--- title: "Money Coach" id: "4034" type: "page" slug: "money-coach" published_at: "2025-01-26T06:38:46+00:00" modified_at: "2025-07-15T18:19:47+00:00" url: "https://jakesmolarek.com/money-coach/" markdown_url: "https://jakesmolarek.com/money-coach.md" excerpt: "Take Care of Your Financial Health with Money Coaching Stop earning money. It's not how the most successful people in life do things. As long as you're earning money, you won't be successful. That's my first lesson as an experienced..." --- ![Image](https://jakesmolarek.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Jake_aboutme_hero.webp)Jake Smolarek # Money Coach As featured in „The Times, Business Insider & Yahoo” [Get in touch](#contact) 27k+ hours spent coaching 18+ years of coaching experience 1600+ happy clients 177+ testimonials as featured in [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/unique-roadmap-success-vision-gps-141500854.html](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/unique-roadmap-success-vision-gps-141500854.html) [https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/accesswire/unique-roadmap-success-vision-gps-1686468016.html](https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/accesswire/unique-roadmap-success-vision-gps-1686468016.html) [https://www.thetimes.com/static/luxury-private-healthcare-watches-fitness-property/](https://www.thetimes.com/static/luxury-private-healthcare-watches-fitness-property/) [https://www.thegentlemansjournal.com/article/time-to-quit-your-job/](https://www.thegentlemansjournal.com/article/time-to-quit-your-job/) [https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/a-unique-roadmap-to-success-vision-gps---by-london-s-best-life-coach-jake-smolarek-1033327218](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/a-unique-roadmap-to-success-vision-gps---by-london-s-best-life-coach-jake-smolarek-1033327218) [https://www.nerdwallet.com/uk/business/business-tips-for-success/](https://www.nerdwallet.com/uk/business/business-tips-for-success/) [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/unique-roadmap-success-vision-gps-141500854.html](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/unique-roadmap-success-vision-gps-141500854.html) [https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/accesswire/unique-roadmap-success-vision-gps-1686468016.html](https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/accesswire/unique-roadmap-success-vision-gps-1686468016.html) [https://www.thetimes.com/static/luxury-private-healthcare-watches-fitness-property/](https://www.thetimes.com/static/luxury-private-healthcare-watches-fitness-property/) [https://www.thegentlemansjournal.com/article/time-to-quit-your-job/](https://www.thegentlemansjournal.com/article/time-to-quit-your-job/) [https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/a-unique-roadmap-to-success-vision-gps---by-london-s-best-life-coach-jake-smolarek-1033327218](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/a-unique-roadmap-to-success-vision-gps---by-london-s-best-life-coach-jake-smolarek-1033327218) [https://www.nerdwallet.com/uk/business/business-tips-for-success/](https://www.nerdwallet.com/uk/business/business-tips-for-success/) ## Take Care of Your Financial Health with Money Coaching Stop earning money. It’s not how the most successful people in life do things. As long as you’re earning money, you won’t be successful. That’s my first lesson as an experienced money coach. My second lesson is simple: Start making money. What’s the difference? Earning money means selling your labour in exchange for payment. Earning money means generating revenue streams that deliver returns whatever you do. See the difference? Of course, this isn’t easy for everyone. If it were, everyone would have billions in the bank. It takes b**ls. You have to, at some point, take significant risks. You have to make the right financial decisions at the right times. And you have to, at least at first, prioritise investing money over spending money. I’m a financial coach because I love making money. Perhaps that’s why I’m good at it. Don’t get me wrong; I’ve hit my fair share of obstacles during 20 years of running businesses and taking risks. I’ve gone from the brink of bankruptcy to the pinnacle of my chosen business sectors. And that’s why I’m the perfect person to give you the tools needed to maximise your financial health—and your money-making potential. ### Let’s Do It! If you know you have it within you to make money, but you haven’t quite cracked the case yet, I’d love to hear from you. [Book an initial consultation](https://jakesmolarek.com/money-coach#contact-form) at my London office or over a Zoom call. It’s free, and it will give us both the chance to see if we can achieve your financial goals through a series of one-on-one coaching sessions and around-the-clock mentoring. But before you complete that online contact form, you might want to keep reading. Why? Because some of my methods aren’t for everyone. Success Stories **Real Clients. Real Success. Real Results.** From feeling stuck professionally to landing a role far beyond what he expected. This is Egis’s story: *“Within the first couple of months of coaching, I achieved several incredible outcomes. I found an amazing, well-paid job, far beyond what I had expected, all with Jake’s support. I also entered a happy relationship, moved into the flat I had always dreamed of, started travelling the world, and gained a deeper understanding of myself. The journey has been truly transformative.”