J.N. “Jim” Whiddon is founder and CEO of “The Old School,” a professional development and consulting firm specializing in exceptional personal skills and mentoring systems for college programs, young professionals, and corporate executives.

 After a short stint in college coaching while in graduate school, Jim spent more than thirty years in the financial industry as an accomplished business owner and national thought leader, where he authored three books in the investing genre.

He was the host of his own investment radio talk show for five years, including a stint with CNN Headline News in Dallas. Whiddon has been frequently interviewed and quoted by national media outlets including Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC.

His work has been published in more than 350 newspapers and publications across the country. Whiddon earned his bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and a master of science from The American College in Philadelphia.
 
In his leisure time, he enjoys playing the guitar and all sports. Whiddon lives in College Station with his wife Nizie and they have four children.

The Old School Advantage Website

The Old School Advantage Book

The Mentor Book

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Chasing What Matters Website

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