Desire To Trade Podcast | Interviews with Highly Successful Traders

How I Finally Became a Profitable Trader After Losing Everything - Paul Chalmers In episode 582 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to the recording of an interview with Paul Chalmers of UK Trading Academy, who shares how he went from losing everything in a divorce to becoming a profitable trader. He breaks down why 90% of traders fail, the real reason AI isn't the shortcut most people think it is, and the simple backtesting method he uses to make almost any strategy profitable. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Who is Paul Chalmers? 06:28 What brought him to trading 08:33 His training learning curve 11:41 Paul's turning point from having only £100 12:57 What gets traders stuck and keeps them from getting results? 14:42 The role of AI in trading now 22:00 Action plan for traders who want to become profitable 27:07 Where to find Paul Chalmers (link below) What did you like best in…

30+ Years Living Off The Markets - Michael Toma In episode 581 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to Etienne catching up with Michael Toma, nine months into his semi-retirement, as he looks back through his old trading journals. Mike shares the regrets, mindset shifts, and hard-earned lessons behind becoming a consistent trader and building a lifestyle that doesn't depend on watching charts all day. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Michael's semi-retirement nine months in 01:29 How his trading changed: scalping and fading retail panic 03:07 The panic setup: "Where are the sellers?" 05:04 His biggest regret: not sizing up sooner 10:06 How trading changes with family and wealth 12:44 Why traders quit, and why journaling matters 18:07 Trading while traveling from a phone 23:55 What's next: coaching, cruises, and caregiver advocacy 27:20 Where to find Michael Toma (link below) What did…

Make The Shift from Poor to Millionaire Mindset (Trading Motivation) In episode 580 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will hear experienced traders break down how to think like a millionaire. They share the moments when they wanted to step away, what brought them back, and why staying consistent through losses, psychology, and changing market conditions matters. Trader Motivation playlist >> Watch the video recording! >> Learn the complete "15-Minute Trading Formula" to become consistently profitable Here are the full interviews used in this Forex Trader Motivation video: George Papazov Al Brooks Evan Marks Nick Bencino What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus)…

7 Traders Share Their Secrets To Become Consistently Profitable (1-Hour Masterclass) In episode 579 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to seven pro traders share the mistakes, turning points, and mindset shifts that helped them become more consistent in the markets. From cutting down the number of trades to changing how they handle risk, psychology, and pressure, their stories reveal just how different profitable trading can look once consistency becomes the priority. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! >> 1-Hour Trading Masterclass Playlist Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:11 Mastering Trading Psychology (Thor Young) 00:09:16 Evolving Trading Strategies (George Papazov) 00:24:15 Long-Term Trading Success Secrets (Bret Rosenthal) 00:32:49 Learning From The Top 1% Traders (César Barriga) 00:41:35 Adapting To The Market (Andrea Gabrieli) 00:48:31 Building Discipline In Trading (Rajan Dhall) 00:55:56 Identifying Your…

If You're About to Quit Trading, Watch This (Trader Motivation) In episode 578 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will hear no-nonsense advice from successful traders about the moments they almost quit trading. From back-to-back drawdowns to handing profits back after hitting their daily goal. They walk through why so many people quit, what trading less has meant for their consistency, and the shift that kept one of them in the game after a brutal drawdown. Trader Motivation playlist >> Watch the video recording! Here are the full interviews used in this Forex Trader Motivation video: Yvan Byeajee Troy Noonan Peter Robbins Dave Mabe What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special…

I Asked 4 Scalping Pros How They Really Make Money - Here's the Truth (1-Hour Masterclass) In episode 577 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to four scalping pros share how they changed bad habits and built discipline to stay in the market. They discuss what trading for a living actually looks like once you get past the excitement of fast trades. From losing days and overtrading to position sizing, discipline, trading psychology, and prop firms, they reveal the habits that helped them stay in the game and build consistency. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! >> 1-Hour Trading Masterclass Playlist Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:28 Elite Scalper Mentality Reset (Jean-Francois Boucher) 00:20:31 Quitting Bad Habits and Managing Risk (Boris Schlossberg) 00:32:49 What It REALLY Takes To Be a Scalper (Michael Toma) 00:53:06 Patience, Discipline, and Hard Work (John Kurisko) What did you like best in this podcast…

