Results & Partnership

  Working with Garrett has given me much more transparency into my own finances and eased my stress and anxiety around managing my money

  I found Garrett while searching for ways to be more mindful and strategic around how I use money.  Garrett understood my longer term goals and adapted a variety of strategies to create an approach that feels very sustainable.  Garrett worked with me to start automating more of my finances and making structural changes to accounts and bank flows to reduce some of the "noise" and ensure I spend my time focused on what I want to focus on.  If you're trying to decide if you can benefit from financial coaching (perhaps you have a background in finance, accounting, etc) I can assure you that having a different perspective and being challenged to think about some long-held beliefs or perceptions is incredibly valuable.  I appreciate how respectful Garrett is of his clients' time and how solution oriented he is.

  In small but profound ways Garrett has changed my fucking life.

  I was referred to Be Awesome Not Broke by a financial advisor who frankly yet tenderly told me that I was not ready to be her client. I had liabilities and money-relationship issues that needed attention before she and I could work together. In short, I needed a money coach.

Once I spoke to Garrett I felt that his services and approach would prove valuable. He helped me delve into understanding the what and why of my spending, the cycle of indebtedness that I inherited, the role I played in exacerbating the debt that was wreaking havoc on my marriage and my self-esteem.

Working with Garrett helped me align my values with my spending. He coached me on how to have constructive and confidence-building discussions with my husband around money, and define the legacy that I want for my two young daughters. His passion for helping clients reflect, articulate, align and practice one's values as they relate to money, spending and saving does make one feel awesome!

I recommend BANB to anyone who feels hopelessly lost about how to get out of debt or just wants to enrich their quality of life as it relates to financial success.

  I reached out to Garrett thinking that I needed to work with a financial planner but realized in talking with him that a financial coach (what he does) was actually what I was looking for. While it ultimately turned out that he wasn't the best fit for what I needed, he recommended multiple other coaches for me to reach out to who he thought could help which I really appreciated - not everyone would do that.

  Without question the best investment I've made over the last 5 years was hiring Garrett as my financial coach. He and I have been working together for years and I've reached a point of financial literacy, spend awareness, and goal planning that most, including myself, see as either impossible or fruitless, neither of which are even remotely true. I have learned to command my use of money to reach goals that have value to me; it is hard to put a price on that. Every dollar I've spent on BANB is a dollar well spent. All of my dollars today go toward experiences and possessions I enjoy and appreciate rather than being whimsically tossed at whatever struck my fancy in the moment. You'll be amazed at what you can accomplish with guidance from this fabulous young man. I bought a house. What do you want to do?

  I've had the pleasure of working with Garrett for about a year now, and it has truly been an incredible experience.

I approached Garrett in late 2020 after a tumultuous previous 12 months. I had been laid off due to COVID and simultaneously incurred an enormous sum of medical bills on top of my typical monthly expenses. Naturally, I waited until things hit rock bottom before seeking help, but I'm so fortunate to have come across Garrett.

He has the innate ability to show empathy but is also a straight shooter because he doesn't sugarcoat things. Rather than emphasizing the mess I was in, he quickly provided a bevy of solutions that we tackled in tandem one by one. It was an emotional rollercoaster, and I often joked that I should be giving Garrett a co-pay since he acted as a therapist throughout the process.

Fast forward to the present day, and I've done a complete 180 financially, professionally, personally, and all of this has contributed to a happier life. I honestly couldn't have reached this point without Garrett's kindness, expertise, and can-do attitude. I look forward to continuing my growth with Garrett and recommend him to anyone looking to hone their budgeting and financial planning skills.

  Garrett is intelligent and accessible. A truly phenomenal combination when it comes to finances, and irreplaceable if, like me, the mere mention of money raises your anxiety level. Garrett was responsive to my anxiety in a way that was both disarming and effective in the long-term. I wouldn't say my anxiety around finances no longer exists, but it is certainly now tempered by a deeper understanding of the many realities and moving parts associated with finances. Additionally, working with Garrett led me to systems and processes that I continue to use -- all leading to a much healthier relationship between myself and money.

To top it off, his sense of fun and humor made the entire process enjoyable.

  Garrett is a delightful money-sprite who creates both fiscal ease and effervescent joy. While working with him, I not only managed to come up with $15K in six months to pay my taxes but also began to feel strangely enthusiastic about managing my budget. To top it all off, he embraced the magenta font I used for spreadsheets.

One of the things I appreciated most about his approach was his willingness to listen to what I value and help me mold my spending to reflect these values. I never felt that he was judging my choices, only that he wanted to make sure my behaviors were in line with what I claimed was important to me. In this way, I began to feel empowered to spend money more mindfully. If anyone can entwine Buddhist philosophy and fiscal habits, it's Garrett.

If you can snag a spot with him, you most definitely should! Your wallet and soul will thank you (and Garrett).