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Point Of The StoryHow to Pivot Your Business Without Burning the Entire Thing Down with Morgan MarkowskiI went to the bank the other day and saw a sign that said "jeans day," where employees pay $5 to wear denim for their eight-hour shift. My first thought was, Thank God I get to decide what I wear and what I do every single day.But just because we chose entrepreneurship doesn't mean everything is peaches and cream. Sometimes, we can feel disconnected from our business, so disconnected that we might be tempted to torch everything and start over.In this episode, I sit down with Morgan Markowski (January Capricorn, eldest daughter, nostalgic photo...
2025-12-1853 min
Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris MarkowskiLeft to the Sharks: When Regulators Ignore the Scams They Know AboutLISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured A scene straight out of Jaws: the sharks are circling, investors are in the water, and the people who are supposed to rescue them never show up. That’s exactly what’s happening with firms like AG Morgan Financial Advisors—built on a deceptive name, run by repeat offenders, and allowed to oper...
2025-12-0506 min
Dear CreatorHow to Build Authority Using Entrepreneurial Journalism With Alexa PhillipsIn this episode of Dear Creator, I’m chatting with Alexa to explore how creators can evolve into media companies and thought leaders through the lens of entrepreneurial journalism.We unpack what it means to treat content as a product, how to use platforms intentionally, and why building authority now requires more than just marketing content. Alexa also shares how her viral TikTok on entrepreneurial journalism (1M+ views) reshaped her career and visibility online, and what it truly takes to balance creative ambition, credibility, and consistency.In this episode, you’ll learn:What entrepreneurial jour...
2025-11-0755 min
Dear CreatorGuest Entry: Jack of All Trades Creator While Working a 9-5 with Tom M.In this episode of Dear Creator, I sit down with my longtime friend Tom to chat about creativity, inspiration, and what it truly means to be a modern Creator. Tom shares his unique journey as a multi-hyphenate creative: from photography and drag to writing and documenting life with an old-school camcorder.We explore:Balancing a 9-to-5 with creative projects (the "5-to-9 lifestyle")The importance of living your life for authentic inspirationThe blurred lines between inspiration and copying in creative workHow creativity isn’t just about output but also re...
2025-11-0646 minWatchdog on Wall Street with Chris MarkowskiWall Street Warns of a Correction… Again: Why Smart Investors Aren’t FlinchingLISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Big firms like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are sounding alarms about a possible 10–20% market pullback over the next two years — and the financial media is losing its mind over it. But here’s the truth: corrections happen. Always have, always will. This isn’t panic-worthy news; it’s just headlines trying...
2025-11-0404 minWatchdog on Wall Street with Chris MarkowskiHow One Wall Street Moron Ripped Off MILLIONSLISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured A top salesman at Stifel Financial racked up 34 complaints and millions in fraud claims—and somehow stayed in business. In this episode:How a single broker’s “structured notes” scam cost clients millionsWhy Wall Street firms protect rainmakers instead of investorsThe dirty truth about how big brokerages treat fraud as a “cost of...
2025-10-2804 minWatchdog on Wall Street with Chris MarkowskiWall Street’s Latest Scam: How Washington and JP Morgan Backed the Tricolor Auto Loan CollapseLISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Crooks, liars, and con artists—this time the trail leads straight from Wall Street to Washington. The bankrupt Tricolor auto lender is the latest “community development” disaster, propped up by big banks and government programs that forced reckless lending to unqualified buyers. From bogus credit scores and missing car titles to BlackRoc...
2025-10-1612 min
Dear CreatorGuest Entry: How Part-Time Work Revived Lorin Husa’s BusinessIn this episode of Dear Creator, I chat with brand and web designer Lorin Husa about the messy middle of entrepreneurship, the pressure to constantly show up online, and the unexpected ways part-time work can actually breathe new life into your business.Together, we also chat about:How to pivot without burning your business to the groundThe difference (and overlap) between service providers and creatorsWhy working part-time or outside your business can spark creativity, stability, and confidenceNavigating content creation pressure, showing personality online, and embracing authenticityMental health when it comes to building a business and being...
