Adam W. Barney

Is Anything Real?

Business EN ↓ 82 episoder

Is Anything Real? is the Reality-First Leadership podcast for builder-leaders who want outcomes, not optics. Each week, Adam W. Barney sits down with founders and operators to unpack positioning, marketing, community, energy management, and influence - plus the numbers behind what actually worked. You’ll hear: a quick Reality Check, a practical Proof Stack (inputs → actions → outcomes), and one EnergyOS habit you can run this week. Specifics over slogans; humane systems over hustle cosplay. New episodes every Wednesday at 12:00 PM ET.👉 Book your 20-min Exploration Call: https://calendly.com/a...

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Adam W. Barney

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30. sep. 2026

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From Grind to Growth: Micro-Niching, Daily Emails & Ditching the Social Media Hustle | Ep. 6 with Ziv Raviv (Kivi Media) 16.07.2025 27:24

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. Ziv built a $600K/year coaching busines...

Creative Metrics, Messaging Clarity & Creator Grit | Ep. 5 with Nuria Garcia (NbN Marketing) 09.07.2025 24:39

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 scripts kill performance Why real storytelling still w...

Creative Chaos & AI Mood Boards | Ep. 4 with Christina Magaña (Modish Creative) 02.07.2025 19:35

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 hitting a ceiling (and sometimes a wall) What agen...

Funnels, AI, and the Human Touch | Ep. 3 with Nathalie Doremieux (Podcast LeadFlow) 25.06.2025 21:41

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 quantity is the future of podcast monetization. From...

PMax, AI, and the Myth of Set-It-and-Forget-It | Ep. 2 with Ben Lund (Rise Marketing Group) 18.06.2025 23:05

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 get into: ⚙️ The real value of human strategy in...

Scaling with Soul | Ep. 1 with Kristi Broom (Lotus Transformation Group) 11.06.2025 19:27

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 empathy as strategic tools Why “being in the weeds” on...

Is Anything Real? (Reality-First Leadership, Proof Over Theater) 10.06.2025 0:54

Welcome to Is Anything Real? — the reality-first leadership show for founders and operators who are done with business theater. Hosted by Adam W. Barney (Transition Leadership EnergyOS coach + author of Make Your Own Glass Half Full ), each episode delivers a Reality Check , a Proof Stack (inputs → actions → outcomes), and one move you can run this week...so you scale without burnout or BS. 👉 Boo...