In Bed With James
Fractional CEO & Growth Consultant
top 1%
Big Visions.
Bigger Outcomes.
Scale from
£1M
to
£50M+
THE HOUSE OF BRANDS
Get high-impact strategy, operational clarity, and CEO-level execution with James Higgins, a seasoned Fractional CEO & Growth Consultant.
THE FRAMEWORK FOR FOUNDERS
Consultancy that drives true change.
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Grow without hiring a full exec team
Part-time CEO, full-time impact
James Higgins Fractional CEO consultant
James Higgins Growth Consultant
MY JOURNEY
Leading the architecture
& delivery of a £300M+ Bank.
Before launching multiple brands, I led the architecture and delivery of a £300M+ commercial bank from the ground up - a deep dive into complex systems, regulatory frameworks, and enterprise-scale operations. After banking, I bootstrapped Ethical Bedding into a 7-figure sleep brand rooted in sustainability, now expanding across USA and Southeast Asia.
James Higgins Growth Consultant
From there, I launched Moongreens, a performance-focused supplement company built for people who actually care what goes into their body.
James Higgins Fractional CEO consultant
I’m now leading a $100M+ real estate project in Bali — Origins — reimagining how spaces can support peak human experience. I still consult with ambitious founders and funds, but I’m always building. Always hands on, and always focused on turning great ideas into scalable, profitable businesses.
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FOUR ELEMENTS FRAMEWORK
A better business,
engineered by design.

The fusion of Stoicism, Buddhism, and Nature in business and life.

My personal philosophy is a blend of timeless wisdom and lived experience - a fusion of Stoic discipline, Buddhist awareness, and a deep reverence for the natural world. These aren’t just abstract concepts. They’re systems for living. For building. For healing.

Grow without hiring a full exec team
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FAQs
What kind of businesses do you work with?

I partner with founder-led businesses doing £1M–£50M+ in revenue who want to scale with intention. You need to be past product-market fit, profitable (or close), and hungry for a serious exit or transformation. I don’t do vanity projects.

What’s your consulting structure?

There are three core ways to work with me starting with a Fit Test (£500 for 30 mins, refundable against future services). This is a high-signal call to assess founder–advisor alignment and project viability which in select cases may be waived at my discretion.

1. One-Hour Strategy Deep Dive — £2,500 flat

A high-impact working session to solve a specific challenge, reframe strategy, or identify leverage points.

Best suited for targeted interventions or founders in transition.

2. Fractional CEO — £30K/month (flat)

Ongoing embedded leadership across strategy, brand, growth, operations, and capital — typically ~1 day per week.

Best for founders needing high-level partnership, calm execution, and full access to my ecosystem of talent, capital, and infrastructure.

3. 90-Day Sprint — £95–150K+ (scope-dependent)

A time-boxed, outcome-driven engagement designed to unlock major shifts — whether that’s a launch, restructure, raise, or pivot.

Pricing varies based on complexity, timeline, and resource input.

Most clients work on a hybrid model (fee + equity) with clearly defined deliverables and aligned incentives.

What is the Earth, Wind, Fire, Water framework?

It’s my elemental approach to diagnosing and scaling businesses:

• Earth (Foundations): Brand, strategy, team, core operations.

• Wind (Revenue): Acquisition, sales funnels, expansion.

• Fire (Efficiency): Burn rate, margin structure, automation.

• Water (Sustainability): Resource allocation, resilience, future-proofing.



Every engagement I take on uses this structure - whether you’re a D2C brand, service business, or something niche. It keeps things simple, smart, and effective.

Do you ever work purely for equity?

Rarely. Only in supernormal situations with massive upside potential, where I truly believe in the founder and business. Otherwise, I prefer a hybrid of fee + equity, so we’re both invested and moving fast.

Advisory & NED Support?

For businesses seeking long-term strategic partnership:

Advisory Support May Include:

• Quarterly board or strategic sessions
• Always-on founder support (email, Slack, WhatsApp)
• Hands-on input: brand, growth, ops, and commercial model
• Access to plug-in ecosystem: vetted executors, tech, agencies, investors
• Calm counsel during high-stakes moments (fundraising, exits, crises)

Typical Structure:

£10K/month retainer
1–2%+ equity, vesting over 12–24 months
• Formal NED roles may include Companies House registration and governance participation

High intent only. I don’t do vanity board seats.

What’s your availability like?

I keep my client base lean. No more than 2–3 businesses at a time, so you get the attention and speed you’re paying for. I’m not here to sell time - I’m here to create leverage.

Can I book you to speak?

Yes. I do select keynote talks and panels around entrepreneurship, sustainable business, and founder psychology. You can book via this link or reach out for custom sessions.