2025-10-1558 minWatchdog on Wall Street with Chris MarkowskiMorgan Stanley Assassinates Fiduciary DutyLISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Chris Markowski calls out Wall Street’s hypocrisy as Morgan Stanley opens crypto trading to all clients — abandoning even the pretense of protecting investors. He breaks down how big firms like Morgan Stanley pay lip service to “fiduciary duty” while serving their true master: shareholders. From inflated spreads to reckless risk-taking...
2025-10-1502 minWatchdog on Wall Street with Chris MarkowskiJP Morgan’s $10 Billion National Security Power PlayLISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Jamie Dimon just made his biggest bet yet—and it’s not on Wall Street. In this episode:JP Morgan’s plan to invest $10 billion directly into defense, AI, and energy companiesThe creation of a $1.5 trillion fund to secure America’s supply chains and critical mineralsWhy Dimon says the U.S. has become “...
2025-10-1509 min
Dear CreatorThe Truth About Starting Over: Self-Sabotage or Intentional Reinvention?Starting over in business can either be a powerful reinvention or a hidden form of self-sabotage. In this episode, I unpack the truth behind “burning it all down” and how to know whether your reset is growth-driven or avoidance in disguise.I share my own experiences with uprooting, self-sabotage patterns, and the lessons learned from The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest. You’ll hear practical insights on:How to recognize red flags that you’re sabotaging progress instead of evolvingThe difference between refining your systems vs. completely starting from scratch
2025-10-0127 minWatchdog on Wall Street with Chris MarkowskiDoes White Collar Crime Pay?LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Wall Street’s double standard is on full display. Chris revisits his long-standing argument that major investment houses and their executives are virtually untouchable—facing fines that amount to little more than parking tickets—while outsiders who cross them pay a steep price. Using the case of Charlie Javis, the Frank founder...
2025-10-0106 min
Dear CreatorGuest Entry: Rebranding Without Niching Down How Amanda Millien (Creative Cool Mom) Balances Motherhood and BusinessIn this episode, Amanda, known online as Creative Cool Mom, shares her journey of balancing motherhood, creativity, and entrepreneurship while navigating rebrands and pivots. She explains how rebranding and pivoting often go hand in hand, with soft pivots as small evolutions and hard pivots as complete resets. Through client examples and her own story, she shows how visuals, storytelling, and clarity of vision can guide these shifts.The conversation digs into why multidimensional creatives shouldn’t feel pressured to “niche down,” how to build a personal brand rooted in lifestyle and authenticity, and the importance of trusting yourse...
2025-09-0852 minWatchdog on Wall Street with Chris MarkowskiGoldman Sachs and JP Morgan Launder Billions… and Walk Free??!LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Equal under the law? Not if you’re a big bank. JP Morgan just agreed to pay $330 million over the 1MDB scandal—years after Goldman Sachs forked out $5 billion. Billions looted, money laundered, and once again… nobody goes to jail.In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street:How big banks...
2025-08-2704 minWatchdog on Wall Street with Chris MarkowskiMorgan Stanley Caught Again? Too Big to Fail, Too Corrupt to CareLISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featuredRinse, repeat, cover it up. Morgan Stanley is under investigation—again—for ignoring money laundering red flags. But if history tells us anything, there’s no reason to expect justice. Why? Because too big to fail means too big to jail.In this explosive episode of Watchdog on Wall Str...
2025-07-2506 min
Designing Successful StartupsThe Minefield Economy—Why Startups Are Stuck and VCs Are OverpayingChris MarkowskiBioChris Markowski founded Markowski Investments in 1995, which is an SEC Registered Investment Advisory. Chris is a champion for the individual investor and an investor advocate. Chris hosts theWatchdog on Wall Street radio show which airs on about 150 stations (across the Radio America Network). He is a talented and engaging guest that your listeners will love as you explore timely news topics & headlines, financial issues, markets, and more. No one covers the relationship between Washington and Wall Street quite like Chris does! Chris has been a guest on Fox Business, Newsmax, Cheddar, and many mo...
