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Small Business Pivots

Small Business Pivots

De: 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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  • 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 m
  • Strategic Rebranding for Small Business: Go Beyond the Logo and Grow | Jim Heininger

    Strategic Rebranding for Small Business: Go Beyond the Logo and Grow | Jim Heininger
    Jun 4 2025

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    What is a brand—and why do so many business owners get it wrong?

    In this powerful episode of Small Business Pivots, host Michael D. Morrison sits down with Jim Heininger, Principal at Rebranding Experts, to unpack the true meaning of branding and why updating a logo is not the same as rebranding. From iconic transformations like Victoria’s Secret, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Meta (formerly Facebook), Jim breaks down how strategic rebranding fuels long-term business growth.

    You’ll discover:

    • Why branding is about customer experience, not just visuals
    • The 3 types of brand change: refresh, reposition, and complete rebrand
    • Jim’s proven 4-step rebranding process used by successful companies
    • Why internal alignment is often harder than external updates
    • How small businesses have unique advantages in the rebranding process
    • Why naming your business after yourself might hurt your exit strategy
    • How to use customer research to guide branding decisions—not opinions

    Whether you're a small business owner preparing for growth or an entrepreneur building from scratch, this episode is packed with branding insights that could reshape your business.

    🎧 Whether your business is stuck or just ready for more growth, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to think differently about your brand.

    Jim Heininger: Rebranding Experts, Founder & Principal

    Website: https://www.rebrandingexperts.com/

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

    Rebranding Guidance: https://www.rebrandingexperts.com/rebranding-expertise

    Blog: https://www.rebrandingexperts.com/blog

    #JimHeininger #RebrandingExperts #MichaelMorrison #SmallBusinessPivots #Podcast #OklahomaCity #BOSS #BrandStrategy #RebrandingTips #SmallBusinessGrowth #BusinessBranding #EntrepreneurMindset #BrandRefresh #BusinessTransformation #MarketingStrategy #BrandIdentity #RebrandYourBusiness #ExitStrategyPlanning #CustomerExperience #SmallBusinessCoach #BusinessDevelopment #BrandEvolution #BusinessPodcast #LeadershipTips #BusinessSuccess #GrowthMindset #EntrepreneurJourney


    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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    45 m
  • Mental Health and Depression: Navigating The Struggles Of Business Ownership | Stacee Goetzinger

    Mental Health and Depression: Navigating The Struggles Of Business Ownership | Stacee Goetzinger
    May 28 2025

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    In this powerful episode of Small Business Pivots, mental health advocate and nonprofit founder Stacee Goetzinger shares her life journey navigating anxiety, depression, anorexia, self-harm, and borderline personality disorder—while also running a business and helping others do the same.

    Forget the polished success stories. Stacee offers something different: raw honesty from the middle of the battle, not just the other side. For small business owners juggling leadership with hidden struggles, this episode sheds light on how embracing vulnerability can lead to stronger leadership, healthier teams, and more connected workplaces.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why so many entrepreneurs suffer in silence—and how to break that cycle
    • How to lead a business without pretending to have it all together
    • Why mental health support in the workplace is critical to team performance
    • How to turn personal pain into purpose, and lead with authenticity
    • Simple first steps business owners can take to protect their mental wellness

    Whether you're facing burnout, emotional exhaustion, or just trying to support others better, this conversation is a must-listen.

    Stacee Goetzinger: Founder & Director, Speak Out Loud

    Website: https://www.speakoutloud.me/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakoutloud.me

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakoutloud.me

    Podcast: https://www.speakoutloud.me/podcast

    Books: https://www.speakoutloud.me/books

    #MentalHealthAwareness #DepressionSupport #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #SelfHarm #PersonalityDisorder #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessOwner #BusinessLeadership #MentalHealthMatters #VulnerabilityInLeadership #SmallBusinessOwners #MentalHealthInBusiness #AuthenticLeadership #BurnoutRecovery #BusinessStruggles #StaceeGoetzinger #SpeakOutLoud #SmallBusinessSuccess #MichaelDMorrison #SmallBusinessPivots #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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    51 m
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