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.
Kevin Murphy went from barely graduating high school in the Bronx to painting the cover of a Rolling Stones album and building a global art education empire.
Founder of Art Academy Schools and Evolve…
In a world where everyone’s shouting, silence equals irrelevance. Bill Harper knows this better than anyone. With over 36 years in the brand and marketing trenches — and more than $2.5B in client rev…
From Homeless to Nine Figures: What Damion Lupo Learned the Hard Way
Damion Lupo isn’t your average entrepreneur. With over 70 companies under his belt and multiple 9-figure ventures, he’s built wealt…
Entrepreneurs struggle to scale because they rely on tactics, funnels, and closers instead of systems and human connection. Many feel like sales just “isn’t them.”
Imagine having a sales machine that …
Atiba De Souza is your secret weapon when your team is underperforming.
As a CEO strategist and team productivity expert, Atiba transforms struggling organizations into high-performing machines using…
“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 shar…
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 …
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 y…
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,…
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 sh…
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…
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…
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 entrepr…
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 clar…
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…
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.
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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 n…
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 lif…
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 himsel…
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…