2025-07-0231 minWatchdog on Wall Street with Chris MarkowskiPatience Is KEY In a Market Downturn...Chris channels J.P. Morgan’s famous quip that stocks return to their “rightful owners” during market turmoil, highlighting how corporate insiders are aggressively buying their companies’ shares at a rate unseen in nearly two years. With 180 insiders purchasing stock in just two weeks, Markowski sees opportunity amid the chaos, urging investors to stay patient and courageous despite negative news cycles and ongoing market volatility, while cautiously predicting a potential rally later in 2025. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
2025-04-1803 min
Dear CreatorGuest Entry: Bringing More You Into Your Business with Ylani EstwickYlani shares how her business has evolved through different seasons and why this latest shift feels the most her—from refining her offers to showing up in her content in a way that feels natural and true. Ylani Estwick is a brand coach and messaging mentor, supporting creative leaders in building a brand they love. With an approach that isn't surface-level, she believes in equal amounts of deep reflection, visualization, and action to move things forward. She knows how much personal and business are intertwined and how brand growth ha...
2025-02-2747 minWatchdog on Wall Street with Chris MarkowskiTrump Needs To Wary of RepublicansChris delivers an unfiltered deep dive into vaccine accountability and COVID policy controversies featured on the Piers Morgan Show. In this video, he recalls the infamous “scarf queen” segment and questions why figures like Fauci and Dr. Walensky aren’t held accountable for their role in the controversial vaccine mandate rollout. Markowski challenges the official narrative, demands transparency, and calls for real accountability in our government’s COVID response. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
2025-02-1907 minWatchdog on Wall Street with Chris MarkowskiThe Scarf Queen Lied About Everything!Chris breaks down a revealing clip from the Piers Morgan Show featuring "the scarf queen" (Dr. Deborah Birxs). Markowski revisits controversial vaccine claims and questions why key figures like Fauci and Walensky remain unaccountable. He challenges mainstream narratives and calls for figures like Rand Paul to expose the truth behind COVID mandates and the vaccine rollout. Join him as he uncovers inconsistencies and demands accountability from our government and media. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
2025-02-1902 min
Dear CreatorEverything about the Soft Pivot® journeyIn this episode, I explain my offer strategy, client journey from service provider to B2B creator brand, how I came up with Soft Pivot® and what it means and more.Connect with me! ↓WebsitePivot with Purpose Soft Pivot™InstagramNewsletterBuy me a coffee!Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.
2025-02-0628 min
Vigorously with Val KleinhansMorgan Markowski: You’re The Main CharacterWhat does it mean to soft pivot? Val and business baddie/content creator Morgan Markowski chat trying new things and finding the courage to try them. Morgan helps creative service providers get paid to be themselves by building a brand around their personality and experience, not just their time-for-money skills.______________________________________________________________Get more Morgan: https://www.instagram.com/morganmarkowski/Get more Val: https://valkleinhans.com/Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/
2025-02-0531 min
Dear CreatorSocial media is NOT the problem... are you?Thank you for listening to this episode! Here are the topics I dive into while sitting in my car in the midst of a snow storm. Enjoy!!Content audit: what I discovered and how to do one yourselfEntrepreneurship is a personal development journeyNormalize paying friends and losing themSocial media is NOT the problem... are you?Building a new group program / membership offer in 2025Connect with me! ↓WebsitePivot with Purpose Soft Pivot™InstagramNewsletterBuy me a coffee!
2025-01-2338 min
Dear Creator2025 Creator Brand PredictionsIn this episode, I’m diving into what’s ahead for Creator Brands in 2025. We’re starting with a little intro: who I am, what I do, and how I help burnt-out service providers transition into scalable Creator Brands. Then, I’m sharing my predictions for the Creator economyThe rise of personality-driven, unhinged, hybrid, and activist CreatorsThe types of content that will dominate—think vulnerability, public documentation, and artistic collabsThe shift in offers, from audio-first multitasking tools to more DWY integration and income diversificationWhether you’re curious about evolving your business or just want to stay...
