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James P Friel - Exit Mindset for Smart Biz Scaling

Brenda Noon Schmidt Season 2 Episode 12

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James P. Friel helps business owners make better and faster decisions for strategic growth and alignment. 


He is a business thought leader and the CEO of FG Ventures, where he invests in and advises 7-figure companies on their path to 8 figures—helping founders install professional management teams or position for a profitable exit. 


He is also the co-founder of J Street Financial, where he helps business owners make smarter financial decisions through strategic clarity and real-time financial insight. 


Known for making complex financial data practical and approachable, James has a rare ability to translate “spreadsheet speak” into clear, confident next moves—even for founders who don’t consider themselves numbers people. Rather than delivering lectures or overwhelming dashboards, his approach turns intimidating financials into usable intelligence, helping operators replace guesswork with calm, informed decision-making. 


Since leaving his corporate role as Global Head of Digital Strategy for HSBC Bank in 2011, James has built and led multiple 7-figure businesses and advised CEOs and executive teams at organizations ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to fast-growing entrepreneurial ventures—driving revenue growth while optimizing profitability. 


James holds a Bachelor of Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and lives in Austin, Texas. 


When he’s not studying the game of business, he enjoys time with his family, working out, drumming, cycling, and the occasional prank call.


Interested in working with James so you can make better, faster decisions to grow your business? Here's his website: www.jstreetfinancial.com


Check out his Financial Scorecard Webinars for even more wisdom: 

Financial Health Check: 

https://jstreetfinancial.com/scorecard Webinar 

https://jstreetfinancial.com/webinar-march


And go connect with him on socials: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespfriel

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