About

James P. Friel is an accomplished investor, entrepreneur, and consultant with a proven track record of helping companies systemize, grow, and scale. With over 17 years of relevant experience, James has worked with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and executive-level staff at companies ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to smaller, more entrepreneurial ventures. After leaving his corporate position leading Global Digital Strategy for HSBC Bank in 2011, James has started and simultaneously run multiple seven-figure companies and has consulted with various businesses, helping them systematically increase efficiency while also growing their sales. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Certificate in Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School Online. Currently, James is the Founder and CEO of jamespfriel.com, where he is focused on exponential growth for businesses ranging from 1-10M USD in sales. He specializes in the implementation of automated marketing systems and achieving a positive ROI on marketing spend through measurable results. In the past, James worked as the Managing Director at eas incera, where he was responsible for a multimillion-dollar P&L at a boutique consulting firm. He grew the line of business focused on digital analytics, conversion rate optimization, and growth strategies, generating over 2M USD in new sales. He also managed a team of 15+ professionals globally distributed. Prior to that, James worked at HSBC as the Head of Digital Strategy, Group Customer Experience, and Marketing. He managed a team of 20+ professionals globally distributed and implemented customer-focused strategies resulting in a 300% increase in online conversion rates. He also managed multimillion-dollar vendor relationships and established standards used across 4 lines of business and 80+ countries. Apart from being a student of the game of business, James enjoys working out, drumming, and skiing. His expertise in helping businesses grow and scale has made him a sought-after consultant and advisor in the industry.