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Community Builders HQ on Skool and The Smell of Money are tied at 5.0/5 in this head-to-head comparison. Community Builders HQ on Skool has 23 member reviews and The Smell of Money has 4. 100% of Community Builders HQ on Skool reviewers would recommend it, vs 100% for The Smell of Money. All ratings come from real member reviews. The full breakdown below should help you decide.
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Community Builders HQ on Skool
The Smell of MoneyCommunity Builders HQ on Skool comes out ahead on ratings, review count, or recommendation rate. That said, The Smell of Money might still be the better pick depending on what you're after. The review themes above break down what each one does well.
Lidia's energy and commitment to her members is boundless.
Lidia's energy and commitment to her members is boundless. She's just not happy until her people see success too. The thing I love about this community is that it's not just telling you HOW to build, but Lidia's actually modeling what it takes to do it. Nothing fake, no "easy buttons", no BS, no smoke and mirrors. Just practical, transparent, real talk and action. Highly recommend!
Liisa Reimann · Aug 10, 2026
Community Builders HQ is one of the most valuable communities I have joined on...
Community Builders HQ is one of the most valuable communities I have joined on Skool. Lidia does not simply share generic advice about growing a community. She takes the time to understand what you are building, identify what is not working, and help you find practical solutions. She recently spent an hour with me diagnosing the problems in my communities. She asked thoughtful questions, challenged my assumptions, and helped me see issues I had been too close to recognize on my own. I left the conversation with greater clarity, a stronger strategy, and a much better understanding of what I needed to change. The community itself is filled with useful guidance, honest feedback, and people who genuinely want to help one another succeed. It is an excellent place for anyone who is serious about building, growing, or monetizing an online community. For anyone who has joined the free community but has not upgraded to the paid membership, you are missing out on an incredible amount of additional value. The personalized support and deeper insights alone make it worthwhile.
Joel Harris · Jul 28, 2026
Lidia Axe's 30 Day Hackathon was the tonic I needed to help me kick start a new online business
Lidia Axe's 30 Day Hackathon was the tonic I needed to help me kick start a new business. Her step by step approach enabled me to quickly build the solid foundations needed for a successful skool community. I love her approach to keeping things simple and she is totally without the BS hype that "2 minute gurus" espouse as the only way to run an online business...very refreshing and the way to build trust.
Ian Bosler · Jul 20, 2026
Lisa makes budgeting and building wealth an adventure rather than a mundane...
Lisa makes budgeting and building wealth an adventure rather than a mundane anxiety inducing stress. Creating a place for every dollar before it hits the account is becoming a fun exercise. And to have a fun money account while building an emergency fund and paying down debt is such a fun concept! So grateful for the iDatemoney wealth accelerator program! Don't wait for a better time! Start now - no matter if you're broke, if you're financially stable, etc. It's worth the investment!
Verna Kauffman · Apr 10, 2026
A Space That Changed How I See Money
I have been in a lot of spaces that talk about money, but this community feels different because it does not just give advice, it changes the way I relate to money. This space helped me look at my numbers with more courage and that alone has been a huge shift for me. I have also seen how valuable it is to be in a room where women are not hiding from their finances, but learning how to face them and take ownership of them.
Jennylyn Pagaduan · Apr 7, 2026
This is NOT just financial strategy… and that’s exactly why it works.
This is NOT just financial strategy… and honestly, that’s exactly why it works. Lisa doesn’t just help you “manage money.” She helps you face it. For me, the biggest shift has been me no longer avoiding my debt. And that alone changed everything. I realized how much my lack of attention was actually fueling the problem. I wasn’t paying attention to what I was buying, how much it was, or even the money coming in in my favor. I was just… floating through it. Lisa doesn’t let you do that. Her approach goes deeper than numbers. The way she uses scent to anchor into the nervous system is something I’ve never experienced before. It creates this sense of calm and groundedness that makes it feel safe to actually look at your finances without having an anxiety attack or shutting down. And from there, things start to click. She helps you put into place systems that help you to clearly see what’s coming in, what’s going out with intention, and what’s been sneaking out the back door without you even realizing it. But the part I love most is that she brings the kind of tough love that doesn’t let you show up with the same excuses that have kept you stuck. Not in a harsh way… in a you’re-ready-for-more-than-this kind of way. If you’re looking for another budgeting system, this isn’t it... but if you’re ready to actually change your relationship with money and stop hiding from it… Lisa and The Smell of Money is where you start.
Heather Boers · Apr 6, 2026
Both have a ProveWorth Score of 5.0. It's a toss-up on paper. Read the member reviews above to see which one fits what you're looking for.
Community Builders HQ on Skool is free and The Smell of Money is free. Check the member reviews to see whether the price feels worth it for each one.
Community Builders HQ on Skool is rated 5.0/5 across 23 reviews, with members praising community support. The Smell of Money is rated 5.0/5 across 4 reviews.
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