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De-stress Your Business

Paddy Mann & Alexis Kingsbury

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Business doesn’t need to be stressful. This weekly podcast is for business owners, leaders, and managers who want to get better results, with less stress. We go deep on tactics you can roll out today, such as freeing up 15 hours per week (!) of your time, empowering your teams, and sorting out employee onboarding. Paddy Mann and Alexis Kingsbury are serial entrepreneurs who have learned these lessons the hard way over the last 15 years, and now support 100s of other business leaders as co-fo ...
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Tired of feeling like every day is a losing battle? You’re working harder than ever, but still, it feels like you’re failing to get ahead. What if the problem isn’t the hours you’re putting in, but the way you’re approaching your day? In this week’s episode of De-stress Your Business, we’ve got Baiju Solanki, award-winning entrepreneur, TEDx speake…
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Tired of tech solutions that promise to simplify your operations but end up adding more chaos? It seems that every new tool pledges to boost efficiency but often leads to increased complexity, draining your resources, and frustrating your team. That’s why we’re excited to have Abby Anderson, who’s legendary for seamlessly integrating the right tech…
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Struggling 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, ens…
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Feeling 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, centralizi…
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Do 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 thi…
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Ever find yourself in a meeting where your team keeps going in circles, and you’re the one who ends up solving all the problems? It’s exhausting. As a manager, it can feel like you’re carrying the weight of every decision, while your team waits for you to give them the answers. But what if you could guide your team to make better decisions without …
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Every entrepreneur grapples with the challenge of scaling efficiently. However, the fear of excessive automation can be paralyzing, potentially leading to impersonal customer interactions, demotivated teams, and rigid structures that hinder growth rather than support it. The key challenge is not just selecting the right areas to automate but also i…
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Is your business growth stalling because you’re the one holding it back? 😩 Are you drowning in day-to-day tasks, making every decision, and feeling like nothing gets done unless it passes through you? Many business leaders hit a point where their success becomes their biggest obstacle — the more they grow, the more they’re trapped in the weeds. The…
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Ever feel like your own mind is sabotaging your day? Whether it’s stressing about a big meeting or just feeling guilty for no good reason, anxiety can be crippling. 😩 I’ve been there too – those spirals of overthinking can be exhausting. It’s even tougher when you’re trying to juggle life and business at the same time. Fortunately, I’ve learned som…
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed at the thought of automating your business? Often the idea of automating can feel way too big and complicated, which often leads to doing nothing at all. But here’s the thing—automation doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing approach. What if, instead of trying to automate everything, you started with just one task? One r…
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Are constant deadlines and stressed-out teams dragging your business down? As a business leader, you know the toll that high-pressure periods, like tax season, can take on your team. The stress builds up, morale plummets, and soon you’re facing burnout, decreased productivity, and even the risk of losing your best talent. This relentless cycle not …
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In 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…
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How often do you find yourself overwhelmed because there’s no clear process in place? Without well-documented processes, mistakes pile up, stress levels rise , and delegation feels impossible. But why do so many businesses miss the mark on this? In this episode, Alexis uncovers the exact moment leaders should seize to document processes effectively…
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Does your revenue feel like a leaking bucket, where more effort pours in than value pours out? Many entrepreneurs tirelessly chase new sales and pump resources into various business areas, only to find that their overall valuation barely budges. This constant grind can lead to burnout and frustration, leaving business owners questioning which parts…
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Feeling like your relentless hard work is getting you nowhere in your business? 😖 Are you drowning in tasks, seeing minimal financial rewards, and questioning if you'll ever achieve the success you dream of? This constant grind can lead to burnout, frustration, and the nagging feeling that your efforts are in vain. Many entrepreneurs fall into the …
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Have you moved away from what you love, to being overwhelmed by the complexities of growing your business? Are you constantly battling the complexities of marketing your business, leaving you little time to do more of what you love? 😩 Does the struggle to attract quality clients leave you feeling frustrated and overwhelmed? 😅 For many small busines…
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Does the idea of starting a business podcast fill you with excitement but also dread? 🎙️😟 Many aspiring podcasters face not just the technical hurdles of setting up audio equipment and software but also the creative pressures of content creation. Add to this the constant need for new ideas and engaging topics, and it’s easy to see why so many give …
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Is your accounting firm drowning in outdated practices, losing clients, and missing out on opportunities due to a lack of modernization? Many accounting and bookkeeping businesses find themselves trapped in the past, struggling with inefficiencies, outdated technology, and an inability to meet the evolving demands of the industry. This stagnation c…
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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 thei…
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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…
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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 process…
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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 th…
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Are 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 Kin…
