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De-stress Your BusinessE166: Why Charging Using Timesheets Kills Innovation and Value, with Ron Baker  Alexis Kingsbury interviews Ron Baker, author and founder of VeraSage Institute, about why tracking time and billing by the hour harms professional services firms by distorting behavior, reducing margins, and undermining innovation. Ron explains the “transformation economy” as a shift beyond services and experiences toward guiding clients from a current state to a desired future identity. He argues firms should market and price around transformation rather than tasks. He describes how subscription models change pricing, KPIs, and financial thinking toward lifetime value, recurring revenue, and churn. He says the biggest barrier is unlearning cost...
2026-03-0245 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE166: Why Charging Using Timesheets Kills Innovation and Value, with Ron Baker  Alexis Kingsbury interviews Ron Baker, author and founder of VeraSage Institute, about why tracking time and billing by the hour harms professional services firms by distorting behavior, reducing margins, and undermining innovation. Ron explains the “transformation economy” as a shift beyond services and experiences toward guiding clients from a current state to a desired future identity. He argues firms should market and price around transformation rather than tasks. He describes how subscription models change pricing, KPIs, and financial thinking toward lifetime value, recurring revenue, and churn. He says the biggest barrier is unlearning cost...
2026-03-0245 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE165: AI Is Here. Everyone's About to Become a Manager.Six months ago, Alexis built a 100% AI accountancy practice called Accrual Intentions. He called it an experiment. What he didn't say at the time: he was hoping it wouldn't work. In this honest follow-up to Episode 164, Alexis shares what he's processed since — the board meeting that ran in eight minutes, the failures that turned out to be management errors rather than AI errors, and the data that suggests professional services firms have about eighteen months before the compliance work their juniors do today is largely automated. The question isn't whether AI will change your firm. It...
2026-02-2326 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE165: AI Is Here. Everyone's About to Become a Manager.Six months ago, Alexis built a 100% AI accountancy practice called Accrual Intentions. He called it an experiment. What he didn't say at the time: he was hoping it wouldn't work. In this honest follow-up to Episode 164, Alexis shares what he's processed since — the board meeting that ran in eight minutes, the failures that turned out to be management errors rather than AI errors, and the data that suggests professional services firms have about eighteen months before the compliance work their juniors do today is largely automated. The question isn't whether AI will change your firm. It...
2026-02-2326 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE162: Workplace Drama Without the StressIn this episode of De-Stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury delves into the often unexpected and challenging people problems every business leader faces.    From marital disputes to sudden resignations, Alexis emphasizes the importance of strong line management in navigating these issues.    He shares practical advice on building trustful, open relationships between managers and their teams, and highlights the significance of regular one-to-ones and creating a no-blame culture.    Learn how to prepare for crises and support your employees effectively, ensuring your business remains resilient even when life throws curveballs.   ---   Helpful resources:   Playbook for Managing Employee Performance (including guidance on great 1-2-1 meetin...
2025-10-2009 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE162: Workplace Drama Without the StressIn this episode of De-Stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury delves into the often unexpected and challenging people problems every business leader faces.    From marital disputes to sudden resignations, Alexis emphasizes the importance of strong line management in navigating these issues.    He shares practical advice on building trustful, open relationships between managers and their teams, and highlights the significance of regular one-to-ones and creating a no-blame culture.    Learn how to prepare for crises and support your employees effectively, ensuring your business remains resilient even when life throws curveballs.   ---   Helpful resources:   Playbook for Managing Employee Performance (including guidance on great 1-2-1 meetin...
2025-10-2009 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE160: The Mindset Shifts That Make Leaders Great, With William C. DavisWhat separates good managers from truly great leaders?    In this episode, Alexis Kingsbury sits down with leadership expert William C. Davis, who brings over 38 years of experience across corporate America, the military, and government. Together, they dive deep into the mindset shifts that transform leadership—from focusing on tasks to building genuine relationships and trust.   William shares powerful stories and practical advice on: The difference between managing, leading, and “being the boss” Why self-awareness and emotional intelligence are essential for modern leaders How to build a culture of trust and ownership in your team The challenges and opportunities of leading new gener...
2025-08-1147 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE160: The Mindset Shifts That Make Leaders Great, With William C. DavisWhat separates good managers from truly great leaders?    In this episode, Alexis Kingsbury sits down with leadership expert William C. Davis, who brings over 38 years of experience across corporate America, the military, and government. Together, they dive deep into the mindset shifts that transform leadership—from focusing on tasks to building genuine relationships and trust.   William shares powerful stories and practical advice on: The difference between managing, leading, and “being the boss” Why self-awareness and emotional intelligence are essential for modern leaders How to build a culture of trust and ownership in your team The challenges and opportunities of leading new gener...
2025-08-1147 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE159: Turn New Hires Into Raving Fans in Their First WeekIn Episode 159 of De-Stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury shares simple yet impactful ways to enhance your employee onboarding process.    He emphasizes the significance of first impressions, providing actionable advice on how to make new hires feel excited, valued, and ready to contribute. From pre-start communication to thoughtful touches on the first day, Alexis highlights the importance of making new employees feel welcome.    This episode is packed with practical tips, including setting up tools, personalizing the experience, and fostering early connections.    Learn how to turn your onboarding process into a memorable and efficient experience, ultimately improving retention and creating brand ambassadors.    Access t...
2025-05-2615 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE159: Turn New Hires Into Raving Fans in Their First WeekIn Episode 159 of De-Stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury shares simple yet impactful ways to enhance your employee onboarding process.    He emphasizes the significance of first impressions, providing actionable advice on how to make new hires feel excited, valued, and ready to contribute. From pre-start communication to thoughtful touches on the first day, Alexis highlights the importance of making new employees feel welcome.    This episode is packed with practical tips, including setting up tools, personalizing the experience, and fostering early connections.    Learn how to turn your onboarding process into a memorable and efficient experience, ultimately improving retention and creating brand ambassadors.    Access t...
2025-05-2615 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE158: Create Awesome Case Studies Even If You Hate WritingIn this episode of De-Stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury explores how professional services firms can easily create compelling case studies using AI.    Despite the value of case studies, firms often avoid them due to the time and effort required. Alexis introduces a streamlined approach using a simple checklist and AI prompts to convert rough notes into polished case studies.    Learn the steps to gather essential information, prompt AI for drafting, and finalize case studies efficiently, enabling even junior staff to handle the task.    ---   Helpful resources: Accountancy Playbook - Win More Ideal Clients: https://discover.airmanual.co/resources/win-more-ideal-clients Alexis speakin...
2025-05-0512 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE158: Create Awesome Case Studies Even If You Hate WritingIn this episode of De-Stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury explores how professional services firms can easily create compelling case studies using AI.    Despite the value of case studies, firms often avoid them due to the time and effort required. Alexis introduces a streamlined approach using a simple checklist and AI prompts to convert rough notes into polished case studies.    Learn the steps to gather essential information, prompt AI for drafting, and finalize case studies efficiently, enabling even junior staff to handle the task.    ---   Helpful resources: Accountancy Playbook - Win More Ideal Clients: https://discover.airmanual.co/resources/win-more-ideal-clients Alexis speakin...
2025-05-0512 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE157: How to Make Technology Actually Work in Your FirmIn this episode of De-Stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury explores why great technology often fails in businesses despite its potential for significant impact.    He breaks down common myths and excuses for tech adoption failures and introduces a seven-step tech adoption process designed to ensure your team not only has the tools but uses them effectively to solve real business problems.    Alexis also shares insights on how to align processes with technology, obtain cross-business buy-in, and provide structured training to achieve long-term success.    ---   Helpful resources:   - Get the playbook and interactive checklist at airmanual.link/das25 for step-by-step guidance.
