Best Adam W Barney Podcasts (2025)

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Strategy Over Shortcuts: Small Biz Growth That Lasts | Ep. 12 w/Lucy Wang (Pocketflows) 21:36

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“AI without strategy is chaos.” Lucy Wang, Co-Founder & CEO of Pocketflows, joins me for a straight-talking breakdown of what’s real in small business marketing today. From funnel nightmares to the trap of instant gratification, Lucy calls out the shortcuts that sabotage founders—and shows us what sustainable growth really takes. Inside this episod…

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Data That Cuts Through the Noise | Ep. 11 with Ryan Stevens (Digital Reference) 22:18

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Too many agencies are drowning clients in dashboards, vanity metrics, and pretty charts that don’t move the needle. Ryan Stevens is here to burn that to the ground. In this episode of Is Anything Real in Paid Advertising?, Adam W. Barney sits down with Ryan, Founder of Digital Reference and the guy agencies call when they want their data to actuall…

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Scaling Smarter: Agency Growth, Balance & Real ROI | Ep. 10 with Anthony Tsigourakos (ScaleSmarter) 25:55

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Anthony Tsigourakos, co-founder of SmartSpend Advertising and growth advisor at Good Name Consulting, knows the hidden costs of scaling. After helping dozens of agencies break through plateaus, he’s learned that real growth isn’t just about adding clients or revenue…it’s about protecting your capacity, your margins, and your energy. In this episode…

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Beyond Clicks and Chaos | Ep. 9 with Patrick Cumming (KleintBoost) 25:09

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What actually works when paid ads stop performing? In this episode, Patrick Cumming, Head of Marketing at KleintBoost, joins Adam W. Barney to cut through the noise and talk shop: what’s real, what’s BS, and why most agencies are still chasing vanity metrics. We go deep on: 💥 How to audit your funnel without losing your mind 📊 The real KPIs that ma…

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Breaking the Vice Stigma | Ep. 8 with Pauline Schmiechen (Fanblast) 16:43

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What do you do when Google, Meta, TikTok, and every other ad platform shut the door in your face? You break the rules, rewrite the playbook, and scale anyway. In this episode of Is Anything Real in Paid Advertising?, I talk with Pauline Schmiechen: badass founder, consultant, and builder of multiple high-traffic adult platforms, who’s thriving in t…

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Alignment Over Algorithms | Ep. 7 with Lea Miner (Intention & Insight) 22:54

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In Episode 07 of Is Anything Real in Paid Advertising?, we dive deep with Lea Miner, Founder of Intention & Insight, who’s building something truly different: a business rooted in resonance, not just reach. What started as a small somatic journey experiment on Meetup grew to a thriving 600+ person community in just six months, without a dollar in a…

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From Grind to Growth: Micro-Niching, Daily Emails & Ditching the Social Media Hustle | Ep. 6 with Ziv Raviv (Kivi Media) 27:24

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What if the real growth play wasn’t grinding on social media or spending wildly on ads? In this episode of Is Anything Real in Paid Advertising?, I sit down with Ziv Raviv, Founder & CEO of Kivi Media, creator of Daily Cookie, host of Beyond Six Figures, and author of The Fully Booked Coach, for a masterclass in scaling through soul-first strategy.…

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Creative Metrics, Messaging Clarity & Creator Grit | Ep. 5 with Nuria Garcia (NbN Marketing) 24:39

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Nuria Garcia of NbN Marketing joins me for a raw dive into the behind-the-scenes reality of creator-led growth. From ad platform bias to client miseducation, this episode unpacks the truth about scaling creative work with integrity, even when it gets messy. We cover: The hidden constraints behind Meta Ads and TikTok What Nuria does when client scri…

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Creative Chaos & AI Mood Boards | Ep. 4 with Christina Magaña (Modish Creative) 19:35

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AI may be getting flashier, but is it making your creative work better or just…blobbier? In this episode of Is Anything Real in Paid Advertising?, I sit down with Christina Magaña, Founder of Modish Creative and creative strategist behind some of the most vibrant, soulful branding campaigns in the game. We dive into: Why AI-generated visuals are hi…

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Funnels, AI, and the Human Touch | Ep. 3 with Nathalie Doremieux (Podcast LeadFlow) 21:41

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Is AI driving deeper connections, or just more noise? In this episode, I’m joined by Nathalie Doremieux, Co-Founder of Podcast LeadFlow, who reveals how to transform podcast listeners into qualified leads through strategic AI-powered conversations. We unpack how the Human → AI → Human model outperforms generic automation, and why quality, not quant…

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PMax, AI, and the Myth of Set-It-and-Forget-It | Ep. 2 with Ben Lund (Rise Marketing Group) 23:05

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Performance Max can scale. But only if you control the inputs. Otherwise? You’re handing the wheel to a robot with no map. In this episode of Is Anything Real in Paid Advertising?, I’m joined by Ben Lund, founder of Rise Marketing Group and ex-Googler, to unpack what’s real...and what’s wildly misunderstood...about AI-driven campaigns in 2025. We g…

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Scaling with Soul | Ep. 1 with Kristi Broom (Lotus Transformation Group) 19:27

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In this kickoff episode of Is Anything Real in Paid Advertising?, I sit down with Kristi Broom, Co-Founder of Rising Tide Cooperative to talk candidly about building inclusive cultures, evolving leadership identities, and embracing AI without losing your edge. We dive into: Scaling while staying grounded in your values Using transparency and empath…

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Ep. 00: Is Anything in Paid Advertising Even Real? 2:41

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You’ve seen the headlines. You’ve heard the hype. You’ve probably even burned budget on a “proven funnel.” But let’s be honest: is anything in paid advertising even real? In this kickoff episode, host Adam W. Barney (author, strategist, energy coach, and $100M+ ad spend veteran) lays out why this podcast exists, who it’s for, and what to expect in …