The Stock Trading Reality Podcast
Episodes
Talking Trading with a London Trader. | STR 145
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I have no idea what took so long, but we finally have a guest from the UK! I will say this though, it was worth the wait! As far as new trader horror ...
Some Live Coaching with Long Time Member Alex | STR 144
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
While it is never planned ahead of time, once in a while throughout the course of a discussion it can turn into a coaching session. Thanks to the feed...
The "Make a Trade" Emotion is VERY REAL | STR 143
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest factors of failure in trading is created by the emotion/feeling of "make a trade". Sure, at first it can be nerve-racking to do you...
Learning to Focus on the Process First. | STR 142
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
While our guest had always known about the market, he had a bit of a twist in the sense that everything he heard about it was negative. The cherry on ...
Welcoming Back Our Forex Trading Viking Friend! Let's Go Norse! | STR 141
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We are going international again and bringing back a former guest. The last time we spoke with Norse was, literally, years ago (wow, has the podcast r...
He Operates His Own Metaphorical Casino. Welcome Back Cubs! | STR 140
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you are not aware, you will be after reading the next sentence. There are quite a few people who approach and use the stock market as a "stay at ho...
Step Back. Slow Down. Make Decision. | STR 139
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As many of you know, I love me a good analogy, and in this episode we have several of them… the one that really stood out though was in regards to p...
Here's How the Concept of Risk is Subjective – Part 2 | STR 138
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Before anything else, this is Part 2 of a multi-part interview, so if you want it all to make the most sense, then be sure to listen to episode 137 fi...
Here's How the Concept of Risk is Subjective | STR 137
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a long time listener, then you know the topic of 'risk' has come up on...well... more than one occasion. This is once again the case, but wi...
Recovering from a Terrible "Guru" Experience | STR 136
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I'm going to do my best not to go off on a rant as I type this up at this very moment. All I'll say is BE CAREFUL when it comes to those "guru's" usin...
Being Bored While Trading. That's His Goal. | STR 135
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The title of this podcast may seem a bit odd, but in all reality, the goal for all traders should be to become bored. In this episode we welcome back ...
An Increasing Account, but Humble Attitude. Welcome Back Fordy! | STR 134
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Humility is a great attribute to have as a trader, and our guest is a perfect example of this. We bring back former guest Mike ('HeyFordy' in the chat...
Fool's Gold to Slow Bleed. | STR 133
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You can never get too much of the classic fool's gold syndrome. Most veteran traders have had this syndrome at some point in their journey (myself inc...
1946 is When His Journey Started. Be Prepared to Be Inspired | STR 132
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I've talked to 100's of people on the podcast, and while I've enjoyed every single one of those discussions, this is one that will stick with me for a...
Joining Forces with a Penny Stock Company | STR 131
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This interview made me laugh for sure. Not in a mean way, but rather in a "I can relate" type way. Did I ever go as far as our guest? No... he took th...
Taking the Mental Game to a Whole New Level! Welcome Back Hamlet! | STR 130
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We're bringing back a former guest and hearing all about where he stands in his current trading journey. We interviewed Hamlet ("Crusader" in chat roo...
Paying Himself Nicely and Rebooting. Welcome Back Dim! | STR 129
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We have a pretty unique situation which up until this point, I'm not sure we've encountered. I'm always up for a new experience and you better be too!...
Why "Account Protectionism" is a Major Problem. Welcome Back Remy! | STR 128
28 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's always enjoyable to bring back previous guests who we've had on the show, and that's exactly what we do in this "live coaching" discussion. I say...
Many Struggles Have Lead to a For Sure Way to Grow His Account | STR 127
21 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There is zero doubt in my mind that many people will be able to relate to this trader's journey. Thanks to the openness and honesty of chat room membe...
My New Computer Set-Up and the Guy Who Built It | STR 126
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I recently got an entire new trading computer that was a custom build. The person I used to build it is the "techie on staff" - itNate as we call him....
Still Under Construction, but in an Overall Uptrend | STR 125
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
An open and transparent book. That was certainly the overall theme of this Welcome Back interview. Our guest has not only been on the podcast before, ...
Trading Against the Person in the Mirror | STR 124
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the majority of situations, the biggest struggles as a trader comes from the person looking back at you in the mirror. Of course, many people will ...
Blowing Up Your Account… and then STILL Owing Money | STR 123
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The brutal honesty our guest in this interview afforded us all to hear a very cautionary tale about the very real risks that exist in the world of tra...
Learning to Trust the Chart and Honoring Risk Principles | STR 122
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
By far one of the hardest things to do as a trader or investor is to follow the rules. Assuming you've traded before, I'm sure you can relate to just ...
A 1-on-1 Sit Down with Penny Stock Legend Janice Shell – Part 2 | STR 121
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
First a warning. This the second part of a two part interview, so before listening to this one, be sure to listen to episode 120. In Part 1 our guest,...
