Success as a Financial Planner in the Offshore Market – Chris Ball

This week we are joined by Chris Ball, Managing Partner at Hoxton Capital Management, based in the UAE. Chris shares his career journey with us. He left school at 18 and despite success as a tax adviser, he dropped it all at age 24 to go and work in the UAE as a financial adviser. From humble beginnings (sleeping on a blow-up mattress!) Chris worked incredibly hard to rise through the ranks, eventually setting up his own business. His entrepreneurial journey has gone from kitchen start-up to 200+ staff. Join us for an inspirational chat and some home truths about the financial planning offshore market. We cover:  The expectations and realities of working in the UAE  Work hard play hard. The social life in the UAE  How Chris started his business The risks and rewards of working in the offshore market What could a new business developer or coordinator expect in their role Are there less clients to target in the offshore market? Tax and earning potential in the UAE    Be sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! below are some excellent links from our sponsor Recruit UK for any aspiring or experienced financial planners looking for new job opportunities or looking to get ahead in their career.   Financial Planning Qualifications guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/whats-the-true-cost-of-becoming-a-financial-planner-or-paraplanner-a-definitive-guide/  2021financial planner salary guide    Financial planning Salary Guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/recruit-uk-salary-survey-2020/  If you are an experienced financial planning candidate looking for a new job opportunity please reach out directly to [email protected] or call 07854778712 he covers all roles within the profession across the UK.    if you hold level 4 qualification and looking for an entry role into financial planning please also reach out!  Begin your financial planning career journey todayWhether you are looking to become a paraplanner, administrator, mortgage and protection adviser or financial planner, the Financial Planner Life Academy is for you. With limited entry-level job roles, giving yourself the best financial planning career education, will not only kick start your financial planning journey with relevant qualifications and skills, but it’ll also help you achieve success much faster.&nbsBe sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within Financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! If you're looking to start your career in Financial Planning, check out the Financial Planner Life Academy hereCheck out the 2023 Financial planning Salary Guide here. Reach out to [email protected] in regards to sponsorship, partnerships, videography or career development.

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Welcome to The Financial Planner Life Podcast. We cover an intimate and honest account of what it’s really like to work in the financial planning industry. Our guests share their stories of success, failures and learnings, as well as what to expect from a career in the industry! We host guests at various stages in their careers, as well as multiple roles to ensure that our audience has a variety each week. Financial planners, business owners, paraplanners and back-office staff all have their own story to share, and The Financial Planner Life podcast is a platform for them to talk about their personal and professional journey. The podcast covers a multitude of topics, from mindset and motivation, health and wellbeing all the way to diversity and inclusion. We approach each episode with the idea that it is going to educate and spark a conversation within the industry with topics that may not be openly discussed. So, if you are thinking of becoming a financial adviser, or you’re curious about learning more about this brilliant sector, we urge you to give the podcast a listen. The Host: Sam Oakes is the host of The Financial Planner Life Podcast. He currently sits as Director at Recruit UK, who since 2008 has been supporting leading national and global financial planning firms in finding the best talent. Prior to his career in recruitment, Sam has always had a passion for financial services and has been in the industry for over 15 years. He sees himself as a partner to the industry and wants to contribute useful resources such as this podcast to educate those further who are seeking advice and help about how to push their careers forward in this amazing industry.