2025-04-2818 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE157: How to Make Technology Actually Work in Your FirmIn this episode of De-Stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury explores why great technology often fails in businesses despite its potential for significant impact.    He breaks down common myths and excuses for tech adoption failures and introduces a seven-step tech adoption process designed to ensure your team not only has the tools but uses them effectively to solve real business problems.    Alexis also shares insights on how to align processes with technology, obtain cross-business buy-in, and provide structured training to achieve long-term success.    ---   Helpful resources:   - Get the playbook and interactive checklist at airmanual.link/das25 for step-by-step guidance.
2025-04-2818 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE156: Process in Practice, From Alexis’s Session at the ACCA RoadshowIn this episode of the De-stress Your Business podcast, Alexis Kingsbury shares insights from his ACCA Roadshow presentation on how to build scalable systems, delegate work, and enhance client experiences in accountancy practices.    Using real-life examples, Alexis discusses the necessity of processes, common pitfalls, and strategies for improvement.    Learn how to effectively onboard new clients, improve recruitment, and create a thriving business environment with less stress.    Get actionable tips and hear inspiring stories of how effective process implementation can transform lives and businesses.   00:00 Introduction and Importance of Processes 01:40 Challenges in Recruitment and Onboarding 03:47 Personal Journey and Business Success 07:12 Common Struggles in Acco...
2025-04-1429 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE156: Process in Practice, From Alexis’s Session at the ACCA RoadshowIn this episode of the De-stress Your Business podcast, Alexis Kingsbury shares insights from his ACCA Roadshow presentation on how to build scalable systems, delegate work, and enhance client experiences in accountancy practices.    Using real-life examples, Alexis discusses the necessity of processes, common pitfalls, and strategies for improvement.    Learn how to effectively onboard new clients, improve recruitment, and create a thriving business environment with less stress.    Get actionable tips and hear inspiring stories of how effective process implementation can transform lives and businesses.   00:00 Introduction and Importance of Processes 01:40 Challenges in Recruitment and Onboarding 03:47 Personal Journey and Business Success 07:12 Common Struggles in Acco...
2025-04-1429 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE154: Talking to Employees About Poor Performance, Without the StressIn this episode of De-stress Your Business, host Alexis Kingsbury discusses how to effectively manage conversations about employee performance issues.    He outlines a three-step framework to address underperformance without causing stress, awkwardness, or defensive reactions. Through specific feedback, clarifying the impact of mistakes, and setting clear expectations for improvement, Alexis provides actionable steps to enhance employee performance and maintain team morale.    01:08 Why Leaders Avoid Performance Conversations 01:29 The Consequences of Avoidance 02:17 Setting Clear Expectations 02:59 Giving Specific Feedback 04:07 Focusing on the Impact 04:58 Setting Clear Expectations for Improvement 06:01 Handling Pushback Calmly 07:24 Reinforcing Accountability 08:00 Conclusion and Next Steps   ---   Helpful resources:   - Get a playboo...
2025-03-3111 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE154: Talking to Employees About Poor Performance, Without the StressIn this episode of De-stress Your Business, host Alexis Kingsbury discusses how to effectively manage conversations about employee performance issues.    He outlines a three-step framework to address underperformance without causing stress, awkwardness, or defensive reactions. Through specific feedback, clarifying the impact of mistakes, and setting clear expectations for improvement, Alexis provides actionable steps to enhance employee performance and maintain team morale.    01:08 Why Leaders Avoid Performance Conversations 01:29 The Consequences of Avoidance 02:17 Setting Clear Expectations 02:59 Giving Specific Feedback 04:07 Focusing on the Impact 04:58 Setting Clear Expectations for Improvement 06:01 Handling Pushback Calmly 07:24 Reinforcing Accountability 08:00 Conclusion and Next Steps   ---   Helpful resources:   - Get a playboo...
2025-03-3111 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE153: Should I Fire Them or Give Them Another Chance?In this episode of De-stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury dives into assessing and resolving employee underperformance.    He discusses the importance of using performance data over gut instinct, signs that indicate potential improvement, and when to consider firing an employee.    Alexis also covers the significant costs of keeping underperformers, creating structured improvement plans, and the consequences of inaction. Tune in for practical advice on maintaining high team morale and productivity.   ---   Helpful resources:   - Get the playbook for resolving unsatisfactory employee performance at https://www.airmanual.co/resources 
2025-03-2418 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE153: Should I Fire Them or Give Them Another Chance?In this episode of De-stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury dives into assessing and resolving employee underperformance.    He discusses the importance of using performance data over gut instinct, signs that indicate potential improvement, and when to consider firing an employee.    Alexis also covers the significant costs of keeping underperformers, creating structured improvement plans, and the consequences of inaction. Tune in for practical advice on maintaining high team morale and productivity.   ---   Helpful resources:   - Get the playbook for resolving unsatisfactory employee performance at https://www.airmanual.co/resources 
2025-03-2418 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE147: Taking the Stress Out of Annual PlanningIn this episode of De-stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury tackles the often stressful end-of-year annual planning process.    He provides practical tips for simplifying the process, aligning your team around shared goals, and creating an actionable plan for 2025.    Alexis highlights the importance of using quarterly reviews, effective tools like SWOT analysis and OKRs, and obtaining structured input from your team.    He also shares strategies to keep your planning flexible and focused, ensuring continuous progress and engagement throughout the year.   00:00 Introduction: De-stress Your Annual Planning 01:46 Why Annual Planning Feels Stressful 02:50 Preparing for Annual Planning Throughout the Year 04:21 Tools and Templates for Effective Plannin...
2024-12-3017 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE147: Taking the Stress Out of Annual PlanningIn this episode of De-stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury tackles the often stressful end-of-year annual planning process.    He provides practical tips for simplifying the process, aligning your team around shared goals, and creating an actionable plan for 2025.    Alexis highlights the importance of using quarterly reviews, effective tools like SWOT analysis and OKRs, and obtaining structured input from your team.    He also shares strategies to keep your planning flexible and focused, ensuring continuous progress and engagement throughout the year.   00:00 Introduction: De-stress Your Annual Planning 01:46 Why Annual Planning Feels Stressful 02:50 Preparing for Annual Planning Throughout the Year 04:21 Tools and Templates for Effective Plannin...
2024-12-3017 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE46: Thanks for 2024! A Special Rhyming Holiday EpisodeIn this special rhyming episode of De-Stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury reflects on a whirlwind year, expressing gratitude for listeners and guests.    He gives you a whistle stop tour through ALL the interviews in 2024, grouped into topics like pricing models, marketing, sales strategies, and tech automation.    The episode also teases a comedy song, 'Be Kind to Your Accountant This Christmas,' available at: https://youtu.be/nDJmcQ2wx6Q   P.S. Alexis wrote the poem. It was NOT created by AI or by the team. So any complaints on poor rhymes can be blamed squarely on him.
2024-12-2303 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE46: Thanks for 2024! A Special Rhyming Holiday EpisodeIn this special rhyming episode of De-Stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury reflects on a whirlwind year, expressing gratitude for listeners and guests.    He gives you a whistle stop tour through ALL the interviews in 2024, grouped into topics like pricing models, marketing, sales strategies, and tech automation.    The episode also teases a comedy song, 'Be Kind to Your Accountant This Christmas,' available at: https://youtu.be/nDJmcQ2wx6Q   P.S. Alexis wrote the poem. It was NOT created by AI or by the team. So any complaints on poor rhymes can be blamed squarely on him.
