In this episode of The Trader’s Journey, Anthony sits down with Ariel Hernandez, a successful and highly regarded trader known for his deep understanding of sector rotation, market cycles, and swing trading. Ariel shares his trading evolution, from early struggles to refining a strategy that allows him to align with institutional money flow and spot market shifts.

Ariel then breaks down how traders can scan for stocks to identify strength and weakness across groups and industries, develop conviction, manage risk, and thus avoid the most common pitfalls that lead to failure.

In this episode of The Trader’s Journey, Anthony sits down with Jason Shapiro, a featured trader in Jack Schwager’s Market Wizards book, to explore the art of contrarian trading.

Jason shares how he built long-term success by safely betting against the overcrowded herd, analyzing positioning instead of price, and avoiding the common traps that cause most traders to fail. Jason provides key lessons and countless trading wisdom from decades of experience, how he views the Commitment of Traders (COT) report, the critical role of risk management and discipline.

In this episode of The Trader’s Journey, Anthony sits down with legendary trader Phil Goedeker to discuss his 2024 trading year in review.

From transitioning to long-biased trading to mastering options strategies, Phil shares insights from a year of adaptability, patience, and evolution as a trader. Phil reflects on his biggest trades of 2024, lessons learned, and the changes he’s made to align his trading with his life goals.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this episode offers actionable takeaways and timeless advice from one of the trading community’s most respected figures.

In this episode of The Trader’s Journey, Anthony speaks with Sampsa, better known as @Jeppez420, a trader who turned $12K into $1M in just 16 months. Jeppez shares his journey from chasing random setups to building a hybrid trading system that blends systematic precision with discretionary finesse.

Jeppez opens up about his disciplined approach to risk management, the importance of having an edge in trading, and how he uses backtesting to plan for drawdowns. Whether you’re an experienced trader or just starting, this episode is packed with insights you can apply to your own trading journey!

In this episode of The Trader’s Journey, Anthony sits down with Matthew Monaco, who went from college side hustles to becoming a consistently profitable trader. Matthew shares his journey from discovering trading in a high school stock market game to navigating through multi-year setbacks before finally unlocking his edge.

In this episode, you’ll hear how he overcame big losses, built a strategy rooted in patience and precision, and learned to trust his process — even after life-changing wins. Matthew explains how he grew his trading account, learned from legends like Jack Kellogg and Kyle Williams, and how his approach to stock selection, daily routines, and accountability helped him build long-term success.

If you’re looking for actionable advice, a dose of inspiration, or a peek inside the mind of a top-tier trader, this episode is packed with insights for every stage of your trading journey!

In this episode of The Trader’s Journey, Anthony sits down with Austin Mitchum, a seasoned Australian equities trader whose disciplined approach, deep market insight, and relentless pursuit of growth have made him a prominent voice in the trading world. Austin opens up about his unique trading journey, sharing powerful insights into why 'trading isn’t linear' and how he’s navigated both the highs and lows of the market.

With a background in prop trading, Austin takes us through the evolution of his strategy—moving from purely technical analysis to an edge built on catalyst-driven trades and precise tape reading. Learn how he turned early setbacks into valuable lessons that redefined his approach and why he believes “mindset changed everything” in his trading success. Austin shares actionable advice on finding your edge, the importance of consistency, and how to overcome the mental hurdles every trader faces, proving that “the market humbles you.”

Whether you’re an aspiring trader or a seasoned pro, this episode is filled with lessons on resilience, discipline, and self-reflection. Austin’s story is a testament to the power of hard work and the mental game behind successful trading.

Yash is a part-time trader who grew his small account from $5K to over $2 Million since 2020. Learn how (and why!) Yash uses options trading and a small account to find success early in his career, how he implemented risk management, developed discipline for consistent success, and much more!

In this episode of The Trader’s Journey, Anthony sits down with Dr. Tom Crawford, a world renowned high performance coach. Dr. Crawford has studied elite performance for over two decades, having worked with elite traders, Olympic athletes, and professional sports teams. Dr. Crawford dives deep into the psychology of success, sharing insights on how to build habits of excellence, handle pressure like a pro, and sustain high performance over time. If you want to learn how to apply lessons from Olympic athletes to your trading or professional life, this episode is packed with value!

In this episode of The Trader’s Journey, Anthony sits down with Kyce, a young trader who turned $30,000 into over $900,000 in just over two years. Kyce shares how his competitive gaming background fueled his drive for success in the stock market. He walks us through his journey, from early trading days on Robinhood during the 2020 bubble to refining his process with data and mistake tracking. If you’re a trader looking to learn about risk management, building a trading edge, or scaling up effectively, this episode is packed with invaluable insights. Plus, Kyce shares the details of his career-best trade on Gamestop (GME) and offers tips on avoiding common trading pitfalls.

Matt Fortini is a part-time swing trader who leverages his full-time salary to find an edge in the market. In this episode, he shares his road from electrical engineer to EMT to the part-time trader. Learn how he discovered the world of trading, discovering Investors Underground, watch him review trades with us, and more.