Small Business Pivots

Unlock the secrets to financial clarity and strategic growth for your small business as we sit down with Ahuva Gruen, a seasoned CPA and the mastermind behind AG Financial Services. Gruen reveals the misleading nature of relying solely on a bank balance and emphasizes the power of clean financial books and understanding your finances in depth. This episode promises to transform your perspective on...

Want to turn your trade business into a sales powerhouse? This episode of Small Business Pivots features an electrifying conversation with Gene Slade, founder of Lead Ninja and Lead Ninja AI. From humble beginnings in his family's HVAC company to leading a sales training revolution, Gene reveals the essential strategies tradespeople need to boost sales and grow their businesses. This episode...

Ashley Lacer, the dynamic force behind Michelle Mae, joins us to share her inspiring entrepreneurial journey from a background in agricultural business to leading a successful women's retail brand. Discover how Ashley's grandparents' small business influence shaped her unique approach to prioritizing team culture and customer satisfaction. Learn how her initial ventures, including a...

What if you could break through the barriers holding your business back and scale beyond $10 million in sales? Join us as we sit down with a distinguished Scaling Up coach, Herb Cogliano, who shares a wealth of experience from a remarkable 35-year journey transforming a family business across North America. Discover the hidden complexities behind scaling a business, not just growing it. It’s not j...

Discover how Leslie Hassler, the powerhouse behind Your Biz Rules, transforms the often-daunting entrepreneurial journey into a pathway to success—guided by faith and inspired by her belief in God's role in her journey. As a seasoned business owner from Texas, Leslie shares her transformative story of moving from a draining enterprise to a fulfilling business coaching venture, offering invalu...

Discover how to revolutionize your small business operations by embracing a subscription-based model, as we chat with Scott Reib, America's Legal Coach. Scott reveals his transformative journey of shifting his law firm's business model towards a recurring revenue system, drawing inspiration from successful companies like Dollar Shave Club. This episode promises to equip you with actionab...

Discover the essence of entrepreneurship with Wayne Mullins, the visionary CEO of Ugly Mug Marketing. Wayne's journey from a young lawn care entrepreneur to a seasoned business leader is packed with wisdom on patience and the importance of sticking to time-tested business principles. He reveals how understanding when to push forward and when to pivot can be the key to navigating the turbulent...

Ever felt overwhelmed by the chaos of entrepreneurship and wondered if there's a way to reclaim your freedom and time? You're not alone. Join us as we sit down with Clayte Mask, CEO and Co-Founder of Keap, an expert in helping small businesses automate their processes. With over two decades of experience and insights from his book "Conquer the Chaos: The Six Keys to Success for Entr...

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 experience to the table, sharing how his initial business setbacks became stepping stones to success. He introduces GrowthDX, a diagnostic tool designed to accelerate business growth and innovation. This episode promis...

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 250 locations across 28 states in less than 2 years. Aaron’s journey isn’t your typical path to success—he’s faced Hollywood setbacks, embraced spirituality, and turned life’s challenges into a thriving business. Now,...

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 Emma, who shares her transformative journey from a shy youngster to a leading figure in e-commerce marketing. Emma opens up about her battles with confidence and how those experiences fueled her entrepreneurial spir...

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 innovative founder and chief creative officer of Brand Multiplier. Chris takes us through his life's journey, sharing how his experiences as an only child with divorced parents have fueled his growth mindset cent...

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 journey, offering valuable insights for small business owners on how to find the right PR firm. Learn the key indicators of a competent agency and the red flags to watch out for, while also distinguishing between PR,...

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 Think, Adapt, Build, who shares his profound expertise in operations management. Joshua recounts his personal journey, detailing valuable lessons learned from running a marketing agency and emphasizing the critical r...

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 global podcast. Kevin shares his transformative journey from grappling with financial hardships and self-doubt to mastering clarity and consistency. You'll hear firsthand how he conquered limiting beliefs and imp...

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 Morrison, your host for Small Business Pivots , business coach and serial entrepreneur, was a featured guest. Hosted by Gary Wilbers, this episode dives deep into Michael's BOSS (Business Ownership Simplified for Su...

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 multiple seven-figure e-commerce brands. Neil’s story is filled with invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, including tips on what products to sell, key metrics to focus on, and the importance of planning for...

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 Johnson, shares invaluable strategies for small business owners on building a robust online presence. Discover how to effectively leverage social media platforms like LinkedIn for B2B and TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook f...

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 extraordinary journey from flipping garage sale finds to managing big-time construction projects in New York City. Stephen's story takes a fascinating turn when he explains the pivotal moment that inspired his le...

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 story of resilience, overcoming significant personal challenges, and finding purpose alongside her husband and business partner, Joseph. Together, they founded a digital marketing agency designed to bring reliability an...

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 CEO and founder of Aspeꓘt, to uncover expert strategies that can dramatically boost your email marketing efforts. Nikita walks us through getting started with a basic email list, choosing the perfect email marketing...

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 over 15 years of experience. Karen helps us uncover the essentials of sales funnels, dispelling common myths and illustrating their crucial role in guiding customers from first contact to final sale. You'll learn...

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, Ryan shares his compelling journey from humble beginnings on a watermelon farm in southern Texas to becoming a thriving business owner by age 16. Learn how his early experiences in welding and woodworking paved the wa...

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 from day-to-day operations to work on your small business, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction drive your success. In this episode, Brian shares his journey from Lehman Brothers to privat...

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 upbringing to become a thriving business owner. Discover how his initial dream of coaching football shifted to the business world, leading him from sales in precast concrete to owning a mobile phone company. Gai...