Headsmack: Conversations with Misfits
The Headsmack Podcast with host Paul Povolni invites you to listen in on conversations with misfits, mavericks and trailblazers. Join us as we explore the life of difference-makers and those who have stumbled, fumbled and then soared.
Be inspired as they candidly share their journeys and the aha moments that changed everything.
Episodes
71 episodes
Owen Video / YouTube Growth Strategist. Coach. CEO
“They told me to go home and die. Instead, I built a business and beat cancer—twice.”Globally recognized YouTube strategist and high-performance coach Owen Hemsath joins The Headsmack Podcast to share how stage 4 cancer, ...
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Episode 70
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53:20
Henry Kaminski Jr / Restaurant and Hospitality Marketing and Branding Expert
Henry Kaminski Jr. is a force in hospitality branding, with 16+ years in the creative industry and a story that reads like a movie script. After losing $300K overnight when Hurricane Sandy wiped out his top clients, Henry rei...
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Episode 69
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56:58
Jamie Rowe / Lead Singer Kalamity Kills & Guardian
Jamie Rowe, lead vocalist of Nashville-based hard rock band Kalamity Kills, joins Paul to talk about breaking molds, surviving dark nights, and launching one of the most important rock songs of the year—“Starry Skies (988).” A forme...
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Episode 68
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42:10
James Barnard / Logo & Visual Identity Designer / Speaker / Teacher
James Barnard knows logos—and how to turn design into a powerful business.As an award-winning logo and visual identity designer, James went from burnout to booked out by mastering not just the craft, but the business of design.&nb...
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Episode 67
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59:17
Brian Dixon / CEO, Hope Books & Co-Founder, Hopewriters
Brian Dixon is a bestselling author, publisher, and online business strategist helping everyday messengers write their book and grow their business.In this episode of the Head Smack Podcast, Brian shares his unexpected path from a...
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Episode 66
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57:08
Holly Homer / CEO. Blogger. Software Developer
From Pajama Jeans to Pagewheel: What Holly Homer Can Teach Us About DIY EntrepreneurshipHolly Homer didn’t plan to start a business—she just needed an outlet from the chaos of motherhood. Her journey from sending long Saturday mor...
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Episode 65
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1:29:47
Nikhil Sai / CEO & Founder at Funneling Media
Nikhil Sai went from broke dropout to marketing phenom, generating over $500 million in client results and interviewing more than 100 millionaires on The Nikhil Sai Show. In this electrifying episode of...
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Episode 64
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48:09
Ivy Malik / The Creative's Business Coach
Stop Overthinking, Start Earning: Ivy Malik’s Creative Business Wake-Up CallIn this powerful Headsmack episode, Ivy Malik breaks down the emotional and strategic roadblocks that hold creative entrepreneurs back. Drawin...
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Episode 63
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1:18:25
Steve Woodruff / The Clarity King. Author. Speaker. Coach
Stop wasting words and start making impact.Meet Steve Woodruff, the “King of Clarity”, who’s spent 40+ years turning noise into memorable, referable communication.In this episode, he reveals how clarity fuels success, why v...
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Episode 62
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1:10:48
Thomas Willis / Leadership. Culture Building. Author - The Great Engagement
Culture eats everything! In this episode, Tom Willis reveals why most organizations struggle not because of strategy, but because of culture. Dive deep into the invisible forces that shape success or failure — and discover how radica...
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Episode 60
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47:17
Paul Getter / Internet Marketing Nerd. Author. Speaker
As the founder of Speakpreneur and one of the top digital marketers in the world, Paul has helped build the online brands of A-list celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, and high-impact entrepreneurs. In this candid conversation, Paul...
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Episode 60
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46:26
Frank Mackrill / Aussie branding guy (G'day Frank)
Many founders and businesses struggle to clarify what their brand actually stands for, leading to scattered messaging, ineffective visuals, and wasted rebrands.A clear, single-minded brand strategy not only simplifies decision-ma...
