelopmentpodcast.captivate.fm/listen
📩 Connect: podcast@capitalbd.ca

About the Host

Kelly Kennedy

Founder & CEO, Producer & Host

Kelly Kennedy is a visionary entrepreneur, dynamic business leader, and globally recognized business development expert who is redefining how companies pursue sustainable growth. As the Founder and CEO of Capital Business Development, Kelly has built a premium consultancy known for its strategic insight, measurable results, and client-first philosophy.

He is also the Producer and Host of The Business Development Podcast, the world’s leading podcast on business development. With over 222 episodes and 185+ hours of high-impact content, the show delivers actionable insights and real-world strategies to help professionals master the art of business development. Listened to in more than 145 countries, it consistently ranks among the Top 100 Business Podcasts in over 40 countries worldwide.

Kelly’s work has been recognized industry-wide. The Business Development Podcast was named Best Business Podcast 2023 by Quill Inc., earned Double Silver at the 2024 W3 Awards (Business & Consulting and Best Branded Podcast or Segment), and was honored as Best Canadian Professional Development Podcast 2024 by Feedspot.

A passionate thought leader and executive coach, Kelly brings nearly two decades of hands-on experience in business development. He also leads the Business Development Mastery Coaching Program, a premium offering designed for high-performance teams and professionals looking to scale their impact.

Through his company, podcast, live events, and coaching, Kelly Kennedy empowers others to build stronger pipelines, close bigger deals, and lead with clarity and confidence. His approachable, no-nonsense style and strategic mindset have made him a trusted voice for entrepreneurs and sales professionals across North America and beyond.