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Dec. 17, 2023

The Power of the Pause with Ruthann Weeks

Episode 90 of The Business Development Podcast features Ruthann Weeks, the founder of Harmony in The Workplace. The episode focuses on topics of diversity, inclusion, and mental health in the workplace. Ruthann shares her personal experiences and t...

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Dec. 13, 2023

The Art of Holiday Gifting for Clients

In Episode 89 of The Business Development Podcast with host Kelly Kennedy, the topic of conversation is client gifting during the holiday season. Kelly emphasizes the importance of giving back to clients who have supported businesses throughout the...

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Dec. 10, 2023

Are You Grantable with Peter Hurd-Watler

Episode 88 of The Business Development Podcast features an expert guest interview with Peter Hurd-Watler, the co-founder of Impact Applications. The episode discusses grant funding and how Impact Applications helps innovative founders secure grants...

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Dec. 6, 2023

Proposal Playbook: Part 4

Episode 87 of The Business Development Podcast is the fourth part of the Proposal Playbook series. Host Kelly Kennedy expresses appreciation to the listeners and discusses the positive experiences and learnings from having Adam O'Brien as a guest. ...

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Nov. 26, 2023

The Power of Primacy with Jack Schafer

Episode 84 of The Business Development Podcast features an interview with Dr. Jack Schafer, a former FBI agent, author, and professor. The episode focuses on Dr. Schafer's expertise in understanding human behavior and his book, "The Like Switch." T...

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Nov. 19, 2023

Follow Your Gut with Ashley McKarney

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 c...

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Nov. 15, 2023

Proposal Playbook: Part 1

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...

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Nov. 12, 2023

Patience is Part of the Journey with Mitch Jacobsen

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 st...

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Nov. 1, 2023

The Power of Feedback

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 fe...

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Oct. 29, 2023

Identify the Fear with Brennan Storr

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...

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Oct. 25, 2023

Community Questions: October 2023

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...

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Oct. 22, 2023

Lessons in the Losses with Steve Monk

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 disc...

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Oct. 18, 2023

Uncovering Contact Information Responsibly

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 strategi...

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Oct. 15, 2023

Live Your Life Strategically with Chris Maksylewicz

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 men...

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Oct. 11, 2023

Strategies for Corporate Expansion

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 b...

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