Desire To Trade Podcast | Interviews with Highly Successful Traders

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• 01:13 The outdated myth of "suppressing emotion"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)

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In episode 518 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to a 1-hour masterclass featuring three traders who've been in the markets for decades — some since the days of floor trading, others who've scaled accounts into the millions before age 25. Dive into deep experience, real risk, and relentless learning. You'll hear practical wisdom on trading psychology, strategy fit, risk-taking, and the hard truths most retail traders ignore. This isn't a hype session — it's a high-level breakdown of what it actually takes to survive and win in any market.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:16 Steven Goldstein: 25 Years Of Floor Trading: His Secrets Exposed
• 24:45 TraderNick: The $3M Profitable Trader At 23 Years Old
• 47:00 James King: Top 5% Trading Psychology Secrets

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• Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist
• One-Page Trading Plan (free template)
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• Desire To TRADE Academy

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In episode 517 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Evan Marks, and they dive deep into the mental game of trading. Evan shares powerful strategies to help traders manage emotions, build discipline, and perform at their best—even under pressure. If you've ever struggled with impulsivity, confidence, or consistency, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom to elevate your trading mindset.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:43 Evan Marks' Background & M1 Performance Group
• 01:20 The Performance Formula: Potential vs. Interference
• 03:24 Emotional awareness & decision-making
• 05:21 Common interference among traders
• 08:16 Trading vs. Sports Psychology: frequency of emotions
• 10:00 Handling uncertainty in trading
• 13:40 Goal-setting vs. process focus
• 17:33 Discipline & daily routines for traders
• 21:04 The benefits of "aggressive patience"
• 23:32 Making decisions under pressure
• 28:35 Scaling up: How to trade larger sizes confidently
• 30:05 Rebuilding confidence after a drawdown
• 32:31 Where to find Evan Marks (link below)

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!)
• 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 516 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to a 1-hour masterclass and dive into the real-world lessons four experienced traders wish they'd learned sooner—covering mindset, strategy refinement, and the balance between trading and life. You'll hear candid stories about overcoming self-sabotage, adapting to market shifts, and building systems that fit your lifestyle, not the other way around.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:49 Akil Stokes: Consistency for trading success
• 23:58 Paul Wallace: Mental Toughness in trading
• 46:14 Navin Prithyani: Draw-Downs are part of the game, learn to handle them gracefully
• 54:19 Jerremy Newsome: The discipline to build a wealthy life

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!)
• 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 515 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne sits down with Michael Katz from TradeThePool to discuss how their platform is changing the game for stock traders. Michael shares insights on limited-risk trading, the advantages of prop firms over traditional brokers, and why their approach helps traders succeed without risking personal capital. They dive into scaling strategies, the psychology of trading, and why stocks offer unique opportunities compared to Forex or futures. If you've ever wondered how to trade with more confidence and less risk, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways.

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>Get funded to trade stocks (by Trade The Pool)

• 00:30 Who is Michael Katz and what is @tradethepool
• 01:30 Why stock trading prop firms are rare and TradeThePool's edge
• 02:31 The difference between CFD and direct Stocks Trading
• 03:35 What funded traders do different to failing traders
• 05:24 Why "No Time Limit" evaluations benefit traders
• 06:59 Flex vs. Max accounts: Which one suits your trading style?
• 08:15 Transitioning from Forex to stocks: Education and opportunities
• 09:38 Why you should also trade stocks as a Forex Trader
• 11:01 Scaling funded accounts and managing multiple strategies
• 14:04 Risk management: How to avoid blowing evaluation accounts
• 16:46 What type of strategies get funded more often
• 17:35 Average time to pass evaluations and trader success stories
• 18:39 The future of TradeThePool and the prop trading industry
• 21:30 How should prop firms differentiate for success
• 22:57 Where to connect with Michael and try TradeThePool (Link Below)

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!)
• 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 514 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne sits down with Pavel Kycek, who shares what it really takes to run fully automated trading systems. He breaks down the technical, emotional, and business aspects behind building scalable algo trading operations, from coding to investor relations. Pavel emphasizes the importance of risk management, software robustness, and educating clients—especially in volatile markets like crypto. He also talks about diversification, automation challenges, and the psychology of managing large amounts of capital through algorithmic systems.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:49 What's new with Pavel Kycek
• 01:35 Expanding his team
• 02:21 Tech infrastructure behind automated crypto trading
• 04:40 Retail vs. institutional investor behavior
• 05:51 How did he find his first investor?
• 07:33 Strategy stability vs. innovation
• 09:08 The importance of patience in trading
• 09:54 Manual trading vs. full automation
• 12:53 Emotions in algo trading & the reality of drawdowns
• 14:22 Investor communication during losses
• 15:42 Educating clients = fewer panic moves
• 20:25 Short side risks & diversification strategy
• 22:27 Why automation is harder than it looks
• 26:40 Processes that prevent algo failures
• 28:37 Where to find Pavel Kycek (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!

