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The global show for founders, entrepreneurs, and sales leaders who want real growth and honest conversations. Hosted by Kelly Kennedy, this multi award winning podcast brings bold strategy, raw insight, and the mindset behind bigger deals, faster growth, and authentic leadership.
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The Truth About Momentum and How It’s Really Built
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21:57Every January starts with fresh goals and big intentions, and then life hits, momentum fades, and by February most people are restarting again. In this New Year’s Eve episode, Kelly breaks down what momentum actually is, why it matters, and how to build it in a way that lasts, not with hype or burnout, but with consistent weekly actions that compou…
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Why You Can’t Outwork Burnout Anymore with Maureen Codispodi
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1:08:15Episode 302 is a grounded and necessary conversation about the unseen cost of entrepreneurship. After nearly 200 interviews with founders, leaders, and high performers, a clear pattern has emerged: burnout, health scares, and identity collapse are no longer edge cases, they’re becoming normal. This episode explores how the current culture of nonsto…
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Turn Chaos Into Control With Colin Harms
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1:01:32Episode 301 kicks off the 300s with Colin Harms and opens with a milestone announcement, HyperVac Technologies and HyperFab are the official Title Sponsors of The Business Development Podcast for 2026. Kelly and Colin reflect on the relationship that started through the podcast, why community and consistency matter, and what it takes to keep raisin…
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Milestone Episode 300 is a behind the scenes centennial conversation with Shelby Hobbs, recorded right in the messy middle of real life. Kelly and Shelby hit record in the narrow window before the kids get home, with a baby sleeping nearby, a toddler napping upstairs, and the daily marathon happening in real time, because that’s genuinely how the s…
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The Legendary Manager Behind The Tragically Hip with Jake Gold
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57:44In this very special episode of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Jake Gold, one of the most influential architects of Canadian music and the longtime manager behind The Tragically Hip. Jake takes listeners behind the curtain on what a music manager actually does, not as a hype man, but as the CEO of a complex business …
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Turn Your Story Into a Brand People Trust with Jake Karls
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47:30Episode 298 features Jake Karls, co founder and chief rainmaker of Mid Day Squares, breaking down how a kitchen table idea turned into a multimillion dollar brand by winning attention the hard way, through relentless storytelling and real human connection. He explains why attention is one of the most valuable assets in business, why you cannot buy …
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10 Rules to Make 2026 the Year Your Community Changes Everything
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22:25In this solo episode, Kelly looks back at how business has shifted from the AI explosion of 2023, to the rise of personal branding in 2024, to the wave of raw, human authenticity in 2025, and makes a bold prediction for what comes next. 2026, he argues, will be the year of community, where leaders are no longer satisfied with surface level connecti…
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Unlocking Canada’s Francophone Goldmine with Colin Fagnan
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1:18:45Episode 296 is a first for The Business Development Podcast – we finally dive deep into Canada’s French-speaking community and what most business leaders are missing. Kelly sits down with bilingual consultant Colin Fagnan, founder of Nyloc Consulting (and now Executive Director of the Fort Saskatchewan & Lamont County Regional Chamber of Commerce),…
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6 Biggest Lessons From My First 5 Years of Entrepreneurship
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27:23Episode 295 is a raw and honest reflection on what five years of entrepreneurship have really looked like behind the scenes. Kelly marks the anniversary of Capital Business Development, his own birthday, and his son’s birthday by pulling back the curtain on the fear, uncertainty, and constant change that come with building something from nothing. I…
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Defying Limits and Redefining Opportunity in Canada with Daniel Monzon
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1:12:29In Episode 294 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly sits down with the extraordinary Daniel Monzon, an entrepreneur whose story rewrites what resilience and leadership truly mean. Born with one arm and one leg, Daniel has spent his life climbing mountains both literally and figuratively, turning adversity into strength and strength into purpo…
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The Listener Who Transformed His Life Through Business Development with Lucas Benjamin Schmidt
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41:36Episode 293 follows the remarkable journey of Lucas Benjamin Schmidt, a biochemist from Germany who discovered business development by accident and transformed his entire life because of it. Lucas found The Business Development Podcast in late 2023, listened to every episode within days, and immediately applied the principles by treating himself li…
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How to Explode Your LinkedIn Growth in 2026 with Sam Swirsky
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1:05:55Episode 292 takes you inside a powerful conversation with LinkedIn strategist Sam Swirsky, where Kelly uncovers what truly drives explosive growth on the world’s leading business platform in 2026. Sam shares his journey from blue collar beginnings to becoming one of LinkedIn’s most respected creators and strategists, breaking down the mindset and m…
