Small Business Pivots

By: Michael Morrison
  • Summary

  • If you are looking for ways to accelerate your company’s growth Small Business Pivots is the small business owner’s guide to success. Sharing interviews with fellow entrepreneurs, tips from industry experts, and advice for those who want to gain more from their business. A podcast designed for business owners craving knowledge on how to grow and maintain a prosperous enterprise, join Michael Morrison, a small business coach and specialist, entrepreneur, and the founder of BOSS, as he uses his experience to interview accomplished business owners who operate thriving companies worth over one million dollars. Touching upon essential topics, including their professional successes and the trials and tribulations they’ve had to overcome. Capturing and sharing the world’s best business knowledge, listen as your host shares strategies and actionable advice to help you grow your small business to seven figures and more so your enterprise stands out.

    Want to visit with our host, Michael Morrison, about business coaching services for your small business? Go here: https://www.michaeldmorrison.com/consultation

    © 2025 Small Business Pivots
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Episodes
  • Simplified Marketing Strategies: 4 C’s for Small Business Success | Amber Gaige
    Feb 12 2025

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    Discover the art of simplifying strategic marketing with Amber Gaige, founder of Far Beyond Marketing and a third-generation entrepreneur from McKinney, Texas. With over 25 years of experience and an entrepreneurial legacy, Amber shares invaluable insights into navigating small business marketing challenges. Comparing effective marketing to a perfectly layered chocolate cake, she highlights the importance of thoughtful strategies at every level.

    In this episode, Amber introduces her internationally bestselling book, revealing the "Four C’s of Effective Marketing"—a framework designed to help business owners avoid common pitfalls and achieve outstanding results. You'll also learn how to create repeatable sales funnels that automate marketing while maximizing efficiency, saving time and resources.

    Join us as we delve into the role of AI in marketing and uncover how small businesses can use it strategically. Drawing inspiration from experts like Don Miller, Brian Tracy, and Michael Gerber, Amber explains the power of storytelling frameworks, systemization, and building a strong team. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or starting your first business, this episode is packed with actionable tips to optimize your marketing and drive small business growth.



    Amber Gaige: Founder & CEO, Far Beyond Marketing

    Website: https://farbeyondmarketing.com/

    LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/marketing-strategy-coaching-ambergaige/

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

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ambergaige4

    Email: amber@farbeyondmarketing.com

    #SmallBusinessMarketing #MarketingStrategies #FarBeyondMarketing #Entrepreneurship #AmberGaige #SmallBusinessGrowth #MarketingAutomation #StrategicMarketing #AIinMarketing #MarketingTips #StorytellingInBusiness #StoryBrand #DonMiller #BrianTracy #MichaelGerber #BusinessSystemization #SalesFunnels #EntrepreneurTips #BusinessGrowth #MarketingForEntrepreneurs #MarketingInsights #DigitalMarketing #SmallBusinessSuccess #MarketingFrameworks #BusinessOptimization #SmallBusinessPivots #BusinessPodcast #MichaelDMorrison #BOSS #BusinessOwnership #OklahomaCity

    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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    35 mins
  • Empowering Small Businesses with AI: Innovation, Marketing, and Digital Growth | Adam Nathan
    Feb 5 2025

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    Join us for a fascinating conversation with Adam Nathan, the innovative mind behind Blaze.ai, a game-changing AI-driven marketing tool crafted specifically for small businesses. Adam's journey from a family business background to spearheading his own venture is nothing short of inspiring. He opens up about how Blaze.ai empowers small business owners to navigate the digital landscape by simplifying content creation, scheduling, and posting, even if they lack marketing expertise. His insights reveal how AI is not just a tool but a transformative force leveling the playing field for entrepreneurs everywhere.

    Our discussion takes you through the exhilarating but challenging path of building a successful small business. With anecdotes from his experiences with his previous venture, Almanac, Adam shares how finding the right product-market fit is crucial, and why persistence and customer feedback are more valuable than hefty financial resources. We delve into why a dedicated team with shared goals is essential, and how Adam's stints at giants like Apple and Lyft perfectly equipped him to embrace the entrepreneurial path with passion.

    Explore how Blaze.ai is changing the game for small businesses, offering powerful marketing capabilities at an affordable price. Learn about Blaze.ai's mission to democratize marketing resources, enabling small businesses to compete with larger corporations. Adam walks us through Blaze.ai's innovative use of AI to create personalized, brand-consistent content, highlighting how even businesses without an established brand presence can benefit. Experience the excitement of discovering how AI can open new opportunities for growth in today's digital age, making a significant impact in the markets small businesses aim to conquer.

    Adam Nathan: Founder & CEO, Blaze

    Website: https://www.blaze.ai/

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

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Blaze-ai

    #AdamNathan #BlazeAI #SmallBusinessMarketing #AIMarketing #ContentCreation #DigitalMarketing #SmallBusinessGrowth #AIForEntrepreneurs #StartupSuccess #MarketingInnovation #BusinessSuccess #SmallBusinessOwners #BusinessGrowthTips #BusinessStrategy #EntrepreneurshipTips #SmallBusinessPivots #BusinessPodcast #MichaelDMorrison #BOSS #BusinessOwnership #OklahomaCity

    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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    37 mins
  • Creating Impactful Brands: Culture, Storytelling, and Leadership | Ryan Chute
    Jan 29 2025

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    Join us for an insightful conversation with a remarkable entrepreneur, Ryan Chute, who has successfully navigated the retail, furniture, and automotive industries. Discover how our guest's personal growth journey has been instrumental in overcoming business challenges and transforming high-pressure environments into opportunities for success. You'll learn how the intersection of brand and culture is pivotal in reducing business friction, and how lessons from the Wizard Academy shifted traditional advertising mindsets toward creating genuine connections through storytelling and experience.

    Uncover the essential elements of defining business values and the profound impact it has on personal and professional realms. Through a metaphor of navigating life's ocean, our discussion highlights the diverse approaches to business and life, encouraging listeners to become navigators guided by their personal North Star. By understanding what we stand for and against, we lay the groundwork for authentic leadership and meaningful impact, leading to more effective decision-making and clarity in defining success.

    Explore the power of core business principles grouped into helping people win, being trustworthy, and living gratefully. We delve into how innovation and trustworthiness propel progress, while gratitude enhances happiness and growth. Learn strategies for building emotional brand connections that resonate with consumers and employees alike. By prioritizing a holistic approach to brand-building and focusing on emotional storytelling, your business can foster lasting relationships and ultimately build a brand legacy that stands the test of time.

    Ryan Chute: Partner, Wizard of Ads for Services

    Website: https://www.ryanchute.com/

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

    TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/@wizardryanchute/featured

    YouTube: agruen@agfinancialcpa.com

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

    #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #LeadershipSkills
    #BrandBuilding #Branding #Storytelling #Marketing #Advertising #BuildAn Empire #CoreValues #CultureAndBrand #BusinessGrowthTips #BusinessStrategy #SmallBusinessOwner #EntrepreneurshipTips #SmallBusinessPivots #BusinessPodcast #MichaelDMorrison #BOSS #BusinessOwnership #OklahomaCity

    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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    42 mins

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