In Episode 25 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy expresses his gratitude to those who have nominated the podcast for the Quill Podcast Award. He emphasizes the importance of consistency in business development and urges listeners to follow up regularly with prospects. Kelly discusses the challenges faced by…
In Episode 23 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy provides advice for new business development representatives and entrepreneurs who are looking to market their businesses. He emphasizes the importance of starting with local marketing and targeting the right individuals within organizations who have the power to make purchasing…
In Episode 64 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Curtis Craig, the founder of Inferno Solar, a company focused on clean and renewable energy solutions. The discussion revolves around the challenges and opportunities in the renewable energy sector, particularly in Alberta, Canada. They touch on topics such…
Episode 63 of The Business Development Podcast with host Kelly Kennedy focused on answering community questions related to business development. Throughout the episode, Kelly emphasized the importance of building interest in products or services, and how this process remains essentially the same regardless of the industry or business type. He…
In Episode 22 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Ken Gee, a local celebrity and entrepreneur from Edmonton, Alberta. Ken shares his journey from being a kid with an immigrant mentality to becoming a successful broadcaster and business professional. He talks about his passion for media and…
In Episode 20 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Lasse Joergensen, the founder and owner of All IN Productions in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Throughout the episode, Joergensen emphasizes the importance of finding passion in the work that you do and discusses his journey from psychotherapy and marketing…
In episode 21 of The Business Development Podcast hosted by Kelly Kennedy, the focus is on organization and structure in business. Kelly expresses his gratitude to his listeners for their support and shares how he initially struggled with business development and organization. He highlights the importance of taking notes, tracking…
In Episode 18 of the Business Development Podcast with host Kelly Kennedy, he welcomes back Colin Christensen as a guest. Kennedy expresses his admiration for Christensen and their previous conversations, highlighting his inspiring and insightful perspective. Christensen shares his desire to learn as much as possible to be helpful to…
In Episode 16 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Colin Christensen, a serial entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in starting, funding, and growing businesses. Christensen shares his journey of becoming an entrepreneur and the challenges he faced in marketing his own businesses. Despite making mistakes along…
Episode 19 of The Business Development Podcast with host Kelly Kennedy focuses on the importance and utilization of LinkedIn for business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals in sales and business development. Kelly emphasizes that LinkedIn is the best social media platform for generating real person-to-person relationships and connections within the business…
In Episode 17 of the Business Development Podcast with host Kelly Kennedy, he expresses his gratitude to his listeners and introduces Colin Christensen as a guest for the next episode. Kelly emphasizes his passion for active marketing and encourages business development professionals and entrepreneurs not to rely solely on passive…
In Episode 62 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes guest Micah Slavens, a web pioneer with over two decades of experience in the digital realm. Kelly expresses his excitement about having Micah on the show and their shared passion for design, user experience, and the customer journey.…
Episode 61 of The Business Development Podcast with Kelly Kennedy focuses on the difference between business development for products and services. Kennedy emphasizes the importance of building relationships with the right contacts within a company, such as the director, operations manager, or president, who will be buying the product or…
In Episode 14 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Paul Holah, a business leader with extensive experience in engineering, construction, and project management. Paul shares his insights on building relationships and making connections in the world of business development. He emphasizes the importance of personal relationships and…
In Episode 12 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Justin LaRocque, the CEO of ROC Advisors. Justin, a seasoned entrepreneur and chartered accountant, shares valuable financial advice for growing businesses. The episode delves into the topic of working capital, particularly in Western Canada, where many companies work…
In Episode 15 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy starts off by expressing gratitude to his guest, Paul, for joining the show. Kelly emphasizes the importance of having a clear goal in business development and discusses the significance of showing interest and care in meetings to build relationships.…
In Episode 13 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy expresses gratitude for the support of his listeners and acknowledges the positive impact his podcast has had on their businesses. He thanks Justin LaRocque of ROC Advisors for his support and recommends him for financial advice, highlighting the importance…
In Episode 11 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy discusses the difference between active and passive marketing strategies. Kennedy emphasizes the importance of active marketing, which involves meeting customers and vendors in person and building relationships. He highlights the effectiveness of active marketing in acquiring new customers, particularly…
In Episode 10 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes guest Deanna Kean, President of Solace Safety Solutions. The episode begins with both Kelly and Deanna expressing their gratitude for the support they have received and the success they have achieved in growing their businesses. They reflect on…
In Episode 9 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy expresses his gratitude to the listeners for their support and positive feedback. He emphasizes the importance of target lists and targeting clients for effective lead generation and marketing efforts. Kelly encourages business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-level business development representatives…
Episode 8 of The Business Development Podcast with McKinley Hyland focuses on the challenges and rewards of starting a business. McKinley shares his personal experiences and perspective on the topic, emphasizing the importance of passion and taking initiative. He advises listeners not to wait for the right time to start…
Episode 60 of the Business Development Podcast features Amin Samji, a leader in the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. Host Kelly Kennedy is excited to have Amin on the show as they discuss the importance of networking and building beneficial partnerships in the business community. Amin's passion for the prosperity of…
In episode 59 of The Business Development Podcast with Kelly Kennedy, the focus is on the importance of market research and effective marketing for startups. Kelly emphasizes the need for startups to ensure that their product or service has a commercial application and will financially make sense before investing too…
In Episode 7 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy emphasizes the importance of using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for businesses. He defines a CRM as a set of integrated software solutions that track, manage, and store information about current and potential customers. Kennedy strongly advocates for…
