In episode 528 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to some of the best trading wisdom from experienced traders Etienne has interviewed in the past year. It dives into the real deal about trading—managing risk, staying patient, dealing with drawdowns, and building long-term wealth—topics that often get ignored on YouTube. It’s a grounded conversation on what separates traders who last from those who get burned too soon.

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• 00:00:00 Introduction
• 00:01:05 Jason Graystone: How This Full-Time Trader Made His First $1 Million
• 00:17:24 Erik Smolinski: Full-Time Trader Secrets To Making A Living Trading
• 00:32:16 Scott Welsh: Full-Time Trader Reveals His New Strategy
• 00:51:34 Charlie Burton: Trading Lessons from 27 Years in the MarketsTop 5% Trading Psychology Secrets

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In episode 527 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with TraderNick as he opens up about what it really takes to trade for a living. From navigating volatile markets and drawdowns to balancing systematic strategies with discretion, he shares the lessons that helped him sustain consistency. Whether you’re curious about options selling, risk management, or how pros think through tough years, this conversation offers a grounded look at full-time trading.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:52 What’s new with TraderNick
• 03:23 2025 volatility shifts & adapting strategies
• 05:46 Using the VIX to adjust exposure in high vs. low volatility markets
• 09:55 Deep dive into option selling & the wheel strategy
• 15:46 The risk in selling options
• 18:27 What’s a good stock to sell options on?
• 22:26 Balancing systematic trading with discretion
• 27:53 Can you teach discretion?
• 30:37 2022 drawdown — how TraderNick lost 30% and came back stronger
• 37:39 The trap of thinking “this time is different”
• 40:15 Where to find TraderNick

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• One-Page Trading Plan (free template)
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  • EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker)
  • AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus)
• Desire To TRADE Academy
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In episode 526 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Ross Maxwell, a trader with over 23 years of experience, and shares his journey from working at institutions to trading independently. He opens up about the mental shifts required for long-term success, how he manages risk in high-volatility environments, and the non-negotiable habits that have sustained his career. If you’ve ever wondered how professional traders think about scaling, mindset, and routine, this conversation is packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss.

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>> The Graduation Plan Video Lesson

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:50 What’s new with Ross Maxwell?
• 02:40 Thoughts on recent market volatility and adaptation strategies
• 03:34 Common challenges for new traders: expectations and mindset
• 05:51 The hardest part of Ross’s trading journey: transition to independence
• 07:14 How Ross decides how much to pay himself as a trader
• 09:45 Discussion on leverage, capitalization, and funding sources
• 10:37 How Ross secured external capital and warnings about friends/family funding
• 13:45 Mindset adjustments for scaling up trading size and risk
• 15:21 Managing drawdowns: rules, protocols, and emotional discipline
• 17:07 Adapting trading style to market conditions and phases
• 18:25 How Ross uses support/resistance and reacts to breaks
• 20:35 Impact of news and tweets (e.g., Trump) on trading decisions
• 22:41 Blending technical and fundamental analysis in trading
• 24:01 Daily routine: limit orders, checklists, and cognitive resource management
• 26:23 The role of meditation and mindfulness in trading performance
• 28:26 Where to find Ross Maxwell

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In episode 525 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with pro trader and coach Ali Crooks to unpack what it really takes to become a consistently profitable trader. They cover the mindset, journaling practices, and accountability systems that separate the 20% who succeed from the 80% who don’t. If you want to understand the habits that actually keep traders disciplined and profitable, this one is worth watching start to finish.

>> In-Depth Trading Journal Analytics Walkthrough

>> Book: Prop Trading Secrets

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:38 What's new with Ali Crooks
• 03:11 Handling subpar trading years & mindset shifts
• 05:06 How to know if your trades are good enough
• 09:11 The role of journaling and performance reviews
• 13:55 How to journal effectively (pre, during, post trade)
• 15:29 Accountability, awareness, and discipline tracking
• 17:55 Identity in trading: “losing trader” vs. “flawless executor”
• 21:54 Why drawdowns matter & what they reveal
• 25:05 Avoiding the trap of dropping good habits after success
• 26:53 Ali’s long-term goals and scaling his fund
• 29:04 Where to find Ali & closing advice

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• 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
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In episode 524 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with full-time trader Boris Schlossberg, as he shares his journey from forex to futures and how prop trading reshaped the way he trades. He dives into the psychology of scalping, breaking bad trading habits, and why funded accounts can be the best training ground for retail traders. If you’ve ever wondered how to grow as a trader while managing risk and discipline, this conversation is full of practical takeaways.

>> The Psychology of Scalping (Advanced Training)

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:46 What’s new with Boris Schlossberg?
• 03:24 Why Boris shifted from forex to futures
• 06:13 Boris’ trading schedule
• 07:54 Building discipline by breaking bad trading habits cold turkey
• 11:37 Why quitting is a core skill in trading
• 13:30 Three things he had distilled all trading to
• 16:19 Managing multiple accounts to reduce risk and stress
• 17:06 The challenge of moving from evaluation to funded accounts
• 20:06 Why prop trading improves your personal account performance
• 24:47 Risk management formula for funded accounts
• 26:45 Boris’ long-term goals and why he focuses on coaching
• 30:13 Live trading as the best way to learn AI tools and building custom indicators

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• 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)