2025-01-1631 min
Dear CreatorGuest Entry: Showing Your Face is Non-negotiable with Michelle OngMichelle is a social media content strategist and founder of Hello Lemon. She empowers service providers to turn social media into the #1 way they're able to convey what they do and what they're edge is, helping them see a future with the brand and community they're building.Follow MichelleInstagramThreadsWebsiteConnect with me! ↓WebsitePivot with Purpose Soft Pivot™InstagramNewsletterBuy me a coffee!
2025-01-0953 min
Sold Out OffersYour Offer Strategy Gameplan for 2025: Trends on Innovation, Specificity & PrioritisationWelcome to the newly rebranded Sold Out Offers podcast. In this episode, I’m diving deep into the trends and predictions shaping the done-for-you and done-with-you service industry in 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this conversation is your guide to staying ahead, crafting irresistible offers, and making your business the obvious choice in your niche.From the buyer’s journey to data-driven offers, I dissect the biggest shifts from experts, service providers and commentators in our industry.You’ll walk away with actionable insights to refine your offers, delight your clients...
2025-01-0740 min
Dear CreatorNew Year YappingStarting this year with a yap!Here's what I yap about:Podcast updates and goalsPimple patchesEnergizing for JanuaryNot rushing reflections and goals for the New YearPart-time Job HuntingCozy champagne toasts for NYEMeat that freaks me out "chicken"Book ideas and passion projectsSubstack will be a trend this yearGrandparents remember more than 20-something year oldsand more! Connect with me! ↓WebsitePivot with Purpose Soft Pivot™InstagramNewsletterBuy me a coffee!
2025-01-0253 min
Dear CreatorGuest Entry: Build a Future Proof Business with Alexa PhillipsWelcome back to Dear Creator! I'm so excited for this episode with Alexa Phillips. She is a writer, brand strategist, and multi-passionate creative. She is the founder and Chief Brand Architect at Bright Eyes Creative, a Seattle-based creative studio that helps creative entrepreneurs build brand worlds that bring their vision to life and connect deeply with their audience. Her mission is to teach creatives how to monetize their zones of genius and creativity to build self-sustaining creative businesses. She is also the author of Creatives Anonymous, a weekly newsletter about what it means to be a...
2024-12-2657 min
Dear CreatorOffer Audit Reflections and Free AdviceIn this episode, I share some insights of common elements service providers are adding into or leaving out of their offers and offer ecosystems.Connect with me! ↓WebsitePivot with Purpose Soft Pivot™InstagramNewsletterBuy me a coffee!
2024-12-1915 min
Dear CreatorGuest Entry: Learning About Human Design to Run Your Business with Sylvia BbelaIn today's episode, I talk to Sylvia all about Human Design, her soft pivot, toxic marketing tactics and more! I hope you enjoy.Introducing Sylvia Bbela, a Human Design Business Mentor and reader with a gift for guiding entrepreneurs to create aligned, soul-centered businesses. With years of experience as a one-stop-shop for retainer-based business building, Sylvia’s approach combines Human Design with her expertise in operational strategy to help clients streamline, connect with their intuition, and reach their potential. Through personalized sessions, 1:1 mentorship, and impactful organizational setups, Sylvia helps visionary entrepreneurs bring ea...
2024-12-121h 00
Dear Creator5 Reasons a Creative Entrepreneur Should Build "Done-With-You" OffersIn this episode, I talk about 5 reasons why building done-with-you offers will positively impact your business. Thank you to the person who submitting these questions! If you like what you heard, please leave a review and connect with me on socials. Thanks for tuning in!Connect with me! ↓WebsitePivot with Purpose Soft Pivot™InstagramNewsletterBuy me a coffee!
