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Your Company Is Probably Telling the Wrong Story with Simon Ostler
Jun 24, 2026
Unknown duration
Great Salespeople Don't Sell with Rob Durant
Jun 21, 2026
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Your AI Growth Strategy Is Just Noise
Jun 17, 2026
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Dreaming for a Living with Paul Barry
Jun 14, 2026
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Why Success Is Never Enough with Stacey Berger
Jun 10, 2026
47m 43s
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| 6/24/26 | ![]() Your Company Is Probably Telling the Wrong Story with Simon Ostler | Episode 353 of The Business Development Podcast features Simon Ostler, a former newsroom leader, media strategist, and founder of Simon Ostler Consulting. With more than 20 years of experience in Canadian media, including senior leadership roles at Global News Toronto, Simon spent his career deciding which stories earned attention and which ones were ignored. In this conversation, he explains why most companies do not have a marketing problem, they have a storytelling problem.Kelly and Simon explore why people connect with human experiences, not corporate messaging, and why trust has become one of the most valuable currencies in business. They discuss earned media, reputation, thought leadership, AI, and why authentic stories matter more than ever. Whether you are a founder, executive, entrepreneur, marketer, or business development professional, this episode will challenge the way you think about attention, credibility, and the story your organization is telling.Key Takeaways: Most companies do not have a marketing problem, they have a storytelling problem.The story is rarely the company, the story is the human being impacted by it.People remember real people, not corporate updates, product launches, or bullet points.Trust is built long before you need it, not during the crisis.AI can create content, but it cannot replicate lived human experience.Earned media matters because third-party validation still builds credibility.If your story only excites your company, it probably will not connect with anyone else.Great storytellers find the person, the emotion, and the reason people should care.Start small, stay consistent, and build your reputation one story at a time.In a noisy world, authentic human stories are your greatest competitive advantage.Connect with Simon OstlerSimon Ostler is a media strategist, public relations consultant, journalism instructor, and former newsroom leader with more than 20 years of experience in Canadian media. Through Simon Ostler Consulting, he helps organizations build trust, strengthen credibility, uncover compelling stories, and earn meaningful attention through authentic storytelling and strategic communications.🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonostler/🔹 Website: https://simonostler.com/🎸 Sponsor Shoutouts: Thank You Colin Harms for your steadfast support of The Business Development Podcast! 🫶The Business Development Podcast is proudly supported by Hypervac Technologies & Hyperfab, 🎸⭐🔹 Hypervac Technologies: North America’s leader in vacuum truck manufacturing, building high performance hydrovac and industrial vacuum trucks designed for the toughest field conditions. www.hypervac.com🔹 Hyperfab: The custom fabrication division of Hypervac, delivering engineered solutions and specialized builds tailored to demanding industrial applications. www.hyperfab.caJoin The Catalyst Club Community If you are serious about growth, community, leadership, and surrounding yourself with high-level, human-centric thinkers, The Catalyst Club is where you need to be.Join us here: www.kellykennedyofficial.com/thecatalystclubNeed Business Development Support? Book a Business Development Breakthrough Audit Here: www.kellykennedyofficial.comMentioned in this episode:Hypervac - Revolution Vacuums | — | ||||||
| 6/21/26 | ![]() Great Salespeople Don't Sell with Rob Durant | In Episode 352 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Rob Durant, CEO of U.S. Operations for the Institute of Sales Professionals, founder of Flywheel Results, and author of The Social Enablement Blueprint. What follows is a powerful conversation that challenges everything most people think they know about sales. Rob shares his unexpected journey from customer service to sales leadership and explains why the best salespeople are not focused on convincing, pressuring, or closing. Instead, they focus on understanding problems, building trust, and helping people make informed decisions. Together, Kelly and Rob explore why