How do solopreneurs find resilience after corporate layoffs and burnout? In this episode, Adam shares his journey of leaving 20+ years in marketing to build a thriving solopreneur coaching business.(Note: Meta description or be the first line under the video/audio player.)
In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Adam W.Barney, who is an author, energy coach, and former corporate marketing leader who has coached 300+ micro-business owners. Adam shares his journey from a 20-year corporate marketing career to building his own business, twice laid off due to organizational restructures. He reveals the surprising truth about why vision and action aren't enough and how focusing on resilience is the real game-changer.

Key Topics Covered:
Understanding the emotional journey of a founder, from trigger to productivity.
Why the "allure of darkness" is a real challenge for entrepreneurs and how to claw your way out.
The importance of recording small wins to recharge your batteries and stay motivated while "building in the dark".
How to reclaim hours in your week for executive capacity and scale your business without breaking your leadership rhythm.
Adam's vision for creating an accelerator program for solopreneurs with kids or aging parents.
Perfect for solopreneurs, micro-business owners, and consultants who feel stuck in a corporate hangover, overwhelmed by scaling, or uncertain how to price and position their services.

Guest Details:
Adam W. Barney, Founder & Energy Coach | Author, Speaker & Podcast Host

Website: https://www.adamwbarney.com/
Podcast: “Is anything real in paid advertising” Apple podcast | Youtube
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamwbarney/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamwbarney/

Resources & Links
Author of Book: Make Your Own Glass Half Full: The Path To Empowered Optimism and Autonomy - https://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Glass-Half-Full/dp/B0DDKFPVG9

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Unfiltered Solopreneur is the no-BS podcast for coaches, consultants, and creators
building real businesses without trust funds, teams, or trendy hacks.
Hosted by Nikhil Vaish, brand strategist and founder of BoostSolo, this weekly show
pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to build a one-person brand that works.
Each episode dives into unfiltered conversations with solopreneurs who’ve traded the
safety net for freedom—sharing how they’ve launched from scratch, burned out and
bounced back, priced their worth, and built businesses that reflect their values, not just
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