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Oct. 15, 2023

Episode 72 - Live Your Life Strategically with Chris Maksyclewicz

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 mental health. Chris shares his personal journey, which includes a varied career in…

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Oct. 15, 2023

Episode 71 - 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 before venturing into new spaces. He suggests conducting target research and initial phone calls to gauge…

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Oct. 14, 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 mental health. Chris shares his personal journey, which includes a varied career in…

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Oct. 10, 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 before venturing into new spaces. He suggests conducting target research and initial phone calls to gauge…

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Oct. 8, 2023

Episode 70 - Say I Did with Colin Harms

In Milestone Episode 70 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes guest Colin Harms. Colin's unique journey and wealth of experience in business development make him an inspiring and valuable guest. He shares his story, starting from working as a dishwasher to becoming the president of Hypervac Technologies.…

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Oct. 7, 2023

Say I Did with Colin Harms

In Milestone Episode 70 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy welcomes guest Colin Harms. Colin's unique journey and wealth of experience in business development make him an inspiring and valuable guest. He shares his story, starting from working as a dishwasher to becoming the president of Hypervac Technologies.…

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Oct. 4, 2023

Episode 69 - Why You Should Collaborate with Your Business Development Team

In Episode 69 of the Business Development Podcast, hosted by Kelly Kennedy, the focus is on the importance of effective communication within an organization and the role it plays in successful business development. Kennedy emphasizes the need for the business development team to be fully aware of the corporate goals,…

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Oct. 3, 2023

Why You Should Collaborate with Your Business Development Team

In Episode 69 of the Business Development Podcast, hosted by Kelly Kennedy, the focus is on the importance of effective communication within an organization and the role it plays in successful business development. Kennedy emphasizes the need for the business development team to be fully aware of the corporate goals,…

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Sept. 30, 2023

Episode 68 - Partner with Your Printer with Don Murray

In Episode 68 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy discusses the changes in the printing industry with guest Don Murray, a graphic design and printing expert with 30 years of experience. They explore how the rise of digital technology, including the internet and email, has transformed the print…

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Sept. 30, 2023

Partner with Your Printer with Don Murray

In Episode 68 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy discusses the changes in the printing industry with guest Don Murray, a graphic design and printing expert with 30 years of experience. They explore how the rise of digital technology, including the internet and email, has transformed the print…

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Sept. 30, 2023

Episode 66 - Go and Mentor Somebody with Colin Christensen

In episode 66 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Colin Christensen, an experienced entrepreneur and mentor. The episode focuses on the importance of mentorship and how it can contribute to personal and professional growth. Kennedy and Christensen discuss the difference between mentoring and coaching, the value of…

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Sept. 30, 2023

Episode 64 - Entrepreneurship Is a Wake Up Call with Curtis Craig

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…

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Sept. 30, 2023

Episode 65 - 8 Steps to Active Marketing Success

In Episode 65 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy emphasizes the importance of active marketing over passive marketing for businesses. He emphasizes the need for businesses to engage in active marketing strategies, such as social media engagement and networking, rather than relying solely on passive marketing techniques like…

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Sept. 30, 2023

Episode 63 - Community Questions September 2023

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…

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Sept. 30, 2023

Episode 67 - Effective Communication

In Episode 67 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy expresses his gratitude to the listeners and emphasizes the importance of effective communication in business development. He encourages the audience to support the show by liking and following their YouTube channel, which aims to reach a broader audience. Kennedy…

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Sept. 29, 2023

Episode 58 - The Next Century of Aviation is Autonomous with Cole Rosentreter

In Episode 58 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy interviews Cole Rosentreter, the founder and CEO of Pegasus, a technology company based in UAV aerospace. Cole shares his journey from his military career to founding and leading a successful technology company. He talks about his love for aviation,…

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Sept. 29, 2023

Episode 62 - Focus on Clarity with Micah Slavens

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.…

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Sept. 29, 2023

Episode 60 - Supporting the Business Community with Amin Samji

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…

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Sept. 29, 2023

Episode 61 - Business Development in Products vs Services

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…

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Sept. 29, 2023

Episode 57 - The Truth About Business Development at Conferences

Episode 57 of the Business Development Podcast explores the effectiveness of exhibiting at conferences as a marketing strategy. The host, Kelly Kennedy, emphasizes that attending conferences and setting up booths is not an active marketing approach and may not yield significant returns on investment. He highlights that most attendees are…

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Sept. 29, 2023

Episode 59 - Business Development for Startups

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…

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Sept. 29, 2023

Episode 56 - The Art of Balancing Business Development and Account Management

In episode 56 of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy addresses the importance of separating account management and business development. Kennedy recounts their personal experience of juggling multiple roles before realizing the need for separate teams. The episode highlights the significance of dedicating time to new business development, as…

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Sept. 26, 2023

Effective Communication

In Episode 67 of the Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy expresses his gratitude to the listeners and emphasizes the importance of effective communication in business development. He encourages the audience to support the show by liking and following their YouTube channel, which aims to reach a broader audience. Kennedy…

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Sept. 26, 2023

Episode 52 - How Your Path Becomes Your Foundation with Ross Huartt

Episode 52 of The Business Development Podcast features an interview with Ross Huartt, the President and CEO of MBC Group. Ross shares his journey from the UK to Canada and how it sparked his interest in entrepreneurship. He discusses the challenges he faced during the financial crisis of 2008 and…

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