2024-12-0525 min
ALWAYS SOMETIMES29: MORGAN MARKOWSKIOn this episode of Always Sometimes, creator (and my longtime friend!) Morgan Markowski joins me to discuss how we met, self-sabotage, her evolving relationship to creativity, the importance of eyebrows, mac and cheese, people-pleasing, and the ins-and-outs of being a B2B creator. Recorded 11/16/24. Hosted and produced by Tom. You can follow Morgan on Instagram at @morganmarkowski. Intro and outro created using freesound.org and the voices of friends.
2024-11-2656 min
Dear CreatorGuest Entry: You Don't Have to Follow the Creative Agency Formula with Franzine MackleyIn the beginning of this episode, Morgan talks about the new improvements she’s made for the podcast and mentioned how she’s going to be including more conversational episodes.Then she transitions into an inspiring conversation with Franzine Elaine. They both riff and rant on multiple different topics when it comes to building a brand and business.If you like what you heard, please give the podcast a rating and review! Or share it on social media by tagging @morganmarkowskiJoin the Creator Loun...
2024-11-0755 min
True Crime & Headlines with Jules + JenHAUNTED HOTEL: The Emily Morgan Hotel with Special Guests THE BROWN BROTHERS HAUNTING HOURSend us a textHAUNTED HOTEL: The Emily Morgan Hotel with Special Guests THE BROWN BROTHERS HAUNTING HOURHappy Halloween!Jules and Jen here! We're so excited to introduce our audience to our friends, Ryan and Tyler from The Brown Brothers Haunting HourFind them here:https://open.spotify.com/show/54jXV87oMYT2rc4irZvMkw?si=bMWTeWh5QnuLoIGJoOuK6whttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brown-brothers-haunting-hour/id1509970230https://linktr.ee/BrownbroshauntinghourWe're committed to sharing cases which need more attention! We hope to introduce you to different...
2024-10-3140 min
The Dreamy CEO35. Soft Pivoting from Service Provider to Creator Brand with MorganIn this episode of the Dreamy CEO Podcast, host interviews Morgan Markowski who shares her journey of transitioning from a service provider to a creator brand. Morgan talks about her soft pivot, balancing work with life, and helping other service providers make similar transitions. She emphasizes the importance of building a personal brand, showing up consistently on social media, and engaging with your community to attract ideal clients. Morgan discusses her background in graphic design, the challenges she faced with burnout, and her steps towards forming habits to share content more authentically. The conversation covers advice on pivoting, including...
2024-07-2239 min
Enjoy The SassEpisode 409 - Brooke SmithWhat’s up guys! This week's guest is my internet friend Brooke Smith, she’s a branding and web designer, business owner, podcaster, makeup artist, and more!! We sat down for our first (virtual) face to face meeting and hit record! We had a great conversation on all things entrepreneurial, creative, what it’s like being multi-passionate and how Brooke creates amazing websites for her clients! So, grab some coffee and come hang out with us for a little while!
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2022-09-011h 04
In Focus10/7/2021 - Hogan Gidley, Ed Hiner, Morgan Zegers, Chris Markowski & Dan GainorHogan Gidley, Ed Hiner, Morgan Zegers, Chris Markowski & Dan Gainor
2021-10-071h 00
Animation Addicts Podcast - Disney, Pixar, & Animated Movie Reviews & Interviews | RotoscopersLos Angeles Animation Festival (LAAF) - Brad Bird & Crew at The Iron Giant PanelFor this special mini episode, we bring you audio straight from the Los Angeles Animation Festival (LAAF). The LAAF held a special charity screening of Brad Bird's The Iron Giant. After the screening, there was a panel discussion with Brad Bird and other crew members who worked on the film.Moderator: Tom SitoPanel:Brad Bird - DirectorSteve Markowski - Storyboard ArtistMark Whiting - Production DesignerEli Marienthal - Voice of Hogarth HughesAlan Bodan - Art DirectorTed Gielow - CG...
2012-03-3143 min