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Small Business Pivots

Small Business Pivots

By: Michael Morrison
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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

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Episodes
  • The Power of Public Speaking for Business Growth | Robert Kennedy III

    The Power of Public Speaking for Business Growth | Robert Kennedy III
    Jun 25 2025

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    Want to stop chasing one client at a time and start influencing hundreds with a single message? Public speaking may be the most overlooked growth tool in your business—and Robert Kennedy III is here to change that.

    In this episode of Small Business Pivots, I sit down with Robert Kennedy III, professional speaker, coach, and Founder of Kennetik Kommunications, to talk about how small business owners can harness the power of public speaking to grow visibility, credibility, and revenue.

    Robert shares how he went from unemployed—with three kids and zero speaking gigs—to building a business that trains leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs to master their message and confidently communicate from any platform.

    Inside the episode:

    • How to turn public speaking anxiety into energetic delivery
    • Why speaking is one of the most scalable marketing tools you’re not using
    • The E.A.S.E. Framework: Energy, Ask, Story, Explain—your go-to system for crafting clear and powerful messages
    • The 3 core stories every entrepreneur needs to have ready
    • How video, livestreaming, and podcasts count as public speaking—and how to make them count for your business
    • Why getting help before you need it is one of the smartest moves in entrepreneurship

    Whether you're afraid of public speaking or ready to level up your voice, this episode will help you pivot from fear to influence. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to amplify your business.

    Robert Kennedy III: Founder & CEO of Kennetik Kommunications

    Website (company): https://kennetikkommunications.com/

    Website (personal): https://robertkennedy3.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkennedy3/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertkennedyiii

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/robertkennedy3

    #RobertKennedyIII #KennetikKommunications #PublicSpeakingForBusiness #BusinessCommunication #SmallBusinessSuccess #SmallBusinessPivots #MichaelDMorrison #BusinessPodcast #EntrepreneurPodcast #OklahomaCity #BusinessGrowth #SpeakWithConfidence #StorytellingInBusiness #PresentationSkills #AmplifyYourVoice

    Support the show

    1. Want more resources to grow your business faster?
    https://www.businessownershipsimplified.com/

    2. Want to connect with our Host, Founder & CEO on LinkedIn?
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldmorrisonokc/

    3. Want professional business coaching with our Host, Founder & CEO?
    https://www.michaeldmorrison.com

    4. Want to set up a FREE business consultation with our Host, Founder & CEO?
    https://www.businessownershipsimplified.com/consultation


    FOLLOW US ON:
    - WEBSITE: https://www.businessownershipsimplified.com/

    -WEBSITE: https://www.michaeldmorrison.com/

    -LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldmorrisonokc/

    -YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@businessownershipsimplified
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    41 mins
  • Scaling Smart: Marketing Clarity, Sales Growth & Personal Development | Jennifer Christensen

    Scaling Smart: Marketing Clarity, Sales Growth & Personal Development | Jennifer Christensen
    Jun 18 2025

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    What causes some businesses to scale while others stay stuck in survival mode?

    Jennifer Christensen, co-founder of Beacon Media + Marketing, knows the answer firsthand. After growing her Alaska-based digital marketing agency to the Inc. 5000 list, she shares the honest story of how expanding too fast—and too wide—nearly ended it all.

    In this episode of Small Business Pivots, Jennifer pulls back the curtain on the real growth strategy that saved her business: radical clarity. By cutting services, redefining her mission, and doubling down on what worked, Jennifer turned a debt-ridden company into a thriving national agency.

    She explains:

    • Why clarity must come before marketing
    • How chasing every marketing trend can sabotage growth
    • Why trust is the most valuable currency in today's economy
    • How customer reviews and a humanized website outperform flashy funnels
    • And how her biggest breakthrough came not from strategy—but from personal development

    Now operating in the “age of intelligence,” Jennifer says modern business owners must evolve or risk being left behind.

    If you’ve ever felt stuck, scattered, or unsure where to focus—this episode is a must-listen.

