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The Business Development Podcast

Season 1

April 14, 2024

Pioneering Environmental Excellence in the Corporate World with Ross …

In Episode 124 of the Business Development Podcast, Ross Huartt, the CEO of MBC Group and the Founder & Chairman of EcoClaim, shares profound insights into pioneering environmental excellence within the insurance and construction sectors. Huartt's ...

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April 10, 2024

Ahead of the Game: 5 Expert Tips for Meeting Preparation

In Episode 123 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy shares expert tips for effective meeting preparation. Kennedy stresses the importance of meticulous planning and readiness before heading into a meeting, highlighting that successful...

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April 7, 2024

From Understanding to Action: Pioneering Neuroinclusion with Crystal …

In episode 122 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes Crystal Bowen, the founder of Delta Learning Solutions, to discuss pioneering neuroinclusion. Crystal shares her expertise on neurodiversity and the importance of imple...

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April 3, 2024

The Warm Contact Advantage

In Episode 121 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy delves into the crucial distinction between warm and cold contacts in the realm of business development. Emphasizing the significance of nurturing relationships over time, Kenne...

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March 31, 2024

From Newcomer to Tech Innovator with Vijayan Swaminathan

In Milestone Episode 120 of The Business Development Podcast, Vijayan Swaminathan, CEO of XaddWell, shares valuable insights on the importance of human connections in business development. He emphasizes the significance of building genuine relation...

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March 27, 2024

Community Questions: March 2024

In the March 2024 Community Questions episode of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy delves into a range of engaging topics based on listener queries and feedback. The episode begins with Kelly expressing gratitude towards the loya...

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March 24, 2024

From Maximum Fights to Fashion Heights with Dave Pavelich

In Episode 118 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy engages in a dynamic conversation with Dave Pavelich, the founder of Conxeppt and a seasoned marketing expert. Pavelich shares his journey from the realm of fighting championshi...

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March 20, 2024

Marketing Materials Reimagined: Embracing the Physical in a Digital A…

In Episode 117 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy delves into the realm of physical marketing materials and their significance in the digital era. With a focus on reimagining traditional marketing tools, Kelly emphasizes the endurin...

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March 17, 2024

Innovation, Investment, Impact: The Angel Investing Journey with Mich…

In Episode 116 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy engages in a dynamic conversation with Michael Badham, the Managing Director of the Georgian Angel Network. Throughout the episode, Michael shares valuable insights on what ange...

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March 13, 2024

Precision Marketing: The Key to Reaching Your Ideal Customer Base

In episode 115 of the Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy delves into the crucial aspect of identifying your ideal customer to drive business success. With a laser focus on the strategic importance of targeting the right audience, Kennedy e...

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March 10, 2024

The Power of Cards in a Digital World with Patrick Gaskin

In Episode 114 of the Business Development Podcast, Patrick Gaskin, the visionary founder and CEO of Cardly, shares insights on how his company is revolutionizing personalized communication by merging the digital and physical realms. Through cuttin...

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March 6, 2024

Active or Passive Marketing: Which Strategy Works Best for You?

In Episode 113 of the business development podcast, host Kelly Kennedy delves into the debate between active and passive marketing strategies, aiming to uncover which approach is most effective for businesses. Through engaging discussions and exper...

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March 3, 2024

Harnessing the Power of Virtual Assistants with Jan Hnat

In Episode 112 of the business development podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes Jan Hnat, the seasoned entrepreneur behind Mango VA, to share his expertise on the strategic utilization of virtual assistants in business operations. Jan's journey fro...

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Feb. 28, 2024

Community Questions: February 2024

In Episode 111 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy delves into a series of community questions for February 2024 that reflect the challenges and opportunities faced by sales and business development professionals. One key questi...

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Feb. 25, 2024

What is The Business Development Bank of Canada: Part 2 with Jason Ga…

In Episode 110 of the Business Development Podcast, listeners are treated to a captivating continuation of the series on The Business Development Bank of Canada. Expert guest Jason Garner takes center stage to shed light on the crucial role of …

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Feb. 21, 2024

Maximizing ROI Strategies for Reaching Your Ideal Customer

In Episode 109 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy discusses strategies to optimize business growth by identifying ideal customers. By understanding their product's or service's value proposition and the problems they solve, bus...

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Feb. 18, 2024

What is The Business Development Bank of Canada: Part 1 with Robert L…

In episode 108 of The Business Development Podcast, the host, Kelly Kennedy, interviews Robert Lajoie, the Vice President of The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Alberta North, Financing and Consulting Group. The discussion centers on the ...

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Feb. 14, 2024

10 Tips for Hiring a Rockstar Business Development Specialist

In this episode of the Business Development Podcast hosted by Kelly Kennedy, the focus is on delineating the essential attributes to seek in Business Development Representatives during the hiring process. Through a comprehensive breakdown of 10 key...

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Feb. 11, 2024

Blue Sky Thinking: Embarking on a Journey of Positivity with Colin Ha…

In Episode 106 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes back serial entrepreneur Colin Harms to explore the concept of blue sky thinking and its profound influence on business success. Through engaging discussions and insigh...

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Feb. 7, 2024

Respect the Prospect: The Art of Positive Business Interactions

In Episode 105 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy reflects on the importance of active listening and genuine human interaction in business development. He emphasizes the value of taking the time to understand the challenges and...

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Feb. 4, 2024

Talk to Industry with Connor Nichols

In episode 104 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy and guest Connor Nichols share their personal journeys into the world of business development. Both individuals recount how they initially pursued different paths, only to find ...

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Jan. 31, 2024

10 Tips for Small Business Success

In this episode 103 of the Business Development Podcast, hosted by Kelly Kennedy, the focus is on strategies for the development and success of small businesses. Kelly emphasizes the value of time, resources and skills management in the running of …

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Jan. 28, 2024

Pursue Smart Growth with Douglas Holt

In Episode 102 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy engages in an enlightening conversation with Douglas Holt, the Associate VP of Investments at Alberta Innovates. Holt, with over 20 years of leadership experience spanning finan...

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Jan. 24, 2024

10 Unhealthy Business Development Habits

In Episode 101 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy delves into the challenging topic of unhealthy habits among business development specialists. Reflecting on his own experiences, Kennedy aims to raise awareness about these habi...

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