2024-12-2303 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE139: Make It Easy for Managers to Resolve Poor PerformanceStruggling with underperforming employees? 😬 It can be tough when deadlines are missed, communication falters, and you're left unsure of how to tackle the issue effectively.  Don't worry, you're not alone! In episode 139 of the De-Stress Your Business podcast, I dive into how to make it easy for you and your managers to resolve poor performance, ensuring it doesn't burden you or your team. 😅 Discover clear steps to enhance your management skills, from setting expectations to creating a culture of growth and support. It's time to turn performance challenges into opportunities for success...
2024-11-0415 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE139: Make It Easy for Managers to Resolve Poor PerformanceStruggling with underperforming employees? 😬 It can be tough when deadlines are missed, communication falters, and you're left unsure of how to tackle the issue effectively.  Don't worry, you're not alone! In episode 139 of the De-Stress Your Business podcast, I dive into how to make it easy for you and your managers to resolve poor performance, ensuring it doesn't burden you or your team. 😅 Discover clear steps to enhance your management skills, from setting expectations to creating a culture of growth and support. It's time to turn performance challenges into opportunities for success...
2024-11-0415 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE138: Set up Your Team to Avoid Constant DistractionsFeeling overwhelmed by constant meetings and interruptions? 😟 It's time to set your team up for success with a solid structure and proactive issue tracking! In this episode, Alexis dives into actionable strategies to enhance productivity and minimize distractions for managers and their teams. 🚀 Discover how setting clear meeting rhythms, centralizing process documentation, and encouraging focus time can transform your team's workflow and stop the derails!  --- Helpful resources: - Want best practice process templates to make management easy? Email alexis.kingsbury@airmanual.co
2024-10-2810 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE138: Set up Your Team to Avoid Constant DistractionsFeeling overwhelmed by constant meetings and interruptions? 😟 It's time to set your team up for success with a solid structure and proactive issue tracking! In this episode, Alexis dives into actionable strategies to enhance productivity and minimize distractions for managers and their teams. 🚀 Discover how setting clear meeting rhythms, centralizing process documentation, and encouraging focus time can transform your team's workflow and stop the derails!  --- Helpful resources: - Want best practice process templates to make management easy? Email alexis.kingsbury@airmanual.co
2024-10-2810 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE137: Get the Best out of Your ManagersDo you ever feel like your managers are doing a good job, but they could be doing so much more?   Perhaps they're handling the basic responsibilities, but they're not really stepping up in the way that you need them to.    Or maybe you feel like you've got bad managers in your business, and you're worried about the impact on the rest of the team.   In this episode of the De stress Your Business podcast, Alexis will walk you through the key steps that can help your managers transform from just doing their job to really becoming leaders. From setting up the...
2024-10-2119 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE137: Get the Best out of Your ManagersDo you ever feel like your managers are doing a good job, but they could be doing so much more?   Perhaps they're handling the basic responsibilities, but they're not really stepping up in the way that you need them to.    Or maybe you feel like you've got bad managers in your business, and you're worried about the impact on the rest of the team.   In this episode of the De stress Your Business podcast, Alexis will walk you through the key steps that can help your managers transform from just doing their job to really becoming leaders. From setting up the...
2024-10-2119 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE130: Elevate Yourself and Be a Bold Leader, with Dawn MarriottIn this episode of De-Stress Your Business, host Alexis Kingsbury is joined by Dawn Marriott, a business turnaround expert and partner at HG Capital.    Dawn shares her strategies for optimizing leadership time, delegating tasks, and making tough decisions. She discusses her role as CEO of Azets, highlighting the challenges she faced with rapid growth, integration of multiple acquisitions, and the need for detailed planning and accountability.    Dawn emphasizes the importance of building a strong team, managing time effectively, and making swift decisions to remove blockers. She also gives practical advice on achieving consistency in processes and the balance between centralized and...
2024-09-0247 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE130: Elevate Yourself and Be a Bold Leader, with Dawn MarriottIn this episode of De-Stress Your Business, host Alexis Kingsbury is joined by Dawn Marriott, a business turnaround expert and partner at HG Capital.    Dawn shares her strategies for optimizing leadership time, delegating tasks, and making tough decisions. She discusses her role as CEO of Azets, highlighting the challenges she faced with rapid growth, integration of multiple acquisitions, and the need for detailed planning and accountability.    Dawn emphasizes the importance of building a strong team, managing time effectively, and making swift decisions to remove blockers. She also gives practical advice on achieving consistency in processes and the balance between centralized and...
2024-09-0247 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE123: Do I Need an Ops Manager to Manage Business Processes?In this mini-episode of De-stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury addresses the often-asked question of whether businesses need to hire an operations manager.  Alexis discusses the value of having a Chief Operations Officer (COO) vs. heads of functions owning their processes. He emphasizes the importance of empowering department heads to manage their processes rather than delegating all responsibility to one person.  Alexis also shares insights into the role of a 'process champion' in larger organizations.  Please subscribe for upcoming interviews with top CEOs and experts, and don't forget to leave a review on Apple Pod...
2024-07-1510 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE123: Do I Need an Ops Manager to Manage Business Processes?In this mini-episode of De-stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury addresses the often-asked question of whether businesses need to hire an operations manager.  Alexis discusses the value of having a Chief Operations Officer (COO) vs. heads of functions owning their processes. He emphasizes the importance of empowering department heads to manage their processes rather than delegating all responsibility to one person.  Alexis also shares insights into the role of a 'process champion' in larger organizations.  Please subscribe for upcoming interviews with top CEOs and experts, and don't forget to leave a review on Apple Pod...
2024-07-1510 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE122: Does Structure Take The Fun Out Of Your Business?In this episode of De-stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury explores the impact of business structure and processes on creativity, magic, and fun.    Through personal anecdotes and examples from his consulting experiences at Sony PlayStation, Alexis argues that a lack of structure can lead to chaos, burnout, and reduced creativity.    He offers insights on how implementing clear roles, responsibilities, and meeting rhythms can enhance collaboration and efficiency, ultimately fostering a more enjoyable and innovative work environment. 
2024-07-0811 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE122: Does Structure Take The Fun Out Of Your Business?In this episode of De-stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury explores the impact of business structure and processes on creativity, magic, and fun.    Through personal anecdotes and examples from his consulting experiences at Sony PlayStation, Alexis argues that a lack of structure can lead to chaos, burnout, and reduced creativity.    He offers insights on how implementing clear roles, responsibilities, and meeting rhythms can enhance collaboration and efficiency, ultimately fostering a more enjoyable and innovative work environment. 
2024-07-0811 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE121: When Is The Right Time To Document A Process?In this episode of De-stress Your Business, host Alexis Kingsbury discusses the ideal timing for documenting business processes.  Sharing insights from his personal experiences and research, Alexis highlights how documentation should be done iteratively and in real-time, rather than as a homework task.     He explains the importance of capturing processes while solving existing problems to ensure they are effective and useful.     Alexis provides practical advice on avoiding common pitfalls and emphasizes building a business that operates smoothly without dependency on any single individual. --- Want to learn how to get you...
2024-07-0110 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE121: When Is The Right Time To Document A Process?In this episode of De-stress Your Business, host Alexis Kingsbury discusses the ideal timing for documenting business processes.  Sharing insights from his personal experiences and research, Alexis highlights how documentation should be done iteratively and in real-time, rather than as a homework task.     He explains the importance of capturing processes while solving existing problems to ensure they are effective and useful.     Alexis provides practical advice on avoiding common pitfalls and emphasizes building a business that operates smoothly without dependency on any single individual. --- Want to learn how to get you...