Trading For A Living - 8 Years Later In episode 576 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Moritz Czubatinski, who shares how he went from sitting at screens for six hours a day to trading just one hour daily. He breaks down his shift from intensive day trading to a passive, alarm-based system that runs on 30 minutes of morning prep and three to five trades per week. The conversation covers how AI is reshaping trading tools, why a mindset coach beats a strategy coach, and how building your trading style around your life (not the other way around) is the real edge. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:54 What's changed for Moritz since his last interview 01:29 How his trading style evolved over the years 03:33 Assets he trades now vs. before 05:15 Adapting to lower forex volatility 06:32 The chart levels he actually uses 07:45 Staying competitive with AI and trading…

The Master of Chart Analysis (35+ Years Trading) In episode 575 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with "The Chart Man", Daryl Guppy to discuss what happens when the market stops behaving the way it used to. Daryl shares how his approach to breakouts, risk management, and trade exits has had to adapt as volatility and market behavior have changed. Learn how to stay consistent without assuming yesterday's trading rules will keep producing the same results. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:47 What's changed in markets since 2023 02:04 What AI-driven trading rush reveals about crowd psychology 04:37 What this means for the average buy-and-hold trader 05:17 Is it about lowering risk or changing strategy entirely? 08:00 What's working better right now? 10:37 How to lock in profits before a breakout reverses 12:04 Advice for traders getting caught by too many false breakouts…

The 30 Year Institutional Pure Price Action Trader In episode 574 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Paul Scott, who explains how more than 30 years in professional trading shaped the way he reads the market today. He walks through why he focuses so heavily on price, avoids prediction, and treats losing streaks very differently from most retail traders. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:09 How his trading approach has changed over the years 02:05 What "look at the right side of the chart" actually means 03:13 The language of the chart: reading key decision-making levels 04:40 Is his approach mechanical or discretionary? 07:38 Where he learned price action 09:44 "The educational state of retail trading is disgusting" 12:55 Why mechanical price action beats emotional interpretation 14:20 Has anything changed in the markets with AI and robots? 16:29 Emotion and…

This Is How Real Traders Actually Grow Their Account In episode 573 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to six successful traders share how they actually grew their accounts. Some traders can prove they could make money but can also destroy their accounts because they couldn't manage the money they made. You will learn the mistakes, risk management, trading psychology, and patience that helped them become more consistent. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:11 Bouncing Back from Losses (Charlie Burton) 00:10:07 Building Capital the Right Way (Michael Toma) 00:22:08 Finding Your Edge and Avoiding Overtrading (Marc Walton) 00:43:04 Trading Less, Knowing Your Risk Tolerance (Tyler Bollhorn) 00:53:51 The Discipline That Makes It Work (Cary Artac) 01:02:43 Simple, Disciplined Trading (Jason Sen) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me…

I Turned $29k Into $1M Short Selling Stocks In episode 572 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with David Capablanca, who walks through how he went from financially illiterate to growing a small account into millions by short-selling stocks most traders are too scared to touch. He breaks down the strict checklist he uses to avoid the trades that wipe accounts out. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Who is David Capablanca? 02:00 What brought him to short selling instead of buying stocks 04:26 How he learned to trade 07:28 How does he manage risk when short selling? 07:58 His nine-core checklist 16:52 Is it mostly fundamentals, or is technical analysis involved too? 18:40 How far down does he ride a move before covering? 20:17 Can anyone become a good short seller? 25:27 Is shorting big caps easier for the average new trader? 27:04 Could you also short UK/European…

How I Beat the Mental Game of Trading In episode 571 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with trading psychologist Dr. Sophie Keller to discuss why traders keep losing money, breaking their own stop losses, and forcing trades they know they shouldn't take. She shares how live market pressure exposes deep personal patterns, shifting the focus from constantly tweaking strategies to regulating your nervous system while money is on the line. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Who is Dr. Sophie Keller? 02:22 What brought her to trading 05:23 Trading as a mirror for your emotions 07:49 How do traders perform under pressure? 09:49 Audience question 1 13:11 When do you stop if every trade meets your criteria? 13:52 Audience question 2 16:51 The importance of rules and mindset 18:01 Audience question 3 22:24 Advice to overly-cautious traders 25:15 Where to find Dr. Sophie…

