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Dr. Melissa James

✨Retired by 35 ✨

10X Your Income—Let’s Make It Happen

10X Your Income—Let’s Make It Happen

I Knew Since I Was 21 That I Wasn’t Meant for the 9-5 Life

The traditional 9-5 never felt right to me. At 21, I made a commitment to myself—I was going to find a way to maximize my income in the least amount of time. I didn’t want to wait until I was 65 to start living the life I dreamed of. I was determined to break free from the norm and achieve financial freedom on my own terms and now I have retired at 35.

✅ Proven Success in Career Growth – I’ve helped over 500 professionals transition into higher-paying roles, with many securing salary increases of $30K-$100K within a year of working with me.

✅ Real-World Experience – I’ve successfully transitioned from corporate roles to entrepreneurship, building a multimillion-dollar business and a $2M+ real estate portfolio—proving that financial freedom and career fulfillment are achievable.

✅ A Strategic, No-Fluff Approach – My career frameworks have helped clients 10X their income, pivot into leadership positions, and leave unfulfilling jobs for careers that align with their passions and strengths.

✅ Empowering Professionals – I’m on a mission to help one million women achieve career and financial independence through smart career moves and business ownership.

✅ Track Record of Helping Others Succeed – My coaching has led to over $10M in collective salary increases among my clients, with professionals successfully transitioning into top companies like Google,Uber, Spotify, Akamai, Meta, HubSpot, and Wayfair.

How I 10X’d My Income

My journey wasn’t easy, but it was worth it. Dr. Melissa James is a first-generation college graduate and the daughter of two West Indian immigrants. Emerging from a low-income household, Melissa has consistently forged her unique path to success, driven by a fierce determination to carve out her own destiny. She is now an award-winning entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, investor and speaker.

My journey began with a deep commitment to understanding how money works and how I could leverage my skills to create value. Here’s a snapshot of how I made it happen:

-Office Manager: In this role, I learned business operations, finance, human resources, and management skills. I also saw everyone's compensation at start up that spun out of Harvard and MIT. I was able to see what educational background, skills, equated to getting paid more. In that role I was paid $45K per year + stock. This company was acquired by IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group (IEH) in 2017.

-Technology Recruiter at Google: Google called me to design and implement a diversity recruitment strategy for underrepresented software engineers. ( I made $65K per year)

-Founder & CEO of The Tech Connection: I launched a company dedicated to helping elite tech companies like Google, Uber, and Spotify build diverse, high-performing teams. By connecting the right talent with the right opportunities, I not only generated significant revenue but also transformed countless careers. ($500K+ in revenue)

- Co-Founder of Hack.Diversity (a not-for-profit) : I partnered with the New England Venture Capitalist Association and a Harvard Business School Professor to help students and new grads secure internships at top tech companies, empowering them to start their journey to the highest income yet. (Now a $4M per year organization)

- Chief Growth Officer: In this role, I was responsible for doubling the top-line revenue for a management consulting firm from $3M-6.5M in two years. This experience taught me how to scale businesses and maximize profitability—skills I later applied to my ventures.

-Multi Family Real Estate Investor: I leveraged all of my income into owning $2M multi-family real estate. I own 5 rentals. Each unit making $3K per month. $15K per month in guaranteed income paid on the 1st. That's $180,000 per year in passive income.

- Advisory Board Member of MassVentures: Appointed by the Governor of Massachusetts, I contribute to a venture studio that builds diverse teams and converts early-stage ideas into successful companies, giving me unique insights into what it takes to achieve financial success.

What If You Could 10X Your Current Income?

Imagine multiplying your current income by ten. What would that mean for your life, your family, and your future? The truth is, you don’t have to imagine—it’s possible, and I’m here to show you how.

Let’s Explore Your Income Potential

I’m offering a complimentary 15-minute exploratory call to discuss your career goals and how we can work together to achieve them. During our call, we’ll identify key areas where you can start making changes today to unlock your full potential and secure your highest income yet.

Why Book a Call?

Personalized Insights: Get actionable advice tailored specifically to your situation.

Proven Strategies: Learn the steps I took to 10X my income and how you can apply them to your career.

Unlock Opportunities: Discover new paths to career success and financial freedom.

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    Can the Licensee change the name of the course, Simply Passive, inside the course if I sell registration into your course? No. You may add to the name and brand around the product but the product that is accessed through this method stays named Simply Passive. You can rebrand around it for sales and marketing purposes but the product that users will access if you sell a registration link will stay Simply Passive.

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