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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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Hello & welcome to The Cashflow Show in association with PRMS Ltd. I'm your host Clayton M. Coke. The Cashflow Show is the radio show disguised as a podcast. During every episode we will be talking to a business owner and entrepreneur and hearing the tales of the origins of their business, their successes & failures and their future in the business world. As well as asking for their best piece of advice. We ask our guests to pick a book /a film/ an album or single to get to know their tastes ...
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Giving you every tool you need to grow + scale your business with operational excellence, while also prioritizing your quality of life. Hosted by best-selling author + speaker Mike Michalowicz + operational efficiency expert + CEO, Adrienne Dorison, the Run Like Clockwork podcast is a series of insightful + topical operations conversations based on the best-selling book, Clockwork, to help small business owners design a business + team that runs itself. To stay in touch with all things Run L ...
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Share Your Story

Michael de Groot - @stayingaliveuk

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The ‘Share Your Story’ podcast are interviews with small business owners. They begin by sharing their personal back story and their business growth journey, often sharing challenges along the way. Then we explore details of their current business offering and the tangible benefits they deliver to their clients. The purpose of the Podcast is to inspire start-ups and other business owners.
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Interstellar Business Show

Interstellar Business Show

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Podcast for Tech CEOs who want to grow their minds, elevate performance, and own their future. Hosted by Andrew Bull. "Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow." - William Pollard Every week, join Andrew Bull, as he unearths big stories, fresh perspectives, and actionable ideas that you can install in your business and live. Listen and learn how to.... Grow your technology business and your mind ...
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Content Untapped