so many entrepreneurs struggle to sell their own products and services, how personal beliefs often get in the way of growth, and why asking for the sale is often the most helpful thing you can do.The conversation also dives into relationship building, personal branding, social enablement, and the future of sales in an increasingly digital world. Rob explains why success is not about what you know or even who you know, but who knows you for what you know. From LinkedIn strategy and networking to sales ethics and long-term business development, this episode is packed with practical insights for entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and business leaders looking to build meaningful connections and create sustainable growth. If you want to become the person people think of first when they need help, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Connect with Rob DurantRob Durant is the CEO of U.S. Operations for the Institute of Sales Professionals, founder of Flywheel Results, author of The Social Enablement Blueprint, and a passionate advocate for ethical, relationship-driven sales.📧 Email: rob@isp-us.org🌐 Institute of Sales Professionals: the-isp.org🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdurant/Whether you're looking to improve your sales process, build stronger relationships, explore sales certification, or learn more about modern sales leadership and social enablement, Rob is an outstanding resource and a great person to connect with.Key Takeaways:Great salespeople do not sell, they help people make informed decisions.Asking for the sale is not pressure when you have identified a real problem and have a real solution.Not offering your solution can actually be a disservice because you are taking away the customer’s choice.Entrepreneurs often struggle to sell because they are too emotionally connected to their own business.You are not asking for money, you are asking for permission to help.The best sales training helps people walk a mile in the shoes of their prospect.Trust is built by being relatable, genuine, and consistent over time.Social selling should not be “connect and pitch.” It should be “connect and connect.”Success is not just about what you know or who you know. It is about who knows you for what you know.Sales teams need time to cultivate real relationships because business development requires a runway long enough to win.🎸 Sponsor Shoutouts: Thank You Colin Harms for your steadfast support of The Business Development Podcast! 🫶The Business Development Podcast is proudly supported by Hypervac Technologies & Hyperfab, 🎸⭐🔹 Hypervac Technologies: North America’s leader in vacuum truck manufacturing, building high performance hydrovac and industrial vacuum trucks designed for the toughest field conditions. www.hypervac.com🔹 Hyperfab: The custom fabrication division of Hypervac, delivering engineered solutions and specialized builds tailored to demanding industrial applications. www.hyperfab.caJoin The Catalyst Club Community If you are serious about growth, community, leadership, and surrounding yourself with high-level, human-centric thinkers, The Catalyst Club is where you need to be.Join us here: www.kellykennedyofficial.com/thecatalystclubNeed Business Development Support? Book a Business Development Breakthrough Audit Here: www.kellykennedyofficial.comMentioned in this episode:Hypervac - Revolution Vacuums | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() Your AI Growth Strategy Is Just Noise | In Episode 351 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy breaks down why so many modern growth strategies are becoming nothing more than noise. From automated emails and LinkedIn DMs to AI-driven outreach tools promising quick wins, Kelly challenges the idea that more activity automatically means more progress. He explains why vanity metrics can be misleading, why downloads in podcasting are similar to meaningless outreach numbers in business development, and why the real metric that matters is creating qualified meetings with the right people.Kelly then brings listeners back to the fundamentals of real business development: authentic human connection, active marketing, and consistency over time. He explains why AI and automation cannot replace trust, relationships, and direct conversations, and shares a practical 10-step action plan to help business developers, entrepreneurs, and leaders cut through the noise, stop wasting money, and create opportunities that actually matter. This episode is a reminder that there is no easy button for growth, but with the right strategy and consistent execution, real opportunity is always possible.Key