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 the episodes ahead.

🎙️ Expect unfiltered conversations with agency founders, marketers, and skeptics who’ve been in the trenches—plus real systems, real insight, and no fluff.

If you’re building a $250K–$5M agency and want to scale smarter (without burning out), here’s where it starts.

👉 Join the Agency Growth Mastermind

📌 New episodes drop weekly.

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