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 🎬
Welcome to Episode 1 of Don’t Shoot the Messenger with Chris Ball – a podcast about success, mindset, money, wealth building, business scaling and the real cost of ambition, co-hosted with Sam Oakes.
In this episode, we dive into the truth about hustle culture, workaholism, and what it really takes to build financial freedom without losing your mental health.
Chris shares raw insights from his own journey, working 7 days a week, building a multi-billion dollar business, and learning the hard way that more money doesn't always mean more happiness.
We will talk about:
– Why hustle culture leads to burnout, not success
– The emotional toll of chasing money and status
– How to find balance between ambition and well-being
– Building long-term wealth without sacrificing your life
– Redefining success on your own terms Whether you’re a young professional, entrepreneur, or high performer stuck in the grind, this is the mindset shift you’ve been waiting for.
If you’re asking, “Is this really worth it?” – this episode is for you.
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This Podcast is a Financial Planner Life Production, if you are interested in starting a podcast – Reach out to Sam Oakes

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