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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2025 · 50 MIN

Why Sales Is NOT a Dirty Word in Financial Services

from Dont Shoot The Messenger · host Chris Ball

In this episode of Don’t Shoot the Messenger, Chris Ball and Sam Oakes dive into the REAL truth about sales, especially in financial services.Chris Ball shares his personal sales journey, from being terrible at selling to building a £250 million+ business through relentless prospecting, learning from mistakes, and developing a simple, repeatable sales process.We cover:Why sales isn’t a “dirty word” (especially in financial advice)Common mistakes new advisors make with sellingThe art of building trust without being pushyHow to handle objections (before they even come up!)Prospecting, follow-ups, and booking more meetingsThe power of process and why structure beats winging itWhy some people are naturals at selling, and why it doesn’t matter if you’re notWhether you’re a financial advisor, entrepreneur, or just someone who wants to improve their sales skills, this episode is packed with practical insights, funny stories, and brutally honest lessons.If you want to see what life in Hoxton Wealth is like, please visit: / @hoxtonlife For more information on Hoxton Wealth careers, please https://www.careers-page.com/hoxtonwealth.comFor my videos by Chris, please visit his Youtube: ⁨@ChrisBallHoxton⁩If you want to see what life in Hoxton Wealth is like, please visit:  / @hoxtonlife  For more information on Hoxton Wealth careers, please https://www.careers-page.com/hoxtonwealth.comFor my videos by Chris, please visit his Youtube:  ⁨@ChrisBallHoxton⁩  

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In this episode of Don’t Shoot the Messenger, Chris Ball and Sam Oakes dive into the REAL truth about sales, especially in financial services. Chris Ball shares his personal sales journey, from being terrible at selling to building a £250 million+ business through relentless prospecting, learning from mistakes, and developing a simple, repeatable sales process. We cover: Why sales isn’t a “dirty word” (especially in financial advice) Common mistakes new advisors make with selling The ar...

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