De-stress Your Business
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-founders at AirManual.
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In 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
Are you overwhelmed by the thought of selling your business? It’s a lot—confusing valuations, succession plans, and tax pitfalls may be keeping you up at night. Maybe you feel trapped by the legal and financial headaches that turn what should be a smooth transition into a nerve-wracking ordeal. Or maybe the mer
In 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
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
E152: Why HMRC and Tax Causes So Much Stress and How to Tackle It, with Paul Aplin OBE
For many business owners, dealing with HMRC and tax compliance is one of the most stressful parts of running a business. The fear of making mistakes, the pressure of deadlines, and the complexity of the system can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we’re joined by Paul Aplin OBE, a trailblazer in tax and business stra
Customer feedback can be a gift—or a challenge. For service businesses, mastering how to handle it is key to improving your offering and keeping clients happy. But what’s the best way to respond to tough criticism without defensiveness or ensure glowing praise doesn’t go unnoticed? In this episode of De-stress Your B