* **Egis*****— Business Change Manager at London’s Leading Law Firm*** **book your complimentary initial consultation session!** [Get in touch](#contact) ## My Money Coaching Style I’m not here to manage money on your behalf. Yes, I’m also a [life coach](https://jakesmolarek.com/) , but that doesn’t mean I’m here to spoon-feed you success. I don’t suffer fools, and I only work with winners. Now, this doesn’t mean you have to be successful in order to benefit from my financial wellbeing coaching. You may not have worked out the best course of action yet. When I say ‘winners’, I mean you must have a winning mentality. Winners don’t look for excuses or blame others for things that go wrong in their lives; they look for ways to succeed. They use setbacks as precious learning experiences. They don’t moan or scream at the world at the unfairness of life. They pick themselves up, and they move on to the next challenge. I’ve worked with everyone from multinational CEOs to small business owners. I can help anyone with the right attitude. But I won’t accept bu****it. And you’ll never get bu****it from me. All you’ll get are practical tips and growth mindset techniques designed to optimise your relationship with money. If I haven’t put you off yet, [book a free discovery meeting](https://jakesmolarek.com/money-coach#contact-form) so I can assess your unique needs in detail. ![Image](https://jakesmolarek.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jake6.webp) ### Who Needs a Money Coach? If you need help with issues such as financial health or how to make generational wealth through the saving and investing decisions you make, you can benefit from the services of a money coach. Over the years, in my capacity as a money and [business coach](https://jakesmolarek.com/business-coaching) , I’ve helped all sorts of people from all walks of life. Small business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, engineers, bankers, hedge fund managers, to name a few. Most are already highly successful in their respective fields, but they haven’t yet mastered the art of making their finances work hard. Let me be clear. This isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme. I’m not asking you to sell me a pen or invest in a dodgy marketing scheme. I’m a coach. Pure and simple. If you need help with your emotions, go to a counsellor. If you need help with your financial decisions, give me a call! ### Why Choose Me for Money Coaching? You can’t learn what I teach from books. College professors teach because they haven’t learned how to DO. So, when you want to learn how to make money, isn’t it best to turn to someone who’s actually done that? I don’t go around telling people how much I earn, but I also don’t hide the fact that I’m very successful. Having already started 11 businesses, I’ve proved everything I need to prove to myself. I have a great life, but I always want more. My financial confidence comes from a place of authenticity. I’ve lost money, but I’ve made much more. Once you realise that making money is part of your DNA, everything else is just a matter of learning. If making money is in your DNA, I’ll help you unlock the code. Whether you need help with debt management or your investment portfolio, I’ll assess your current situation, your abilities, your history, and your vision for the future before tailoring a financial wellbeing program just for you. I want you to be more like me. I don’t give a s**t about what people think of me. I’m just too focused. I’m abrupt and to-the-point because I don’t have time for bu****it. I’m too busy making people and helping others do the same. **book your complimentary initial consultation session!** [Get in touch](#contact) ## My Approach to Money Coaching Other financial coaches might tell you how and where to invest. Some will focus on risk management and diversification. I focus on helping you look within yourself to find the answers to the most important question I’ll ever ask: ***Why aren’t you already making the kind of money you know you’re capable of making?*** Whether you’re self-employed, a small business owner, or the CEO of a multinational, I can make a real difference to your relationship with money. We’ll start by defining your vision. Do you want to be a millionaire? Do you want to make a passive income while you travel the world? Do you want to build an investment empire that will be your legacy for generations to come? Once we have a vision in place, we can devise the goals that will get you there. Think of them as the stepping stones to your financial utopia! Richard Branson didn’t become the owner of his own space flight company overnight. He started with the goal of opening a small record shop in London. We’ll start by defining your goals. With my support, you’ll then create a plan…a long-term strategy that will culminate in making your vision a reality. Finally, I’ll give you the tools and methodologies you need to ensure you make progress every day. This includes sessions on [time management coaching](https://jakesmolarek.com/time-management-coaching) , delegation, prioritising tasks, and all the other systems you’ll use on a daily basis. ![Image](https://jakesmolarek.