Feb 19, 2026 | Copywriting tips, Email and newsletters
Most surf businesses use their newsletter for one thing: Promotions “New retreat dates live.” “Custom board slots open.” “Last spots for next week’s surf camp.” And you know what? I reckon that’s fine… when you’re just getting a foothold. But your email...
Feb 9, 2026 | AI, Copywriting tips
I’m not going to ramble on about the current state of marketing and AI. Everyone is across it. And if you’re not… god help you. But one of the most common questions I get from new and existing clients is about writing for AI. Or more specifically,...
Jan 5, 2026 | Copywriting tips, Email and newsletters, Surf business marketing
Every few years, the same question comes around. Are newsletters dead? Is email marketing finished? Has social media or AI or whatever TF comes next finally killed it off? Well, in 2026, the answer’s still a resounding no. Newsletters haven’t gone the same way...
Dec 3, 2025 | Branding and messaging, Copywriting tips, Websites
After working with hundreds of surf camps, retreats, surf schools, surf shops and surf-focused e-commerce brands for well over a decade, I’ve learned this: most businesses think they have a marketing problem… But what they actually have a is website problem. You...
Sep 18, 2025 | Copywriting tips, Surf business marketing
You’re in a good place. You’ve built a solid marketing and growth foundation for your surf biz. You’re consistent with your posting on Instagram. Your newsletter pulls its weight. And your community knows who you are and actively engage with you. But now...
Jul 22, 2025 | AI, Copywriting tips
Unless you’ve be living on a remote Indonesian island and scoring waves sans-internet, you’ll know that AI is everywhere right now (also… I’m jealous). Writing captions. Cranking out articles and blog posts. Sliding into your DMs. And yeah,...