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The Business Development Podcast

Season 1

May 28, 2023

Challenge the Status Quo with Erin Holowach

In this episode, Kelly interviews serial entrepreneur Erin Holowach. In the early 2000s, Erin and her husband Travis launched a revolutionary realty service called ComFree. In April 2023, a new opportunity presented itself, l...

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May 24, 2023

Cold Call Courage

In this episode, Kelly discusses his own struggles with Cold Calls, and provides a 6 step process to be more effective and close more meetings. Key Takeaways: Pick up the phone & start Commit to at least 10 calls / day Refine...

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May 21, 2023

Your Business Needs a Podcast with Fatima Zaidi

In Episode 30, Kelly interviews Fatima Zaidi, CEO of Quill Inc. & CoHost. Quill Inc. & CoHost are currently the leaders of Corporate Podcast Production & Hosting within Canada and Fatima Zaidi is the leader behind both of the...

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May 17, 2023

Community Questions: May 2023

In the very first Community Questions episode, Kelly addresses questions from Martin Blessing regarding Linkedin and Interacting with connections more effectively. Should you send a message with a connection invite? Who shoul...

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May 14, 2023

Think Like a Scientist with Tash Jefferies

In this explosive episode, Kelly interviews serial entrepreneur, Tash Jefferies. Tash is an expert in Social Media, Entrepreneurship, Wellness, Sales & Customer Engagement and has Mentored over 300 Founders & Startups around ...

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May 10, 2023

Account Management Principles

In this episode, Kelly addresses Account Management and how you should handle it within your Business. Kelly provides tips and principles on how to do it effectively, and why you may want to seperate it from Business Developm...

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May 7, 2023

The Robots are Coming with Faheem Khan

In today's exciting episode Kelly interviews Faheem Khan, Co-Founder & CEO of Aro Robotic Systems in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. Faheem holds a MBA as well as a PhD in Micro / Nano Technology. He is also the Founder & CEO of a ...

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May 3, 2023

Persistence Wins Long Term

In this episode, Kelly discusses how most Entrepreneurs / Business Development Rep's give up to soon, and it often takes much longer to make the connection than you would think. Kelly provides Motivation, Stats and Direction ...

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April 30, 2023

Test Your Idea with Dale Schaub

In this Episode, Kelly Interviews Dale Schaub, Entrepreneur, Podcaster (Let's do Coffee) & Lead Entrepreneurial Consultant for NAIT's (Northern Alberta Institue of Technology) Mawji Centre. Dale brings a wealth of knowledge a...

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April 26, 2023

Advice for a New BD Rep & Entrepreneur

In this episode, Kelly speaks to New Business Development Representatives and Entrepreneurs and provides Advice and Encouragement to be more effective in the beginning. We chat Strategy, Structure, Courage and Encouragement.

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April 23, 2023

Major on the Majors with Ken Gee

In this episode, Kelly Interviews Canadian Serial Entrepreneur, Ken Gee. Ken is a Local Celebrity in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. Ken has worked as a Radio, TV, News & Sports Broadcaster for may years, he has also worked in Comm...

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April 19, 2023

Organization & Structure

In episode 21, we chat about how becoming Organized & Structured will supercharge your ability to be Efficient & Effective in your Business Growth and Entrepreneurship Journey. Kelly provides you advice and tactics on how to ...

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April 16, 2023

Find Your Passion with Lasse Joergensen

In this episode Kelly interviews Lasse Joergensen of All IN Productions, about what it was like to start a Professional Video Production Company in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. Lasse specialises in Corporate Video Production and...

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April 9, 2023

Exceptional Success, Crushing Pain & Back Again with Colin Christense…

In this episode, we have Part 2 of the thrilling interview with 30-Year Serial Entrepreneur, Colin Christensen. Colin tells us one of the most unbelievable Entrepreneurial stories of making it, losing everything and finding h...

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April 5, 2023

To call or not to call?

In this episode, Kelly discusses why an Active Marketing Strategy that includes direct phone calls, e-mails and human connection may be more effective than ever.

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April 2, 2023

Exceptional Success, Crushing Pain & Back Again with Colin Christense…

In today's episode, Kelly interviews Colin Christensen, a serial entrepreneur with a very impressive resume! Colin has a 30-year amazing story of success, valuble business insights and knowledge, as well as business growth & ...

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March 29, 2023

The Anatomy of a Great Meeting

In this episode Kelly discusses the steps you should follow to have an exceptional meeting with your client. He outlines best practices and steps to make sure that your meeting leads to a successful outcome.

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March 26, 2023

The Answer is Yes! with Paul Holah

In this episode Kelly meets with Paul Holah, President of Fluor-Driver a Leading Canadian Maintenance,Turnaround and Capital Projects Firm and disucsses Paul's 33 year career in Engineering, Project Management, Construction a...

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March 22, 2023

Performance Anxiety is Normal, You are Normal

In Episode 13, Kelly speaks to his challanges with Performance Anxiety, Stress and Stage Fright and works to normalize the feeling with Entrepreneurs & Business Development Representatives.

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March 19, 2023

Patience & Perseverance with Justin LaRocque

In this episode, Kelly interviews Justin LaRocque the CEO of ROC Advisors in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. We discuss Finance, Perseverance, Determination and Much More. Key Takeaways: Assess the risk & take the leap There is suc...

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March 15, 2023

Active vs Passive Marketing

In episode 11 - Kelly discusses Active vs Passive Marketing and which approach may work better for your business and marketing strategy.

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March 12, 2023

It's Now or Never with Deanna Kean

In this episode, Kelly interviews the President & CEO of Solace Safety Solutions and discusses the challenges of starting a brand new Business in the middle of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Episode Highlights: Confidence in your pro...

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March 8, 2023

Targeting, Get Specific

In this episode, Kelly reiterates the importance of qualifying your target lists and marketing materials and talks about some new techniques for lead generation.

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March 5, 2023

Just go for it! with Mckinley Hyland

In this episode Kelly discusseses taking a chance with the President of Maverick NDT Inspection Inc. Episode Highlights: There is no better time than now to start your business Mutually Benefitial Relationships Take a chance

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