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jake2-2.webp) The process I developed in my capacity as a [career change coach](https://jakesmolarek.com/career-change-coaching) also applies to money coaching. It’s predicated on the creation of a vision, accountability at all times, and creating a custom plan for long-term success. It’s called VISION GPS, and if you’d like to learn more about it, let’s talk! ### Ready to Secure a Brighter Financial Future? I’m not offering a safe space where you can explore your emotions. I’m offering you the tools and mindset you’ll need to improve your relationship with money. Your brighter economic future starts right here with an initial consultation. Book yours today, and make sure your finances deliver returns for a lifetime and beyond! My Clients Say [Read more](https://jakesmolarek.com/testimonials/) **Before my coaching sessions with Jake, I was in a terrible position. My relationship was in a bad state, my feelings and sense of self-worth were very low, and I was barely able to stay emotionally stable. I hated my job and my whole life. However, since working with Jake, I’ve become much stronger; my self-belief has gone through the roof, and I know how valuable I am. I have found a company I love to work for, and my relationships with others are much more profound and exciting.** **Tina Patel** – Lawyer **********When I began working with Mr Smolarek, the business was under considerable strain. Too many decisions were coming back to me, and several key roles were not working as they should. He helped me look at the organisation with much greater clarity. We made some difficult changes, strengthened the structure and put better people in the right positions. Within a quarter, margins had doubled. **UPDATE:**I first worked with Mr Smolarek in 2020 and continued for over five years. He still visits our London headquarters periodically to offer an independent perspective.********** **Daniel Williams** – Director & Co-owner *When I started coaching with Jake, I was in the darkest depths of my relationship, my business, and my entire life. I was a walking shadow, and I couldn’t see any light at the end of the tunnel… However, Jake helped me to turn everything around and put me on the right track. His coaching helped me to change how I can see the world. The impact it has had on my business and personal life is priceless. His business ideas are so easy to implement and at the same time very powerful!* **Ben C.** – Business owner (Surname withheld for privacy) *Jake’s work as a business coach has had a tremendous impact on both my business and my life. Working with him helped me focus on my vision, goals and the actions that actually mattered. In just a few months, I made more progress than I had in the previous five years. I became much clearer about what I wanted and far more decisive about what needed to happen next.* **Neil Coker** – Founder and CEO *The only thing I can say is a huge thank you, Jake! I already had the right tools in place to create a good income, but Jake added a few missing pieces to my plan and helped me grow my coaching business much faster. In just a few weeks, he helped me see what I was missing, make better decisions, and improve how I was positioning and developing the business. It wasn’t always easy, but it was worth it.* **Denise Green** – Peak Performance Coach *Jake helped me change my life when I felt lost. I decided to work with him because I wanted to change my career path. With his genuine personality and sense of humour, I instantly connected with him. He helped me find my new way, and I am now doing what I always wanted to do, but wasn’t brave enough to try. Jake believed in me when I doubted every action and feeling I had. He pushed me to my limits, so I had to break them, and to my surprise, I did.* **Tom Bayliss** – Writer and editor **Working with Jake changed the way I thought about my business and the decisions I was making. Even after the first few sessions, I could see things more clearly and approach problems differently.* *He helped me improve my sales and communication, challenged some of the assumptions that were holding me back and pointed out opportunities I had not considered. Over time, I became more productive, made better decisions and had more freedom in how I ran the business.** **Phillip Larsen** – CEO **I had a good job and was earning well, but I wanted to build something of my own. I found Jake online, booked an initial consultation and told him I had no idea what that business should be. Through our conversations, I became interested in online advertising. Jake encouraged me to take it seriously and helped me turn it into a business.* ***UPDATE 2026:** Seven years later, I still run the agency full-time. I deliberately kept it small and specialised, working with freelancers and focusing mainly on advertising for cleaning businesses across London and other UK cities.** **Magda Kowalczuk** – Agency Owner *By the time I was introduced to Jake, I had already built a successful fashion business, but I was carrying too much of it myself. The company was growing, the pressure was increasing, and I had very few people around me who truly understood what it meant to run a business.