From Story to System to Connection

I help mission-driven brands, authors, and nonprofits turn ideas into growth—through powerful storytelling, smart systems, and campaigns that convert.

Story

Craft the message that moves people — through videos, campaigns, and content that inspire trust, curiosity, and action.

Systems

Build the infrastructure behind your inspiration — CRMs, automations, and digital workflows that turn relationships into results.

Strategy

Connect the dots between vision and execution — turning complex goals into clear, measurable, and achievable plans.

Connection

Strengthen the human side of your growth — from donor salons and live events to community engagement and long-term stewardship.

Studio & Event Production

From fundraising salons to studio shoots, I help you design experiences that move people—on stage and on screen. Whether it’s a live event, podcast, or YouTube channel, I bring creative ideas to life with polished, audience-driven execution.

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CRM & Sales Systems

Stop losing leads. I’ll set up your CRM, pipelines, and automations so your audience is captured, nurtured, and converted — with reporting you can trust.

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Email Campaigns & Funnels

Speak directly to your customers. I design and write campaigns that grow engagement, build relationships, and drive real sales or donations.

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Proven Results Across Projects

A few highlights from my projects — showing how the right content strategy drives signups, sales, and lasting engagement.

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Kirk Barbera has been instrumental in the growth of my YouTube channel. Beyond being an excellent editor, he has a deep understanding of YouTube strategy, audience engagement, and content optimization. His guidance has helped me significantly expand my reach and grow my subscriber base, while allowing me to focus on creating content. If you’re looking for someone who understands both the technical and strategic aspects of YouTube, I highly recommend Kirk.

Dr. Amesh Adalja

Infectious Disease Physician

Senior Scholar, Johns Hopkins

Jake Nuno
Financial Advisor
ifinancial
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Hardmoneyjim — Financial Education YouTube Growth

Built and managed digital marketing, video production, and growth strategy for the Hard Money Jim YouTube channel and podcast. Produced educational video content on economics and investing — including a breakout video reaching 22,000+ views organically within weeks.

Bella Buyers — Real Estate CRM & Investor Growth Strategy

Built a custom CRM and investor communication system for Bella Buyers, a Texas-based real estate investment company. Developed segmented pipelines, automated investor follow-ups, and targeted email campaigns that secured multiple six-figure investment deals. Led newsletter writing and strategic messaging to strengthen both short-term lead conversion and long-term investor trust.

Private Salons & Donor Relationship Events

Designed and hosted intimate salon-style gatherings that foster meaningful relationships among donors, investors, and thought leaders. These events strengthen stewardship, generate referrals, and expand donor and investor networks — driving long-term fundraising and investment growth. Over the past year, I’ve produced and supported more than 100 such events for clients across arts, education, and liberty-oriented organizations.

Old Parkland Fundraising Events

Produced and managed multiple major-donor events at the historic Old Parkland venue in Dallas. Helped my client raise tens of thousands of dollars in direct gifts and establish introductions to new high-net-worth donor pools — relationships that evolved into six-figure commitments. Oversaw every stage from concept and logistics to messaging and post-event stewardship.

The Young Adult Iliad — Modern Epic for a New Generation

Wrote, translated, and produced a complete modern English verse edition of Homer’s Iliad, tailored for young readers. Managed every stage from translation and editing to design, marketing, and launch strategy. The project showcases Troubadour Studio’s storytelling and production capabilities — blending classical literature, education, and media outreach into a compelling brand centerpiece

Jake of All Trades — Financial Podcast & Content Strategy

Produced the award-winning Jake of All Trades podcast for financial advisor Jake Nuno of iFinancial. Over five years, co-hosted and led production on hundreds of episodes that helped Jake attract new clients and grow his brand authority. Managed blog writing, SEO optimization, and content strategy — expanding visibility and converting listeners into long-term clients. A video testimonial from Jake is in production.

Hilco Homes — Real Estate Education Course Production

Produced a 50-video course for Hilco Homes, led by Marco Romero, teaching newcomers the fundamentals of real estate wholesaling. Managed the full pipeline from filming and editing to funnel creation and launch strategy. Designed a cost-effective marketing system that sold the course affordably while introducing new audiences to Hilco’s broader investment network.

Austin Shakespeare — Donor Growth, Marketing & Board Development

Partnered with Austin Shakespeare to strengthen donor engagement, marketing, and community growth. Produced a three-email campaign that raised over $10,000 in just days. Created marketing videos for performances and implemented community outreach that increased ticket sales by 15%. Led board development and event marketing training to improve stewardship, donor retention, and overall organizational strategy.

Troubadour Reacts — YouTube Growth & Product Sales

Grew the Troubadour Reacts YouTube channel from zero to over 157,000 views, 17,000 watch hours, and 2,600 new subscribers in under 90 days. Developed the content strategy, editing workflow, and engagement system that led to a 500% increase in product sales, including my Young Adult Iliad book. This project demonstrates my ability to build audiences, convert attention into sales, and scale storytelling through consistent, data-driven media production.

The Literary Canon Club — Education, Courses & Community

Founded and led The Literary Canon Club, a long-term reading and discussion program guiding over 50 members through the great works of Western literature. Developed courses, reading guides, and companion pamphlets sold to hundreds more. Combined live discussions, digital materials, and community engagement to create a thriving ecosystem for lifelong learners and educators.