Master Trading Psychology In Under 19 Minutes (Trader Motivation) In episode 570 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will hear top-notch advice about the habits and trading psychology of winning traders. Trader Motivation playlist >> Watch the video recording! Here are the full interviews used in this Forex Trader Motivation video: Boris Schlossberg John Kurisko Dave Floyd Jean-François Boucher What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via…

These 5 Traders Can Teach You More Than 50 Trading Books In episode 569 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to five expert traders who've spent years navigating the markets, setbacks, and personal challenges that shaped their careers. Rather than focusing on another trading strategy, they share the habits, mindset, and routines that helped them become consistently profitable while avoiding mistakes that many traders repeat. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:02 Breaking Through Income Plateaus (Navin Prithyani) 00:17:05 Developing Mental Toughness (Paul Wallace) 00:27:12 Mind-setting Before Trading (Brad Jelinek) 00:46:41 Setting Realistic Expectations (Akil Stokes) 00:52:26 Building Psychological Wealth (Brett Steenbarger) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources…

This Scalper Made $15M Trading The Stock Market In episode 568 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with veteran scalper Scott Pulcini, who shares his journey from losing money every day for two months to becoming a top-tier trader who made $15 million in just three years, and then being completely knocked out of the game by algorithms. He discusses how he tracks hidden orders and options flow to gain an edge in today's market. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Scott's early trading days and the Wild West era 02:08 Turning points: 9/11 and learning new trading tendencies 03:13 The shift from active scalping to reinvention 04:53 Meeting Dr. Brett Steenbarger and discovering new tools 08:10 How Scott recovered from his big loss 11:01 Why he believes "the simpler, the better" 12:45 The impact of market algorithms and the need for rules 14:26 Understanding what happens in…

Becoming A Profitable Trader Is Actually Easy In episode 567 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will hear advice from some of the best traders in the world on how to become profitable. If you're serious about long-term trading success, the lessons here can save you years of mistakes. Trader Motivation playlist >> Watch the video recording! Here are the full interviews used in this Forex Trader Motivation video: Jason Graystone Jerremy Newsome Ali Crooks Akil Stokes Rolf Schlotman Paul Wallace What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast…

I Made $4 Million Trading Forex. Why I Quit? In episode 566 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Versus Trade founder Vitalii Bulynin, who made $4 million trading forex. He talks about what changed after years in the Forex market and the mistakes traders still make today. If you've ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at a brokerage—and why that matters for your money—this episode breaks it down. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Who is Vitalii Bulynin? 01:33 How he started trading 20 years ago 03:10 Building capital, scaling from thousands to millions of dollars 04:52 The turning point after four years of success 07:10 Stepping away from trading and joining a brokerage firm 08:13 Brokerage compared to trading 09:42 What differentiates brokers on the backend 12:30 The core warning about broker bankruptcies 14:45 How they can offer more unique…

What The Top 1% of Traders All Have In Common (Jack Schwager & George Coyle) In episode 565 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with the legendary Jack Schwager and financial strategist George Coyle to gain raw insights into what the best traders in the world actually have in common. From traders who turned small accounts into massive fortunes to others who never had a losing month for years, this conversation dives into the habits, sacrifices, and hard truths that separate Market Wizards from everyone else. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Who is George Coyle? 01:45 What's new with Jack Schwager? 02:20 The evolution of the new Market Wizards book 03:49 Deciding on the traders to feature in the book 06:23 Surprising trader success stories 08:23 Intraday vs. long-term trading 09:16 Traders' learning curve 09:56 Key principles of successful trading 12:24 The importance…

100+ Years of Brutal Trading Advice in 52 Minutes In episode 564 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to 100+ years of brutal trading advice in 52 minutes. These are the most honest conversations he's had with full-time traders, trading psychologists, hedge fund managers, and market veterans over the past year. We're not talking about those "theory guys". They're full-time traders who've lost accounts, blown up, and found their way back. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! >> Watch the full interviews: Desire To Trade Podcast Playlist Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:19 Pillar 1 - The Psychology Shift 15:42 Takeaway 16:12 Pillar 2 - Strategy & Adaptation 28:24 Takeaway 28:55 Pillar 3 - The Longevity Secrets 44:57 Reality Check 52:36 Closing What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community…

