Highlights / Expertise
- Director of Fourth Wave Digital
- Building Scalable Systems for Service Businesses
- SEO, Ads & Automation
- Co-owner of Gold Coast’s #1 Airbnb Management Business
Sam Barnes
Founder, New Wave Digital Marketing
I didn’t set out to start a marketing agency. In fact, I started as a plumber.
But a deep curiosity for business — and a few tough lessons along the way — set things in motion.
After launching (and failing) my own eCommerce brand, I joined Shopify to learn from merchants doing it right. That experience, combined with a hands-on role helping grow a plumbing product company by over 600%, gave me a crash course in what really drives growth.
From there, I dove head-first into marketing, automation, and business systems. That’s what New Wave Digital Marketing is really about: practical strategy and tools that make your business run better, faster, and leaner.
We focus on solving real problems, not inflating vanity metrics — and that’s how we’ve helped over 100 local businesses grow without burning through budget or energy.
Articles from Sam Barnes
Streamline Your Business Communication with Admin Automation
If you're like many business owners, juggling multiple communication channels can feel overwhelming, especially when you're off the clock. But what if you could...
How much are missed calls costing you? Let’s find out! – Calculator included.
Are you a business owner and sometimes miss calls? Does your office phone receive a bank-up of missed calls over the weekend or even...
How to Start an Airbnb Management Business: A Comprehensive Guide
Starting an Airbnb management business can be a rewarding venture, providing property owners with professional services to manage their short-term rentals while earning a...