Dont Shoot The Messenger
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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 brokeThe entrepreneurs are burning out trying to chase growthThe ambitious professionals who are starting to question the game they’re playingAnd anyone who’s beginning to realise that more isn’t always betterI’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 🎬
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The podcast covers themes of wealth building, mindset, business scaling, and the true costs of ambition, with episodes exploring hustle culture, the emotional toll of chasing financial success, and strategies for achieving long-term wealth without sacrificing personal well-being.
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 🎬
Pete Matthew is the founder of Meaningful Money, one of the most established personal finance platforms in the UK.
What started in 2010 with a cheap camera and a simple idea has grown into:
- Over 10 million views
- 145,000 subscribers
- Nearly 700 videos
- A business generating consistent enquiries and long-term client trust
In this episode of Don’t Shoot The Messenger, Chris Ball sits down with Pete to unpack how video and content can transform the way financial advisers build credibility, attract clients, and grow sustainably.
They discuss:
- Why YouTube builds trust before the first meeting
- How consistency beats perfection in content creation
- The moment Pete realised video was changing his business
- Why advisers do not need expensive equipment to start
- How content improves client conversations, not just marketing
- The reality behind monetisation and funnels in financial services
This conversation is essential listening for advisers who want to grow without chasing, communicate more clearly, and build long-term trust at scale.
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