Kitesurfer turned
advertising geek

James Manning portrait

Not always behind a screen ✌️

I've been building things on the internet since I can remember—from my first 'Hello World' site to managing ad campaigns across Google and Meta. But there's one thing I loved more than computers as a kid: the ocean.

Fifteen years and 1,000+ students later, teaching kiteboarding taught me something crucial: people don't need fancy explanations—they need clear instruction and someone who actually cares about their progress. Today I run a one-person agency specializing in paid advertising for Maritime businesses. I love the data side: testing, optimizing, finding what works and scaling it. But I also love working directly with business owners who just want honest answers and real results, not 50-page reports full of fluff.

If you're here, thanks for taking the time. Feel free to reach out—I'm always happy to talk shop, whether it's about ad campaigns or the best kite spots on the island.