2024-07-0110 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE120: Should You Video Processes or Capture Them as Text?In this special episode of 'Destress Your Business,' Alexis Kingsbury, founder of AirManual, announces a hiatus of the podcast and shares insights on whether to use video or text for documenting business processes.  He reflects on previous episodes with Marianne Page, Adi Clevitt, Adrienne Dorison, Mike Michalowicz, and Erin Mathie, and discusses the pros and cons of video versus text documentation.  Alexis emphasizes the importance of, if starting with video, transitioning to detailed text for accuracy and continuous improvement. Using his extensive experience, he guides listeners on the best practices for efficient process documentation....
2024-06-2413 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE120: Should You Video Processes or Capture Them as Text?In this special episode of 'Destress Your Business,' Alexis Kingsbury, founder of AirManual, announces a hiatus of the podcast and shares insights on whether to use video or text for documenting business processes.  He reflects on previous episodes with Marianne Page, Adi Clevitt, Adrienne Dorison, Mike Michalowicz, and Erin Mathie, and discusses the pros and cons of video versus text documentation.  Alexis emphasizes the importance of, if starting with video, transitioning to detailed text for accuracy and continuous improvement. Using his extensive experience, he guides listeners on the best practices for efficient process documentation....
2024-06-2413 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE119: Affordable Talent, Without Hunting UnicornsAre you tired of chasing unicorns in your hiring process? It’s time to shift your strategy and discover a more effective way to build your team!   In episode 119 of the De-Stress Your Business podcast, we dive deep into the realities of finding affordable talent and why the hunt for the perfect "mini-me" is setting you up for failure. Join Alexis Kingsbury as he shares practical advice on attracting and retaining amazing team members without breaking the bank.   In this episode, we’ll cover:   Why hunting unicorns is a costly mistake Breaking down roles and skills for better hiring decisions Hiring...
2024-06-1724 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE119: Affordable Talent, Without Hunting UnicornsAre you tired of chasing unicorns in your hiring process? It’s time to shift your strategy and discover a more effective way to build your team!   In episode 119 of the De-Stress Your Business podcast, we dive deep into the realities of finding affordable talent and why the hunt for the perfect "mini-me" is setting you up for failure. Join Alexis Kingsbury as he shares practical advice on attracting and retaining amazing team members without breaking the bank.   In this episode, we’ll cover:   Why hunting unicorns is a costly mistake Breaking down roles and skills for better hiring decisions Hiring...
2024-06-1724 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE113: How to Empower Your Team to Solve ProblemsIn this episode of Destress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury discusses the importance of issue management in empowering teams to solve problems and freeing up leaders to focus on strategic growth.  He introduces a three-component approach to issue management: the issue tracker, meeting rhythm, and empowering the team. Alexis emphasizes the need to avoid getting derailed by issues and instead give the team the opportunity to solve them.  He provides examples of different types of issues and explains how a good approach to managing them can save time and prevent frustration.  Alexis also shares the...
2024-05-0624 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE113: How to Empower Your Team to Solve ProblemsIn this episode of Destress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury discusses the importance of issue management in empowering teams to solve problems and freeing up leaders to focus on strategic growth.  He introduces a three-component approach to issue management: the issue tracker, meeting rhythm, and empowering the team. Alexis emphasizes the need to avoid getting derailed by issues and instead give the team the opportunity to solve them.  He provides examples of different types of issues and explains how a good approach to managing them can save time and prevent frustration.  Alexis also shares the...
2024-05-0624 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE110: Master the Art of Profitability, with Reza HoodaFeeling like you're constantly pushing a boulder uphill when it comes to your business's profitability?    You're not alone.    Many entrepreneurs pour their heart and soul into their ventures, only to find themselves trapped in a cycle of hard work with minimal financial reward.    This relentless struggle can lead to burnout, frustration, and the haunting question: "Will my business ever achieve the financial success I dream of?"   Enter Reza Hooda, a true powerhouse in the world of business finance.    Reza's journey is nothing short of inspirational — from facing the grim reality of a failing accounting practice to catapulting it into a £1 million succ...
2024-04-1542 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE110: Master the Art of Profitability, with Reza HoodaFeeling like you're constantly pushing a boulder uphill when it comes to your business's profitability?    You're not alone.    Many entrepreneurs pour their heart and soul into their ventures, only to find themselves trapped in a cycle of hard work with minimal financial reward.    This relentless struggle can lead to burnout, frustration, and the haunting question: "Will my business ever achieve the financial success I dream of?"   Enter Reza Hooda, a true powerhouse in the world of business finance.    Reza's journey is nothing short of inspirational — from facing the grim reality of a failing accounting practice to catapulting it into a £1 million succ...
2024-04-1542 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE109: Step-by-step, How to Focus on a Specific AvatarStruggling to stand out in the crowded market?   Dive into the power of niching down with our latest episode!    Alexis shares his own twists and turns, moving from a broad approach to striking gold by focusing laser-sharp on accounting businesses with AirManual.    Learn how zooming in on the perfect customer not only doubled conversions but also made the entire business smoother and more efficient.    From deep dives into industry insights to crafting 'Hunting Unicorns', this episode is packed with real-world lessons and actionable tips.   Tune in to hear about:   Real-life challenges and successes in implementing a niche-focused strategy The creation of 'Hunti...
2024-04-0813 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE109: Step-by-step, How to Focus on a Specific AvatarStruggling to stand out in the crowded market?   Dive into the power of niching down with our latest episode!    Alexis shares his own twists and turns, moving from a broad approach to striking gold by focusing laser-sharp on accounting businesses with AirManual.    Learn how zooming in on the perfect customer not only doubled conversions but also made the entire business smoother and more efficient.    From deep dives into industry insights to crafting 'Hunting Unicorns', this episode is packed with real-world lessons and actionable tips.   Tune in to hear about:   Real-life challenges and successes in implementing a niche-focused strategy The creation of 'Hunti...
2024-04-0813 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE108: How to Turn Stage Fright Into Stage Might, with Andrea PaciniWhat if the stage could be a place where you feel most alive, not terrified?   Well, you can!   Even though public speaking is at the top of the list of fears for most people, even greater than the fear of heights or spiders, it can be overcome.   Meet Andrea Pacini, the presentation maestro who has elevated the art of public speaking into an empowering skill for leaders across the globe.    With a track record of transforming over 500 TEDx speakers and collaborations with global giants like Microsoft and The World Bank, Andrea doesn’t just talk the talk; he walks you through...
2024-04-0143 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE108: How to Turn Stage Fright Into Stage Might, with Andrea PaciniWhat if the stage could be a place where you feel most alive, not terrified?   Well, you can!   Even though public speaking is at the top of the list of fears for most people, even greater than the fear of heights or spiders, it can be overcome.   Meet Andrea Pacini, the presentation maestro who has elevated the art of public speaking into an empowering skill for leaders across the globe.    With a track record of transforming over 500 TEDx speakers and collaborations with global giants like Microsoft and The World Bank, Andrea doesn’t just talk the talk; he walks you through...
2024-04-0143 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE101: Taking the Stress out of Enterprise Sales, with Zoltan VardyTired of the long and uncertain hunt for large enterprise clients?   Selling to big companies can be a daunting and stressful journey for B2B business, particularly tech startups — I’ve been there!   This week on the De-stress Your Business podcast, Alexis is joined by Zoltan Vardy, a seasoned mentor and speaker who's mastered the art of enterprise sales.   Zoltan, with a 30-year career that includes roles like Sr. Vice President at NBC Universal and CEO at ProSiebenSat1 Media, now dedicates his expertise to helping startups navigate the complex world of enterprise sales.    His unique approach is encapsulated in The Launch Co...