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You Are Going to Be OK and 10 Tips Will Help You Keep the Faith
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26:28Episode 291 is a raw, honest, and deeply human exploration of what it means to trust the journey when life throws you curveballs. Kelly opens up about one of the wildest days of his entrepreneurial year — a morning that began with a gut-punch message from a major client and immediately shifted into two of the biggest interviews of 2025 with Jake Go…
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The Future of Food, Freedom, and Human Resilience with Jim Gale
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55:53What would you do if you sold your company and had every opportunity to step back, but instead chose to build a vision aimed at changing the future of how communities thrive? In Episode 290, Kelly sits down with returning guest Jim Gale to explore his mission to transform the way families, schools, neighborhoods, and even nations think about food a…
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In this powerful Remembrance Day episode, Kelly Kennedy reflects on the legacy of his grandfather, a man shaped by courage, humility, and service, and explores the timeless truths that still define human connection today. Through the lens of personal history and Dale Carnegie’s century-old wisdom, Kelly reminds us that while our tools have evolved …
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From Teacher to Tech Visionary with Nathan Plumb
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1:09:47Episode 288 of The Business Development Podcast features an inspiring conversation with Nathan Plumb, Managing Director of Fabled Solutions, an award-winning technology company transforming how businesses approach software development. Nathan shares his incredible journey from teaching across Europe and Asia to leading a fast-growing tech firm in E…
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This episode of The Business Development Podcast dives deep into the power of focus and intentional action through Kelly Kennedy’s proven weekly framework, Move the Needle. Kelly reveals how most people spend their weeks reacting to chaos instead of directing their energy toward what truly matters. Drawing from the Pareto Principle and Dr. Gail Mat…
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How to Redefine Success Without Losing Yourself with Jenn Bieri
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1:10:05In Episode 286 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with transformational coach and finance expert Jenn Bieri, founder of The Practice Space, to explore what it truly means to redefine success without losing yourself. Jenn shares her powerful journey from scaling a global tech startup from 40 to 400 employees and leading $20…
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How Campfire Stories Sparked a 20-Year Podcast Empire with Jim Harold
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1:31:15In this Halloween Special of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with the legendary Jim Harold — the original paranormal podcaster and host of Jim Harold’s Campfire. With over 20 years in the business and millions of listeners worldwide, Jim shares how a lifelong fascination with the unexplained became one of the most successf…
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Why Most Technical Experts Struggle in Business Development and How to Win with Adam Kimmel
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1:14:21In Episode 284 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Adam Kimmel, an engineer with 12 global patents who made the leap from technical leadership to business development strategist. Together, they explore why so many technical professionals struggle to thrive in business development—and how to turn analytical precision in…
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In Episode 283 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy breaks down one of the toughest truths in business: why free almost always fails. Drawing on lessons from early mentor Kevin Pydde and his own entrepreneurial journey, Kelly explores how undercharging and giving too much away can quietly destroy your business. He shares the mindset a…
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What AI Can’t Replace in Marketing with Jamie Moffat
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1:21:56Episode 282 of The Business Development Podcast, “What AI Can’t Replace in Marketing with Jamie Moffat,” dives deep into the evolution of marketing from its radio roots to today’s AI-driven landscape. Jamie Moffat, a 30-year advertising veteran and digital marketing consultant with LocalIQ, shares his journey from selling vacuum cleaners and radio …
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Adaptability Is the Only Skill That Matters
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26:19In Episode 281, Kelly Kennedy delivers a powerful reminder that in a world moving faster than ever, adaptability isn’t optional—it’s the skill that defines whether we thrive or fade. He shares how resisting change once held him back, from pushing against early CRM systems to realizing that fear of new ideas only slows progress for everyone involved…
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The Coming Space Boom of 2036 and Why We’re Not Ready with Jason Michaud
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1:04:39In Episode 280 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Jason Michaud, founder and CEO of Stardust Technologies, to explore the coming Space Boom of 2036—a defining moment that could reshape global economies, industries, and human potential. Jason shares his mission to make space accessible for everyone while warning that C…
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Episode 279 of The Business Development Podcast, The 10 Unspoken Laws of Trust, dives deep into the unseen foundation behind every successful relationship, deal, and opportunity: trust. Kelly explores how trust shapes human behavior, why it’s not automatic despite being essential to society, and the ten unspoken laws that quietly govern how we buil…
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Startup TNT Ignites Western Canada with Tim Lynn
