A courageous career climber, sophisticated socialite, and family-focused friend, Doug lives an abundant lifestyle enriched by the finer things. From the outside, it looked like he had it all together. In many ways, he did – but as he approached his 30th birthday, he realised the bountiful life he was living might not last forever… unless he made some serious changes to his money habits.
A common myth about seeking financial advice is that you only need it when you’re in crisis – when there are financial fires to extinguish, or on the contrary, when you’re ultra wealthy. But Doug wasn’t struggling. He just had a dream that was bigger than himself and knew he’d need expert support to get there.
When Doug first came to enable.me, he described his financial situation as “floating”. He wasn’t going backwards, but he also wasn’t getting ahead particularly fast either. His goals were clear:
- Boost his savings rate
- Build a cash surplus for rainy days
- Eventually purchase his first home
As a single person with one income, he knew the journey would rest entirely on his shoulders – but he wasn’t about to let that stop him from gaining meaningful momentum.
When he first met with enable.me financial coach, Dom Lehmann, Doug was delighted to learn what was actually possible on his income alone. The journey began by laying it all on the table: reviewing spending behaviours, identifying non-negotiable costs, and trimming back on expenses that didn’t add real value to his life.
Doug highlights that the real game changer was tracking his spending through the moneyfit.me tracker app. It gave him total visibility into where his money was going and allowed him to make real-time decisions to rein in spending without sacrificing the things he loved. Full transparency turned out to be a powerful motivator.
Doug says:
“Honestly, I thought I’d have to give up way more to get ahead. But once I could see the fritter – the little things that didn’t really matter – it was easy to make smarter choices and still enjoy my lifestyle.”
His coach, Dom, explains:
“We often find clients fritter away roughly 15% of their income on things that don’t actually make them happier. It might be the third coffee of the day bought out of habit, or the fifth drink at the pub that makes you feel worse the next morning. Fritter can also be found in energy bills, food shopping, and debt structure. With Doug, it was easy to spot those areas and make changes without compromising on the things that brought him joy.”
Now, Doug is on track to making homeownership a reality. With a clear plan and direction, he finally has line of sight to the financial future he deserves.
From “thirty and financially floundering” to “thirty, flirty, and financially thriving” – Doug’s story proves that with the right support, financial freedom isn’t just a dream, it’s within reach for anyone willing to get started and do the work.
Listen to Doug’s full story on the Where’s My Money? podcast below.
If you’re inspired by Doug’s financial journey and want to make your financial dreams reality, book a consult with an enable.me coach today.