1 Hour of Genius Trading Advice From Top 1% Traders In episode 563 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to advice from traders who have survived decades in the markets — including one who lost $2 million on a single trade and came back. This isn't theory. It's what kept them trading after drawdowns and the days they wanted to quit. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Learn how to trade trends >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:03 Jared Tendler: Master Trading Psychology for High Performance 00:15:22 Andrew Mitchem: Discipline and Realistic Expectations 00:26:34 Evan Marks: Remove Mental Interference 00:41:24 Rajan Dhall: The Zen of Trading 00:50:57 Andrew Aziz: Mindset and Resilience to Survive Trading 00:58:19 Pavel Kycek: Manage Your Emotions and Drawdowns What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources…

Build An Unstoppable Trading Mindset In episode 562 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with elite trading psychologist Mandi Pour Rafsendjani as she discusses how to build an unstoppable trading mindset. She breaks down why smart traders still struggle to follow their own rules and shares real examples of traders who kept repeating the same mistakes. They uncovered what was really driving their decisions. The conversation dives into trading psychology, self-trust, and why consistency often has less to do with strategy than most traders think. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:08 What's new with Mandi Pour Rafsendjani 04:08 The role of AI in trading psychology 06:57 Understanding trader behavior and mindset 08:56 The impact of childhood experiences on trading 10:13 Transforming trader mindsets 16:27 How to deal with hesitation in trading 19:15 Overcoming self-doubt using…

51 Years Living Off The Markets In episode 561 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with trader and author Peter Robbins, who's been living off the markets for over 50 years. Peter breaks down why most traders fail long before strategy becomes the problem—and how simplifying your approach, trading less, and understanding yourself changed the way he survived different market cycles. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Who is Peter Robbins? 01:31 How Peter discovered trading at just 15 years old 02:10 Learning trading before social media, Discords, and online mentors existed 03:21 Why traders should align strategy with personality, lifestyle, and experience 05:12 The difference between mastering one trading style vs adapting to multiple market conditions 07:05 Why there's no "perfect" strategy and how traders should choose what fits them 08:50 The role of trial and error…

I Asked 6 Pro Traders To Share Their Best Day Trading Strategies (1-Hour Masterclass) In episode 560 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to six elite traders sharing their best day trading strategies. If you want to know what you need to stop or start doing to make a living through day trading, this podcast is a gem. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:02 Boris Schlossberg: Sticking to one trading strategy 00:16:05 Kathy Lien: Fundamentals that work 00:30:12 Brian Shannon: How to simplify trading 00:39:50 Blake Morrow: When to adapt your strategy and add size 00:48:51 Ross Maxwell: Drawing support/resistance the right way 00:57:50 Dave Floyd: Breaking bad trading habits What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price…

Behind-The-Scenes At TradingView In episode 559 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Chief Growth Officer Rauan Khassan, talking about the behind-the-scenes at TradingView. They discuss how the platform evolved, nearly 10 years after their first conversation, from a simple charting tool into one of the biggest names in trading. Discover the real reasons certain features get built, why some ideas completely failed, and how traders themselves quietly shape the future of the platform through feedback and usage. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:30 Introduction 00:28 Revisiting TradingView: A decade of growth 01:33 The evolution of TradingView's features 06:09 Using indicators on TradingView and user interaction 08:48 The role of AI in TradingView 12:04 Challenges and innovations in automated trading 13:40 The feature they spent 2 years building that completely failed 15:24 User-driven…

He Made A Living In The Markets For 35 Years In episode 558 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Bret Rosenthal, a hedge fund trader who's been in the markets for 35+ years and has seen every cycle play out. He shares why most traders lose money even when their ideas are right, and how a simple shift in thinking about risk changed everything. Their conversation walks through how he trades today with a structured approach that keeps things simple and repeatable. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:30 Introduction 00:39 Who is Bret Rosenthal? 02:35 Discovering Desire To Trade trading strategies and the virtual hedge fund 05:52 The Armor Investing approach 11:15 Understanding stop losses and entry points 13:54 The Armor Turn pattern for investing 18:08 Trading in a bubble vs. market noise 20:19 Mindset for long-term trading success 24:24 Adapting to market conditions 29:19 Where to find…

How He Builds Fully-Automated Trading Strategies In episode 557 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Martyn Tinsley of Trade Like A Machine, a seasoned algo trader who shares how he spent years building automated systems—only to realize he was making things harder than they needed to be. He breaks down the process he uses to ensure a strategy's edge is repeatable before ever risking capital in a live account. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:30 Introduction 00:38 What's new with Martyn Tinsley? 04:09 AI in trading 10:21 Simplicity in AI models 12:43 Avoiding overfitting in AI models 15:57 Classical algorithm trading techniques 19:35 Optimization Technique 1 25:22 Optimization Technique 2 29:46 Walk Forward Correlation technique 32:55 Possible Outcomes 40:14 Martyn's research conclusion and future direction 46:31 Where to find more info about Martyn Tinsley (links below) What did you…

