Headsmack: Conversations with Misfits

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

June 28, 2025 53 mins

“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, twice diagnosed, didn’t stop his mission—it reshaped it. 

From building 6- and 7-figure YouTube channels to abandoning chemotherapy for a holistic path, Owen reveals the real ROI of purpose, presence, and priorities...

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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 reinvented himself—landing Russell Brunson as a branding client, helping launch ClickFunnels, and becoming a thought leader in personal branding. 

As former CMO for celebrity chef Fabio Viviani’s hospitality group,...

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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 former frontman of Guardian, Rowe shares his powerful journey from Christian rock stardom to forming a band that blends modern energy with authentic heart. 

This episode dives into the struggles behind the sce...

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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. 

With over a million followers and a global client base, James is one of the most trusted voices in branding today. 

In this episode, we dive into the biggest mistake that nearly ended his business, the viral ...

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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 aspiring rockstar to middle school teacher, to charter school founder, and ultimately to co-founder of Hope Writers

He walks us through the 5 essential steps to building—not just writing—a transformational...

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From Pajama Jeans to Pagewheel: What Holly Homer Can Teach Us About DIY Entrepreneurship

Holly Homer didn’t plan to start a business—she just needed an outlet from the chaos of motherhood. Her journey from sending long Saturday morning emails to a friend to building KidsActivities.com and Pagewheel is proof that success starts with showing up.

She used her life as content, leaned into her mess, and built one of the most beloved paren...

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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 The Headsmack Podcast, Nikhil shares how he built a global business from scratch, why pricing is everything, and the “inversion funnel” strategy that turns cold leads into five-figure clients. 

If you’re an entrepreneur, coach, or ag...

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Stop Overthinking, Start Earning: Ivy Malik’s Creative Business Wake-Up Call

In this powerful Headsmack episode, Ivy Malik breaks down the emotional and strategic roadblocks that hold creative entrepreneurs back. 

Drawing on her experience as a restaurateur and coach, she shares how to turn undervaluation into empowerment. 

You’ll learn why positioning matters, how to shift from referrals to marketing, and how to confidently present y...

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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 vague messaging kills referrals, and how YOU can create “memory darts” that stick in people’s heads and drive business forward.

If you want to be unforgettable — you need clarity. This conversation will show you ho...

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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 radical acceptance, servant leadership, and a clear mission can transform any team.

5 Key Takeaways:

  • Why culture is the hidden driver of every result you get
  • How fear and love shape every organization
  • Th...
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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 shares his journey from nerdy beginnings to working with names like Kevin Hart and Tai Lopez. 

He breaks down why personal branding is the future, how in-person events outperform webinars, and reveals hi...

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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-making—it creates a brand customers remember, trust, and choose.

In this episode, Frank Mackrill demystifies what strategy actually is and how it directly shapes a winning visual identity. ...

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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 alignment between creativity and entrepreneurship that finally unlocked his success. 

Most entrepreneurs struggle with content creation because they're trying to be someone they're not, fo...

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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" after doctors said he'd never work again. 

Learn his proven framework for creating freedom through attraction marketing, social selling, and AI mastery that's helping others escape the ...

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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 diagnose funnel failure and where to start fixing. He explains why curiosity fuels conversions, how open loops improve webinar attendance, and why video is non-negotiable if you want to build trust...

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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 crowded marketplace. 

Traditional marketing feels ineffective, and potential clients don't recognize your true value or expertise. You're working harder than ever but still fighting for attention ...

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$100 Million in sales IN ONE HOUR

From 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 turned challenges into billion-dollar opportunities, proving that setbacks are just setups for comebacks. 

As founder and CEO of One Global Capital, he's pioneered the concept of "urban resort living" while c...

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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 this episode, we break down the secrets of building a bulletproof offer, scaling with paid traffic, and hiring the right team to multiply success. 

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or scaling your bus...

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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 business transformation.

In this episode, she unpacks the secrets behind AI-driven automation, conscious capitalism, and high-impact sales strategies that make scaling inevitable. Listen now to disc...

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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, how to attract the right audience through deep authority, and why copying trends will keep you invisible. 

If you want to stand out, this episode is a must-listen.

5 Key Takeaways

  1. Authenticity isn’t enough—your...
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