Is Anything Real In Paid Advertising?

What’s actually working in marketing — and what’s just noise?

Hosted by Adam W. Barney, author of Make Your Own Glass Half Full, and founder of Scale Smarter, this podcast brings honest, high-energy conversations with the operators, creators, and founders redefining how business growth really works.

From agency leaders and AI innovators to storytellers and strategists, Adam dives into what drives sustainable success — not vanity metrics. Together, they unpack the systems, creativity, and human energy behind $100M+ in advertising experience, real campaigns, and the lessons learned along the way.

🎧 No fluff. No funnels. Just what’s real — and how to scale smarter.

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