2024-02-1253 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE101: Taking the Stress out of Enterprise Sales, with Zoltan VardyTired of the long and uncertain hunt for large enterprise clients?   Selling to big companies can be a daunting and stressful journey for B2B business, particularly tech startups — I’ve been there!   This week on the De-stress Your Business podcast, Alexis is joined by Zoltan Vardy, a seasoned mentor and speaker who's mastered the art of enterprise sales.   Zoltan, with a 30-year career that includes roles like Sr. Vice President at NBC Universal and CEO at ProSiebenSat1 Media, now dedicates his expertise to helping startups navigate the complex world of enterprise sales.    His unique approach is encapsulated in The Launch Co...
2024-02-1253 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE98: Letting Go, to Grow Your Business with Joe SiecinskiFeeling trapped in your business because you can't let go?   Time to break free from the reins and scale up!   Many leaders struggle with the fear of losing control, hindering growth.   In this episode, Alexis is joined by Joe Siecinski, a mastermind in mentoring CEOs and executive teams for business success.   Joe has transformed companies from within, focusing on effective leadership and team empowerment.   They dive into:  The psychology of 'letting go' in leadership  Strategies for successful delegation without losing quality  Building trust within your team for exponential growth  Joe's approach to cultivating strong, decisive leadership skills  Real-life success stories of busines...
2024-01-2254 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE98: Letting Go, to Grow Your Business with Joe SiecinskiFeeling trapped in your business because you can't let go?   Time to break free from the reins and scale up!   Many leaders struggle with the fear of losing control, hindering growth.   In this episode, Alexis is joined by Joe Siecinski, a mastermind in mentoring CEOs and executive teams for business success.   Joe has transformed companies from within, focusing on effective leadership and team empowerment.   They dive into:  The psychology of 'letting go' in leadership  Strategies for successful delegation without losing quality  Building trust within your team for exponential growth  Joe's approach to cultivating strong, decisive leadership skills  Real-life success stories of busines...
2024-01-2254 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE97: Growing Faster Using Simple Systems, with Adi KlevitIs your business drowning in chaos? Desperately needing a lifeline to streamline operations?   Join Alexis in a powerful conversation with Adi Klevit, the guru of business transformation through effective systemization!     Adi, the brilliant mind behind the Systems Simplified podcast and founder of the Business Success Consulting Group, reveals the game-changing benefits of systemization for growing businesses.    In this episode, Adi unveils the real-life struggles businesses face without proper systems and dives into the transformative power of efficient processes.    Get ready to revolutionize your business game with Adi's insights and practical examples. Tune in now and take the first step towards a more...
2024-01-1528 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE97: Growing Faster Using Simple Systems, with Adi KlevitIs your business drowning in chaos? Desperately needing a lifeline to streamline operations?   Join Alexis in a powerful conversation with Adi Klevit, the guru of business transformation through effective systemization!     Adi, the brilliant mind behind the Systems Simplified podcast and founder of the Business Success Consulting Group, reveals the game-changing benefits of systemization for growing businesses.    In this episode, Adi unveils the real-life struggles businesses face without proper systems and dives into the transformative power of efficient processes.    Get ready to revolutionize your business game with Adi's insights and practical examples. Tune in now and take the first step towards a more...
2024-01-1528 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE96: Get Your Business Working for YOU, with Sanjiv DodhiaEver find yourself drowning in the day-to-day tasks of your business, dreaming of strategic growth but unsure how to break free?   In this episode, Alexis sits down with Sanjiv Dodhia, a seasoned business coach with over 35 years of experience.   They delve into strategies that can unshackle you from daily operations and allow you to focus on meaningful growth.    Tune in to listen as Sanjiv shares:   Real success stories His powerful framework The art of effective delegation   #De-stressYourBusiness #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurialJourney #StrategicPlanning #LifeEnrichment   ---   Helpful resources:   - Sanjiv's website: https://sanjivdodhia.actioncoach.co.uk/ - Sanjiv on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/london...
2024-01-0850 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE96: Get Your Business Working for YOU, with Sanjiv DodhiaEver find yourself drowning in the day-to-day tasks of your business, dreaming of strategic growth but unsure how to break free?   In this episode, Alexis sits down with Sanjiv Dodhia, a seasoned business coach with over 35 years of experience.   They delve into strategies that can unshackle you from daily operations and allow you to focus on meaningful growth.    Tune in to listen as Sanjiv shares:   Real success stories His powerful framework The art of effective delegation   #De-stressYourBusiness #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurialJourney #StrategicPlanning #LifeEnrichment   ---   Helpful resources:   - Sanjiv's website: https://sanjivdodhia.actioncoach.co.uk/ - Sanjiv on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/london...
2024-01-0850 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE95: Bootstrapping 3 SaaS Companies, with Melissa KwanWhat’s the biggest stress-point for a young SaaS business?     Money.   Like any business owner, Melissa Kwan’s trying to balance:   Growing a business for the long term Paying herself Paying the team   And it’s not easy.   Paddy Mann recently interviewed her on our De-stress Your Business podcast and dug into the challenges of bootstrapping businesses, and how Melissa’s tackling it with a team of contractors.   Tune in to find out how she’s tackling this, and the challenges she sees herself and others experiencing during the journey.   ---   Helpful resources:   - eWebinar (Melissa's company): https://ewebinar.com/ - Profit Led (Meliss...
2024-01-0144 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE95: Bootstrapping 3 SaaS Companies, with Melissa KwanWhat’s the biggest stress-point for a young SaaS business?     Money.   Like any business owner, Melissa Kwan’s trying to balance:   Growing a business for the long term Paying herself Paying the team   And it’s not easy.   Paddy Mann recently interviewed her on our De-stress Your Business podcast and dug into the challenges of bootstrapping businesses, and how Melissa’s tackling it with a team of contractors.   Tune in to find out how she’s tackling this, and the challenges she sees herself and others experiencing during the journey.   ---   Helpful resources:   - eWebinar (Melissa's company): https://ewebinar.com/ - Profit Led (Meliss...
2024-01-0144 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessHappy Holidays from De-stress Your Business!There won't be a (formal) episode this week!…    In this special non-episode, Alexis puts aside the formalities to share something really close to his heart: enjoying the journey.    In this 6 minute non-episode, Join Alexis as he discuss the significance of:    Taking time off to reset  Reflecting on work-life balance Embracing guilt-free timeouts   Whatever you're planning on doing over this holiday season, we hope that you're able to take the time you need to reflect, rest and get ready for the new year ahead.    Let's appreciate the challenges and victories of the past year and welcome 2024 with positivity and hope.    Happy holidays, ever
2023-12-2506 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessHappy Holidays from De-stress Your Business!There won't be a (formal) episode this week!…    In this special non-episode, Alexis puts aside the formalities to share something really close to his heart: enjoying the journey.    In this 6 minute non-episode, Join Alexis as he discuss the significance of:    Taking time off to reset  Reflecting on work-life balance Embracing guilt-free timeouts   Whatever you're planning on doing over this holiday season, we hope that you're able to take the time you need to reflect, rest and get ready for the new year ahead.    Let's appreciate the challenges and victories of the past year and welcome 2024 with positivity and hope.    Happy holidays, ever
2023-12-2506 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE94: Document Faster, Delegate BetterEver catch yourself thinking, "I don't have time for this" or "It's quicker if I do it myself"?     What if we told you there's a way to free up your time without compromising quality?   In this latest episode of De-stress Your Business, join Alexis Kingsbury and Jessica Abreu for a conversation on the art of delegating and documenting tasks.    Tune in as they discuss:   The secrets of efficient task delegation  How you can turn brain-draining tasks into simple, effective checklists Why documenting is the key to stress-free business management   You'll also get a sneak peak into AirManual's new incredible AI-powered feature...
