So you want to be a fee-only financial adviser. You can get certified for that. And buy insurance for yourself.
There are two main types of people who seek financial help. People who are wealthy and need tax planning and investing management, and people who are court ordered to get financial counseling. Every one else can either look it up themselves, or don't care. There really isn't much money for the rest of people. Heck, there are all kinds of free financial services/workshops in my area and people don't go to that.
Surely if people saw that I was living this retired at 30 lifestyle they would feel comfortable coming to me for financial advice?
Not necessarily.
And do you really want someone calling you at 3am freaking out because the DJIA lost 20% in a day?
Also you also have to compete with robo-advisors, that can do what you are saying for less $.
There are regular posts on here from people who want to become financial advisers, and they often have unrealistic expectations, that's probably where the sarcasm is coming from.
Just in case you really want to help people, I'll let you in on a little secret. Institutions make this stuff hard to understand on purpose. There is no reason why finance should be complicated but there are many vested interests lobbying the government to make sure investing products remain complicated to understand, and to keep the IRS from doing what it should do, which is to just send most people an already filled out return and have them sign in and send it back.
So if you are serious about helping people you would join people who are trying to change that. Don't be a part of the problem. Be a part of the solution.
And finally to answer your question. A financial adviser is basically a sales position, so if you are comfortable with cold calling and hassling people, and self promotion, you'll be successful at it.