A 1-on-1 Sit Down with Penny Stock Legend Janice Shell – Part 1 | STR 120
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I was a bit nervous heading into this interview as I've known of and respected this person for as long as I can remember. If you're not aware, my firs...
Being Seduced by the Pharma Stock "Voices" | STR 119
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common tactics the emotion of greed uses in the world of trading/investing is seduction. The greed voices begin whispering into your e...
The Importance of Small Repetitions | STR 118
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For those in our trading community, odds are, if you've been around long enough, you've seen the name "Stock Gambit" appear in the chat room. He has b...
A Video Podcast with Cohost Chezz! Let's Get an Update. | STR 117
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We're at it again! Our 2nd ever in person video podcast. The special little twist this time is I'm checking in with our esteemed co-host "Chezz". He w...
RD's Back! How Slowing Down Sped Up His Growth. | STR 116
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A community staple is back to update us on how his trading has been unfolding. For those of you who have been around awhile, the name RDTrader12 shoul...
Moving Across the Country to Be a Future's Broker. That's Only the Start… (Part 2) | STR 115
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 2 of a two part interview, so for the best listening experience, be sure to go back and listen to episode 114 first. Chezz and I pick up ...
Moving Across the Country to Be a Future's Broker. That's Only the Start… (Part 1) | STR 114
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I had the pleasure of meeting our guest at our Nashville meet-and-greet and after talking to him there, I knew he needed to be a guest. I guess I'll p...
The Pitfalls of Following Shiny Objects and How to Recover from It | STR 113
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the more common problems have as newer traders is shiny objects. You hear about one thing in the market, so you focus on that. Then you hear ab...
Pendar's Back! And He's a Beast with His Personal Finances! | STR 112
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There is a unique twist to this week's interview, and I'm a huge fan of it! Based on the feedback we've received from you as listeners, whenever we to...
Bringing Back Etan. Let's Update His Journey! | STR 111
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while since we've last spoken with community member "Etan" (alias in chat room), but there is quite a bit to report from our last conversa...
The Process of Narrowing Down a Strategy. | STR 110
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to Mom's, our guest Rena ("RenaB" in the chat room), is no slouch. Not only did she introduce her son to the stock market and trading, b...
Bringing Back H00ch! He Just Keeps on Learning. | STR 109
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This trader is no stranger to the podcast, but he's a great trader so why not talk to him again and see where he currently stands in his trading journ...
Using Sweat Equity to Get Trading Equity | STR 108
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For you longer time listeners, you know nothing gets Chezz or myself fired up more than someone who "takes action" and offers no excuses... particular...
Our First Ever VIDEO Podcast with Nate Wilson! | STR 107
03 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We've decided to push the bounds of the podcast a bit and try something new... a VIDEO interview. I would not call it flawless, but the early feedback...
The Greedy Goblin – but in a Good Way! | STR 106
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I learned a new phrase in this interview, greedy goblin. Yes, without question that sounds pretty rough, but as you hear our guest from the community,...
The Solution in Feeling Unsure – Go to Cash! | STR 105
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
While some may call the over-arching theme of this interview "common sense", the problem with that is common sense isn't very common anymore. Our gues...
How to FIGHT BACK When 'Life Happens' | STR 104
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There is a common theme among our community that follows the mind-set that "there are no excuses". I'm happy to report that we, once again, have anoth...
Shawn's Back! Staying in Tune with Your Emotions | STR 103
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For you long time listeners of the show, Shawn is well known "as that lady who took $250 and turned it into over $10,000". If you are a member of the ...
He Works Alongside Traders in a Unique Way | STR 102
27 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the coolest things about hosting the podcast is hearing the career fields people are in. I'm not sure we've ever had one as interesting as our ...
Doubling a $100,000 Account – and THEN Getting Serious | STR 101
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode holds a special place in my heart as our guest, Louis, from the chatroom was quite the customer service challenge. He was about as hard h...
We Did It! Episode 100! | STR 100
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Every single Monday for 100 weeks straight, we've put out a brand new episode... I would be a total liar if I said I thought that would happen when Ch...
Diving In and "Learning-As-You-Go". How'd that Work? | STR 099
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you're newer to the markets and your plan of action is "learning as I go", then all I ask is that you please listen to our guest, Mike ('HeyFordy' ...
An Unfortunate Truth about Financial Adviser Services | STR 098
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The financial services industry. One that has more than likely touched all of us in one way or another. For many people, the "touch" comes from the fa...
His First Mentor Went to Jail… Yikes! | STR 097
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Talk about a crazy start to your journey. You get a mentor and then all of a sudden he's in JAIL! Uh... yikes! Talk about a great way to become jaded ...