2023-12-1843 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE94: Document Faster, Delegate BetterEver catch yourself thinking, "I don't have time for this" or "It's quicker if I do it myself"?     What if we told you there's a way to free up your time without compromising quality?   In this latest episode of De-stress Your Business, join Alexis Kingsbury and Jessica Abreu for a conversation on the art of delegating and documenting tasks.    Tune in as they discuss:   The secrets of efficient task delegation  How you can turn brain-draining tasks into simple, effective checklists Why documenting is the key to stress-free business management   You'll also get a sneak peak into AirManual's new incredible AI-powered feature...
2023-12-1843 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE93: Your Business Should Run Like Clockwork, with Mike MichalowiczSometimes powerful concepts just don't take root and you're left struggling to figure out why.    Which is why we're so excited to share this interview with Mike Michalowicz.    Mike's unique approach has transformed the way hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs view and build their businesses, emphasizing reliable cash flow and systematic efficiency.   He's faced the highs and lows of business, from founding and selling multi-million dollar companies to losing it all. And now leading two new multi-million dollar ventures and authoring bestselling books.    In this interview Alexis and Mike explore:   The hidden reasons behind system hiccups. The financial maze within your bus...
2023-12-1129 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE93: Your Business Should Run Like Clockwork, with Mike MichalowiczSometimes powerful concepts just don't take root and you're left struggling to figure out why.    Which is why we're so excited to share this interview with Mike Michalowicz.    Mike's unique approach has transformed the way hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs view and build their businesses, emphasizing reliable cash flow and systematic efficiency.   He's faced the highs and lows of business, from founding and selling multi-million dollar companies to losing it all. And now leading two new multi-million dollar ventures and authoring bestselling books.    In this interview Alexis and Mike explore:   The hidden reasons behind system hiccups. The financial maze within your bus...
2023-12-1129 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE92: Should You Work with Your Family?, with David HollandWondering how to make your family business thrive?    Join Alexis as he sits down with the brilliant David Holland, a seasoned Business Co-Pilot with over two decades of expertise.   In this episode, they dive into the challenges and triumphs of steering a family business legacy.    From sustaining traditions to forging your unique path, they explore the recruitment conundrum of family members and the vital role of systemizing operations.   Discover the secrets to:   Balancing personal and professional ties Setting clear job specifications Crafting a compelling vision for the future of your family business   Tune in for strategic insights, practical solutions, and a fresh...
2023-12-0449 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE92: Should You Work with Your Family?, with David HollandWondering how to make your family business thrive?    Join Alexis as he sits down with the brilliant David Holland, a seasoned Business Co-Pilot with over two decades of expertise.   In this episode, they dive into the challenges and triumphs of steering a family business legacy.    From sustaining traditions to forging your unique path, they explore the recruitment conundrum of family members and the vital role of systemizing operations.   Discover the secrets to:   Balancing personal and professional ties Setting clear job specifications Crafting a compelling vision for the future of your family business   Tune in for strategic insights, practical solutions, and a fresh...
2023-12-0449 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE91: Growing Faster Using Value-pricing, with Ayon BhattacharyyaAre you holding back your growth due to your pricing?   Pricing is one of the fastest and highest leverage ways to increase your profit and cashflow.   You could increase your prices for all customers from tomorrow… and your revenue may instantly increase, and all of that increase drops straight into your profit and bank account.    Which lets you reinvest faster… which means you’ll grow faster, for the same effort.   However, getting pricing right can be stressful — we don’t want to overcharge customers and risk them leaving to go to a competitor… yet, leaving money on the table holds back your growth...
2023-11-2752 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE91: Growing Faster Using Value-pricing, with Ayon BhattacharyyaAre you holding back your growth due to your pricing?   Pricing is one of the fastest and highest leverage ways to increase your profit and cashflow.   You could increase your prices for all customers from tomorrow… and your revenue may instantly increase, and all of that increase drops straight into your profit and bank account.    Which lets you reinvest faster… which means you’ll grow faster, for the same effort.   However, getting pricing right can be stressful — we don’t want to overcharge customers and risk them leaving to go to a competitor… yet, leaving money on the table holds back your growth...
2023-11-2752 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE90: How to Break Team SilosEver find your teams stuck in silos, causing repeated work and dropped balls?   Unfortunately, there's no magic structure that avoids silos or eliminates the need for communication between groups. But you can learn to break them down, to ensure smoother operations.    So, if you're struggling with silos in your team then you can't miss this episode of De-stress Your Business.   Tune in to learn how you can use:    High-level training  Well-defined handoffs Feedback loops    To break down silos, continuously improve and create a less stressful work environment.    Loaded with tips on organizing training, issue resolution tools, and real-life examples, this episode is...
2023-11-2025 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE90: How to Break Team SilosEver find your teams stuck in silos, causing repeated work and dropped balls?   Unfortunately, there's no magic structure that avoids silos or eliminates the need for communication between groups. But you can learn to break them down, to ensure smoother operations.    So, if you're struggling with silos in your team then you can't miss this episode of De-stress Your Business.   Tune in to learn how you can use:    High-level training  Well-defined handoffs Feedback loops    To break down silos, continuously improve and create a less stressful work environment.    Loaded with tips on organizing training, issue resolution tools, and real-life examples, this episode is...
2023-11-2025 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE89: Email Marketing with Less Stress, with Rob and KennedyReady to transform your email marketing into an automated sales powerhouse? Then you can't miss this episode of De-stress Your Business!   Alexis sits down with email marketing experts, Rob and Kennedy.   In this captivating discussion, you'll discover the art of harnessing email marketing to supercharge your business performance and foster meaningful connections.   With their groundbreaking 'SCORE' method, Rob and Kennedy unveil the secrets to streamlining and enhancing your email campaigns for substantial sales growth.   With this strategy, you can concentrate on:   Engaging your target audience Addressing objections effectively Mitigating risks for potential customers   All while enjoying the freedom and flexibility of run...
2023-11-1359 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE89: Email Marketing with Less Stress, with Rob and KennedyReady to transform your email marketing into an automated sales powerhouse? Then you can't miss this episode of De-stress Your Business!   Alexis sits down with email marketing experts, Rob and Kennedy.   In this captivating discussion, you'll discover the art of harnessing email marketing to supercharge your business performance and foster meaningful connections.   With their groundbreaking 'SCORE' method, Rob and Kennedy unveil the secrets to streamlining and enhancing your email campaigns for substantial sales growth.   With this strategy, you can concentrate on:   Engaging your target audience Addressing objections effectively Mitigating risks for potential customers   All while enjoying the freedom and flexibility of run...
2023-11-1359 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE88: Live a Life You Love Without Burning out, with Will PolstonBurnout, stress, and dissatisfaction are all too common in the lives of business leaders.     We work hard, chasing what we think is success, only to find ourselves unfulfilled and on the verge of a breakdown.    But, what if the problem lies in our understanding of success and happiness?    In this episode of De-stress Your Business podcast Alexis Kingsbury interviews the remarkable Will Polston, an award-winning coach and bestselling author. He's devoted his life to helping people redefine success and live fulfilling lives   In this conversation Will explores the concept of success, happiness, and 'North Star Thinking’ — How aligning your life and busines...
2023-11-0653 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE88: Live a Life You Love Without Burning out, with Will PolstonBurnout, stress, and dissatisfaction are all too common in the lives of business leaders.     We work hard, chasing what we think is success, only to find ourselves unfulfilled and on the verge of a breakdown.    But, what if the problem lies in our understanding of success and happiness?    In this episode of De-stress Your Business podcast Alexis Kingsbury interviews the remarkable Will Polston, an award-winning coach and bestselling author. He's devoted his life to helping people redefine success and live fulfilling lives   In this conversation Will explores the concept of success, happiness, and 'North Star Thinking’ — How aligning your life and busines...
