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 business without burning out on content or ad spend...and he’s here to show you how.
We unpack:
- Why most coaches and agencies overestimate the value of social media
- How to use micro-niching sideways to increase authority and fees
- Why “daily emails” aren’t dead—and the secret to writing ones that actually convert
- Two brutally honest failures that reshaped his growth strategy
- When to start spending on paid ads (and when to absolutely not)
Ziv keeps it real and actionable. This isn’t about hacks. It’s about building real relationships, solving real problems, and scaling with clarity.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your marketing is working, or working against you, this episode is your wake-up call.
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