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Episode 59
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58:47
Eric Thayne / The KING of Short Form Video. Creator. Entrepreneur
Eric Thayne, dubbed "The King of Short Form Video," breaks down his proven framework for building a wildly profitable personal brand in 2025. After starting 28 different businesses throughout his life, Eric reveals the critical alig...
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Episode 58
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1:03:12
Jeffery Ross / The Laptop Lifestyle Dad. Affiliate Marketer. Social Selling
From surviving a near-fatal horse accident to building million-dollar businesses, Jeff Ross shares his raw journey of transformation. Discover how this former laborer with no degree reinvented himself as the "Laptop Lifestyle Dad" a...
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Episode 57
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51:21
John Parkes / Co-Founder ClickFunnels. Chief Traffic Architect at Prime Mover
Most marketers blame their funnel when sales are slow. But according to John Parkes, the man behind ClickFunnels' explosive traffic growth, the real problem usually starts at the top: your ad.In this episode, John breaks down how to diag...
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Episode 56
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Mike Fallat / The Book Guy for Entrepreneurs. Author. Founder
Imagine having a powerful tool that instantly positions you as an expert, builds trust with your audience, and generates leads on autopilot.Writing a book is the answer.As an entrepreneur, you're struggling to stand out in a crowd...
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Episode 55
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55:31
Iwan Sunito / CEO-One Global Capital. Architect. Creative. Builder
$100 Million in sales IN ONE HOURFrom sleeping on bags of rice in the jungles of Kalimantan to reshaping Sydney’s skyline, Iwan Sunito’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. A visionary in real estate, Iwan turne...
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Episode 54
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50:50
Tanner Chidester / Over 111+ Million in Online Sales / Coach / Founder Elite CEOs
From $0 to $100M+ in sales in just six years—Tanner Chidester cracked the code to online business success. He went from struggling entrepreneur to scaling an empire, and now he’s sharing the exact formula that took him there. In thi...
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Episode 53
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58:19
Laura Fiorella Egocheaga / Founder at Viral Growth Media. AI-Driven Business Strategist
Laura Fiorella Egocheaga has cracked the code on scaling revenue, client acquisition, and leveraging AI to revolutionize business growth. With over $280M in revenue generated for clients, she’s not just a strategist—she’s an architect of busine...
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Episode 52
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1:07:20
Sky Stack / Category King of High-Ticket Branding. Personal Branding Expert
Sky Stack, branding expert and creator of the Rare Persona™, reveals why most personal brands fail and how to build a brand that positions you as an industry leader. He shares the importance of congruence over authenticity,...
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Episode 51
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1:20:55
Paul Povolni / Brand Strategist. Creative. Podcaster. Speaker
Many businesses and individuals find themselves stuck in a cycle of knowing they need to change but not knowing how to start. They sense that their branding, strategy, or creative approach isn’t working, but they don’t have a c...
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Episode 50
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33:36
Stephen Houraghan / Brand Builder. Brand Master Academy. BrandBuilder.ai
The Branding Blind Spot That’s Costing You CustomersIn this conversation, Paul Povolni and Stephen Houraghan explore the multifaceted world of branding, discussing their personal backgrounds, the journey into branding and design, ...
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Episode 49
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53:59
Fabian Geyrhalter / Brand Strategist. Creative Director. Coach. Author. Speaker
Why Most Companies Get Branding Wrong (And How to Fix It)Fabian Geyrhalter knows how to build brands that last. As a brand strategist and creative executive, he has worked with industry giants like Marriott, Warner Brother...
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Episode 48
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57:29
Austin Armstrong / CEO of Syllaby. Digital Marketer. Millions of Followers on Social Media
Austin Armstrong has mastered the art of digital marketing, video content, and AI automation. From MySpace to millions of followers, he’s built multiple seven-figure businesses and now helps creators streamline vide...
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Episode 47
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1:04:27
Jason Fladlien / Webinar GOAT. Author. Creator of a $57million webinar
From writing articles for $3.25 to $57.9 million webinar record-holder!Jason Fladlien, known as the quarter billion dollar webinar man, joins Paul Povolni to share his remarkable journey from Iowa rapper to monk to creating recor...
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Episode 46
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