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Do you feel like your relentless work ethic is holding your business back? You're not alone. Many business owners find themselves trapped in a cycle of hard work that ultimately stunts their business growth. They become the bottleneck, trying to handle every task, from minor details to major decisions, which leaves them overwhelmed and their busine…
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Are you struggling to align your team with your business values and brand? Hanging a poster of your values on the wall isn’t enough to transform your business culture. Leaders often recognize the need to define core values and establish a strong brand identity. Yet, as teams grow, maintaining these standards can become a significant challenge. With…
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Are you a bit of a control freak? (Like me!) 😬 Sometimes perfection and can be the enemy of greatness, particularly when it comes to delegation — holding us back from making progress because we need everything to be “just so”. 👌 However, sometimes leaders attempt to delegate, and find that the person they delegated to doesn’t do a good job. 🤦‍♂️ Th…
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Many business leaders wrestle with getting their employees to work collaboratively. Especially when it comes to finding the right balance between hitting day-to-day targets driving significant organizational changes. Navigating the shift from individualism to collaboration in your team can feel like trying to solve an ever-changing puzzle. And unde…
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Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of product design? Every business owner knows the stakes are high when bringing a new product to market, but common design mistakes can turn an exciting process into a stressful nightmare. What if there was a way to simplify this process and reduce the anxiety it brings? This week on De-stress Your Business, …
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In 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 av…
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Struggling to scale your business when your face is the brand? The journey from a personal brand to a thriving, scalable business can feel like navigating a complex labyrinth. That’s precisely why we invited Chris Ducker, the visionary behind transforming personal brands into prosperous enterprises, onto De-stress Your Business. Chris isn’t just a …
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Tired of tasks bouncing back to you after you delegate them? Feeling trapped in a cycle of micromanagement, despite having a capable team? You're not alone. Every entrepreneur dreams of a business that runs smoothly without their constant oversight, but achieving this seems like a Herculean task. Enter Adrienne Dorison, the co-founder of Run Like C…
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Feeling 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…
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Struggling 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…
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What 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 …
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Making moves in your business, but hardly moving forward? Are you ready to stop sabotaging your own success? Today, we're delving into the harsh realities of entrepreneurship with our guest, Lloyed Lobo. His journey is a testament to resilience and success. From surviving the Gulf War to co-founding the fintech platform Boast.AI, empowering over 10…
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Ever wondered about the game-changing role of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) and how it could revolutionize your business? Join us as we dive deep into the power of the COO in your business, with the incredible Emma Cartmell, CEO of CHS Events and co-founder of COO Accelerator. Explore Emma's journey from the energy industry to heading a thriving …
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Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the amount of work to be done, unsure of how to break free and reach your full potential? Well, you're not alone — managing time is arguably the most common problem everyone struggles with. Good time management comes from good habits. But what habits do we need in place? And how can we make it easier to adopt th…
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How do you scale business operations while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? Delegation. But… it’s often hard to do. Even harder to make yourself completely redundant from the day-to-day tasks in your business. That’s why we're thrilled to have interviewed Kirsty Darkins, a Chartered Surveyor turned super successful property investment entre…
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Are you still using traditional sales methods and wondering why don’t work? It might be time to rethink your approach. In the current market, where the effectiveness of old sales techniques is dwindling, businesses are searching for ways to remain competitive and successful. What's the secret to thriving in sales now? Meet Matt Elwell, a luminary i…
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Are you running a consultancy or a other high-touch service-based business and find yourself at the center of every operation? Want to scale but feel like you're a bottleneck? In this episode of De-stress Your Business, we're joined by Tony Lockwood, an experienced consultant, founder of The Transformation Leaders Hub (TLH), and host of The Transfo…
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Tired 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 sal…
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Today, we're celebrating a major milestone - it’s our 100th episode! In this special episode, we're breaking away from the usual format to take a nostalgic look back at the lessons learned from our past 99 episodes. We'll revisit some of our team's favorite moments and engage in insightful discussions about the knowledge we've gained and the questi…
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Are you ready to unravel the secrets of building a valuable company without the stress of big funding? Our latest 'De-stress Your Business' episode features none other than Greg Head, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the software business. Greg's impact is undeniable, having played pivotal roles in three companies that ge…
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Feeling 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, fo…
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Is 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…
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Ever 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 meaningfu…
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What’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 ho…
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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 …
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Ever 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 …
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Sometimes 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. H…
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