Chad is a business coach and launch strategist who has helped over 5000 people launch their online coaching businesses.

Chad Thibodeaux, a business coach and launch strategist, shares his journey from being a pastor to finding his true passion.

He emphasizes that failure is an event, not a person, and that necessary endings can lead to new opportunities. Chad discusses the importance of shifting one's perspective and not tying their identity to their past roles. He highlights the significance of doing what brings happiness and fulfillment, regardless of the career path.

Chad's story serves as a reminder to embrace change and pursue one's true calling. Chad Thibodeaux shares his journey as an entrepreneur and how failure shaped his life.

He emphasizes the importance of embracing one's strengths and not being afraid to start and quit projects. Chad also discusses the difference between an entrepreneur and a business owner, highlighting the visionary nature of entrepreneurs. He provides insights into launching a business, focusing on identifying the problem, agitating it, offering a solution, and making an offer.

Chad encourages entrepreneurs to take action and not get stuck in overthinking or small tasks. Chad Thibodeaux shares valuable insights on starting and growing an online coaching business. He emphasizes the importance of making it easy for people to enter your sphere and work with you. He advises focusing on the big things that matter, such as identifying the problem, understanding what prospects have tried, leveraging your skills to solve the problem, and making an offer.

Chad also discusses the concept of prototyping and launching your business idea to test the market demand. He highlights the significance of staying focused and avoiding distractions from tools and technology. Chad provides a framework of four buckets: launch, pubescent, scalability, and authority, which guide the growth of a business. He shares strategies for generating engagement on social media and qualifying your audience.

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Paul Povolni (Voppa) is the founder of Voppa Creative and a creative leader with over 30 years of experience in brand strategy and design. Based in Jackson, Mississippi, he has worked with clients internationally, leading teams in award-winning branding while serving as a coach and speaker. Paul delivers workshops and keynotes on brand strategy, creative thinking, and organizational culture, and hosts The Headsmack Podcast: Conversations with Misfits. His work centers on helping organizations lead with Clarity, Creativity, and Culture.

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In this conversation, Paul Povolni interviews Phyllis, also known as the Ghetto Country Brandmother, about her journey from running a barbecue business to becoming a personal branding strategist. 

Phyllis shares how she transitioned from being Mrs. Mista in the barbecue industry to finding her passion in personal branding. She emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself and building a personal brand that aligns with one's values and goals. Phyllis also discusses the need for entrepreneurs to have an exit strategy and consider the long-term sustainability of their businesses. She highlights the significance of building a brand that can be sold or passed on to future generations. 

Phyllis Williams Strawder, also known as Brandma, discusses the importance of personal branding and how it can be a game-changer for individuals. She emphasizes the need to separate personal branding from personal life and to align it with business branding. Phyllis shares her process of contemplation, setting objectives, dedication, and ethics to develop a personal brand. She also highlights the significance of positioning a personal brand and building barriers, broadcasting the right message, and bridging the gap with the audience. Phyllis encourages authenticity and genuine connection with the audience while endorsing the business brand.

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Paul Povolni (Voppa) is the founder of Voppa Creative and a creative leader with over 30 years of experience in brand strategy and design. Based in Jackson, Mississippi, he has worked with clients internationally, leading teams in award-winning branding while serving as a coach and speaker. Paul delivers workshops and keynotes on brand strategy, creative thinking, and organizational culture, and hosts The Headsmack Podcast: Conversations with Misfits. His work centers on helping organizations lead with Clarity, Creativity, and Culture.

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Keith Thibodeaux, known as Little Ricky from the show I Love Lucy, shares his experiences and memories from his time on the show.

He talks about how he got the role and the close relationship he had with the cast, including Lucy and Desi.

Keith also discusses the innovative filming techniques used on the show and the importance of having the right people in place to create a successful production.

Keith Thibodeaux, former child actor known for his roles in 'I Love Lucy' and 'The Andy Griffith Show,' shares his journey from acting to music and dance.

He discusses the pressure and excitement of performing live on television and the lasting impact of these iconic shows.

Thibodeaux also talks about his transition to a rock band and his struggles with depression and addiction. He shares how his faith in God transformed his life and led him to establish Ballet Magnificat, a Christian ballet company.

Thibodeaux's story is a testament to the power of following one's passions and using talents for God's glory.

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Paul Povolni (Voppa) is the founder of Voppa Creative and a creative leader with over 30 years of experience in brand strategy and design. Based in Jackson, Mississippi, he has worked with clients internationally, leading teams in award-winning branding while serving as a coach and speaker. Paul delivers workshops and keynotes on brand strategy, creative thinking, and organizational culture, and hosts The Headsmack Podcast: Conversations with Misfits. His work centers on helping organizations lead with Clarity, Creativity, and Culture.

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Welcome to the Headsmack Podcast my name is Paul Povolni

Join us every week as we have candid conversations with misfits, mavericks, trailblazers, dreamers, and world-changers.

Hear individuals who may have stumbled and fumbled and found their own path and aren't afraid to share the aha moments that changed the course of their lives.

Get ready for conversations that will make you think, laugh, and maybe even give you a spark of inspiration that will change everything.

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Paul Povolni (Voppa) is the founder of Voppa Creative and a creative leader with over 30 years of experience in brand strategy and design. Based in Jackson, Mississippi, he has worked with clients internationally, leading teams in award-winning branding while serving as a coach and speaker. Paul delivers workshops and keynotes on brand strategy, creative thinking, and organizational culture, and hosts The Headsmack Podcast: Conversations with Misfits. His work centers on helping organizations lead with Clarity, Creativity, and Culture.

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Voppa Creative Website