Takeaways: Activity is not the same as progress. More outreach only matters when it creates real conversations and opportunities.There is no easy button for real growth. Sustainable business development still requires trust, strategy, and effort.Being human is your greatest competitive advantage. In the age of AI, authentic connection is what helps you stand out.Vanity metrics can create false confidence. Big numbers mean very little if they do not lead to meaningful results.Meetings with the right people are the metric that matters. Qualified conversations are what move business forward.Automation cannot replace authentic human connection. Tools can support the process, but people still build trust with people.Active marketing creates real opportunity. Growth happens when you intentionally reach out instead of waiting to be found.Relationships should be built before the customer has a need. Getting ahead of the opportunity gives you a competitive advantage.Consistency over time is your secret weapon. Weekly action compounds into long-term business development success.Real business development is built through trust, strategy, and action. The fundamentals still matter, even in the age of AI.🎸 Sponsor Shoutouts: Thank You Colin Harms for your steadfast support of The Business Development Podcast! 🫶The Business Development Podcast is proudly supported by Hypervac Technologies & Hyperfab, 🎸⭐🔹 Hypervac Technologies: North America’s leader in vacuum truck manufacturing, building high performance hydrovac and industrial vacuum trucks designed for the toughest field conditions. www.hypervac.com🔹 Hyperfab: The custom fabrication division of Hypervac, delivering engineered solutions and specialized builds tailored to demanding industrial applications. www.hyperfab.caJoin The Catalyst Club Community If you are serious about growth, community, leadership, and surrounding yourself with high-level, human-centric thinkers, The Catalyst Club is where you need to be.Join us here: www.kellykennedyofficial.com/thecatalystclubNeed Business Development Support? Book a Business Development Breakthrough Audit Here: www.kellykennedyofficial.comMentioned in this episode:Hypervac - Revolution Vacuums | — | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | ![]() Dreaming for a Living with Paul Barry | In milestone Episode 350 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, actor, filmmaker, and Ikigai consultant Paul Barry for a conversation that goes far beyond business. As this episode releases, Paul is nearly 1,000 miles into his 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail journey, walking from Mexico to Canada while raising funds for cancer awareness and prevention in honour of his mother. Together, Kelly and Paul explore the Japanese concept of Ikigai, the intersection of what you love, what you are great at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for, and why so many people find themselves successful on paper but unfulfilled in life.Throughout the conversation, Paul shares his remarkable journey from actor and acting teacher to entrepreneur, coach, storyteller, and adventurer, offering powerful insights into purpose, reinvention, entrepreneurship, and the courage to choose an unconventional path. Whether discussing the closure of a startup, the lessons learned from caring for his parents through cancer, or the decision to embark on one of the world's most challenging long-distance hikes, Paul reminds us that true success is not about building the life others expect of us, but about having the freedom to build a life that is authentically our own.Key Takeaways: Success without fulfillment is not success.You do not have to spend your life living someone else's definition of success.Ikigai is found at the intersection of what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.Your purpose is not fixed. It evolves as you evolve.Sometimes the most courageous decision is walking away from something that no longer serves you.Failure is often redirection, not defeat.If you are not fulfilled, ask yourself which part of your Ikigai is missing.Life is too short to spend decades waiting to do what you truly want to do.Freedom comes from intentionally designing your life, not accidentally drifting through it.You do not just make a living. You make a life.Connect with Paul BarryIf this conversation resonated with you and you'd like to follow Paul's journey, connect with him online or support his Pacific Crest Trail fundraiser.🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbarryofficial/🔹 Email: paul@dreamingforaliving.com🔹 Pacific Crest Trail Cancer Fundraiser & Donation Page: https://www.yeschapter.com/As this episode releases, Paul is nearly 1,000 miles into his 2,650-mile journey from Mexico to Canada, raising funds for cancer awareness and prevention while living the very philosophy he teaches: build a life aligned with purpose, freedom, adventure, and fulfillment.🎸 Sponsor Shoutouts: Thank You Colin Harms for your steadfast support of The Business Development Podcast! 🫶The Business Development Podcast is proudly supported by Hypervac Technologies & Hyperfab, 🎸⭐🔹 Hypervac Technologies: North America’s leader in vacuum truck manufacturing, building high performance hydrovac and industrial vacuum trucks designed for the toughest field conditions. www.hypervac.com🔹 Hyperfab: The custom fabrication division of Hypervac, delivering engineered solutions and specialized builds tailored to demanding industrial applications. www.hyperfab.caJoin The Catalyst Club Community If you are serious about growth, community, leadership, and surrounding yourself with high-level, human-centric thinkers, The Catalyst Club is where you need to be.Join us here: www.kellykennedyofficial.com/thecatalystclubMentioned in this episode:Hypervac - Revolution Vacuums | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | ![]() Why Success Is Never Enough with Stacey Berger✨ | mindsetburnout+4 | Stacey Berger | The Business Development Podcast | — | successmindset+5 | — | 47m 43s | |
| 6/7/26 | ![]() The Business of Mushrooms, Mental Health, and Human Potential with Colin Christensen✨ | mushroom industrymental health+5 | Colin Christensen | lion's manecordyceps+2 | — | mushroomsmental health+5 | — | 1h 18m 37s | |
| 6/3/26 | ![]() The Future of Podcasting, Media, and Audience Attention with Paul Riismandel✨ | podcastingmedia+5 | Paul Riismandel | Signal Hill Insights | — | podcastingaudience research+5 | — | 1h 31m 36s | |
| 5/31/26 | ![]() The Warning Signs Your Company Has Outgrown Its Brand with Rudy A. Zacharias and Terry Elkins✨ | brandingbusiness growth+4 | Rudy A. ZachariasTerry Elkins | About That...G Squared | — | brandingcompany growth+4 | — | 1h 13m 06s | |
| 5/27/26 | ![]() Why Most Businesses Never Sell with Robert Welke✨ | business exit strategiesentrepreneurship challenges+4 | Robert Welke | MExit Inc. | — | business growthexit planning+6 | — | 1h 01m 00s | |
| 5/24/26 | ![]() Start Young and Scale Fast with Chris Vasiliou✨ | entrepreneurshipbusiness growth+4 | Chris Vasiliou | CTK | Canada | entrepreneurshipconstruction+7 | — | 54m 05s | |
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| 5/20/26 | ![]() 10 Must Have Tools for Business Development in 2026✨ | business development toolsefficiency in business+4 | — | ChatGPTApollo.io+4 | 2026 | business developmenttools+7 | — | 39m 41s | |
| 5/17/26 | ![]() Reinvent Yourself and Build a Brand People Remember with Jamar Jones✨ | reinventionpersonal branding+5 | Jamar Jones | Foureva Media | — | brandingentrepreneurship+6 | — | 1h 25m 22s | |
| 5/13/26 | ![]() Saving a Canadian Wool Clothing Brand with Stephanie Gross✨ | entrepreneurshipsustainable manufacturing+4 | Stephanie Gross | Bumby WoolThe Business Development Podcast | Canadaoil and gas | Bumby Woolentrepreneurship+6 | — | 1h 04m 26s | |
| 5/10/26 | ![]() The Skilled Trades Crisis No One Is Talking About with Manja Horner✨ | skilled tradesworkforce development+5 | Manja Horner | Boost LD | — | skilled trades crisisknowledge transfer+6 | — | 59m 10s | |
| 5/6/26 | ![]() The Ten Follow Up Rule✨ | business developmentsales follow-up+3 | — | — | — | follow-upbusiness development+3 | — | 19m 54s | |
| 5/3/26 | ![]() Why Your LinkedIn Content Isn’t Getting You Clients with Charlotte Lloyd✨ | LinkedIn marketingclient acquisition+3 | Charlotte Lloyd | LinkedInClient Acquisition Club | — | LinkedInclient acquisition+5 | — | 57m 59s | |
| 4/29/26 | ![]() Canada Is Losing Businesses Faster Than It Can Replace Them with Brianna Solberg✨ | entrepreneurshipbusiness closure+4 | Brianna Solberg | Canadian Federation of Independent Business | Canada | entrepreneurial droughtbusiness closure+4 | — | 1h 06m 24s | |
| 4/26/26 | ![]() Your Lead Problem Might Be a Referral Problem with Andrew Z. Brown✨ | referral marketingsales acceleration+3 | Andrew Z. Brown | B2B | — | referralsbusiness development+3 | — | 1h 07m 41s | |
| 4/22/26 | ![]() Feel and Grow Rich with Rochelle Carrington✨ | performance dragemotional pressure+5 | Rochelle Carrington | — | — | performance dragemotional pressure+8 | — | 59m 12s | |
| 4/19/26 | ![]() From Tragedy to The Inspired Leader with Ally Stone✨ | leadershipresilience+4 | Ally Stone | theinspiredleader.com | Tokyo | leadershipresilience+5 | — | 1h 12m 46s | |
