In Episode 232 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Jeremie L'Heureux, founder and CEO of L'Heureux Auto Group, to explore how everyday financial decisions shape our future. From vehicle financing to managing debt, Jeremie shares real-world insights on the traps that quietly erode financial stability —…
In this clip from my conversation with Trystan Keller of Sales Link Strategies, we break down a raw and powerful truth about sales and business development. Trystan shares why most people don’t actually know what they’re selling at first — and why success comes from understanding the real gap between…
🔥 What really drives you? In today's clip from The Business Development Podcast, I sat down with my friend Chris Yeung — a true entrepreneur who has lived the highs, the lows, and built it all back again. Chris is the Executive Director of Edmonton Destination Marketing Hotels and the…
In Episode 231 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy dives deep into the universal yet often misunderstood experience of fear. Through a raw and insightful exploration, Kelly reveals how fear—whether it shows up as self-doubt, rejection anxiety, or imposter syndrome—can become your greatest ally in business and life. Sharing…
“Purpose isn’t something you find. It’s something you build.” – Aaron Hurst In Episode 230 of The Business Development Podcast, I’m joined by Aaron Hurst—bestselling author of The Purpose Economy and a global leader in purpose-driven work. We talk about why so many professionals feel disconnected… Why your job title…
In episode 230 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy is joined by Aaron Hurst, bestselling author of The Purpose Economy and a pioneer in the field of meaningful work. Together, they explore the idea that purpose isn’t something we find, but something we intentionally build. Aaron dives deep into…
In episode 229 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy explores the biggest shift business has ever seen: the exponential rise of AI and what it means for the future of leadership, business development, and humanity itself. With AI power doubling every six months, the next five years will bring…
In episode 228 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy is joined by the visionary Dr. Robert Pearl, former CEO of the Permanente Medical Group and author of ChatGPT, MD. Together, they explore how generative AI is poised to radically reshape global healthcare systems. Dr. Pearl shares a compelling case…
"You can educate your way to stardom." - Kelly Kennedy That's not just a catchy line. It's the hard-won truth behind how I grew The Business Development Podcast to over 20,000+ weekly impressions on LinkedIn—organically. No bots. No gimmicks. No viral hacks. Just value. Consistency. And real connection. But let’s…
Struggling to get traction on LinkedIn in 2025? In Episode 227 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy shares the real, battle-tested tactics that took him from low engagement to consistently hitting over 20,000 organic impressions every single week. This isn’t theory—it’s built on two and a half years of…
In Episode 226 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy welcomes back serial entrepreneur and CFO-turned-forum-founder Justin LaRocque for a raw and powerful conversation on what it really takes to build a business — and a life worth living. Justin shares the behind-the-scenes story of how he transitioned from leading…
In this powerful episode of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy sits down with Koleya Karringten, Managing Director of the Canadian Blockchain Consortium, clean tech innovator, and one of the most resilient entrepreneurs in Canadian business. Koleya shares her extraordinary journey — from building cutting-edge emissions technology, to surviving…
Episode 225 of The Business Development Podcast is a raw, honest look at one of the most powerful tools in 2025—video—and why so many of us avoid it. Kelly Kennedy opens up about his own struggles with video, the perfectionism that holds him back, and the fear that so many…
In Episode 224 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Koleya Karringten — a tech visionary, clean energy innovator, and blockchain leader who has redefined resilience in the face of extreme adversity. From growing up in an entrepreneurial family to co-founding one of the cleanest combustion tech…
In Episode 222 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with branding expert, author, and former hip-hop artist Jamar Jones for one of the most inspiring conversations we’ve ever had. From opening for Snoop Dogg and T.I. to losing his voice and identity overnight, Jamar’s story of reinvention…
If you're struggling to land client meetings, you're not alone — and you're definitely not broken. In Episode 223, Kelly Kennedy breaks down the 10 most critical reasons your business development efforts might be falling short and delivers the tactical fixes you need to turn things around. From outdated marketing…
When was the last time you truly asked yourself, “Who am I becoming?” In episode 222 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with personal branding powerhouse Jamar Jones to unpack the extraordinary journey from hip-hop stages to corporate branding genius. Jamar shares how a life-altering moment—tearing his…
In Episode 221 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy revisits a topic that has defined the show’s success—what to look for in a business development specialist. Episode 2, which covered this topic over two years ago, remains the most listened-to episode in the podcast’s history, proving its lasting relevance.…
Are return-to-office policies really about productivity, or is it just fear and ego at play? In this clip from The Business Development Podcast (Episode 220), Michelle Coulson breaks down why companies push for in-office work and what it reveals about their leadership. Instead of micromanaging, why not build a team…
In Episode 220 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy welcomes Michelle Coulson, founder of Remote Rebellion, to explore the rise of remote work and the end of the traditional 9-to-5. Michelle shares her journey from corporate recruitment to building a location-independent career, helping professionals escape the office and take…
Too many of us are living under expectations we never chose. We follow rules, beliefs, and habits that were handed to us—never stopping to ask: Do these still serve me? If you haven’t questioned your conditioning in a while, it’s time to start. Are your goals, your dreams, and your…
In Episode 219 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy takes on one of the most overused and misunderstood concepts in business—authenticity. Everyone talks about it, but what does it actually mean? Why do so many people struggle to embrace it? And more importantly, how does authenticity impact business, branding,…
The marketing landscape is shifting fast. What worked in 2023 is already outdated, and businesses that fail to adapt will struggle to survive. Meaghan Ralston, founder of Maggie Jane Marketing, built a seven-figure agency in just one year by staying ahead of digital trends, mastering LinkedIn, and leveraging AI the…
Episode 218 of The Business Development Podcast features an in-depth conversation with Meaghan Ralston, the powerhouse entrepreneur behind Maggie Jane Marketing. Meaghan shares her journey from B2B sales to launching her own marketing empire, which hit seven figures in its first year. She recounts her transition from automotive advertising to…