This Made Me A Profitable Trader For 17 Years In episode 556 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Navin Prithyani, who shares what actually kept him profitable for 17 years—and why things started slipping once the numbers got bigger. He walks through the moment where pressure, expectations, and outside noise began affecting his performance. It's a real look at how consistency is built… and how easily it can break when your focus shifts. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:30 Introduction 01:03 What's new with Navin Prithyani? 01:41 Trading strategies: day trading, forex, and value investing 02:38 Strategy for value investing 04:08 Understanding market pullbacks 05:46 Investment timing 08:51 Overcoming challenges in trading and psychology 11:47 Breaking through income plateaus 16:52 Pressure point: What should you do to quit your job? 21:21 Advice for aspiring traders 23:04 Day trading vs…

Trading Psychology of the Best Traders in the World In episode 555 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Dr. Brett Steenbarger, a trading psychologist who's worked with top performers for decades. He breaks down why consistency has nothing to do with finding better setups. They walk through how traders unknowingly sabotage themselves—and what actually separates those who stay stuck from those who quietly improve over time. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Who is Brett Steenbarger? 02:13 Do traders come to fix problems or get better? 03:23 The first thing Brett looks at when a trader wants to improve 04:56 Can traders coach themselves? 06:16 Leveraging your strengths: where success really comes from 08:26 Why you should figure out your strengths before trading 10:30 Psychological wealth as the foundation for financial wealth 12:59 The loneliness problem: why…

What It Takes To Be A Consistently Profitable Trader (1-Hour Masterclass) In episode 554 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to veteran traders share what actually made them consistent after years of ups and downs. They walk through the painful patterns—big wins followed by bigger losses—and how shifting their mindset and risk management changed their results. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:54 Al Brooks - Traders' Mental Edge 00:13:02 Andrew Aziz - Surviving Bad Markets & Preventing Overtrading 00:24:36 Brian Pezim - Consistency for the Part‑Time Trader 00:31:55 Brian McAboy - Trading as a Business in Unpredictable Markets 00:40:45 Peter Varcoe - The Real Path to Consistency (It's Slower Than You Think) 00:52:58 Andrew Mitchem - What Long‑Term Trading Success Requires What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook…

I Went From Taxi Driver To Full-Time Day Trader In episode 553 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Kevin Hunt to talk about how he went from losing everything in business to becoming a full-time trader living in Thailand. Kevin shares the terrifying moment he burned his last safety net and how that pressure became the catalyst for mastering the one thing most traders ignore: their own psychology. He dives into his simple, mechanical approach to the London session and why having a set of rules isn't enough—you have to learn how to lose before you can win. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:52 What's new with Kevin Hunt? 03:18 How he started trading 06:13 Moving from London to Thailand 09:10 Losing his "safety net" and finally trading full-time 10:17 Advice on jumping to full-time trading now vs. keeping a day job 13:50 Kevin's simple system 16:49 Why simple isn't easy…

Prop Firms Don't Work Like You Think In episode 552 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Justin Hertzberg of PropAccounts to talk about how prop firms really work — the risks they hide, why many fail, and what separates the ones that actually pay traders. They walk through real numbers (pass rates, average payouts, account lifespans) and share practical signals you can use to avoid getting burned and to find a prop program that supports steady, sustainable trading growth. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! >>Scale up with our funded accounts for Forex, crypto, and futures (30% off): https://go.fundedaccounts.io/ Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Justin Hertzberg's work with prop firms 02:30 What differentiates prop firms 04:06 The "printing money" myth 07:09 Asymmetric risk explained 08:22 Why 95% of prop firms are insolvent 09:42 How to spot a firm that will pay you 11:09 Live accounts vs. demo…