| 4/15/26 | ![]() We Knew Before It Happened with Mike Schoenberger✨ | human connectionintuition+4 | Mike Schoenberger | Sunco Communications | — | leadershipvulnerability+5 | — | 59m 38s | |
| 4/12/26 | ![]() Everyone Needs to Think and Act Strategically with Jeroen Kraaijenbrink✨ | strategyleadership+4 | Jeroen Kraaijenbrink | — | — | strategic competencedaily practice+5 | — | 1h 04m 13s | |
| 4/8/26 | ![]() Move Fast, Build Relentless Momentum, and Win While Others Hesitate✨ | momentumentrepreneurship+5 | — | — | — | business developmententrepreneurial mindset+5 | — | 36m 42s | |
| 4/5/26 | ![]() Why Most People Quit Before It Finally Clicks with Jordan Labelle✨ | long-term successentrepreneurship+4 | Jordan Labelle | Evergreen Growth Collective | — | business successentrepreneurship+5 | — | 1h 12m 42s | |
| 4/1/26 | ![]() Why You Freeze Under Pressure and How to Take Control with Nausheen I. Chen | In Episode 329 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Nausheen I. Chen, 3x TEDx speaker and Fortune 500 communication coach, to unpack why so many capable leaders struggle when it’s time to speak. From the fight, flight, or freeze response to the pressure of being seen and judged, Nausheen explains what’s really happening in your brain when you feel nervous, lose your words, or freeze under pressure. This episode breaks down the psychology behind communication and why even highly successful professionals can sound flat, robotic, or disconnected when it matters most.More importantly, Nausheen reveals the shift that changes everything. Public speaking isn’t about confidence, it’s about focus. When you stop trying to perform and start focusing on delivering value, the pressure disappears and your ability to connect skyrockets. If you want to communicate with more clarity, presence, and authority in meetings, presentations, or content, this episode gives you the mindset and tools to finally take control.Connect with Nausheen I. Chen and learn more about her work:Website: https://www.speaking.coachSpeak as a Leader Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QTpeh8l5ow8y72rtr8np2YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nausheenichenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nausheenichen/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nausheen.speaking.coach/Email: nausheen@speaking.coachKey Takeaways: You don’t freeze because you lack confidence, you freeze because your brain thinks you’re under threat.Public speaking fear is a primal response, not a personal weakness, and it can be trained.The biggest shift in communication is moving from performing to delivering value.When you focus on the audience instead of yourself, pressure drops and clarity rises.Confidence is not something you’re born with, it’s built through repetition, self-talk, and preparation.Your voice, energy, and body language are the three levers that determine how your message lands.Most people fail in communication because they focus too much on what to say and not how it’s delivered.Memorizing scripts creates pressure and increases the chance of freezing, speaking naturally creates connection.Exposure and repetition reduce fear, but only if you review and learn from each performance.The goal isn’t to impress people, it’s to make their time feel valuable, and everything changes when you do.Sponsor ShoutoutsThis episode of The Business Development Podcast is proudly supported by Hypervac Technologies, a leader in hydro excavation equipment helping contractors excavate safer, faster, and more efficiently across North America.Alongside Hypervac, Hyperfab delivers custom-built fabrication solutions designed for durability, performance, and real-world industrial application. 🌐 https://www.hypervac.com 🌐 https://www.hyperfab.caThis episode is also proudly supported by Thunder Bay Hydraulics Inc., specializing in hydraulic manufacturing, repair, and systems integration across Canada.Alongside them, Atlas Elite Lifts delivers high-end lift solutions for luxury homes, condos, dealerships, and elite garage spaces, with systems that are truly Bat Cave Ready. 🌐 https://www.thunderbayhydraulics.com 🌐 https://www.atlaselitelifts.comIf you enjoy the show, please take a moment to support these incredible companies who make conversations like this possible. 🎸⭐Join The Catalyst ClubIf you enjoy conversations like this and want to connect with entrepreneurs, leaders, and business builders focused on real growth, join us inside The Catalyst Club.🌐 https://www.kellykennedyofficial.com/thecatalystclubMentioned in this episode:Hyperfab Midroll | — | ||||||
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