* *Jake helped me think more clearly, challenge my assumptions and make better decisions. Over time, the business became larger, more profitable and far less dependent on me.* ***UPDATE:**I first worked with Jake in 2019. In 2026, I sold the business in a lower nine-figure deal and began considering what I wanted to build next.* **Barbara Johnson** – Fashion Entrepreneur *I started working with Jake in 2020 when I was 22 and trying to turn my fitness work into a proper business. He helped me understand the commercial side, including sales, branding, marketing and positioning. Within about six months, I was earning £10,000-£14,000 a month and had built a six-figure business. Jake gave me structure, challenged my thinking and helped me focus on what actually moved the business forward. His guidance made a real difference in how quickly I progressed.* ***UPDATE:**By the second quarter of 2026, I had grown the business to eight figures in annual revenue.* **Rakesh Patel** – Fitness Entrepreneur **Jake, thank you. You genuinely changed my life for the better. For the first time in a long time, I felt like I was really moving forward and doing what I had always wanted to do. You helped me believe that I could make it happen, and then actually start doing it.**That confidence carried into my business as well. I started making clearer decisions, taking opportunities more seriously and building with much more purpose than before.** **Romario Ramirez**– Business owner, Speaker & Artist *Jake is a great coach. Our conversations challenged the way I was looking at several problems and reminded me that there is always more to learn. He is very observant, experienced and good at seeing what may be difficult to notice when you are too close to a situation. I am genuinely grateful for the support and perspective he gave us during a difficult period. I can see why business coaching suits him so well.* **Steven P.** – COO of a large corporation (Surname withheld for privacy) ******When I started working with Jake, the business was doing around £6 million in turnover, but too much still depended on me. Jake helped me see that I had become the bottleneck and pushed me to change the way I was running the company.* *We improved delegation, brought in the right support and put better systems around the business. Once I stepped back from things I should not have been doing, the company grew into eight figures. Jake helped me see what needed to change and held me to it.****** **Michael Chadwick** – Founder ******At a certain level, it becomes difficult to get completely honest feedback. Jake gave me that. He challenged some of my assumptions, said things others around me were unlikely to say and helped me look at several decisions more clearly.* *What I valued most was the directness. There was no need to impress me or agree with me. The conversations helped me sharpen my thinking, delegate better and make cleaner decisions.****** **Oscar A.** – Founder & CEO (Surname withheld for privacy) *Jake coached and mentored me through the early stages of my online business. He gave me confidence, helped me understand what I needed to do and supported me while I built my online fashion company.* *His guidance made a real difference in those early years, especially when I was still learning how to think about the business and make decisions with more confidence.* ***UPDATE:**I started working with Jake in 2017. Now in 2026, the business is generating more than $40 million in annual turnover.* **Jane Ho** – Online Entrepreneur **I can highly recommend Jake Smolarek as a business coach. He must be one of the best in the business. He helped me take my business to the next level and become much clearer about the decisions I needed to make.* *I did not always like what Jake had to say, but he is tough, fair and very direct. Looking back, some of the things I least wanted to hear were exactly what I needed. He helped me see what I was missing and approach the business with much more clarity.** **Susan Mason** – Business Owner *I worked with Jake for more than 5 years. When we started, I was still employed and building my business from scratch. He helped me make the decisions I needed to make, including leaving my job and going full-time with the business.* *Over the years, I grew the company from zero to around £2 million in turnover. Jake was there through every stage, helping me with decisions and growth. He was always direct, and I knew I would get his real opinion.* *Working with him made a huge difference to me and the business. I would highly recommend him to any serious business owner.* **Paul Jackson** – Business Owner *Jake challenged the way I was looking at the business and pushed me to make a few decisions I had been avoiding for too long. Some were uncomfortable, but they changed the way we led the company and how the business was structured.* *Within less than twelve months, turnover grew from around £80 million to £140 million. Jake has a very good eye for what is actually getting in the way and is not afraid to say it.