Smart Coach Arvostelua 

Let me start off with I think Jess and Ross and my coach Meleah are all really great people and I absolutely respect them. But its been a year since I left Smart Coach and now that I've been in other mentorships, I see A LOT of issues with this program and think I wasted a lot of time and money here.

The modules are great and they did a great job of explaining how to literally start your business (how to open LLC, what bank to use, etc.) This was very useful to me at the time.

However a lot of info was very generalized. They don't even teach TOF, MOF, or BOF with content.. they teach you to "mirror" other high performing content rather than teaching you how to create good content yourself. The same goes for Ads. They didn't actually have any strategy here other than copying other high performing ads. They literally couldn't tell me anything whenever I asked the data behind what makes a high performing ad (my new mentorship explains this WAY better and I can tell they actually track their data).

They also told me I was ready for the higher level version of their program like 3 months after I started my business and then they couldn't actually help me scale at all and I ran out of money and had to leave the program.

My coach was a dating coach and I am a fitness coach. Again I think she's an awesome person but now in retrospect, I got a lot of really bad advice that I believe set me back (like telling me to charge $5k and then when I asked Ross for advice he was like why are you charging $5k!? you should be charging 3k- so my direct coach didn't even know my market).

I am now currently in another mentorship and the level that this mentorship is at made me realize Smart Coach was kind of scammy. They post so much about "building a business should be easy" and I really think they undersell how difficult building a business actually is. It feels like they sell a dream. And it wasn't until I understood the REALITY of what it takes for me to turn my business around.

Also they have some stats posted that when you go and do the math on them, their average client makes way less than $10k/month.

Like I said, I think they are good people and have good intentions and I do like them a lot as people. And it's great if you need to know the step by step of getting started. But honestly I feel pretty burned by this experience now seeing what other mentorships look like.

*** in response to your reply:

You do realize that $15k over 3 months is only $5k per month right? Yall advised me to do uplevel from that revenue which uplevel was $2k or $2.5k a month when only making $5k + was advised to spend another $1k on ads per month. I was NOT able to leave my in person job bc of this not sure why are you claiming that in your response. Not to mention most of my income was from moving my clients I already had into my program so your method did not help me. And I did follow EXACTLY What you recommended. I was so excited about it I seriously spent 8+ hours a day AFTER working my training job I already had watching and rewatching your modules, attending calls, and trying to put your method in place.

Teaching “mirroring” without teaching clients about how to create content on their own that works just tells me yall either don’t know how to create content that works or you just gatekeep that. After experiencing numerous other mentors, and trust me there are MANY people inside of these mentorship’s that all were burned by their experience with yall and they all agree, yall don’t teach anything that helps coaches learn how to do things themselves. It’s literally just “mirror what someone who is already successful does for content then send a ton of cold outreach”.

Yall are literally the only program still advising cold DMs which every other coaching program out there says that’s the WORST thing you can do.

Working with Smart Coach has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my online business.

From the start, I’ve felt supported every single day. The level of resources they provide is incredible, everything is high value and actually applicable. It’s not just about strategy, it’s about focusing on what truly moves the needle, and that shift alone has completely changed the way I approach my business.

Within the first 10 days of applying the strategies, I booked my first 4 high-ticket clients- something I honestly didn’t think would happen that fast.

A big part of my experience has been working with Keara. We’ve had weekly calls since I started, and that consistency has made a huge difference. She’s incredibly supportive, understands me, and always meets me where I’m at. She doesn’t just give advice, she gives me clear alternatives and direction so I can keep moving forward with confidence.

The level of accountability in this program is unmatched. It’s pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best way possible, but at the same time, having Keara there has made the process feel simple and manageable.

If you’re serious about growing your business, this is it.

Smart Coach delivered everything I needed to launch my coaching business from zero. The content is substantive, the guidance on systems and funnel setup is genuinely actionable, and the community kept me moving when I hit friction. My coach Lindsay was a huge part of this! Our weekly chats helped me think through every stage of the build.

