Small Business Pivots
Tired of fluff-filled business advice? Small Business Pivots delivers raw, honest conversations with entrepreneurs, content creators, and industry experts who’ve made bold pivots to grow—whether to six figures, seven, or simply the next stage of success.
Hosted by nationally recognized small business coach and BOSS founder Michael Morrison, this show shares the unfiltered stories, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes strategies that help real business owners overcome burnout, build momentum, and grow a business that works—without working themselves into the ground.
With over 100 episodes, Small Business Pivots is a trusted resource for small business owners who are serious about growth. From the early struggles to the key turning points, you’ll walk away with practical tools, honest encouragement, and actionable insight every week.
🎯 Sample episodes dive into:
• Small business marketing and content creation
• Building referral networks and strategic partnerships
• Mindset, burnout, and decision-making as a founder
• Time management, leadership, SOPs, hiring, and team culture
• Systemization, SOPs, and franchising
• Social media, branding, automation, and scaling strategies
Whether you're aiming for your first six figures or scaling beyond seven, this podcast gives you the real-world insight, inspiration, and community you need to take your next big step.
Subscribe now—and start making the pivots that move your business forward.
Want to visit with our host, Michael Morrison, about business coaching services for your small business? Go here: https://www.michaeldmorrison.com/consultation
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 108
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Leadership Excellence & Strategic Growth: Culture & Performance | Jeff Standridge
Unlock the secrets of achieving leadership excellence and strategic growth with insights from Jeff Standridge, a seasoned entrepreneur from Conway, Arkansas. Jeff brings a wealth of exp…
How To Franchise Your Business: Leadership & Time Management | Aaron Harper
Curious about what it takes to franchise a business? In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Harper, CEO and founder of Rolling Suds, a power washing franchise that’s grown to nearly 25…
Marketing & Branding For Small Business Growth: Differentiation Strategies | Emma Shermer Tamir
What if understanding your business identity could lead to unlocking sustainable growth? Join me as I sit down with Emma Shermer-Tamir, the inspiring CEO and co-founder of Marketing by …
ChatGPT And Beyond: Growing Your Business With AI | Chris Rubin
Can human creativity survive in a world increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence? Join us on Small Business Pivots as we explore this compelling question with Chris Rubin, the in…
Unpacking PR, Branding, and Advertising: Tips for Small Business Owners | Marcy Clark
Discover the secrets of effective public relations with Marcy Clark, a global PR expert who has made waves from Manchester to Manhattan. Marcy takes us through her exhilarating career j…
Operational Efficiency & Business Growth: Systems & Processes | Joshua Monge
Ever wondered how meticulous process documentation can revolutionize your small business? Join us as we sit down with Joshua Monge, a seasoned fractional COO and the mastermind behind T…
Mindset Mastery for Small Business Success: Podcasting & Community Building | Kevin Palmieri
What if your mindset is the secret sauce to unlocking small business success? Join us as we chat with Kevin Palmieri, the dynamic founder and host of Next Level University, a top 100 gl…
Strategic Planning & Effective Communication: Interview Replay | Michael Morrison
Are you ready to transform your small business from chaotic to efficient?
In this special episode, we’re sharing a replay from the Small Business Answer Man podcast, where Michael Morri…
Mastering E-Commerce: Entrepreneurship & Branding | Neil Twa
What does it take to transform a blue-collar upbringing into e-commerce success? Join us on Small Business Pivots as we uncover Neil's incredible journey from Oregon to building multipl…
How To Create A Limitless Sales Pipeline: Sales & CRM Mastery | Chad Johnson
Unlock the secrets to skyrocketing your sales and automating your CRM processes with insights from a true industry expert, the founder of the Create Sales Method. Our guest, Chad Johnso…
Sales Made Simple: Mindset & Discovery Call Tips That Work | Stephen Steers
Ever wonder how mindset shifts can revolutionize your business? Get ready for an enlightening conversation with Stephen Steers, founder of Steers Consulting Group, as he recounts his ex…
How To Increase Sales Online: Digital Marketing | Amy Singleton
Discover how Amy Singleton, CEO of Hite Digital Norman, transformed her life and career from nursing to digital marketing entrepreneurship. In this episode, Amy candidly shares her stor…
Best Email Marketing Strategies For Small Business Success | Nikita Vakhrushev
Can email marketing be the game-changer your small business needs for success? Tune into this episode of Small Business Pivots, where we sit down with Nikita Vakhrushev, the visionary C…
Mastering Sales Funnels: The Key to Driving Business Growth | Karen Grill
Ever wondered how to truly master the customer journey within your business? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Karen Grill, a seasoned business coach and strategist with ove…
From Farm Life to Million-Dollar CNC Business: Navigating Family & Business | Ryan Drapela
Unlock the secrets to entrepreneurial success with Ryan Drapela, the mastermind behind Drapela Works, Frio Coolers, and the popular YouTube channel Cutting it Close. In this episode, Ry…
How to Turn A Struggling Business Into A Successful Business | Brian Shields
Unlock the secrets to revitalizing your business as we sit down with Brian Shields, an acquisition entrepreneur and burnout survivor. You'll learn practical strategies for stepping back…
How Adaptability Can Lead To Small Business Success | Gary Wilbers
What if you could transform your life's biggest challenges into your greatest successes? Learn how Gary Wilbers from Ascend Business Strategies did just that, overcoming a challenging u…
Navigating Loss While Building a Publishing Empire | Everett O'Keefe
Can writing a book truly transform your business and elevate your authority? We promise you'll find the answers in our enlightening conversation with Everett O'Keefe, founder of Ignite …
From HVAC Technician to Blue Collar King: Scaling to Eight-Figure Success | Matt Murray
Unlock the secrets to transforming a small blue-collar business into an eight-figure powerhouse with insights from Matt Murray, famously known as the Blue Collar King. From his humble b…
Building a Robust Business with Practical Preparedness | Timothy Brashier
Prepare to fortify your personal and business resilience with insights from Timothy Brashier, a former Navy SEAL hopeful turned cybersecurity whiz and practical preparedness trainer. Th…