12 Years of Trading Knowledge in 25 Minutes In episode 551 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with BlackSheep Academy's César Barriga, a trader who struggled for 10 years to become consistently profitable. César shares the hard lessons from that journey, from losing family money to finally finding peace with a simple, hybrid approach. He breaks down exactly why he now does the opposite of most retail traders and how he keeps his strategy so simple that he can explain it in a few minutes. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Who is César Barriga and what's his trading style? 02:11 How he started trading and his 20-year journey 04:16 How forex pulled him in 05:25 The brutal 10-year road to profitability 08:00 Learning what the top 1% of winning traders were doing 09:42 Finding retail sentiment online and building an edge 12:09 Retail trading or the opposite? 14:05 Finding…

From Journalist To Full-Time Trader: How I Did It In episode 550 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with "The Crypto Trader" Glen Goodman, who went from reporting on financial markets to eventually trading for a living. He opens up about losing money early on despite being a financial reporter, why being right about the market isn't enough, and the one rule that saved his trading career (and will save yours too). The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Who is Glen Goodman? 02:30 Why people think trading is easy 05:35 How it began—trading while working as a financial journalist 10:25 The shift from stable income to full-time trading 11:27 What markets he started with 14:37 Walking through his trading style 19:38 Price action vs. indicators—what he actually uses 24:13 Why he doesn't short crypto (and the math behind it) 26:57 The #1 rule most traders ignore 30:44 Where to…

Why I Trade 25 Strategies After 17 Years of Trading In episode 549 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Dave Mabe, who's been trading for more than 20 years, sharing how nearly quitting during a massive drawdown pushed him to rethink everything about how he trades. What started as one working idea turned into 25 fully automated strategies running every day. He also dives into the hardest lesson of his career—trading through a brutal drawdown—and how it forced him to build a system for creating new strategies. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Who is Dave Mabe? 01:06 Fully automated trading vs manual execution 01:40 How Dave started trading 04:04 The problem with learning from intuition-based traders 05:50 Can you really make money with discretionary trading? 06:45 First automated strategy: success or failure? 09:28 Do algo traders struggle with emotions too? 11:09…

Making A Living Trading For 30+ Years - Revealing His Secrets In episode 548 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with 30-year veteran trader Michael Martin discussing the reality of trading for a living and managing institutional capital. Michael shares his journey from a working-class background to working with legendary traders. He talks about early mistakes, tough lessons, and the mental rewiring that helped him stay in the game long enough to win. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Michael's current work with Victor Spirandio and systematized models 02:50 Early life and his pentrepreneurial grit 07:54 How he started as a trader 12:28 Michael's trading style 17:05 How he found people he can trade for 20:16 Results of trading his own money 24:38 How he stayed in the game for 30+ years 29:20 How does communication affect trading 33:16 The core message of Michael's…

How To Make A Living Trading With AI In episode 547 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with professor and AI expert Dr. Matloob Khushi, sharing why he stopped believing in universal trading algorithms after spending years trying to build one. He walks through what he actually teaches his PhD students—and why most people claiming to trade with AI are really just feeding screenshots into a black box that's already seen tomorrow's prices. No hype, just the uncomfortable reality of what it takes to build something that actually holds up. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:01 How he learned algo trading and his background with AI 03:22 Teaching trading: from basics to AI integration 05:08 Bridging discretionary trading and algorithms 08:11 Data utilization in AI trading 11:43 The complexity of AI in trading 13:11 Backtesting and confidence in algorithms 15:32 The hard truth…

Become a Consistently Profitable Trader in 2026 (1-Hour Masterclass) In episode 546 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to six professional traders revealing the hard truths that transformed their careers—from the long-term mindset that actually works, to the systematic rules that finally overcame emotional trading, and how to read markets instead of trying to predict them. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:25 Austin Silver - What consistency really means as a trader 00:13:19 Adam Grimes - Practical psychology tools for trading discipline 00:27:15 TraderNick - The long-term mindset that works 00:34:22 Sunny J. Harris - How to adapt and evolve your trading over your career 00:41:29 Dave Floyd - Reading markets, not predicting them 00:54:50 Paras Jandwani - How systematic rules overcome emotional trading What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments…

Supply & Demand Trading Profitably For 30+ Years In episode 545 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with veteran trader Paul Scott, who used to think finding the perfect pattern was the secret to consistent profits. He was chasing every candlestick formation he could find. Then he discovered what the real floor traders have known for decades—and it has nothing to do with complicated analysis. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:50 What's new with Paul Scott 02:35 How he started trading supply & demand 08:18 From the trading floor to the changes in technology 10:25 Realizing price and value matter more than direction 13:41 Trading predefined ranges without directional bias 16:01 30+ years of consistent execution and boring profitability 20:05 Defining a strong level for a trade 24:05 Issues with supply & demand 27:21 Where to find Paul Scott (link below) What did you like…

