The Trading Coach Podcast
Episodes
098 - How I Achieved Financial Independence
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An AMAZING interview with trader, educator & author Stephen Burns on how he used the financial markets to achieve financial independence. In this...
097 - How To Change Your Trade State
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your trading state of mind is often the differentiating factor between becoming a consistently profitable trader or remaining a boom or buster. Today...
096 - How To Become A Better Self-Manager
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Great traders are great risk managers, but you can't be great at risk management unless you are great at self-management first. Today's episode giv...
095 - What Do You Need To Be A Trader
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The NEW AGE trader is a lot different than what we've seen in the past. The traditional route to becoming a Wall Street warrior has been replaced with...
094 - Trading Forex vs. Stocks
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Tim & Steve from the Steady Trade Podcats about the similarities & differences between trading penny stocks & trading forex. Yo...
093- Strengthen Your Circle
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The quickest way to become successful is by surrounding yourself with those who are currently more successful than you are. When you have enough confi...
092 - The Rich vs. Wealthy Mindset
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation on the difference in mindset between the rich and the wealthy and a story of how I personally keep myself on the right track. Rememb...
091 - Limiting Yourself To Increase Profits
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Less can sometimes be more. And in trading, this can mean more profits. Today's episode walks you through my journey sharing the lessons that I've lea...
090 - Learning How To Learn
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Believe it or not, but the hardest part of learning is understanding the best way for you to learn. Today I share with you my opinion on how traders s...
089 - A Real Trader Overcoming Real Struggles
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with one of the hardest working traders I know sharing the real struggles that he's faced on his path to becoming an independent consiste...
088 - Success Doesn't Come From Being Comfortable
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's not WHAT you're doing but HOW you're doing it. Today's discussion takes a look at the difference between simply going through the motions & reall...
087 - Changing The Success Rate In Trading
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After recently being featured in a Forbes Magazine article about innovations in trading education. I was asked, why exactly the failure rate is so hig...
086 - Money Is The Driver
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion on what outside motivators drive our trading and how we need to make a change immediately if we want to become successful. If you're n...
085 - My 4 Step Trading Process
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the process I go through each and every day when looking for trading opportunities in the financial markets. Don't forget to let me know ...
084 - Success Requires Sacrifice
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Being successful requires a lot of sacrifices in many different aspects of your life. Today's podcast takes a look at some of what I've given up in or...
083 - From Struggling Trader To Money Manager at 25
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A former struggling trader turned money manager shares his story of what it takes to become a successful professional trader and how you can do the sa...
082 - My Development As A Trader
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A look at how I've evolved as a trader over the years and how I've changed in a way that may seem strange to many. Don't forget to take that 10 epi...
081 - The Mental Side of Dealing With Losing Streaks
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers the all too familiar subject of dealing with drawdowns. Your Trading Coach - Akil
080 - 1 Question You Need To Ask Yourself
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Life is short & success takes time. Because of this, it's important that you take advantage of every minute because before you know it your time will ...
079 - Make It Through Year One & You Have A Chance
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast talks about the path to success and how long it takes most traders to become consistently profitable. Please remember to take a s...
078 - A Conversation on Stop Loss Placement
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation on the technical and psychological sides of placing a smart stop loss when trading. Your Trading Coach - Akil
077 - I Just Want To Beat The Banks
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This trader first got involved in the market in order to gain more knowledge about her personal investments. 18 months later & now she's on track to c...
076 - How To Push Yourself To The Next Level
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
19 Tips on how to push yourself to the next level in trading, business & life in general. Link to the original article https://www.inc.com/chr...
075 - The Real Value of Backtesting
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation about backtesting and how the value of doing manually is much more beneficial than just having the numbers given to you. Thanks for ...
074 - I Just Committed Career Suicide : The Story of A REAL Entrepreneur
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with a real entrepreneur sharing the highs & lows of his journey to success and the mindset needed to win at life! If you liked this i...
073 - How To Become More Productive
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast discusses how to properly prioritize your work so that you're able to be the most productive. Here's a link to the article discusse...
072 - Doing Less Can Make You More
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes less is more and when it comes to trading I've always believed that a trader should keep it simple by starting with a single strategy and bu...
071 - A Journey of Self-Discovery
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A good trading friend once told me that "Trading is a journey of self-discovery" and I couldn't agree more. In today's podcast we dig into this topic ...
070 - A Funny Real Estate Investment Story
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A look inside my real estate investment business and a very funny story about what we encountered while searching for potential properties. Make ...
069 - Trade Like A Heavyweight Champion
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The audio version of a recent article I wrote comparing the journey of becoming an independent consistently profitable trader, to training to be a pro...
068 - A Simple Solution To Complicated Goals
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about goal setting and how it's okay to set big goals, but what's even more important is developing tactics to achieve them. I just w...
067 - 8 Questions About My Trading
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I was recently asked 8 questions about my trading journey from a student working on his dissertation. Please remember to LIKE, SHARE & if you're ...
066 - This Trader Was Sold A Dream
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been sold a dream by an internet marketer claiming to be a millionaire trader? If so, then you'll be able to directly relate to today's ...
065 - You Can't Have The Best of Both Worlds
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In both trading and in life there's always a give and a take. Nothing is completely perfect, but that doesn't mean it can't be perfect for you. I h...
064 - We're Using Money The Wrong Way
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Many people have a very weak understanding of the value of money and how to use it as an advantage instead of a disadvantage. As always if you like...
063 - What They Don't Tell You About Working From Home
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After spending the past 9 years working from home I've decided to stop. Here's why & here are the pros and cons of that decision. As always if you ...
062 - If You Want To Be SUCCESSFUL You HAVE TO Do This
03 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A roundtable chat with a few of my business partners discussing what it takes to become successful and why so few are willing to do so. If you're n...
