I’m Robert Carey.

I’ve been doing email marketing since before Google was a thing. (Seriously—1998.)

Over the past 25+ years, I’ve helped big brands move millions in revenue, watched countless affiliates crash and burn, and learned what actually works. Now I’m in Southeast Asia, semi-retired, and building a little online business on the side—because I genuinely love this stuff.

Pull up a chair. Let’s talk marketing.

The short version: I’ve been around.

I started in email marketing back when “responsive design” meant someone actually wrote back. Over the years, I’ve worked with some serious players—including a major high street retailer where I was responsible for distributing half a million pounds worth of goods. Every. Single. Day.

I also worked with a big gambling brand, helping generate over a million pounds in profit each month. (Yes, that industry has its issues—but it taught me more about conversion psychology than any course ever could.)

Later, I worked for an affiliate marketing platform. That was an education in itself. I saw affiliates making life‑changing money. But I also saw thousands of people sign up full of hope, do nothing, and quietly disappear. It stuck with me.

Then life took an unexpected turn.

Without getting into the messy details (some stories are for beer, not blogs), circumstances brought me to Southeast Asia. What was supposed to be a short trip became a permanent relocation. I’m technically “retired” now—though I prefer to think of it as an early sabbatical that never ended.

And honestly? Best thing that ever happened to me.

Here’s the thing: I don’t need to sell you anything.

My pension covers the bills. My wife and I live simply. This little online business? It’s partly to supplement the income, sure—but mostly because I genuinely enjoy the game. I love marketing. I love watching someone have that “aha!” moment when a strategy clicks.

That’s why I can offer real value without the hype. I’m not trying to fund an early retirement (already there). I’m not trying to pay off debt. I’m just a guy who’s been in the trenches for 25 years, now living in a tropical paradise, who wants to help you skip the mistakes I watched thousands of affiliates make.

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“I watched thousands of people sign up, do nothing, and disappear. I don’t want that to be you.”

Life’s pretty good, actually.

These days, you’ll find me somewhere in Southeast Asia—working from cafes, exploring markets, and occasionally pinching myself that this is real life. I spend my mornings on marketing, my afternoons exploring, and my evenings with my family.

I still geek out over email sequences and sales psychology. I still get excited when a student lands their first sale. And I still believe that marketing, done right, is one of the most valuable skills in the world.

Happy to have you along for the ride.

£500,000+

Worth of goods distributed daily for a major high street retailer.

£1,000,000+

Monthly profit generated for a major gambling brand.

25+ Years

In the trenches of email and affiliate marketing.

Now in South East Asia

Living the “retired” life and loving it

So, what now?

If you’re tired of hype and just want practical, battle‑tested marketing advice from someone who’s actually been there — you’re in the right place. Grab a free guide, poke around the blog, or just say hello.

No pressure. No “limited time offers.” Just good marketing chat from someone who’s been doing this since before you were born. (Okay, maybe not you specifically. But definitely before some of you.)