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1:00:27Episode 278 of The Business Development Podcast dives into the explosive rise of Startup TNT with co-founder Tim Lynn, a financial strategist and serial entrepreneur who has helped reshape Western Canada’s startup ecosystem. Tim shares his journey from investment banking to building a community-driven angel investing platform that has mobilized mil…
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In Episode 277 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy takes you inside a true David vs. Goliath battle as he fights for the 2025 Signal Awards in the Business category. As the only Canadian and the only independent finalist up against billion dollar networks like Wondery, iHeart, and Amazon, Kelly reveals how underdogs can rally support…
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Any Dumbass Can Do It with Garry Ridge
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1:05:15Episode 276 of The Business Development Podcast welcomes Garry Ridge, the legendary former CEO of WD-40 and author of Any Dumbass Can Do It. Garry takes us inside the culture transformation that turned WD-40 into a global icon, showing how “learning moments” and servant leadership created an environment where people belonged, felt valued, and perfo…
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10 Indicators You’re Leveling Up, Not Falling Behind
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33:16Episode 275 of The Business Development Podcast flips the script on imposter syndrome, showing why it isn’t a red flag but a clear indicator that you’re leveling up. Kelly Kennedy unpacks why this feeling shows up right before your biggest breakthroughs and why it’s actually a compass pointing you toward growth and success. In this episode, you’ll …
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The Food Scientist Who Beat the Odds on Shark Tank with Dr. Juan Salinas
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1:16:18Episode 274 of The Business Development Podcast brings the inspiring journey of Dr. Juan Salinas, a food scientist, entrepreneur, and natural bodybuilder who defied the odds to create P-nuff Crunch, a plant-based protein snack that won the attention of Mark Cuban on Shark Tank. From his humble beginnings in Honduras to earning a PhD in food science…
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Podcast Playbook (Part 11): Mastering the Mindset — Final Tips to Stay Consistent and Thrive
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35:57In Episode 273, we bring the Podcast Playbook to a close with Part 11: Mastering the Mindset — Final Tips to Stay Consistent and Thrive. This final chapter shifts the focus from tools and strategies to the mental game required to keep your podcast alive long term. We explore why most podcasters fade out after just a few episodes, how to set realist…
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The Billion-Dollar Real Estate Disruption with Robert Price
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1:14:38In Episode 272 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly sits down with Robert Price, Founder & CEO of Bōde, the peer-to-peer real estate platform that has already facilitated over $1 billion in property transactions. Robert shares how his entrepreneurial roots, experience at Axia NetMedia, and first-hand frustrations with the traditional real est…
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Podcast Playbook (Part 10): How to Monetize Your Podcast — Proven Strategies to Sustain and Scale Revenue
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32:54In Episode 271, we dive into one of the most critical parts of the Podcast Playbook: monetization. Podcasting is one of the most powerful tools for business development, but it comes with real costs — hardware, software, editing, your time, and even promotion. That’s why monetization is not optional if you want your show to survive and thrive long …
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The Unfiltered Truth About Raising Capital with Laura Gabor
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1:27:30In episode 270, Kelly Kennedy welcomes Laura Gabor — co-founder and COO of Ecologicca, founder of What in the Tech, angel investor, and one of The Peak’s Emerging Leaders in Tech for 2024. Laura shares her journey from her immigrant roots to becoming a leader in the Canadian tech ecosystem, highlighting the pivotal experiences that shaped her as an…
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Podcast Playbook (Part 9): How to Market and Grow Your Podcast — Strategies to Build Reach & Audience
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47:41Episode 269 of The Business Development Podcast takes us into Part 9 of the Podcast Playbook, where Kelly Kennedy breaks down the truth about marketing and growing a podcast. Launching a show is only the beginning — real growth comes from leveraging guests, showing up consistently on social media, using audiograms and clips to spark curiosity, repu…
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Breaking Barriers in Inclusive Venture Capital with Lise Birikundavyi
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58:50In Episode 268 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly sits down with Lise Birikundavyi, CFA, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of BKR Capital, Canada’s first Black-led, institutionally backed venture capital fund. Lise shares her incredible journey from her roots in Burundi to becoming one of the most influential voices in impact investing and in…
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Podcast Playbook (Part 8): How to Launch Your Podcast the Right Way — Titles, Promotion & Momentum
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46:12Part 8 of the Podcast Playbook is all about launch day—the moment your podcast moves from planning to reality. In this episode, Kelly Kennedy stresses that first impressions matter more than almost anything else. He breaks down the steps every podcaster should take before hitting publish, including running a final quality check, ensuring audio is c…
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Everything You Think About AI Is Wrong with Damien Benveniste
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1:04:53In Episode 266 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Damien Benveniste, former Meta machine learning lead and founder of The AI Edge, to unravel the truth about artificial intelligence. Damien breaks down what AI and machine learning actually are, why they’ve quietly powered our lives for decades, and how the hype around…