How He Became A Full-Time Day Trading Legend In episode 544 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with trading legend Andrew Aziz, who went from being a PhD chemical engineer facing a sudden layoff to becoming one of the most recognized names in day trading. He reveals the specific shift from a complex engineering mindset to a simple, repeatable system that finally provided the freedom to travel the world—though the journey involved fighting the urge to quit more times than he'd like to admit. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Losing a stable career and questioning the "safe path" 02:12 Early wins, false confidence, and realizing it wasn't repeatable 03:42 The shift from excitement-driven trades to system thinking 04:08 One simple setup, clear rules, and routine over prediction 05:12 Working on higher win rates 06:38 Longevity and consistency in trading 08:38 Surviving…

He Built a Consistent Income Without Trading Manually In episode 543 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Alejandro Perez, who spent years believing that mastering price action was his only path to success. Yet, he constantly found himself sabotaging his own trades the moment things got "too human." By trading the stress of manual execution for a systematic, automated workflow, he finally achieved the consistency he craved—moving from staring at charts all day to managing his entire portfolio in just 15 minutes a week. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Why traders fail at manual trading 02:53 "I was profitable, but I didn't trust myself after losses." 04:02 Realizing manual trading was not for him 07:00 The last time he took a manual trade 08:40 Alejandro's daily trading routine 10:50 Steady equity curve, fewer decisions, calmer weeks 13:29 No discipline, no…

Secrets From 30+ Years of Trading In episode 542 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with legendary trader, Adrian Manz, who breaks down what actually kept him profitable for nearly three decades — and it has way more to do with psychology, timing, and discipline than flashy strategies. If trading ever feels harder the longer you do it, this video quietly explains why. Don't be the trader who spends years chasing setups that don't fit who they are. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Trading since the 90s: what actually stayed the same 02:23 Why psychology came before strategy 04:24 Learning from floor traders and order flow 07:00 Patterns vs. personality: the real mismatch 08:10 The first-hour trader problem (and why profits disappear after) 12:48 Gamblers, discipline, and the "marbles in the jar" system 15:24 Why journaling fails most traders 17:01 The danger of fake…

The Mindset Shift That Finally Makes Traders Consistent In episode 541 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with psychologist, Dr. David Bonanno, to unpack what's really happening in a trader's brain when emotions take over—and why trying harder is often the worst move. This isn't about motivation or discipline hacks, but about understanding and fixing the emotional loop that keeps traders stuck. If you've ever wondered why you keep breaking your own rules even though you know better, this conversation will hit close to home. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Who is Dr. David Bonanno? 04:19 Fight-or-flight, adrenaline, and going on tilt 07:23 Shame, guilt, and the overtrading addiction loop 09:18 The wrong questions traders ask themselves 12:51 Identifying and handling emotions 15:22 Journaling: what it misses and how to make it useful 17:26 Recovering after big losses…

The Reality of Scalping For a Living (2026 Update) In episode 540 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Jean-François, breaking down what actually keeps a scalper profitable long-term: strict risk structure, emotional control after losses, and treating trading like a repeatable job, not a rush. If you've ever wondered whether scalping can realistically fund your lifestyle without blowing up, this episode gives you the unfiltered version. Scalping looks fast, exciting, and simple from the outside—but living off it is a very different game. >> Reset Your Trader Mindset (Free Worksheet) >> Learn and Trade Jean's Scalping Method The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Monthly and weekly performance breakdown 03:56 The "16 clicks" risk structure explained 08:35 Indications for price movement and the probability of support 12:50 Trading probabilities versus confirmation 16:46…

Making a Living Trading With 20+ Years of Experience In episode 539 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with "The Forex Trading Coach", Andrew Mitchem, as he digs into what it actually takes to make a living from trading after decades in the markets. It's a grounded, honest discussion about consistency, risk, mindset, and why most traders quit long before things start to click. If you've ever wondered why some traders survive long-term while others keep restarting, this one connects the dots. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:46 What's new with Andrew Mitchem 01:09 What long-term trading success actually requires 03:07 Trading is a skill, not a shortcut 04:23 How long it really takes to learn trading 05:48 When to stop learning and start executing 09:22 Choosing timeframes that fit your personality 10:33 Learning to wait when there's no trade 12:56 Forex vs other markets…