I’m leaving the program having hit my ROI, grown my Instagram from 0 to 2,500 followers, and booked 3 clients. If you’re serious about launching a coaching business, this program gives you the playbook and the support to actually execute on it.

Smartcoach has been an amazing experience thus far! They provide so many resources for success and put so much into what they provide for their clients. My coach (Lindsey) has really helped me to be confident in the business route i chose (i was going back and forth between 2 niches) and has been so responsive when needing support!

I will be honest… I didn’t get clients in until over 3 months. That was super rough. However, my coach stuck with me and by month 4 I was booking clients!! This program pushed me outside my comfort zone which is necessary to grow your business. It gave me such a solid foundation to build upon. If you show up and do the work it will work for you!

I can’t say enough good things about this program and particularly, my coach, Laryssa. I have felt totally supported and challenged from day 1 and am grateful for my decision to take this leap. Laryssa has helped me take my coaching business from zero (and I do mean that, I started at zero) and quickly grow it to $10k months in a very short amount of time. I feel confident in what I’m doing and excited for what’s to come!

My coach Keara is amazing! She always knows exactly how to answer my questions, and her advice is spot on. Recently, she advised me to do a specific reel with a specific hook, and that reel has had over 30,000 views and has gotten me over 700 followers. In my small niche this is very significant. I started the program at 200 followers and I now have almost 1500. This has increased my credibility and has led to improved engagement and sales.

I started the program only 4 weeks ago, and before I even finished watching the modules I landed my first client! And I have three in the pipeline. The team at Smart Coach is so supportive and the information you learn is so well rounded it’s impossible to not find success if you do what they tell you. Next stop, up level!

I originally joined because I needed help learning how to market myself, but what I gained went far beyond that.

Before this, I struggled not only with marketing, but with the confidence to put myself out there. I would overthink what to say, second guess myself, and honestly didn’t even know where to start when it came to things like managing and finding my cold DMs.

I’m also Gen X and didn’t grow up with this kind of technology, so a lot of it felt overwhelming at first.

What really stood out was how much my coach supported me through all of it. There were moments where I felt stuck or unsure, and she took the time to walk me through things step by step—like helping me navigate exactly where to go to find and manage my cold DMs, and making sure I actually understood what I was doing.

Because of that, I not only learned the strategy, but I also feel so much more confident using the tools and putting myself out there.

I never felt like I was doing this alone. I felt guided, supported, and pushed in a way that helped me grow without feeling overwhelmed.

Now, I feel more confident showing up, communicating my message, and marketing myself in a way that feels authentic to me.

This experience wasn’t just about learning marketing—it was about building confidence and becoming someone who actually takes action.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, not tech-savvy, or unsure how to put yourself out there, having the right coach makes all the difference—and this experience truly delivers.

I had a great experience with Smart Coach. It was an investment but one that I believe was truly worth it. I learned so much from my coach, shout to Lindsey and felt fully supported during the program. I know the content is something that I will come back to for refreshers when needed.

Love working with them- they really have helped get my coaching business past multiple bottlenecks and are the real deal!! Their system is simple but actually scalable. I’ve done a lot of coaching… and none has gotten results as fast as with Smart Coach.

You know what’s crazy is I actually did not make my money back from this program (yet) but I still 100% think this was a great decision and investment. I learned so much and truly do feel like I have the skills and tools to meet my business goals. The support really was amazing and I’m very grateful for Lindsey R, who I wish I had more time with. If you are willing to do the work, this program will give you everything you need to achieve your goals, even if it’s not on the timeline you had originally expected. I am leaps and bounds ahead of where I would have been on my own. I am sad to say goodbye honestly.

I've been a coach for more than 7 years and nothing worked to make my business profitable until I invested in Smart Coach! Laryssa showed me how to make my coaching practice successful and I'm so grateful

SmartCoach wants to see you succeed and they stand by you till you do. Through ups and downs my coach Lindsey has met me where I am and given advice for how to make moves towards making my passion project a reality.

