Arkhi

[About Arkhi]

A unified
commerce
agency

[ɑːrkhɪ] pronounced ar-kee.

As far as names go, we're inspired by one of the greatest inventors ever. Archimedes lived more than 2000 years ago. He was a mathematician, astronomer, engineer and physicist. We're fans because the genius of his work is its timelessness.

Take the lever, for example. A tool that proved even the smallest, well-placed force can move a great mass. Strategically simple and yet still game-changing, leverage is the rule we live by.

When you work with Arkhi, you work with a team of marketing, technology and creative specialists.

Why choose Arkhi?

001

Proven track record

Trusted by Australia's leading brands to deliver measurable growth.

002

Unified growth partner

Shopify development, performance and retention marketing all under one roof. One team, one strategy, complete accountability. No double-up briefing, no wasted spend, just smarter investment.

003

Deep platform experience

Top 1% of Shopify Partners globally, backed by Klaviyo Platinum and Meta Preferred Agency status. Driving growth with the platforms that matter most.

004

Results that retain

We believe in earning your business, not tying you down. No long-term contracts, just measurable impact month after month.

005

Access to the experts

Work directly with the people who shape your strategy. No juniors, no offshoring, no sales fluff. Just genuine operators driving your growth.

Gold Coast

Top 1%

Shopify Partner

Globally.

Backed by Klaviyo Platinum& Meta Preferred Agency status.

Flynn McFarlane, Arkhi founder, at the Shopify Enterprise Partner Summit

Flynn McFarlane, Founder

[Founder story]

From glow sticks
to Shopify Platinum

Flynn's entrepreneurial journey began early. At just 15, he launched his first business, a DJ and equipment hire company that quickly dominated local school events. He spotted an opportunity others missed, importing glow sticks from China and selling them at a 2,500% markup on the night. That creative edge and commercial instinct has shaped his career ever since.

Over the next decade, Flynn continued DJing professionally, performing at major events including Splendour in the Grass. While studying at university, he began consulting local businesses in 2008, convincing them of the need for an online presence and coding Facebook Pages.

In his final year, Flynn was selected for a marketing internship with Coca-Cola Amatil, working directly under the Head of Marketing. While the experience was invaluable, it confirmed that corporate life wasn't his path. He returned to what he loved, helping businesses grow through digital strategy and innovation. Eventually, the consulting turned into an agency, Stead Lane in 2013, later rebranded to Arkhi.

From 2015 to 2017, Flynn led the Online Business Program for the City of Gold Coast, running workshops and mentoring sessions for over 60 high-growth businesses on digital transformation and online scaling. Over the past 15 years, he's played a key role in growing some of Australia's most recognised brands, earning recognition as one of the youngest Shopify Platinum Partners in the APAC region.

Flynn's commitment to community and leadership has also seen him serve in key roles with Young Professionals Gold Coast, and in 2022 he was recognised with the Gold Coast Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Marketing category.

Today, that same entrepreneurial drive and hands-on experience underpin his approach to leading the agency, combining creative strategy, data-driven thinking, and a deep understanding of what it takes to build a business from the ground up.

Proven growth partnerships

Trusted by Australia's leading brands, with partnerships that last an average of over 4 years. Built on shared goals, not short-term wins.

Note: the following numbers are all publicly available. We take client confidentiality very seriously.

Elite Eleven

Scaled to $40m revenue in FY23

$40m revenue in FY23 and growing over 80% per year.

HiSmile

Startup to $40m in 3 years

From startup phase in 2014 to $40m turnover in 2017 when we assisted them in building an in-house digital team.

Muscle Nation

$10m in 2 days during BFCM 2020

Partnered for over 3.5 years, driving milestone sales events one after another.

esmi

Ranked #4 in AFR Fast 100 during 4.5 years of partnership

In this time we've achieved 4th in the AFR Fast 100 Australia Wide and would strongly recommend their services for rapid online scale.

Macro Mike

Boosted ROAS x10

More than seven years of collaboration, turning long-term strategy into sustained business growth.

“In this time we've achieved 4th in the AFR Fast 100 Australia wide and would strongly recommend their services for rapid online scale.”

Brands we've worked with

FCS
Alana Maria
Elite Eleven
Living By Design
The Wod Life
Super Butcher
EHPlabs
ATP Science
Babyboo
Before You Speak
Charcoal
Culture Kings
Do You Even
Esmi
Hismile
Lack of Color
LSKD
Macro Mike
Maison de Sabre
Melani
Mercha
Morlife
Move With Us
Muscle Nation
Runway Scout
Silk Laundry
Skin Kandy
The Coffee Club
The Mad Hueys
YCL Jewels
Active Truth
Body Science
Crop Shop Boutique
Muscle Republic
Rhythm
Surfboard Empire
Surfstitch

Sometimes digital growth is strategically simple-we call it leverage. Let's start talking.

GET REAL ABOUT YOUR GROWTH

Palm tree by the sea

Get in contact with us so that we can arrange a quick call to discuss a better future for you and your customers.

07 5634 95934/46 Junction Road, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220

[ɑːrkhɪ] pronounced ar-kee.

We believe the smallest, well-placed force can move the greatest mass. We don't just chase growth; we use strategic eComm to unlock your brand's dormant potential and create order from chaos.

Inspired by Archimedes, driven by leverage.