This Scalping Strategy Makes Me A Living In episode 538 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with "DayTraderRockstar" John Kurisko, who dives deep into his exact scalping framework—how he reads momentum, identifies trend structure, and times entries using quad rotations and divergences. Here's a practical walkthrough showing the real mechanics behind his 1–5 minute setups, including where traders usually mess up and how he avoids overtrading. If you've been trying to "feel the pulse of the market," this is as close as you'll get without sitting next to him. >> Get John Kurisko's Trading Templates >> DayTrading Radio | DTT Exclusive >> Previous interview w/ John Kurisko The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:00:56 Invitation to watch the previous video (link above) 00:01:54 John Kurisko's backstory + evolution of his methodology 00:03:49 The business plan mindset & why most…

He Quit Everything to Trade for a Living In episode 537 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with author and pro trader Kevin Hunt, as he opens up about the journey that took him from losing everything in the UK to building a simple, freedom-focused trading lifestyle in Thailand. He shares how mindset, patience, and steady progress—not overnight wins—helped him turn trading into a sustainable way of living. His story shows what's possible when you keep things simple, stay consistent, and let trading support the life you actually want. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Kevin Hunt's background 03:30 Discovering Forex trading 04:39 Finding mentors & early struggles 05:33 Mindset breakthrough & teaching his partner 08:04 Achieving lifestyle freedom in Thailand 10:24 Two important things to learn as a trader 13:28 Kevin's trading style 14:44 Red-news trading explained 17:25…

How To Stay Consistently Profitable in the Markets In episode 536 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Brian Pezim from Bear Bull Traders, sharing his trading journey from his first stock purchase in the 1960s to navigating the dot-com bubble and beyond. He breaks down the mental side of trading, the importance of discipline, and how part-time traders can balance trading with a career. Whether you're curious about day trading strategies or swing trading hot sectors, Brian's insights offer practical lessons for traders at every stage. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Introduction to Brian Pezim and his trading background 01:30 Early experiences with trading and first stock purchase (Bell Telephone, 1967) 04:22 When he started becoming profitable 07:06 Balancing trading with a full-time career Why Brian prefers part-time trading over full-time 08:29 Consulting,…

Build The Ultimate Trader Mindset In episode 535 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will hear trading motivation in building the ultimate trader mindset to scale up. Learn how to handle what many traders struggle with: capital, confidence, and consistency. You will listen to seasoned traders break down the mindset shifts, practical steps, and brutally honest realities behind becoming consistently profitable. If you're serious about long-term trading success, the lessons here can save you years of mistakes. Forex Trader Motivation playlist >> Watch the video recording! Here are the full interviews used in this Forex Trader Motivation video: Jerremy Newsome Jason Graystone Adrian Reid Akil Stokes Tyler Bollhorn Andrew Aziz What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended…

Mindset & Skills to Become a Consistently Profitable Trader In episode 534 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Paras Jandwani of Bear Bull Traders, sharing the mindset, skills, and daily habits that helped him go from struggling for over three years to becoming a consistently profitable momentum trader. He breaks down the psychological traps traders fall into, how technical rules can solve emotional issues, and why understanding your personal strengths is the foundation of long-term success. This is a grounded, practical conversation that helps traders see what "consistency" really requires behind the scenes. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! >> Private Training: "Strengths & Weaknesses" (With Template) >> Paras' Tape Reading Course Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Who is Paras Jandwani? 01:14 What kind of trading do Paras do today? 02:00 His early years and the difficult 3-year struggle to…

From IT Career To Trading For A Living In episode 533 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Thor Young — a former IT professional who transitioned into full-time trading after seeking a more flexible lifestyle. Thor shares his path from struggling beginner to consistent trader, revealing how he built his own Camarilla-based trading system and mastered his mindset. The conversation digs into trading psychology, accountability, and building a process that actually fits your personality and lifestyle. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! >> Get your copy of Thor's book: Complete Day Trading System Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Who is Thor Young? 02:39 Why he left IT and what reshaped his goals 03:41 The early struggles: two years of "stopping the bleeding" 05:38 The turning point: mastering trading psychology 07:48 Mentorship, mindset, and performance coaching with Dr. V 09:19 Thor's trading style:…