The Stock Trading Reality Podcast
Episodes
"Get Rich Quick" – Does it Work? | STR 045
25 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The marketing out there is crazy. Fancy cars, mansions, beautiful women, exotic vacations... all intended to fill your mind with how the stock market ...
Going Small in Order to Learn Big | STR 044
18 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It might sound a bit backwards, but "going small" in order to get "big results" is something that is overlooked in the world of trading all the time. ...
The Road to Recovery After Buying the Top of a Pump-and-Dump | STR 043
11 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been here before? You place your buy order, it executes, and then down...down...down... the price goes. This is where our guest, Jules (same ...
Mutual Funds to Penny Stocks to Options and Being the Casino | STR 042
04 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The one thing that amazes me is despite the fact that many guests have had "wild journeys", there is always a unique little twist that people bring to...
ClayTrader.com 2 Year Anniversary Special | STR 041
28 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Well... this episode may be ground breaking, or a total train wreck, but we're about to find out. ClayTrader.com has officially been active for two ye...
Overcoming False Assumptions About the Market | STR 040
21 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There is one thing that stops many people dead in their tracks before they ever get started in the markets: FALSE assumptions. That was the case for t...
200% Account Growth Wiped Away in 1 Trade | STR 039
14 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A common theme around these parts is the importance of risk management. Thanks to chat room member Jeremy's openness and honesty, we get a perfect rea...
"This is Easy" and then Reality Hit | STR 038
07 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There are three words that many of us have experienced when first getting started in trading (well... at least I have), "this is easy." We make our fi...
Jose from South America Talks Trading | STR 037
30 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We've already interviewed a member from Denmark, for this interview we head south of the equator to chat with a member in Chile. Jose is an extremely ...
How to Bounce Back After Blowing Up Your Account | STR 036
23 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There is always a first, and that's what chatroom member "JC" gave us in this interview. Thanks to his brutal honesty, he let us know that he was at a...
A Trader with a True Trade Plan | STR 035
16 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you've listened to any of the podcasts before, you know a huge theme is always having a trade plan. Chatroom member, Matt (known as "Dirt Wolf"), g...
The Unpopular Key to Trading Success | STR 034
09 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
For those of you who are members of the chat room, you've seen that our guest, Curtis, has been doing extremely well for himself. There have been some...
A College Coach Talks Trading | STR 033
02 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I'll be honest. I was a bit nervous to do this interview. I was big into playing sports in high school, and our guest from the chat room, Dan, is curr...
A Bad (but False) First Impression | STR 032
26 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I really enjoy today's interview due to the honesty portrayed in regards to the first impressions that were given from our trading community. Tony fro...
The Power of Taking a Break and Refocusing | STR 031
19 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I will be the first to admit, hearing anything about "needing to take a break" can be extremely annoying... especially when it pertains to something a...
Perfect Timing, but Inconsistent Results | STR 030
12 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Out of all the members we've interviewed so far, I don't think we've talked to anyone who has had as good of timing as Adam ("Yountske" in the chat ro...
Transitioning from Guppy to Shark | STR 029
05 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Chat room member Ricky (from Pittsburgh) has a journey that, if you're honest with yourself, I'm sure you can relate to in one particular way. That is...
The Journey to Trading ETF's | STR 028
28 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We've talked with over 25 traders thus far, but for one reason or another, we have never ventured into the world of ETF's. Thanks to chatroom member M...
Finding Your Groove as a Younger Trader | STR 027
21 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We've talked to traders of all age ranges, but in this episode we hear from someone a bit younger in years. Chris (known as "cubs" in the chat room) t...
Ready. Set. Go! Brace Yourself for this Journey! Part 2 | STR 026
14 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The much anticipated Part 2 of the "Paddy" interview is now here. The feedback for the first part has been extremely positive, and it's time to see wh...
Ready. Set. Go! Brace Yourself for this Journey! Part 1 | STR 025
08 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I get short of breath just thinking about this interview. I promise I'm not exaggerating either, in fact, this was such a whirlwind of a journey that ...
Detoxing from a Crackhead Trading Style | STR 024
31 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We heard it all the time as kids: "Stay away from drugs". As we discuss in our interview with chatroom member Jeff ("Doc"), if you are not careful, th...