Georgia Kirke and Ivan Meakins

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What makes great content? What is it about a message that enflames our emotions with joy, curiosity, anger or excitement? Ivan Meakins is Head Of Content at Write Business Results, and when he isn't working with clients on their content, he spends his time pondering questions like this. And now, he is on a mission to seek out the answers and report his findings back to you. Join us as we dive into the realms of history, science, psychology and many other fields to explore the hidden secrets ...
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Welcome to EMPIRE BUILDERS with CEO, entrepreneur, and International speaker, Nick James. Nick is probably best known for his ground-breaking ‘Expert Empires’ events in the UK. He's dynamic and daring in his approach to business, and genuinely loves to see his clients get results. In a world where self-awareness and humility are rare, you’ll find Nick’s ‘open and real’ style refreshing, challenging, and inspiring. On this podcast you’ll find a mix of: 1. Original content, recorded especially ...
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In this episode, we explore with Susannah Cole, Head Honcho of The Good Property Company about the diverse experiences and insights of an entrepreneur juggling multiple businesses, family time, and health challenges. From being a radio station director to starting a business at a kitchen table, Susannah shares valuable lessons on researching proper…
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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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Dilly Carter, entrepreneur and TV presenter speaks to Clayton M. Coke of The Cashflow Show/Podcast Radio Business to discuss Sun, Sea and Switching Off:The Power of Time Off Work! #DowntimeDeficit 97% of small business owners and local entrepreneurs end up working while on holiday. On average entrepreneurs took 5 days actually ‘off work’ last year.…
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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, we sit down with Mark Hayward of podcastIntroduction.com who pivoted from working for top firms like KPMG and PWC to becoming a successful entrepreneur and podcaster. Explore his journey from leaving corporate life during COVID to setting up a thriving company and the challenges he is navigating. Business Growth Talks - Business Gr…
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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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Are you struggling to free up time, increase efficiency, and reduce key person dependency in your business? In this episode, Adrienne Dorison interviews Alexis Kingsbury, the founder of AirManual, about his journey to creating his solution to those issues. Alexis discusses the challenges he faced with traditional process documentation methods and h…
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In this episode, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of transforming a small business into a powerhouse. Mike Williams Co-Founder shares the story of starting Flake Bake and the strategies that led to their success. Here are the key topics we discuss: Starting Flake Bake: Learn how the business was founded and the initial challenges faced…
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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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This is our final episode in the Clockwork Book Club, and today we are talking to the Author of “Clockwork, Revised and Expanded: Design Your Business to Run Itself”… Mike Michalowicz! In this episode, we discuss: What Mike wishes everyone knew about Clockwork The biggest updates to the system since the first edition of the book Why people resist t…
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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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Welcome to our breakdown of Chapter 13 of Clockwork, Revised and Expanded: Design Your Business to Run Itself. In this episode, we discuss: Why we encounter pushback How Design can be just as taxing as Doing work Why you need to show up more when building trust We suggest that you read the chapter and then come listen to this episode covering pages…
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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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Welcome to our breakdown of Chapter 12 of Clockwork, Revised and Expanded: Design Your Business to Run Itself. In this episode, we discuss our takes on Roberto’s story! We suggest that you read the chapter and then come listen to this episode covering pages 227-236. If you would like access to our FREE Study and Discussion Guides, and the ability t…
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It is truly a pleasure to welcome Chris Bavin, Co-host of Aldi's Next Big Thing on Channel 4. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Bavin to discuss; The Role of Programmes like Aldi's Next Big Thing, Life As A Former Greengrocer, The Difficulties of Scaling Up, Advice Gained From Working On The Show, Self-Belief & Work/Life Balance. Aldi’s Next B…
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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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Welcome to our breakdown of Chapter 11 of Clockwork, Revised and Expanded: Design Your Business to Run Itself. In this episode, we discuss: How key metrics help you determine the health of your business What to feature on a high-level dashboard The ACDC bottleneck framework We suggest that you read the chapter and then come listen to this episode c…
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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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Welcome to our breakdown of Chapter 10 of Clockwork, Revised and Expanded: Design Your Business to Run Itself. In this episode, we discuss: How key metrics help you determine the health of your business What to feature on a high-level dashboard The ACDC bottleneck framework We suggest that you read the chapter and then come listen to this episode c…
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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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Piers Linney, Executive Chairman & Co‑Founder of Implement AI speaks to Clayton M. Coke of The Cashflow Show in association with Podcast Radio Business to discuss AI & the future of Tech in SME Businesses Piers Linney, Executive Chairman & Co‑Founder of Implement AI, is an entrepreneur, investor, and former Dragon on the prime-time BBC show Dragons…
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Anthony Hamer-Hodges, Principal at the London College of Contemporary Music speaks to Clayton M. Coke in association with Podcast Radio Business to discuss Are Independent Artists Taking Over The Brits? After Raye’s incredible success at the Brit Awards, which this year saw her receive a record-breaking seven nominations & win an amazing six awards…
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Welcome to our breakdown of Chapter 9 of Clockwork, Revised and Expanded: Design Your Business to Run Itself. In this episode, we discuss: How to complete a Job Trait Analysis Hiring for strengths instead of skills Using Clockwork as a retention tool on your team We suggest that you read the chapter and then come listen to this episode covering pag…
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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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Welcome to our breakdown of Chapter 8 of Clockwork, Revised and Expanded: Design Your Business to Run Itself. In this episode, we discuss: How to get systems out of your head Why we don’t believe in written SOPs The value of continuous improvement We suggest that you read the chapter and then come listen to this episode covering pages 128-148. If y…
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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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Welcome to our breakdown of Chapter 7 of Clockwork, Revised and Expanded: Design Your Business to Run Itself. In this episode, we discuss: Our top tips and takeaways to avoid the sunk cost fallacy How to complete the 4T exercise Why you really don't want to clone yourself We suggest that you read the chapter and then come listen to this episode cov…
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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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Welcome to our breakdown of Chapter 6 of Clockwork, Revised and Expanded: Design Your Business to Run Itself. In this episode, we discuss: Why this is a throttle, not a switch Deciding vs. Delegating The Design Trap We suggest that you read the chapter and then come listen to this episode covering pages 85-115. If you would like access to our FREE …
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It is truly a pleasure to welcome Alexis Kingsbury, Co-Founder of Air Manual to The Cashflow Show. In this episode, I sit down with Alexis Kingsbury to discuss; Being A Young Entrepreneur, Unrealised Potential, Delegation, Scaling Businesses, Fear of Management, Hiring for Culture, Work/Life Balance. Alexis Kingsbury can be found here: Website: htt…
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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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It is truly a pleasure to welcome Thorbjørn Fink, COO of Pleo to The Cashflow Show Xtra in association with Podcast Radio Business. In this episode, I sit down with Thorbjørn Fink to discuss; Expense Management, Systems, Salaries, Employee Empowerment & Satisfaction, Working From Home & Should Remote Workers Be Paid Less? Thorbjørn Fink can be foun…
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Welcome to our breakdown of Chapter 5 of Clockwork, Revised and Expanded: Design Your Business to Run Itself. In this episode, we discuss: Differences between the QBR and Primary Roles Directly vs. Indirectly serving the QBR Completing the sticky note exercise We suggest that you read the chapter and then come listen to this episode covering pages …
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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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It is truly a pleasure to welcome Elizabeth Pearson, Founder of Simple Successful Stocks to The Cashflow Show. In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Pearson to discuss; Leaving Architecture, Discovering Investment, Paternal Mentoring, Making Trades, Paper Trading, Finfluencers, Female Empowerment, Training & Mentoring Women Elizabeth Pearson c…
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Welcome to our breakdown of Chapter 4 of Clockwork, Revised and Expanded: Design Your Business to Run Itself. In this episode, we discuss: The story behind why it’s called the QBR Why we love the Savannah Bananas How the QBR relates to the Big Promise We suggest that you read the chapter and then come listen to this episode covering pages 54-70 If …
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It is truly a pleasure to welcome Matt Raad,CEO & Co-Founder of eBusiness Institute to The Cashflow Show. In this episode, I sit down with Matt Raad to discuss; Buying the 1st Business, Pivoting Online, Working With A Life Partner, Trading Time For Money, E-commerce, eBusiness & Zig Ziglar! Matt Raad can be found here: Website: https://www.ebusines…
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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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Welcome to our breakdown of Chapter 3 of Clockwork, Revised and Expanded: Design Your Business to Run Itself. In this episode, we discuss: Why you need to protect your reputation above all. Declaring your Big BANG How to find your Big Promise We suggest that you read the chapter and then come listen to this episode covering pages 41-53 If you would…
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It is truly a pleasure to welcome Georgina Fihosy of Afro Touch Design, to The Cashflow Show. In this episode, I sit down with Georgina Fihosy to discuss; Becoming a Pharmacist, Discovering Greeting Cards, Supplying the High Street, African Fabric/Scottish Kilt, Using Instagram & Etsy, Manufacturing & Expanding! Georgina Fihosy can be found here: W…
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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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Welcome to our breakdown of Chapter 2 of Clockwork, Revised and Expanded: Design Your Business to Run Itself. In this episode, we discuss: How to do less to achieve more The value in narrowing your niche. Completing the Crush/Cringe Analysis We suggest that you read the chapter and then come listen to this episode covering pages 25-40. If you would…
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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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Welcome to our breakdown of the Introduction and Chapter 1 of Clockwork, Revised and Expanded: Design Your Business to Run Itself. In this episode, we discuss: Your #1 job as an entrepreneur Productivity vs. efficiency Growing vs. scaling We suggest that you read the chapter and then come listen to this episode covering pages xvii - 24. If you woul…
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