* **Sean McKenzie** – Founder and CEO **Jake is a fantastic business coach who gets to the heart of the problem very quickly. He helped me take some drastic steps (they were needed!), which made a huge difference to both my business and family life. In practical terms, I now work less, earn roughly twice what I used to and have considerably more time with my kids. What I like about Jake is that he can be straightforward when needed. He is not afraid to ask difficult questions when the situation calls for them. An outstanding return on investment. Thank you, Jake. See you again soon.** **Peter Barnes** – Entrepreneur **Jake is one of those people I call “my people”. He was the business coach I needed when I was trying to get clear on what I wanted to build and how to move forward.* *His feedback helped me clarify my objectives and build a very profitable online business. He challenged me when I needed it and gave me practical tools I still use in both business and life. I am in a much better place today because of the work we did together. Thank you, Jake.** **Robert Yau** – Online Entrepreneur ## People also ask: Money Coaching FAQs 1. What are money coaches? A money coach is just another term for a financial coach. Basically, [money coaches](https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/mar/25/money-coaches-the-mentors-who-focus-on-financial-health-not-wealth) provide tailored support and knowledge to help their clients achieve their financial goals. Most coaches have their own approach to money matters, but they usually involve a combination of setting financial priorities, creating long-term strategies, and helping people fulfil their potential. I prefer the term ‘money coach’ because it’s more honest. Learning about savings is all well and good, but most of my clients just want to know how to make money. I use a combination of my knowledge and my real-life experiences to give people the tools they need to succeed. My goal is always to show people how to manage their long-term finances rather than simply dishing out instructions. 2. Is a money coach worth it? What price would you put on your mental and physical health? That’s what’s at stake here. Money really is THAT important. Money doesn’t make you happy, but it makes being happy a lot easier. Just ask anyone who doesn’t have money what they’d most like in life. I guaranteed 9 out of 10 would say more cash in the bank! ### Still not convinced? Ask your employees how they feel when you forget to pay them next month. Even if they have savings, money will be the only thing on their minds. Having money in the bank isn’t enough, however. To be in a position to make your physical and mental health your priorities, you need to know that the money will keep rolling in, month after month…year after year…decade after decade. This is how I describe the importance of money to my clients. 3. Does money coaching work? Ask my clients. They’ll tell you that my methods work. Coaches don’t need a diploma from the London Institute in order to help their clients create generational wealth. They need real-life experience…a proven track record of making money themselves. To make serious money, you have to take control. There’s nothing about working for someone else in exchange for a weekly or monthly wage that says control. You can’t guarantee your income from one month to the next. What if the business goes bust? What if you make a serious mistake and get the sack? Money transforms people’s lives, but only when they control it. And that’s why money coaching works—it shows you how to make your own wealth instead of relying on the goodwill of others. 4. How can I pick the perfect money coach for my needs? You could spend hours trawling the internet for reviews and testimonials. You could talk to successful entrepreneurs and investors who have benefitted from the services of a money coach in the UK. Alternatively, you could sit down and discuss your financial dream with a successful entrepreneur, [confidence coach](https://jakesmolarek.com/confidence-coaching) , and money-making machine! I’ve transformed countless lives over the years, as my approach involves teaching clients how to live with the fear of losing money…how to use debt and savings at the right times. When to invest, and when to wait. So, don’t waste your time on reviews and research, [book an initial, completely free consultation](https://jakesmolarek.com/money-coach#contact-form) with me, and judge my abilities for yourself. 5. What is the difference between a financial advisor and a money coach? That’s a great question, as there’s a lot of confusion out there now. Coaches are there to offer techniques, skills, and methodologies aimed at helping you make better-informed decisions in relation to money. They don’t tell you how to save, plan for your retirement, or buy a house. Instead, a money coach aims to develop your instinct and decision-making skills. Have you heard the following proverb? ***Give a man a fish, and you can feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.*** Financial advisors give people fish. If someone needs advice on which banking provider to choose, budgeting for a new house, or how to spend an inheritance, they will turn to a financial advisor for a one-off consultation. When someone wants to learn the necessary skills and develop the optimum mindset to make the right financial decisions in order to create generational wealth, they turn to a money coach. 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