Meet Stu · Founder
From the tools to the tech.
I’m Stu, the founder of EightySix Digital. I spent 15 years in the trades before moving into digital marketing, and now I help businesses get found online, win more leads and grow, with the same honest, roll-your-sleeves-up approach. EightySix Digital is my New Zealand digital marketing agency, helping businesses get found and win more work online.
★★★★★ 5.0 from real client reviews
My story
A different kind of digital marketer.
I left plumbing at 35 and made the switch to digital marketing. Fifteen-plus years on the tools taught me the value of hard work, honest communication and doing the job properly, and I bring exactly that to growing businesses online. No fluff, no jargon, just strategies that get you found and bring in more work.
I know what it’s like to run a business, too. I spent over a decade running my own plumbing and bathroom renovation company, managing a team of eight tradies and subcontractors. So when we talk about leads, cashflow and winning work, I get it, because I’ve lived it.
Why work with me
Personal. Practical. Results focused.
No agency layers, no hand-offs. Just one experienced person who actually cares whether your phone rings.
You work with me directly
No account managers, no middlemen. Direct access to the person actually doing the work.
Honest advice you can trust
I’ll always give it to you straight, even when it’s something you’d rather not hear.
Focused on what matters
Leads, calls, enquiries and revenue. Not vanity metrics that look good and do nothing.
Always learning
Digital marketing moves fast, especially with AI. I stay ahead so you don’t fall behind.
No lock-in contracts
I earn your business every month with results, not by tying you into a contract.
My approach
Straightforward. Transparent. Focused on results.
- 01
Understand
Your business, your goals, and what success actually looks like for you.
- 02
Strategise
A clear plan that fits your budget and your timeline, not a cookie-cutter package.
- 03
Execute
The work done properly, with focus and attention to detail.
- 04
Report & optimise
Clear, plain-English updates, then refine for better results.
- 05
Grow
More leads, more work, more revenue, month after month.
Who I help
Built for businesses serious about growth.
I cut my teeth helping tradies and service businesses, and that’s still my home turf, but the approach works for any business that wants more of the right customers finding them online. From a single-van operator to a multi-site company, here for whoever’s ready to grow.
- Tradies & contractors
- Local service businesses
- Professional services
- Health & fitness
- Retail & hospitality
- … and more
Here’s what I can help with:
Couldn’t recommend Stu more. Goes above and beyond to get the results, is upfront and explains everything he does. Is the only advertising company I have worked with who genuinely cares about your results.
Matt Elliott · Canterbury Plumbing & Gas
Who is behind EightySix Digital?
EightySix Digital is run by me, Stu Clark. I spent 15 years in the trades before moving into digital marketing, so I understand small businesses from the inside. When you hire EightySix, you work directly with me.
Where is EightySix Digital based?
I’m based in Christchurch, New Zealand, and work with businesses across the country and overseas. Everything is done online, so where you’re based is never a problem.
Do you work with businesses outside Christchurch?
Yes. I work with businesses right across New Zealand, from Auckland to Queenstown, as well as clients further afield. Being remote-first means you get the same service wherever you are.
Is EightySix Digital a one-person agency?
Yes, and that’s the point. You deal directly with the person who designs your site, runs your SEO and manages your ads, no account managers, no handoffs, no agency runaround.
What makes your approach different?
An honest, roll-your-sleeves-up approach from a trades background. Plain English, no jargon, no lock-in contracts, and a plan built around what actually grows your business.
Ready to grow your business?
Work directly with me and get a straight-talking strategy that actually gets results. No jargon, no lock-in.