Getting Punched by Penny Stocks and Finding a New Way | STR 096
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Yup. It has happened yet again. The bright and shiny world of penny stocks and their apparent ability to grow small accounts punched another trader in...
His Trading Journey Started in the 90's | STR 095
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For someone like myself who got started in trading after the introduction of the internet and computers, it's hard to imagine what it "used to be like...
The First Step in Building Wealth | STR 094
02 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Being wealthy is something we all dream of. I say this with complete confidence because I define "wealthy" a much different way than many may. To be h...
Developing One's Self to Develop as a Trader | STR 093
26 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We've done many interviews at this point in our podcasting journey, but thinking off the top of my head, I can only think of one other person who is t...
Buy or Sell? There was just nothing. How to Self Audit. | STR 092
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If there is one personality trait that is a "must have" for long term trading success, I think I'd choose: self awareness. If you are not being honest...
He Said No Thanks to Options and Yes Please to Forex | STR 091
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I really enjoyed this interview because it was a change of pace (in a good way). We've had many guests who rant and rave about the power of options, w...
Saving Up $1,000 and then Some Major Luck | STR 090
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to just flat out being lucky, in the history of the podcast, I think we have a new winner! To give credit where credit is due, our commu...
Going International Again! Off to Germany to Talk Trading! | STR 089
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The concept is nothing new. For you longer time listeners, you've heard it time and time again... not to mention, you've probably done it yourself: ma...
Letting Confidence Turn Into Stubbornness | STR 088
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence is a great thing to have in the world of trading the markets, there is no doubt about it. With that being said, if you allow the confidence...
Free Education Path? Better Have a GOOD Job. Here's Why… | STR 087
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, it is possible to make progress as a trader without spending a dime on education; however, you better have a great source of income via a normal ...
Visiting El Salvador to Talk Trading | STR 086
07 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Did I ever think I'd "talk trading" with someone from El Salvador? Absolutely not! But hey, that's the great thing about the podcast, it is allowing u...
Pursuing an Acting Career While Trading | STR 085
31 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Freedom of time is a very noble goal as it allows for you to pursue avenues of life that may not otherwise be realistic. This is what community member...
Identifying Problem Areas When You "Go Live" | STR 084
24 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sure some will look at this trader's journey and think it was filled with "boring" at the start. Our guest, Tim (alias in the chat room, "EarlyDaw...
He Told His Parents We Were a Scam | STR 083
17 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This person is one mentally tough cookie. Our guest, David ("David from Columbus" in the chat room), took quite the tough-love-beating during his firs...
200% Return Not Good Enough. I Want 300%! | STR 082
10 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Having capital to trade with: check. Having a large cushion fund: check. Clearing away all debt before starting: check. Talk about putting yourself in...
Quadrupling His Trading Account at the Start | STR 081
03 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I'm not sure you could start out a trading journey any better than quadrupling your initial account. Trading chat room member Mike ("JustMike" alias) ...
A Trader Who Loves His Charts | STR 080
26 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a member of the community and spend any amount of time in the chat room, I'm confident that you are at least familiar with our guest, Parke...
How a Dream Job at ESPN Lead to Trading | STR 079
19 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Working for the world famous sports broadcasting company of ESPN, I can see how that would be a "dream job". Our guest from the community, Hamlet, thr...
Heading South of the Equator to Talk Trading | STR 078
12 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chezz and I once again are venturing to the southern hemisphere to talk with a trader from Chile. I say "once again" because this is actually the seco...
Trying to Kick Bad Habits to the Curb | STR 077
05 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We love to preach about forming good habits around the community, and this interview gives us a shining example of 'why' that is the case. Thanks to D...
Trading Journals: This Guy is a Pro! | STR 076
29 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Trading journals are a part of the markets that can be very beneficial, especially to those people who are beginners in trading. Max ("Maximus" in the...
Full Time Trading. What Does It Take? | STR 075
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We decided to celebrate episode number 75 by bringing on a well known member of the community, "h00ch". There was not any agenda predetermined for the...
Options or Penny Stocks. Which Did He Choose? | STR 074
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's not a new topic of conversation by any means; however, it is one that is always worth repeating given so many new traders believe certain things ...
Hitting Home Runs, but Account Bleeding to Death… | STR 073
08 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to a popular Hollywood movie, chat room member Devin was drawn into the stock market. His first pit stop in the markets was the wonderful world...
A Bean Bag Chair, or A Bollinger Band? | STR 072
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to the Canadian government and technology, our guest was introduced to the trading markets, and has essentially never looked back. Vincent (cha...
A Good Trick to Motivate Hard Work | STR 071
25 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We've interviewed some members of the community who do not talk much in the chat room (totally fine, variety is a good thing!), but in this episode, C...