    Jennifer Christenson: Beacon Media + Marketing Co-Founder

    Website: https://www.beaconmm.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferchristensenak/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beaconmm

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beaconmm/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeaconMediaMarketing

    Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3BDBxY9jDasCTJtRkX7EJ2

    #SmallBusinessPivots #JenniferChristensen #BeaconMediaMarketing #MarketingStrategy #BusinessGrowth #DigitalMarketingExpert #Inc5000 #EntrepreneurJourney #MarketingClarity #SmallBusinessSuccess #BusinessTransformation #WomenInBusiness #TrustInMarketing #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessCoach #AlaskaEntrepreneur #MarketingMistakes #ScalingSmart #MichaelDMorrison #BusinessPodcast #Oklahoma

    Support the show

    1. Want more resources to grow your business faster?
    https://www.businessownershipsimplified.com/

    2. Want to connect with our Host, Founder & CEO on LinkedIn?
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldmorrisonokc/

    3. Want professional business coaching with our Host, Founder & CEO?
    https://www.michaeldmorrison.com

    4. Want to set up a FREE business consultation with our Host, Founder & CEO?
    https://www.businessownershipsimplified.com/consultation


    FOLLOW US ON:
    - WEBSITE: https://www.businessownershipsimplified.com/

    -WEBSITE: https://www.michaeldmorrison.com/

    -LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldmorrisonokc/

    -YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@businessownershipsimplified
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    46 mins
  • Networking That Works: Build Relationships, Get Referrals, Grow Your Business | Sybil Hale

    Networking That Works: Build Relationships, Get Referrals, Grow Your Business | Sybil Hale
    Jun 11 2025

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    Are you tired of networking events that feel like a waste of time? Sybil Hale gets it—and she’s here to flip the script. In this episode of Small Business Pivots, Sybil, Founder & CEO of both Pro’s Make Ready Sanitizing Services and Mix and Mingle, shares how she turned authentic connections into real business growth.

    As an entrepreneur who started her journey cleaning homes and navigating pandemic challenges, Sybil discovered that success doesn’t come from handing out the most business cards—it comes from building real relationships. That’s how her local lunch idea grew into 15 Mix and Mingle chapters with over 3,200 members across Oklahoma.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why traditional networking often doesn’t work—and what to do instead
    • How to structure one-to-one meetings that lead to referrals and trust
    • Easy tips for introverts who dread big networking events
    • The role of systems and follow-up in turning connections into clients
    • How community-based networking builds business resilience

    Whether you’re stuck in a cycle of bad networking or looking for a better way to grow your business, this episode is packed with practical insights.

    🔥 Plus, hear Sybil’s exciting announcement about new Mix and Mingle membership tiers launching August 1st.

    Sybil Hale: Pro's Make Ready, Founder & CEO / Mix & Mingle, Founder & CEO

    Website (Pro's Make Ready): https://www.prosmakeready.com/

    Website (Mix & Mingle): https://mnmbusinessnetworking.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sybil-hale-74203616/

    Mix & Mingle Social Media -

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mix-Mingle-Business-Networking-Organization/61558392294037/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mixnminglebusinessnetworking/


    #SybilHale #MixAndMingle #ProsMakeReady #BusinessNetworking #NetworkingTips #SmallBusinessConnections #ReferralMarketing #RelationshipBuilding #NetworkingForEntrepreneurs #OklahomaBusiness #SmallBusinessPivots #MichaelDMorrison #BusinessGrowth #NetworkingSuccess #EntrepreneurLife #OneToOneMeetings #NetworkingEvents #NetworkingSuccess #Sales #Prospecting #BusinessReferrals #CommunityNetworking #GrowYourBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Oklahoma



    Support the show

    1. Want more resources to grow your business faster?
    https://www.businessownershipsimplified.com/

    2. Want to connect with our Host, Founder & CEO on LinkedIn?
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldmorrisonokc/

    3. Want professional business coaching with our Host, Founder & CEO?
    https://www.michaeldmorrison.com

    4. Want to set up a FREE business consultation with our Host, Founder & CEO?
    https://www.businessownershipsimplified.com/consultation


    FOLLOW US ON:
    - WEBSITE: https://www.businessownershipsimplified.com/

    -WEBSITE: https://www.michaeldmorrison.com/

    -LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldmorrisonokc/

    -YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@businessownershipsimplified
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    46 mins
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