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About me

Hello! I’m Stuart McLeod.

For the past 18 years, I’ve been immersed in the fast-paced world of internet business. From humble beginnings importing products for eBay and running eCommerce stores to managing digital campaigns for 7, 8, and 9-figure brands, my journey has been one of constant evolution. Along the way, I’ve attended top marketing events and exclusive masterminds worldwide, gaining insights that have shaped my approach to the ever-changing digital landscape.

Fueled by countless cups of coffee (and plenty of trial and error), I’ve tested and refined a wide range of strategies, methods, and traffic sources to uncover what truly works online—and what doesn’t. In the process, I’ve learned some hard truths that many so-called “gurus” conveniently gloss over.

How It All Began

I’ve always been curious—fascinated by how things work and never afraid to experiment, even if it meant getting things wrong. My younger brother once joked, “I’m so glad I had you as a brother; you showed me everything not to do growing up!” That often meant trips to the local hospital or landing myself in trouble, but it also fueled a drive to figure things out for myself.

That same curiosity led me to take a leap of faith at 24, leaving a stable IT job at what is now a multi-billion-dollar company to dive headfirst into online business opportunities. Those early years were filled with excitement and hard-earned lessons. After 2 years and 10 months, I had to return to the grind, but I wasn’t done. Over the next 8 years, I worked within top companies, running digital marketing campaigns and mastering what it takes to deliver real results—all while dedicating my spare time to learning everything I could about building online success.

What I’m doing now

I’m currently focused on projects that blend online business growth and strategic investing.

Vastclicks.com

Vastclicks helps DTC brands scale their Meta ad spend without sacrificing profit.

Our team specialises in strategic, data-backed direct response campaigns that lower customer acquisition costs and boost ROI.

If you’re tired of throwing money at ads that don’t convert, we help you spend smarter, scale faster, and keep more of what you earn.

RareWhisky101.com

Rare Whisky 101 is the global leader and gold standard in rare whisky valuations, data, market intelligence, and consultancy. Providing expert insights and the latest news, it’s fast becoming the go-to community for whisky collectors and investors.

If you have a rare bottle and are unsure what it is worth, we can help find out its value and whether you should hold on to it.

Stay in touch

Let’s Keep This Conversation Going

I genuinely love connecting with like-minded creators, consultants, solopreneurs, and digital business enthusiasts.

If you’ve got a question, need some guidance, or simply want to reach out, don’t hesitate—I’d be thrilled to hear from you!

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