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In episode 523 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with price action legend, Al Brooks, discussing how mastering price action trading will make you profitable. If you've ever found yourself holding onto a losing trade, hoping it will turn around, you're not alone. In this conversation, we dive into the mental traps that trip up beginner traders and how to develop the clarity needed to trade without stress. Al shares decades of hard-earned wisdom on reading charts, managing risk, and the one thing that should never be part of your trading plan.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:45 The journey to learning price action
• 02:19 The “dishonest" early days of trading education
• 03:38 The realization: self-education is key
• 04:41 The common beginner problem: wiping out gains
• 06:05 The right way to scale into trades
• 07:47 How to know when you're wrong
• 09:10 Identifying a trend reversal
• 10:10 The experienced trader's mindset
• 11:23 Overcoming bias in trading
• 13:11 Protective stops for beginners vs. experienced traders
• 14:08 Making price action objective
• 16:23 Trading in a 40-60% probability world
• 18:05 Reward-to-risk and swing trading vs. scalping
• 19:54 The emotional toll of scalping
• 22:11 Adapting to different market times
• 26:11 Where to find Al Brooks

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• One-Page Trading Plan (free template)
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  • EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker)
  • AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus)
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In episode 522 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with millionaire trader, Dave Floyd, discussing the intricacies of trading and fund management. They focus on the importance of tightening trading processes, understanding performance metrics, and the significance of experience in identifying high-quality trade setups. They explore the psychological aspects of trading, the role of journaling, and the use of custom tools to enhance trading effectiveness. This interview also touches on managing investor expectations and adapting trading strategies to varying market conditions, ultimately emphasizing the need for constant evaluation and improvement in trading practices.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:37 What’s new with Dave Floyd
• 01:52 Key learnings from managing a fund
• 04:34 The importance of process in trading
• 06:01 Dealing with investors
• 07:23 Risk management
• 10:03 Tightening the trading process
• 11:52 A+ trade setups and experience
• 16:30 The role of journaling in trading
• 20:19 Custom tools and technologies in trading
• 23:17 Pressure of managing other people's money
• 27:25 Adapting trading style to market conditions
• 28:51 Knowing when to exit
• 33:42 Managing trades effectively
• 36:25 Where to find Dave Floyd (link below)

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• DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!)
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• One-Page Trading Plan (free template)
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  • EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker)
  • AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus)
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In episode 521 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Jason Graystone, and they discuss the intricate relationship between trading and wealth building, emphasizing that making money through trading is distinct from managing that money to create lasting wealth. He explores the importance of financial freedom, the role of passive income, and the necessity of understanding one's mindset in achieving true freedom. Jason also highlights the significance of delegation, finding passion in work, and the long-term perspective required in trading.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:03 The intersection of trading and wealth
• 02:30 Understanding money management vs. wealth building
• 04:30 Stabilizing income through asset allocation
• 07:12 The path to financial freedom
• 09:27 Wealth vs. freedom
• 12:02 The importance of delegation for freedom
• 14:59 Finding your passion and purpose
• 18:23 Transitioning from employment to freedom
• 21:45 Mindset differences: wealthy vs. aspiring
• 24:49 Balancing contentment and motivation
• 26:29 The long game in trading
• 28:15 Where to find Jason’s book “Always Free”

What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group!

• DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!)
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• One-Page Trading Plan (free template)
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  • EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker)
  • AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus)
• Desire To TRADE Academy
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In episode 520 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with million-dollar funded trader, Blayn Marshall, who shares how he went from stock-picking at 18 to becoming a fully funded seven-figure algorithmic trader. He opens up about the trial-and-error process of building strategies, managing portfolios, and securing investor capital. This is a grounded conversation on scaling your trading while keeping risk low and your mindset strong.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:44 First experiences with stocks
• 03:32 Finding the strategy that worked for him
• 04:28 Transition from manual trading to algo trading
• 05:09 Overcoming challenges of learning algo trading
• 07:30 Building, testing, and validating strategies live
• 08:24 Getting funded through Darwinex and attracting investors
• 11:23 Managing mindset when trading other people’s money
• 12:10 Building connections in the trading community
• 13:32 Mentorship and self-learning
• 15:14 How he uses the Quant Analyzer to build a good portfolio
• 18:07 Handling market volatility with low-risk strategies
• 19:20 Adjusting risk across multiple strategies
• 20:05 Scaling beyond seven figures and future plans
• 20:42 Where to find Blayn Marshall

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• DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!)
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• 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)

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In episode 519 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with performance coach Andrew Menaker, distilling 25+ years of experience helping traders manage their mindset, emotions, and performance. He unpacks the real reasons traders self-sabotage—and what it takes to build psychological resilience that actually supports trading success. Whether you're managing prop firm capital or trying to stay consistent on your personal account, this is the side of trading most traders ignore… until they can’t.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:44 What’s new with Andrew Menaker
• 01:13 The outdated myth of “suppressing emotion”
• 01:49 Emotional energy & the buy/sell reflex
• 02:53 Pressure, self-awareness & default risk response
• 03:56 Traits tied to long-term trading success
• 04:30 Real patience vs. post-it note reminders
• 05:52 Using the body to manage trading stress
• 11:00 Internal struggles: overtrading, comparison, ego
• 12:40 Proving yourself & performance anxiety
• 13:39 Handling performance anxiety
• 14:27 Detaching self-worth from trading results
• 15:30 Psychology tools that don’t work for everyone
• 18:08 Intuition vs. emotion for experienced traders
• 19:30 Coaching intuitive traders without clear systems
• 20:44 Why self-honesty is crucial (and rare)
• 21:51 The reality of failure in trading
• 23:21 When it's time to take a break or quit
• 24:04 Recovering from losses & building resilience
• 25:03 Where to find Andrew Menaker (links below)

What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group!

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  • 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)

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