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Why You Should Buy a Business Instead of Starting One with Jory Evans (Part 2)
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1:09:01In Part 2 of Why You Should Buy a Business Instead of Starting One with Jory Evans, we move past the mechanics of deal-making and into the high-stakes world of execution. Jory Evans, CEO of Evans Trucking, explains why acquisitions succeed or fail not in the negotiation room, but in how leaders handle the transition afterward. He highlights the imp…
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The Hidden Future of Generative AI Revealed with Charlene Li
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1:06:04In episode 264 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with New York Times bestselling author and disruption expert Charlene Li to unpack what it truly means to lead in the age of generative AI. Drawing on more than three decades of experience helping global companies navigate internet revolutions, social media shifts, and now …
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Podcast Playbook (Part 7): How to Edit Your Podcast Like a Pro — My Full Workflow for Clean, Studio-Quality Sound
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37:18Episode 263 of The Business Development Podcast takes you deep into the editing stage of podcast production, where a raw recording transforms into a polished, professional show. In Part 7 of the Podcast Playbook series, Kelly Kennedy shares his complete start-to-finish editing workflow, honed over hundreds of episodes. From understanding your DAW w…
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The Climate Crisis Could Be Your Biggest Business Opportunity with Jodi Scarlett
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48:50In this episode of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy welcomes Jodi Scarlett, CEO of EcoClaim, for a deep dive into how the insurance industry — and the businesses in its supply chain — can transform the climate crisis into a powerful business advantage. Drawing on over two decades of leadership in restoration and insurance, Jodi share…
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Podcasting Built a Movement That Changed Everything with Tim Truax
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1:36:24Episode 261 of The Business Development Podcast features Tim Truax, CEO of PodSummit YYC, longtime host of The Nerd Room, and a true pioneer in Canadian podcasting. With nearly 500 episodes under his belt, Tim shares the unfiltered reality of what it takes to build a show that lasts—without chasing trends or downloads. From late-night basement reco…
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Leading Through Pain and Purpose with Shawn Neels
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1:10:17In Episode 260 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Shawn Neels, the resilient and inspiring founder of Plains Equipment Rentals. At just 26, Shawn has built a successful business grounded in grit, values, and relentless personal growth. This episode dives deep into his journey—from overcoming life-altering trauma and c…
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Podcast Playbook (Part 6): How to Plan, Set Up, and Record Your First Episode with Confidence
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41:56Episode 259 of The Business Development Podcast is Part 6 of the Podcast Playbook series, and it’s the game-changer. In this episode, Kelly Kennedy walks listeners through the pivotal moment that separates aspiring podcasters from real ones—recording your first episode. He covers everything from crafting a flexible show plan to choosing a topic you…
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How Gratitude Builds Legendary Leaders with Chester Elton
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1:08:34Episode 258 of The Business Development Podcast features the incomparable Chester Elton, globally known as The Apostle of Appreciation. In this electrifying and heartfelt conversation, Chester dives deep into the transformative power of gratitude in leadership, sharing wisdom from his 15 bestselling books, including The Carrot Principle and Leading…
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Podcast Playbook (Part 5): How to Choose the Right Hosting & Recording Tools to Launch, Grow, and Monetize Your Show
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37:50In Episode 257 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy delivers Part 5 of the Podcast Playbook series, focused on choosing the right hosting and recording tools to launch, grow, and monetize your podcast. He breaks down the often-confusing world of podcast technology, sharing hard-earned insights from producing over 250 episodes. Kelly o…
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Build Freedom Today with Ben Spangl
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1:05:05In Episode 256 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly welcomes back mindset and performance coach Ben Spangl for a powerful conversation about redefining success and reclaiming freedom now—not someday. Together, they dive deep into the entrepreneurial rollercoaster, unpacking the burnout, emotional resistance, and false beliefs that keep high p…
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Podcast Playbook (Part 4): How to Lock in Your Schedule, Format, and 50 Episode Plan for Long-Term Success
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28:59In Episode 255 of The Business Development Podcast, we bring you Part 4 of the Podcast Playbook series, diving deep into the strategy behind building a podcast that lasts. This episode is all about locking in your release schedule, choosing a format that fits your energy and goals, and creating a 50-episode content plan that keeps you consistent an…
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Where Hustle Meets Heart with Kapil Kalra
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1:07:09In Episode 254 of The Business Development Podcast, we sit down with Kapil Kalra, the passionate force behind Naturemary and a powerhouse in the world of natural wellness. Kapil opens up about his early days working in his family’s grocery store in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and how those humble beginnings shaped his unshakable work ethic. From sellin…
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