I help busy professionals build part-time businesses with full-time impact.

I’m Kelly James a business strategist, and TEDx speaker, and author who helps full-time employees build successful businesses in their spare time. With over 20 years of sales and leadership experience and a track record of leading teams that have sold over $1 billion in products and services, I specialize in building clear, simple strategies that get results without quitting your 9 to 5.

I’ve built a six-figure coaching business with a list of less than 100 people. I’m also the creator of The Weekend CEO, a framework and movement designed to help ambitious professionals build financial freedom without pressure or hustle culture.

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ABOUT KELLY

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MY MISSION

To equip everyday professionals with the mindset, systems, and strategy to turn their skills into income while honoring their full-time responsibilities and faith.

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Rooted in Faith. Anchored by Family.

Beyond the business and the stage, I’m a disciple of Christ, a husband of 20+ years, and a father. My family is my daily reminder of what matters most—and my faith is the foundation that shapes how I lead, serve, and show up in the world. Everything I build is meant to honor God, uplift others, and leave a legacy my family can be proud of.

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KELLY JAMES BIO

Kelly James is a dynamic speaker, business coach, and growth strategist with over two decades of experience leading teams and launching initiatives in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings. As the Growth Manager at a $250M+ credit union by day and the founder of The Weekend CEO by night, Kelly knows firsthand what it takes to balance purpose and profit.

He specializes in helping introverted, overlooked, and everyday leaders break through fear, get organized, and launch part-time businesses that generate full-time impact. A trusted voice in personal finance, sales, and time management, Kelly brings both passion and practicality to every stage, coaching call, and piece of content.