A Courageous Discussion of What NOT to Do as a Trader | STR 023
24 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to talk about success as a trader. Telling people about all the "ups" in a journey does not take courage. While success stories are without ...
Over 20 Years in the Market and Still Learning | STR 022
17 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
John ("ESVA") has been a member from the very beginning. When I first started my service, he was one of the first people to sign up and has been a val...
How This Economist Approaches the Trading Markets | STR 021
10 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
As someone who enjoys the topic of economics, it was a boatload of fun to interview "Arch_Steve" about his trading journey. Steve has a PhD in economi...
Talking With a Trader in Norway | STR 020
03 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today we speak with a Viking. Yes, you read that right... a Viking! Our guest, "Norse", comes to us all the way from across the Atlantic Ocean in Norw...
"I Don't Have Time" is Not an Excuse. Here's Why… | STR 019
27 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We preach it all the time on the show. Trading is a business of hard work, NOT "get rich quick" despite how some conman out there market it. Our guest...
How this Trader Bounced Back After a Bad Start | STR 018
20 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Bad starts. If we're all being honest with ourselves, I'm sure we can relate to getting involved in something and then having things not go very well....
Are You Working Hard? This Trader Is. | STR 017
13 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sure you've noticed: many stock trading sites out there like to focus on all the glitz and glamour areas of life. Sure, if you are trying to sell ...
Three Words Have Summarized this Trader's Journey: Just Do It. | STR 016
06 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
When you decide to get into world of trading, it's important to take your time and go through the necessary steps; however, at the end of the day, you...
Why It's Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself | STR 015
29 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a conversation with Stephan about his current goal to reinvent himself into a trader. Like the markets, life can take many unknown turns...
From Business Owner to Stock Market Trader | STR 014
22 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We look at diversification in a slightly different way in today's interview. Our guest, Darren, operates his own business; however, due to realizing t...
How to Find Your "Sweet Spot" as a Trader | STR 013
15 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
While a very private individual, today's guest stepped out from the shadows to talk about his journey as a trader. "DS" takes us through first getting...
Slowing Down and Taking One Step at a Time | STR 012
08 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ambition is a great thing. Today's guest has three college degrees, so "ambitious" is probably not even a good enough word to describe her. With this ...
A Honest Insight into the Ups and Downs of Trading | STR 011
01 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Winning 80% of the time does not mean you will make money. This valuable lesson comes to us thanks to the blunt honesty and transparency of today's gu...
Being Honest with Yourself as a Trader? | STR 010
26 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk with Justin, aka FreeFall909, and discuss a journey that I'm sure many people can relate to. After being inspired by a Hollywood movie a...
Trading to Create "Fun Money" | STR 009
18 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This episode's guest is a bit different compared to everyone else we've interviewed who trades with a day job. Nate Wilson (same name in the chat room...
Turning $900 into $40,000, Quitting School, and that's Just the Start | STR 008
11 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Chezz and I sit down with Steven King (same name in the chat room) and hear about one of the craziest stories to date. In fact, the story is so crazy ...
What True Trading Passion Looks Like | STR 007
04 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The passion this episode's guest has for succeeding as a trader is hard to rival. Ted Williams ("BigT") is a member of the 'early birds' group in the ...
How Swing Trading Killed the Emotions for this Trader | STR 006
27 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview full time trader Derek Chernault ("hokiez28") whose primary strategy is swing trading; however, also does some day tradi...
Why This Trader Stopped Trading Penny Stocks to Trade Options | STR 005
20 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
When first getting started many traders find themselves in a situation with a smaller trading account. This leads to the common thought process of "I ...
How to Trade with Confidence, Despite Having a Full Time Job | STR 004
13 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Campbell ("GatorDC") gives great insight into the life of a trader who trades stocks and options while managing a full time job. Given the natu...
A Discussion on Trading Technology, Computers, and Building Your Personal Trade Station | STR 003
06 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss a topic that is near the top of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to trading. Whether it be stocks, options...
Options Trading for Consistent Big Gains After a 15 Year Journey | STR 002
30 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
While certainly not the greatest "thing" from a marketing sales pitch perspective, the story of Dave Purnell ("h00ch") is one that is both extremely i...
Intro to the Show – Learning About the Cohost & His Story | STR 001
23 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Stock Trading Reality Podcast I am excited to introduce my new show. I give a quick history of my idea behind the show and how it has n...