De-stress Your Business

Wondering 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...

Are 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, f...

Ever 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 ho...

Ready 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 'SCOR...

Burnout, 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,...

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...

I am terrible at marketing… so much in fact, that my business partner recently held an intervention to talk about my “social media problem”   But I'm not one to give up easily.    In my journey to improve, what I've found is that the key to success is combining consistency with rapid experimentation.   But most people aren't great at both. So how the hell are you meant to ramp up your marketing if...

Ever 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 #ent...

Ever 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 p...

You've got to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.   That was a top tip and a bit of a theme in my podcast interview with M.C. Laubscher...   As an investor, business owner, and host of the Cashflow Ninja podcast, M.C. shared so many stories of businesses who had thrived using ideas and approaches that they put in place when they were hit by a crisis.   And for many businesses right now, the...

Most business owners struggle with one thing that seems easy on the surface…   How do you get your team to FOLLOW THE PROCESS?   For example, Darren is the owner of multiple dog hotels.   One day, he told me he was frustrated that his team would not consistently follow the processes in his business.   As a result, mistakes were frequent (risking the health of the dogs), team members were inefficie...

When I spoke to Jordan Fleming about rapidly scaling past $5m, one thing stood out.   And it was this.   His business is scaling fast without constant stress.   There’s no chaos!   Jordan (CEO) is working 5 hours a week, and having a great time!   And his team are loving it too!   This isn’t a fluke. Prior to this business, Jordan spent 15 years as a management consultant.   He learned what proces...

Facing 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 askin...

Ever 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...

Navigating 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...

Are 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, eng...

Is 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 c...

Does the fear of failure paralyze you?   Is your business not progressing due to the stress it causes?   Do you hold back from ‘going big’ because it might not work?   In our latest podcast episode, we had Henri Ghijben, the host of the FailForward Podcast, who helped us understand the power of 'failing fast'.   Henri is a passionate entrepreneur with a diverse portfolio, and his 'failing fast' ph...

Many business leaders are currently wondering whether artificial intelligence has got real business applications and many others have tried some AI, but not really seeing their teams start using it day to day.   This may lead us to question:   Is this just a fad?  Is AI going to really add value?  Are we missing the big opportunities? How are experts using AI in their businesses?   So I wanted to...

Ready to make your business unstoppable?   In the rapidly changing business landscape, AI tools are becoming increasingly vital for achieving growth and efficiency. But where to start?   On today's live episode recording of De-stress Your Business, we're thrilled to be joined by Jay Williams, AI advocate, and a mindset mentor for entrepreneurs.   After building two 6-figure businesses and assistin...

Struggling with the challenges of a new CFO role, or getting one set up?   Want to set yourself up for success from day one?   Transitioning into a CFO role can be daunting, with common hurdles and pressure points. But don't worry, we've got you covered in today's podcast!   We're chatting with Kevin Appleby, co-founder of GrowCFO, who's a guru in guiding new CFOs on their journey. He's a seasoned...

Is your business growth being held back by manual processes?   What if you could automate your way to higher efficiency and reduced stress for you and your team?   If that sounds like a game-changer, you'll love this episode of De-stress Your Business, where I interview Lisa Catto, Founder of The Business Catalyst.   Lisa has been a trailblazer in small business automation for over two decades, tr...

Striving for consistent business operation but feel something's missing?   Do you dream of a business operation that works without you? Where everyone knows exactly what they're doing, and does it to a very high standard? Where operational excellence is the norm?   In this episode of De-stress Your Business, I’m is joined by Marianne Page, a successful business mentor, and award-winning developer...

I’m interviewing the person at the centre of perhaps the most famous story in business history: Gerald Ratner.   Gerald Ratner is a British household name. He took over his family’s jewellery business in 1984 which had at that time 130 stores. By 1990 it had 2,500 stores, 25,000 employees, annual sales of 1.2 billion and profits of 121 million.    By 1991 he was then Chairman-Chief Executive of Ra...

Can you imagine closing a business you’d built over 14 years of hard work, with a huge financial loss?   Navigating cash flow problems in business is a common cause of stress for entrepreneurs.     There are strategies to manage cash flow effectively… but what about strategies to handle the personal toll it takes when things go wrong?   In today's episode, I’m talking with Penny Power OBE, who cre...