Skool First 100 vs The Smell of Money

Practical, Action-First Community Building Without the Hype

What I like most about Lidia’s Community Builders HQ is that it feels built around doing, not just learning. The promise is very clear - get your first 100 members on Skool in 30 days - and the community backs that up with a practical path, templates, live growth events, and support around the things community builders actually need to figure out. I also appreciate Lidia’s style. She keeps things simple, gives direct feedback, and doesn’t hide behind theory or “secret formulas.” There’s a strong build while learning mindset throughout the group, which I think is exactly what most newer community owners need. Another thing that stands out is the amount of real proof around the community. Member wins, reviews, and visible results make it easier to trust that this isn’t just another collection of lessons sitting in a classroom. For coaches, experts and educators who want to build a Skool community and actually get people into it, this is a very solid place to start. 5 stars from me - practical, generous, and focused on progress over noise ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Roberto Srpak · Sep 1, 2026

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.

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