Proven strategies from 30+ years growing businesses in finance, events, and consulting — designed to scale revenue, streamline operations, and maximize profits.
We Help Entrepreneurs Build 7-Figure Businesses Without Burning Out
James LaRusso — Business Growth Strategist & CEO, Wylde Horse Academy
Why Entrepreneurs Trust James LaRusso to Scale Faster
A proven business builder who’s scaled companies across finance, events, and consulting.
For over 30 years, James has built and scaled award-winning businesses across multiple industries — from serving as an award-winning Financial Advisor at the world’s top Wall Street firms to growing a multi-state, award-winning luxury event services company to over seven figures.
He’s advised entrepreneurs through national organizations and coached founders at every stage — from early-stage service providers to established multi-six-figure companies looking to scale smarter, systemize operations, and multiply revenue.
James brings one thing to the table: what actually works in the real world.
No theory. No fluff. No recycled advice.
Just simple, proven frameworks to help entrepreneurs grow faster:
Clear offers that convert
Lead generation systems that don’t rely on ads
Pricing strategies that increase profit instantly
Scalable delivery systems
Operational structure that removes overwhelm
If you’re ready to scale — James helps you get there without burning out or guessing.
How We Help
Three Ways to Grow With Us
Legacy Coaching
1:1 & Group Coaching
Personalized high-ticket coaching for entrepreneurs ready to scale strategically, strengthen leadership, and achieve financial freedom without burnout.
Fractional BDD & Growth Director
Fractional & Equity Partnerships
For select founders and businesses, James partners directly as a strategic growth investor — bringing his Wall Street discipline and scaling expertise to drive exponential results.
Wylde Horse Academy
Courses & Masterminds
Self-paced programs and elite group masterminds that teach proven growth frameworks, systems, and mindset mastery for long-term success.
Mission That Moves Us
Our Mission: Building Businesses That Build the World
We believe entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful forces for good.
Through Legacy Coaching and the Wylde Horse ecosystem, we equip business owners to create not just income — but impact.
Every entrepreneur we work with becomes a catalyst for positive change — creating jobs, inspiring others, and strengthening communities.
Faith. Focus. Freedom. A New Standard for Success.
Proven Results -
Proven Results -
With over 30 years of experience leading seven-figure growth at Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan, and one of the tri-state area’s most awarded luxury event firms—named Most Supportive Wedding Coordinator – Northeast USA by LUXLife’s Global Wedding Awards, and earning a place in The Knot’s Best of Weddings Hall of Fame, with hundreds of verified 5-star client reviews—James LaRusso Signature Events brings a rare blend of executive precision and creative excellence to every production and partnership. Whether you're planning an unforgettable celebration or building a legacy-driven business, you'll benefit from a proven track record of excellence, elegance, and elevated outcomes.
Career Highlights & Distinctions
Top 1% of Wedding Brands Nationwide – The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame, alongside multiple “Best Of” awards across the Northeast, including Hudson Valley Magazine and ThreeBestRated’s Best Business of 2022
National Recognition – Honored as a Couples’ Choice Award Winner on WeddingWire, named Best Vendor by Rent My Wedding, and recognized as Most Supportive Wedding Coordinator – Northeast
Proven Scale & Client Satisfaction – Grew a boutique event firm from a single-service provider into a full-service, 10-offering luxury brand across three states, achieving seven-figure revenue and hundreds of 5-star experiences
Featured in top-tier publications and platforms including The Knot, WeddingWire, LUXlife, Zola, Rent My Wedding, Hudson Valley Magazine, Rockland Journal News, Hudson Valley Business Journal, and more — recognized for excellence, innovation, and impact across the luxury event and entrepreneurial coaching industries.
Recognized for Excellence
Honored by leading industry platforms for performance, innovation, and client satisfaction.
Why Our Clients Trust Us
Proven Experience. With three decades of award-winning results in high-stakes finance and luxury events, every engagement is rooted in leadership that delivers.
Exceptional Standards. Our coaching and event production reflect the same rigor, precision, and polish that earned national recognition from the industry's top platforms.
Elegant, Outcome-Driven Strategy. Whether you're planning a milestone event or building a brand that lasts, we bring clarity, creative direction, and performance that exceeds expectations.
Our story has been told in some of the region’s most trusted publications. Here’s what the press has said about our journey, innovation, and impact over the years.
“Entertainment Firm Owner Creates ‘One-Stop’ Business”
— Rockland Journal News
“Veteran Wedding Planner Sets Up Shop In Mahwah”
— Mahwah Patch
“Trend Watch-Hot Right Now”
— Westchester Hudson Valley Weddings
“DJ Business Blossoms by Selling Extra Services”
— Hudson Valley Business Journal
“Named Winner in the Knot Best of Weddings”
— The Knot
Only four percent of hundreds of thousands of local wedding professionals listed on The Knot received this distinguished award.
“Best Of Hudson Valley”
— Hudson Valley Magazine
Hudson Valley Magazines Annual Roundup of Readers’ and Editors’ Favorites