Dont Shoot The Messenger
Hi, I'm Chris Ball, and welcome to my podcast, "Don't Shoot the Messenger."
My no-nonsense approach to building wealth and scaling businesses comes from real experience, not theory. I’ve built an international financial planning company with $3.3bn assets under management. I have coached top performers and seen what works (and what doesn’t) up close.
This podcast is for the ones who are done with fluff:
- The high earners who still feel broke
- The entrepreneurs are burning out trying to chase growth
- The ambitious professionals who are starting to question the game they’re playing
- And anyone who’s beginning to realise that more isn’t always better
I’m not here to coddle. I’m here to be honest.
You might not like everything I have to say, but I’m not here to be liked.
I’m here to help you get clear, get focused, and get real results.
All I ask is: Don’t Shoot the Messenger.
This is a Financial Planner Life Production 🎬
Podcasting since 2025 • 19 episodes
Dont Shoot The Messenger
Latest Episodes
How I Built a $4.4BN Global Wealth Firm in 8 Years
When I started Hoxton Wealth in 2018, we had $35 million of assets, five people, and two small offices.Today the business manages over $4 billion for more than 10,000 clients globally, with licences and offices across multiple jurisdict...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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23:26
Advisor Alpha Explained: What Financial Planners Get Paid For with Don Bennyhoff
In this episode of Don’t Shoot the Messenger, Chris Ball sits down with Don Bennyhoff, former Vanguard investment leader and one of the key architects behind the widely referenced “Advisor Alpha” research.Don spent nearly 23 yea...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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54:22
How Great Financial Planners Win with Carl Richards
Behavioral finance legend Carl Richards explains what great financial planners actually get paid for, and why human connection is becoming the most valuable skill in advice.In this episode of Don’t Shoot the Messenger, Chris Ball sits d...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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52:16
Is a Network the Right Place to Start in Financial Advice?
In this episode of Don’t Shoot the Messenger, Chris sits down with Adam to break down what it really looks like to start in advice from scratch, build a client book, and make the leap from a network model into a larger practice without losing y...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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38:32
Property vs Stocks: The Real Reason Most People Pick Property
Why does property feel easier than stocks for so many people, even smart, high-earning professionals?In this episode of Don’t Shoot the Messenger, Chris sits down with Lámidé Elizabeth, an ex-investment banker turned entrepreneur and in...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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49:23