De-stress Your Business

De-stress Your Business

Paddy Mann & Alexis Kingsbury

Episodes 167
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Sep 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

E166: Why Charging Using Timesheets Kills Innovation and Value, with Ron Baker

Mar 02, 2026 45m

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…

E165: AI Is Here. Everyone's About to Become a Manager.

Feb 23, 2026 26m

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…

E164: I Built a 100% AI Accountancy Firm. It Nearly Put Me in Prison.

Feb 16, 2026 19m

Alexis shares the full behind-the-scenes story of building Accrual Intentions — a 100% AI-powered accountancy firm with 11 AI team members. The AI team completed a 7-month roadmap of 91 tasks and 107…

E163: Navigating Mergers Without the Headache, with Alex Black FCCA

Nov 03, 2025 44m

Mergers and acquisitions can spark exciting growth — but they also bring chaos, uncertainty, and a lot of stress.   In this episode of De-stress Your Business, we’re joined by Alex Black, Director of…

E162: Workplace Drama Without the Stress

Oct 20, 2025 9m

In 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…

E161: Why Money Stress Is Not About the Money, With Catherine Morgan

Aug 18, 2025 53m

Catherine Morgan was a financial adviser with all the right credentials. She had the qualifications, the clients, and years of experience helping others manage their money.   But in her own life,…

E160: The Mindset Shifts That Make Leaders Great, With William C. Davis

Aug 11, 2025 47m

What 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…

E159: Turn New Hires Into Raving Fans in Their First Week

May 26, 2025 15m

In 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,…

E158: Create Awesome Case Studies Even If You Hate Writing

May 05, 2025 12m

In 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…

E157: How to Make Technology Actually Work in Your Firm

Apr 28, 2025 18m

In 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…

E156: Process in Practice, From Alexis’s Session at the ACCA Roadshow

Apr 14, 2025 29m

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…

E155: Navigating Your Way to a Stress-free Business Sale, With Richard McMullan

Apr 07, 2025 48m

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…

E154: Talking to Employees About Poor Performance, Without the Stress

Mar 31, 2025 11m

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…

E153: Should I Fire Them or Give Them Another Chance?

Mar 24, 2025 18m

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,…

E152: Why HMRC and Tax Causes So Much Stress and How to Tackle It, with Paul Aplin OBE

Feb 03, 2025 49m

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…

E151: How to Handle Customer Feedback Without the Stress, With Rachel Harris

Jan 27, 2025 46m

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…

E150: Supporting Teams Through Mergers and Other Changes, With Nikki Adams

Jan 20, 2025 43m

Mergers can tear teams apart… when they are trying to bring teams together!   Uncertainty spreads like wildfire, leaving employees anxious about their jobs and leaders scrambling to restore focus.…

E149: End Financial Stress Forever, With Mike Michalowicz

Jan 13, 2025 23m

Worried about your business running out of money?   This common fear among entrepreneurs goes beyond mere inconvenience; it strikes at the heart of your ability to operate and grow. Imagine the…

E148: How to Respond When Your Entire Team Walks Out, With Eriona Bajrakurtaj

Jan 06, 2025 42m

What do you do when everything is falling apart?    Your entire team walks out, leaving you with no one to lean on and years of expertise wiped out overnight. Clients are questioning your ability to…

E147: Taking the Stress Out of Annual Planning

Dec 30, 2024 17m

In 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…

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