2023-11-0653 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE87: Can’t Be Delegated? That’s BS.If you've ever thought “only I can do this”, I'm here to tell you that's absolute b.s.!   When you decide that there are tasks that no one but you can do, you are holding yourself back.   There's just one thing that can only be yours — defining your life's goals and your business vision.   Everything else CAN be delegated.   So, if you've ever held back from handing over tasks, then you can't miss this episode of the De-stress Your Business podcast.   Tune in to hear examples of business owners who have struggled with delegation. And the amazing results they've gotten once they'v...
2023-10-3032 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE87: Can’t Be Delegated? That’s BS.If you've ever thought “only I can do this”, I'm here to tell you that's absolute b.s.!   When you decide that there are tasks that no one but you can do, you are holding yourself back.   There's just one thing that can only be yours — defining your life's goals and your business vision.   Everything else CAN be delegated.   So, if you've ever held back from handing over tasks, then you can't miss this episode of the De-stress Your Business podcast.   Tune in to hear examples of business owners who have struggled with delegation. And the amazing results they've gotten once they'v...
2023-10-3032 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE85: Staying Fit While Scaling Up, with Kirk MillerEver found it tough to balance fitness and business growth?   Join Alexis Kingsbury as he speaks with Kirk Miller, a world-leading transformation coach in men's health.    From mindset shifts to quick nutritional hacks, this episode is a goldmine for any business leader aiming for peak physical and mental fitness.   Don't miss De-stress Your Business Episode 85. #destressyourbusiness #podcast #entrepreneurship #fitness #businessgrowth #menshealth   ---   Helpful resources   Find Kirk on:   - https://kirkmiller.co.uk/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirkmiller_/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KirkMiller - Kirk Miller podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kirk-miller-podcast/id1624973158   Alexis’s Mastercla...
2023-10-1639 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE85: Staying Fit While Scaling Up, with Kirk MillerEver found it tough to balance fitness and business growth?   Join Alexis Kingsbury as he speaks with Kirk Miller, a world-leading transformation coach in men's health.    From mindset shifts to quick nutritional hacks, this episode is a goldmine for any business leader aiming for peak physical and mental fitness.   Don't miss De-stress Your Business Episode 85. #destressyourbusiness #podcast #entrepreneurship #fitness #businessgrowth #menshealth   ---   Helpful resources   Find Kirk on:   - https://kirkmiller.co.uk/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirkmiller_/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KirkMiller - Kirk Miller podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kirk-miller-podcast/id1624973158   Alexis’s Mastercla...
2023-10-1639 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE84: Doing the Tasks That Make You Happy, with Jason GraystoneEver felt trapped in your own business, doing things that don't make you happy? 😓 Join Alexis Kingsbury in a game-changing conversation with Jason Graystone, a finance expert who escaped the status quo and now guides others to financial freedom and happiness. 🌟 From lean business models to smart time management, this episode offers actionable insights for any business leader looking to build a profitable and freeing business. 🚀 --- Helpful resources: Always Free Podcast: https://www.alwaysfreepodcast.com/ Jason’s Social accounts: - youtube.com/JasonGraystone - instagram...
2023-10-0943 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE84: Doing the Tasks That Make You Happy, with Jason GraystoneEver felt trapped in your own business, doing things that don't make you happy? 😓 Join Alexis Kingsbury in a game-changing conversation with Jason Graystone, a finance expert who escaped the status quo and now guides others to financial freedom and happiness. 🌟 From lean business models to smart time management, this episode offers actionable insights for any business leader looking to build a profitable and freeing business. 🚀 --- Helpful resources: Always Free Podcast: https://www.alwaysfreepodcast.com/ Jason’s Social accounts: - youtube.com/JasonGraystone - instagram...
2023-10-0943 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE80: Removing Bottlenecks Using Smarter Questions, with Sam KnowlesFacing a mountain of business data and don't know where to start?   Tune into Episode 80 of the 'De-stress Your Business' podcast where we dive deep with master data storyteller, Sam Knowles. With a unique talent for breathing life into numbers, Sam uncovers the art and science of data storytelling.   From his best-selling trilogy on making smarter use of data, to the transformative power of asking the right questions, Sam shares real-world examples and stories that illuminate the path to impactful, evidence-based business decisions to identify and remove bottlenecks in our businesses.   Discover the six Golden Rules of data storytelling, understand the...
2023-09-1154 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE80: Removing Bottlenecks Using Smarter Questions, with Sam KnowlesFacing a mountain of business data and don't know where to start?   Tune into Episode 80 of the 'De-stress Your Business' podcast where we dive deep with master data storyteller, Sam Knowles. With a unique talent for breathing life into numbers, Sam uncovers the art and science of data storytelling.   From his best-selling trilogy on making smarter use of data, to the transformative power of asking the right questions, Sam shares real-world examples and stories that illuminate the path to impactful, evidence-based business decisions to identify and remove bottlenecks in our businesses.   Discover the six Golden Rules of data storytelling, understand the...
2023-09-1154 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE79: 6 Months of Impactful Content in 60 mins, with Georgia KirkeEver felt overwhelmed trying to constantly generate content for your business?   Say goodbye to stress with our guest expert, Georgia Kirke, who has cracked the code on leveraging content to create impressive visibility for entrepreneurs!   Georgia leads the WBR team in strategizing, writing, editing, designing, publishing, and promoting chart-topping business books, blogs, and podcasts. With her unique process, you can generate 6 months of content in just 60 minutes!   Our discussion covers:   Georgia's journey from literature student to successful business coach and content expert Her revolutionary process of generating half a year's content in an hour The common mistakes in content creation and...
2023-09-0447 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE79: 6 Months of Impactful Content in 60 mins, with Georgia KirkeEver felt overwhelmed trying to constantly generate content for your business?   Say goodbye to stress with our guest expert, Georgia Kirke, who has cracked the code on leveraging content to create impressive visibility for entrepreneurs!   Georgia leads the WBR team in strategizing, writing, editing, designing, publishing, and promoting chart-topping business books, blogs, and podcasts. With her unique process, you can generate 6 months of content in just 60 minutes!   Our discussion covers:   Georgia's journey from literature student to successful business coach and content expert Her revolutionary process of generating half a year's content in an hour The common mistakes in content creation and...
2023-09-0447 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE78: Predictable Cashflow, with George TheodosiouNavigating the challenges of business finance can often feel overwhelming and stressful.    What if there was a way to make it more predictable and less stressful?    What if stronger personal connections could play a role in this?   In this podcast, Alexis Kingsbury spoke with George Theodosiou, a TEDx speaker and leading consultant for the Trades & Construction industry. George has dedicated his life to helping businesses develop world-class cashflow processes to achieve consistent, predictable profit.   In our conversation, George shared:   His personal journey that led him to become an advocate for improved cash flow management The importance of 'predictable cashflow' and how it...
2023-08-2845 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE78: Predictable Cashflow, with George TheodosiouNavigating the challenges of business finance can often feel overwhelming and stressful.    What if there was a way to make it more predictable and less stressful?    What if stronger personal connections could play a role in this?   In this podcast, Alexis Kingsbury spoke with George Theodosiou, a TEDx speaker and leading consultant for the Trades & Construction industry. George has dedicated his life to helping businesses develop world-class cashflow processes to achieve consistent, predictable profit.   In our conversation, George shared:   His personal journey that led him to become an advocate for improved cash flow management The importance of 'predictable cashflow' and how it...