Not Believing the "Quick Riches" Hype | STR 070
18 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I really enjoy this interview as it takes a different approach and gives us a very valuable lesson. Many people think if they understand that trading ...
Cut Loss or Hope? He Chose Hope | STR 069
11 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you've traded for any decent amount of time, and are being honest with yourself, I'm sure you can probably relate to our guest in at least one rega...
Taking a Loan to Trade. Smart? Let's Find Out. | STR 068
05 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
"No guts. No glory." That's definitely the attitude our guest took when first entering into the markets. Romeo (chat room alias, "YankeesVsBoston") ha...
Recovering from The Perfect Storm | STR 067
27 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Wow! That's really all that can be said about the perfect storm that hit this trader. I won't spoil anything, but a lot of weird and crappy things hap...
No Plan. Lots of Emotions. Here are the Results. | STR 066
20 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to a very open and honest sharing of his journey from chat room member Andre, we all get a behind-the-scenes view of the chaos emotions can cre...
Wisely Losing 50% of His Account. Huh? | STR 065
13 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's an odd thing to think about, but in all reality, it's a logic worth discussing deeper: if you are going to do something wrong, at least be wise a...
A One-on-One Chat with Charlie | STR 064
06 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I give episode guest, Charlie, a lot of credit as he was willing to sit down with just me and be interviewed. Our co-host, Chezz, had other obligation...
Being a Skeptic, but Meeting Us in Person Part 2 | STR 063
30 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We close out our journey with chat room member "CPO" in Part 2 of his interview. We left off with him deciding to meet Chezz and I in Baltimore as he ...
Being a Skeptic, but Meeting Us in Person – Part 1 | STR 062
23 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We have another two part episode as we dig into the journey of chat room member "CPO". He has been on an adventurous ride ever since first being intro...
A Helicopter Pilot's Journey in the Markets | STR 061
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This interview causes me to revert back to being a little boy again as I thought it was pretty cool to get to talk with a "real life helicopter pilot"...
5 Minutes Pass – Money Gone! | STR 060
09 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I can totally relate to our guest, Delgado (same name in chat room), as he started on the same path I did. He first got involved in the markets doing ...
Making $20,000… in ONE Trade. What a Journey! | STR 059
02 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We've heard many different approaches to trade plans over the 50 plus episodes, but today's guest gives us something quite unique. Shawn ("dimliwitti"...
She Turned $250 into Over $10,000. Here's How. (part 2) | STR 058
25 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We left you with quite the cliffhanger in episode 57, but the wait is over! We pick right back up with Shawn (same name in chat room) and her journey ...
She Turned $250 into Over $10,000. Here's How. | STR 057
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This interview has been one of our most highly anticipated given so many members of the community are already aware of our guests inspirational story....
How Are Your Expectation Levels? His Were GREEDY! | STR 056
11 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Expectations play a vital role to us as traders and investors. In all actuality, expectations are a normal part of everyday life; however, when it com...
I Called Him Out. How'd He Respond? | STR 055
04 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's a line I struggle with quite often. Should I cross it or shouldn't I cross it? When it came to this episode's guest, Dave ("SuperDave" in the cha...
Starting His Journey at Age 13 | STR 054
28 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This guest is the youngest to get started in the markets. Thanks to parents that were open to showing him the power of the markets, Tony ("Tony Tan" i...
This Guy Ain't Messin' Around… Get Er' Done! | STR 053
21 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A key aspect of trading success is realizing that it is a business. Because of this, you better be ready to step in as the CEO and operate it as such....
How Making Money Can Be a Curse | STR 052
14 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As weird as it may sound from a logical perspective, making money can actually be one of the worst things to happen to someone new to the market. We s...
Losing 75% of Account: Time to Wake Up! | STR 051
07 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We all have different amounts of motivation that we require in order to give us a "wake up" call, and in this case, it took a loss of 75% of their acc...
Happy #50! Taking a Look Back… | STR 050
29 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Where has the time gone? I swear it was just last week that I was sweating bullets awaiting doing the first ever interview... and here we are, now at ...
An Interesting Outlook and Conversation on Trading | STR 049
22 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
For some people, they need to grow up fast and get the ax to the grindstone right away. Our guest from the chat room, Ricky, fits that description per...
Working for a Penny Stock Company… Really??? | STR 048
15 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We have almost done 50 episodes, but this interview is a first for both Chezz and I. Our guest, Tony ("elkhuntn" in the chat room), had his journey st...
Holy Crap! This Whole Story is Crazy! (Pt. 2) | STR 047
08 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
At this point, hopefully I don't need to say much because you are already "in deep" with this member's journey and looking forward to hearing the conc...
Holy Crap! This Whole Story is Crazy! (Pt. 1) | STR 046
01 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This was supposed to be a single interview, but as we chatted and got sucked into the story, we had no other choice to be break it up into a two part ...