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Business Coaching Est. 2017 · Los Angeles

Stop
Guessing.
Start
Scaling.

Most coaches give you motivation. I give you a system. A clear roadmap, weekly accountability, and hard-won strategies that turn your expertise into a thriving, predictable business.

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150+ founders & consultants coached Across 12 industries since 2017
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3.4×
Avg. revenue growth
Business Coach
Featured Coaching Program
The 90-Day Business Accelerator
From stuck to scaling — in one quarter.
$2M+
Revenue driven for clients
Sound familiar?

You're brilliant at your craft. But the business feels like a struggle.

You're undercharging because you're not sure what you're really worth to clients

Revenue is unpredictable — feast one month, famine the next

You're doing everything — marketing, delivery, admin — and burning out fast

You can't convert leads — people love your content but don't book

What changes with Stride

A clear system that turns your expertise into income.

Premium positioning — know exactly what to charge and how to justify it

A predictable lead system that fills your pipeline without burning out on content

Streamlined operations — spend your time doing what only you can do

A sales conversation system that converts at 60–80% without feeling pushy

Business Coach
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"Strategy without execution is just a dream. I help you do both."

— James Whitfield, Stride
Meet Your Coach

I've built businesses. I know what actually works.

I'm James Whitfield — former startup founder turned business strategist. I scaled my own consulting firm from $0 to $1.2M in 3 years, made every mistake in the book, and figured out what actually moves the needle.

Now I work exclusively with solo coaches and consultants who are great at what they do — but need a proven system to package, price, and sell their expertise without the guesswork.

ICF Certified Coach Forbes Business Council Ex-Founder · 2 Exits MBA, Wharton
150+
Clients Coached
$2M+
Revenue Generated
7 yrs
Experience
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What I Do

Three ways to work
with me.

Every engagement is built around your specific business, not a generic curriculum. You get real strategy, real accountability, and real results.

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01
90-Day Business Accelerator

The flagship program. We build your positioning, pricing, lead system, and sales process from the ground up — in 90 days. Most clients 2–3× their revenue in the first quarter.

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1:1 Monthly Retainer

Ongoing strategic partnership. Weekly calls, unlimited messaging, and constant iteration on what's working. For coaches and consultants who want a thinking partner in their corner every day.

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Strategy Intensive

A focused 3-hour deep-dive. We diagnose exactly what's holding you back and leave with a 30-day action plan you can execute immediately. Perfect for founders who need clarity fast.

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The Process

From first call to full momentum.

A simple, battle-tested process that gets you moving in the right direction from week one.

01
Free Strategy Call

30 minutes. We uncover your biggest bottleneck and confirm we're a good fit. Zero pressure.

02
Deep Diagnosis

We audit your positioning, pricing, pipeline, and sales process — then build your custom roadmap.

03
Execute Together

Weekly coaching calls, implementation support, and real-time feedback so nothing falls through the cracks.

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Scale & Systemise

Once it's working, we build systems so the results compound — and you stop being the bottleneck.

Client Results

Real wins. Real numbers.

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Case Study · 90-Day Accelerator

From $4k/month to $22k/month — in one quarter.

Sarah was a marketing consultant charging $800 per project, constantly chasing new clients and exhausted. We repositioned her as a strategic partner, restructured her offer to a $4,500/month retainer, built a referral engine, and scripted a sales conversation that converted at 70%. Within 90 days she had 5 retainer clients and had to close her waitlist.

$22k
Monthly Revenue
5×
Revenue Growth
90days
Time Frame
Case Study · Monthly Retainer

Landed a $60k corporate contract with a cold email system.

Marcus had the expertise but no outbound process. We built a targeted outreach sequence that booked 11 discovery calls in 3 weeks.

$60k
Contract Value
11
Calls in 3 Weeks
Case Study · Strategy Intensive

Raised her prices by 3× and didn't lose a single client.

After one 3-hour intensive, Priya restructured her packages and delivered a price increase email we scripted together. All 6 clients renewed.

3×
Price Increase
100%
Client Retention
What Clients Say

Proof over promises.

Don't take my word for it. Here's what founders and consultants who've done the work have to say.

★★★★★

"Before James, I was spinning my wheels for two years. In 90 days I went from $4k to $22k per month. The clarity he brought was worth 100× the investment."

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Sarah Chen
Marketing Consultant · Los Angeles
★★★★★

"I've worked with coaches before but James is different. He doesn't do mindset fluff — he does strategy. He helped me land my biggest client ever in month one."

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Marcus Reid
HR Consultant · New York
★★★★★

"I was terrified to raise my prices. James gave me the exact script and framework. All 6 clients stayed. I literally cried. Best business decision I've ever made."

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Priya Kapoor
Executive Coach · London
Investment

Transparent. Simple. Worth it.

No hidden fees. No long-term contracts. Stay because it's working, not because you're stuck.

Strategy Intensive
$ 797

One-time · 3-hour deep dive session + 30-day action plan

3-hour strategy session
Full business audit
Written 30-day action plan
1-week follow-up support
Weekly coaching calls
Ongoing messaging support
Book Intensive
Most Popular
90-Day Accelerator
$ 3,500

One-time investment · Full 90-day transformation program

12 weekly coaching calls
Full positioning & pricing overhaul
Lead generation system built
Sales conversation scripts
WhatsApp messaging support
30-day post-program support
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Monthly Retainer
$ 1,800 / mo

Ongoing monthly · Cancel anytime with 30 days notice

4 coaching calls per month
Unlimited messaging support
Monthly strategy reviews
Content & proposal reviews
Priority email access
Full system buildout
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FAQ

Questions worth asking.

Still on the fence? Book a free 30-minute call and I'll answer every question you have — no pitch, no pressure.

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Who is this coaching for exactly? +

Solo coaches, consultants, and service-based business owners who have real expertise but are struggling to package it, price it confidently, or attract a consistent flow of ideal clients. You don't need to be just starting out — many clients have been in business 2–5 years and hit a ceiling.

How quickly will I see results? +

Most clients see meaningful traction within the first 30 days — often a new client signed or a pricing increase actioned. The 90-day program is specifically designed so the return on investment is clear long before we're done.

Is this just accountability coaching or do you teach strategy? +

Both — but strategy first. I give you specific frameworks, scripts, email templates, and systems based on what's actually working in your market right now. The accountability comes from executing that strategy together, not cheerleading from the sideline.

What if I'm not ready for the 90-day program? +

The Strategy Intensive is a great entry point. Three hours together gives you a clear picture of exactly what to focus on, and many clients find that's all they need to unlock the next stage of growth.

Do you guarantee results? +

I don't guarantee specific income numbers because your results depend on your effort and execution. What I guarantee is my full strategic attention, a proven process, and honest guidance. Every client in the 90-day program who followed the plan has seen measurable revenue growth.

How do I apply? +

Fill in the contact form below. I review every application personally and respond within 24 hours. If I think we're a good fit, I'll invite you to a free 30-minute strategy call. No sales pressure — just a genuine conversation about your business.

Get In Touch

The best time to start was yesterday.
The second best is now.

Fill in the form and I'll personally review your situation and get back to you within 24 hours to schedule a free 30-minute strategy call.

Email
james@stridecoaching.com
Phone / WhatsApp
+1 (310) 000-5678
Location
Los Angeles, CA · Works Globally Online

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