• 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 513 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne sits down with Andrea Gabrieli, a volcanologist and part-time trader who turned 5K into 140K by combining data-driven strategies with emotional discipline. Andrea shares how he adapted to market cycles, mastered his best-performing pattern, and leveraged his scientific mindset to track every trade. From panic dip buys to pre-market runners, discover how he sizes up confidently and cuts losses quickly—even with a full-time job.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:30 Who is Andrea Gabrieli
• 00:53 Andrea's Journey: $5k → $145k
• 04:39 Tracking Trades, Emotions & Lessons
• 08:04 Scientist mindset VS Trader Mindset
• 9:53 Volcano Science Meets Trading: Catalyst + Reaction
• 12:36 Trading with a Full-Time Job
• 13:51 Why Andrea want to keep trading and have a full time job
• 14:35 MTPLF (Panic dip buy trade)
• 16:14 Being ready vs being prepared
• 20:31 How Andrea takes pullback trades (HSDT trade)
• 23:09 Cutting losses and Managing Emotions (RRGB → IMAB trades)
• 26:22 How to adapt to the market without strategy hopping
• 29:23 Why "Sell in May" Changes Sizing + Mindset
• 31:01 Next steps on Andrea's development and trading career
• 35:44 Where to Find Andrea
• 36:13 Final words of Wisdom: Cut Losses, Adapt Patterns, Avoid Perfection

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!)
• 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 512 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with legendary trader, Tim Sykes, to discuss what it takes to become a millionaire trader. Tim emphasizes the dangers of trading with leverage—especially short selling—and warns against prioritizing profit milestones over trading discipline. He encourages traders to build their "knowledge account" before risking capital, stressing that trading is more about structure and patience than aggressive action. Drawing parallels between trading and golf, he explains that forcing outcomes often backfires, as the market doesn't reward desire—it rewards preparation and consistency. His goal is to help students use trading as a tool to build a life, not become trapped by it.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:58 What's new with Tim Sykes
• 02:34 The evolution of his trading strategies
• 04:19 The importance of systematic trading
• 05:34 Trading routine and lifestyle
• 08:37 Trading on his phone
• 10:24 Learning from mistakes
• 13:57 Mindset and discipline
• 15:59 Are his trades affected by politics?
• 17:02 Dealing with unpredictability
• 17:43 Building wealth through trading
• 18:26 Teaching trading
• 19:18 Tim's lifestyle and the role of charity
• 20:22 Advice to traders who want to be profitable
• 22:36 Preparing for market opportunities
• 23:37 Helping students hit their $1M goal
• 25:38 Where to find Tim Sykes (links below)
• 26:21 Final advice to traders

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!)
• 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 511 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to a 1-hour masterclass compilation from past interviews. You'll learn insights from seasoned full-time traders who make a living using scalping strategies. Covering everything from risk management and psychology to business planning and real-world trade execution, this masterclass offers a practical view of what it takes to succeed in high-frequency trading. Rather than focusing on hype or holy grails, the speakers emphasize discipline, preparation, probability-based decision-making, and journaling. If you're an aspiring scalper, you'll understand not only the "how" of scalping but the mindset required to make it sustainable — especially within prop firm or travel-based contexts.

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• 0:00:00 Introduction
• 0:00:56 Jean-Francois Boucher: The importance of discipline
• 0:18:40 Jean-Francois Boucher: Trading on schedule
• 0:27:47 Jean-Francois Boucher: Trading mindset and managing losses
• 0:35:45 John Kurisko: Importance of a trading business plan
• 0:45:58 John Kurisko: How to succeed in scalping
• 0:53:13 Michael Toma: Scalping while traveling
• 0:58:42 Michael Toma: Realities of scalping
• 1:00:24 Michael Toma: Evaluating your results

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!)
• 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 510 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to a 1-hour masterclass compilation from past interviews. You'll dive deep into the psychological side of trading, exploring how emotional regulation, belief systems, and mental conditioning shape trading performance. Drawing on insights from trading legends. Let's unpack how our ancient brain responses sabotage modern trading and what to do about it. Rather than pushing willpower, this masterclass emphasizes understanding emotional triggers, managing psychological capital, and aligning trading styles with personal strengths. It presents trading as the ultimate journey in self-mastery, urging traders to build a mind that performs under pressure—not one obsessed with winning.

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• • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:14 Brett Steenbarger: Pursue trading performance the right way
  • 16:50 Rande Howell: Learn to understand your emotions

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!)
• 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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