I worked with Coach Lindsay, and she’s helped me gain so much clarity on my niche and how to start conversations with potential clients.

Ross, Jess and the entire team are amazing! First, let’s talk about how they addresses mindset in coaching and sales!! Such a huge piece of it. Then, they have helped me structure my coaching business and given me guidance in all areas… social media viral posts, sales calls, closing, objection handling, and more. They push you out of your comfort zone to help you become the version of you that deserves abundance.

Lindsey and all of the support through content, sales… was so awesome!
There are so many companies that make a promise they can’t keep.. Smart Coach is the real deal.. and Lindsey really cares! It’s been a great experience! Worth the investment

Lindsey was great! I was transferred to her after my other coach had a opportunity get presented to her. Wish I would have been under her coaching from day one!

Working with Jessica inside the Spark program completely shifted things for me. If you don’t have a Jess in your life… I’m sorry, you need one.

Her energy is unmatched. She brings this rare mix of clarity, confidence, and grounded leadership but at the same time, she’s incredibly compassionate and actually sees you as a person, not just a client. And she will hold you accountable in a way that makes you RISE, not shrink.

The level of progress I’ve made in such a short amount of time is not something I would’ve figured out on my own. Early on, we spent extra time dialing in my niche and that alone changed everything.

She saw something in me before I was fully willing to own it myself. What’s wild is… it was a niche I had already considered. I knew, deep down, this was the work I was meant to do but I was holding back. Fear of being seen. Fear of judgment. All of it.

However, she did not let me stay there.

She has this way of calling you forward while still making you feel supported. It’s not surface-level encouragement, it’s real leadership. She challenges you, but it never feels heavy… it feels activating.

And even after we got clear on my niche, I knew I wanted to go deeper. I didn’t want to just be another coach I wanted to integrate a real personalization layer for my clients so the work actually fits them.

She didn’t just support that she encouraged it.
She helped me refine that vision and seamlessly integrate it into my business in a way that feels aligned, elevated, and actually sets me apart.

As a stay-at-home mom building a brand new business, there are real constraints and challenges and she never overlooked that. She helped me focus on what actually matters so I could move forward without constantly feeling behind or overwhelmed.

There was an emotional moment after one of our 1:1 calls where something finally clicked for me. At the time, I couldn’t fully explain it but looking back, it was the moment her belief in me became my belief in me.

Since then, I’ve been showing up like this business is already mine and everything is starting to reflect that. And I mean everything.

The fear of being seen? Gone.
The hesitation? Gone. I’m actually doing the thing and I’m crushing it!

My content is landing. I’m signing clients. And as I’m writing this I just signed my first client!!!

I don’t say this lightly that this experience changed the trajectory of my business… and (not to sound dramatic) my life. The mindset shifts alone have been unreal.

I’m so grateful to keep growing inside Smart Coach and continue working with Jessica.

I’m just getting started—and I can’t wait to see my progress in the coming months!!

Working with Smart Coach has been one of the most valuable investments I’ve made in my business yet! I honestly wasn't sure if I should make the investment, but I knew I needed guidance in marketing my business. In just 90 days, I earned $10,000 in new clientle, but more importantly, I completely transformed how I approach marketing, content, and sales for the better.

Before this, I had the knowledge, but not the structure what so ever. This program gave me a clear system for content marketing on social media that actually converts, along with tracking that helps keep things straight forward. I now feel confident creating strategic, purposeful content that speaks directly to my audience.

Another huge shift for me was in sales. I used to feel uncomfortable or "icky", but now I approach sales as a way to genuinely help people and it shows. I’m having better conversations, building more trust, and signing clients in a way that feels aligned and sustainable.

My coach, Jessica Jovo, was incredible. She made sure I had the systems, structure, and support not just to succeed during the program but to continue growing long after! I feel confident to be able to continue to progress forward.

If you’re serious about building a coaching business with real strategy and systems in place, this program delivers :).