2023-08-2845 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE77: Stress-free Lead Generation on LinkedIn, with Helen TudorAre you feeling overwhelmed with LinkedIn?     Do endless DMs and time-consuming tasks hold you back from tapping into LinkedIn's potential?     That's why in this episode, we're diving deep with Helen Tudor, a multi-award winning entrepreneur specializing in LinkedIn.   Helen has delivered LinkedIn strategy training, consulting for businesses across the globe. She believes in a simple growth, engagement, and content strategy that draws your ideal prospects to YOU. And the best part? It takes just 20-30 minutes a day!   We discuss common marketing frustrations and the ways Helen helps her clients overcome these. Our conversation covers Helen's unique LinkedIn strategy, maintaining consis...
2023-08-2145 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE77: Stress-free Lead Generation on LinkedIn, with Helen TudorAre you feeling overwhelmed with LinkedIn?     Do endless DMs and time-consuming tasks hold you back from tapping into LinkedIn's potential?     That's why in this episode, we're diving deep with Helen Tudor, a multi-award winning entrepreneur specializing in LinkedIn.   Helen has delivered LinkedIn strategy training, consulting for businesses across the globe. She believes in a simple growth, engagement, and content strategy that draws your ideal prospects to YOU. And the best part? It takes just 20-30 minutes a day!   We discuss common marketing frustrations and the ways Helen helps her clients overcome these. Our conversation covers Helen's unique LinkedIn strategy, maintaining consis...
2023-08-2145 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE76: Winning Consistently with Your Marketing, with Mat WilsonIs your business struggling with consistency in your marketing strategy?   Worry no more! In today's podcast, I sat down with Mat Wilson, one of the top digital marketing experts in the UK and founder of Immortal Media.   Mat has been marketing online for over a decade and is renowned for his energetic and easy-to-understand teaching of intricate marketing concepts.   Join us as we dive into the challenges that hold back business owners and marketing leaders, and his experience in organizing the grand scale Entrepreneur's Marketing Conference (EMC) and what strategies from the event you can incorporate into your own marketing pla...
2023-08-1441 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE76: Winning Consistently with Your Marketing, with Mat WilsonIs your business struggling with consistency in your marketing strategy?   Worry no more! In today's podcast, I sat down with Mat Wilson, one of the top digital marketing experts in the UK and founder of Immortal Media.   Mat has been marketing online for over a decade and is renowned for his energetic and easy-to-understand teaching of intricate marketing concepts.   Join us as we dive into the challenges that hold back business owners and marketing leaders, and his experience in organizing the grand scale Entrepreneur's Marketing Conference (EMC) and what strategies from the event you can incorporate into your own marketing pla...
2023-08-1441 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE67: Flow, Don’t Leak: Optimizing Cash Flow with Ian MorganStruggling with cash flow management in your business?    Feel like your hard-earned money is leaking out without generating growth?   In this episode of 'De-stress Your Business,' Alexis Kingsbury will be speaking with the ever-insightful Ian Morgan, owner of MBS Accountants, and host of 'The Leaky Bucket Podcast.'   Ian has established a reputation for not just meeting accounting deadlines, but also helping small businesses make their money work harder. He will be sharing the strategies he's developed to effectively manage cash flow and prevent those stressful 'leaks in the bucket.'   Get ready to deep dive into: The common 'leak...
2023-06-1943 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE67: Flow, Don’t Leak: Optimizing Cash Flow with Ian MorganStruggling with cash flow management in your business?    Feel like your hard-earned money is leaking out without generating growth?   In this episode of 'De-stress Your Business,' Alexis Kingsbury will be speaking with the ever-insightful Ian Morgan, owner of MBS Accountants, and host of 'The Leaky Bucket Podcast.'   Ian has established a reputation for not just meeting accounting deadlines, but also helping small businesses make their money work harder. He will be sharing the strategies he's developed to effectively manage cash flow and prevent those stressful 'leaks in the bucket.'   Get ready to deep dive into: The common 'leak...
2023-06-1943 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE64: A Checklist for Reviewing Your PricingHere are 6 steps you can take to reviewing your pricing today:   Review your current pricing Review inflation Review competitor prices Review the value you’re delivering (and whether it’s changed since you last reviewed your prices) Recommend changes to pricing Review with your leadership team and agree next steps   You can use this checklist today, and then make it annual process.   We discuss it in more depth in today’s episode of De-stress Your Business.   ---   Helpful resources:   - Free checklist to review your pricing: https://airmanual.link/templates/review-our-pricing - The Business Leader’s Guide to Improving Cashflow (ebook): https...
2023-05-1835 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE64: A Checklist for Reviewing Your PricingHere are 6 steps you can take to reviewing your pricing today:   Review your current pricing Review inflation Review competitor prices Review the value you’re delivering (and whether it’s changed since you last reviewed your prices) Recommend changes to pricing Review with your leadership team and agree next steps   You can use this checklist today, and then make it annual process.   We discuss it in more depth in today’s episode of De-stress Your Business.   ---   Helpful resources:   - Free checklist to review your pricing: https://airmanual.link/templates/review-our-pricing - The Business Leader’s Guide to Improving Cashflow (ebook): https...
2023-05-1835 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE63: Why Cashflow Needs ProcessGreat cashflow needs great process.   You need regular processes to: Spot cashflow issues Take actions that will increase your revenue And take actions that will decrease your costs As an example, you shouldn’t just review your pricing when cashflow is hurting.   You should be reviewing it every year!   By being proactive, you can greatly increase your profits and avoid cashflow issues and all the stress that comes with it.   We discuss just how to do this in today’s episode of De-stress Your Business.   ---   Helpful resources:   - The Business Leader’s Guide to Improving Cashflow (ebook): https://airmanual.link/cashflow...
2023-05-1126 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE63: Why Cashflow Needs ProcessGreat cashflow needs great process.   You need regular processes to: Spot cashflow issues Take actions that will increase your revenue And take actions that will decrease your costs As an example, you shouldn’t just review your pricing when cashflow is hurting.   You should be reviewing it every year!   By being proactive, you can greatly increase your profits and avoid cashflow issues and all the stress that comes with it.   We discuss just how to do this in today’s episode of De-stress Your Business.   ---   Helpful resources:   - The Business Leader’s Guide to Improving Cashflow (ebook): https://airmanual.link/cashflow...
2023-05-1126 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE62: 8 Levers to Improve Your CashflowIs cashflow an issue in your business right now?   Here are 3 levers you can pull to increase your incoming cash:   Increase prices Sell more Get paid faster   Here are 5 levers you can pull to reduce outgoing cash:   Reduce people costs Reduce cost of purchases Pay others slower Reduce stock Reduce cost of debt   We talk about how to use these levers in today’s episode of De-stress Your Business.   ---   Helpful resources:   - The Business Leader’s Guide to Improving Cashflow (ebook): https://airmanual.link/cashflow/ebook - Upcoming AMA (“Ask me anything”) on cashflow with Alexis Kingsbury: https://airmanual.link/cashflow/we...
2023-05-0430 minDe-stress Your Business
De-stress Your BusinessE62: 8 Levers to Improve Your CashflowIs cashflow an issue in your business right now?   Here are 3 levers you can pull to increase your incoming cash:   Increase prices Sell more Get paid faster   Here are 5 levers you can pull to reduce outgoing cash:   Reduce people costs Reduce cost of purchases Pay others slower Reduce stock Reduce cost of debt   We talk about how to use these levers in today’s episode of De-stress Your Business.   ---   Helpful resources:   - The Business Leader’s Guide to Improving Cashflow (ebook): https://airmanual.link/cashflow/ebook - Upcoming AMA (“Ask me anything”) on cashflow with Alexis Kingsbury: https://airmanual.link/cashflow/we...
2023-05-0430 min