061 - Hard Work Beats Talent When Talent Doesn't Work
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's more important, having a lot of talent or having a lot of work ethic? Today I'll share with you a story of today's most famous footballer and t...
060 - The BIG PROBLEM With Automated Trading
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Although I'm not personally a fan of using an automated trading system, I do understand the benefits. With that being said, finding success with one i...
059 - James Shares HIs Trading Journey
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with one of the traders we work with sharing his journey as a trader up to this point and what has helped him get on the right path to be...
058 - The Percentage Recovery Formula
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted to title this episode "you better check yourself before you wreck yourself" but I decided to go with a more traditional approach. Regard...
057 - The Most Effective Way To Overcome Fear & Doubt
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you consistently deal with fear & doubt in your life, then this podcast will lend you some very helpful advice. Your Trading Coach - Akil
056 - Do Great Traders Make Great Coaches?
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Just because you're a great trader doesn't mean that you'll be a great trading coach. in fact, in many cases, the greatest coaches weren't the best at...
053 - Why We Banned This Trader
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recently we were forced to ban a trader from working with us. And trust me, it's not for the reasons that you may think. Your Trading Coach - A...
052 - Mastering Self-Control
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're going to look at an article I recently read looking at the differences between willpower & self-control. We'll then take what we've learn...
051 - The Risk of Being Motivated By Money
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What motivates you the most? If it's money, then you may be at risk. Here's why. Your Trading Coach - Akil
050 - How To Attract Investors
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast I bring in special guest speak Jason Graystone to talk about the correct way to present yourself when looking to attract investors....
049 - Stop being A Wantrepreneur?
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do I dare say that my 3-year-old is already more successful than most? That's up for debate, but what isn't is the fact that he's already shown that ...
048 - The Waiting Game
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Many traders get involved in the markets because they want to chase the rush very similar to what a gambler chases. The truth is that trading is borin...
047 - More Sleep Equals More Profits
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trading is difficult. And in order to be consistently successful in the markets, you have to treat each day like a professional sporting event. If you...
046 - You Only Get One Chance
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We only get to experience each moment in life once. And the thing is, we never know when that moment will come or how important that moment will be. ...
045 - How A Good Diet Can Help Your Trading
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode talks about the topic of weight loss and how the discipline needed to shed a few pounds, is the same discipline that one needs to beco...
044 - Why I'm Scared To Enter A Trading Competition
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you have heard other traders out there brag about how great they are & even challenge their peers in order to prove it. Well, not me. I am sca...
043 - Experienced Traders Follow This One Rule
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A great lesson from a few traders who came to me struggling & are now seeing success due to following a single rule. Don't forget to leave a review...
042 - How I Lost 30K in the Markets
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of my most embarrassing stories & for the longest time I was so ashamed to share it. With that being said, my job as a trading coach is to...
041 - Trading Is A Lifestyle
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your lifestyle will no doubt have an effect on your trading, but what's even more interesting is how much your trading will affect your lifestyle as w...
040 - You Will Fail Thinking Like this
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Following up on the GREAT interview that my trading partner Jason Graystone conducted in episode 32 showing you what a rock bottom trader looks like. ...
039 - How Cellphones Negatively Affect Your Trading
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It should be common knowledge that many of us are addicted to our cell phones. Now you may not see that addiction as being negative, but trust me, it...
038 - Should I Trade The Summer
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sell in May & go away is a common statement heard amongst the trading community. With that being said, is trading during the summer really bad? Or is ...
037 - 3 Questions About Money
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Trading Coach Podcasts addresses 3 recent questions about how much money is needed to get into trading. How much trading capital s...
036 - The New Rules on Leverage
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's why I think the new ESMA trading regulations are going to HELP save a lot of traders rather than hinder them.
035 - My Greatest Fear
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What once was my greatest fear is now my greatest motivator. Today's episode talks about the topic of fear & how we can use it to push us closer to su...
034 - How To Develop A Growth Mindset
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Having the right mindset is the key to success. In this episode, I lay out 17 steps that will help you switch from a "Fixed" to a "Growth" Mindset. ...
033 - The Price of Trading Fulltime
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion on fulltime trading. How much does it really take to successfully do it and some tips on how you can make it work with less money than yo...
032 - This Will Blow Your Mind
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this MIND BLOWING Episode Forex Trader, Trading Coach & Entrepreneur Jason Graystone exposes the harsh reality of trading and how many of you have ...
031 - Finding Your Perfect Trade
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chasing perfection in trading is a complete waste of time & unfortunately, so many traders are willing to do so in hopes of the pot of gold waiting fo...
030 - Why I Turn Down Opportunities
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Although money is very important to me, it is far from everything. In fact, if I had to choose between making as much money as possible and holding on...
029 - All Good Strategies Start With this
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
No matter what type of trader you want to be, it's important that you have a fundamental understanding of why & how markets move. Without this knowled...
028 - Why I Prefer NOT To Win Big
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode comes straight from a question asked on "the Twitter" yesterday by a long time follower of the show. The top was on win percentage & a...
027 - Chasing Perfection
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Perfection in trading is an interesting subject. On one hand, the ultimate goal should be to become perfect. However, does perfect actually exist in ...
026 - Are You Playing Chess or Checkers
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are 2 kinds of games that we can play. The long game & the short game. When deciding between the 2 one of the main questions that you'll need to...
025 - How To Manage A Trading Mistake
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Believe it or not but every once in a while I too make a trading mistake. Today's episode shares a recent one that I made & walks you through how it w...
024 - Are You Ready To Trade?
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trading is a skill & like any other skill, it takes a massive amount of time & effort to become good at it. The problem is that many traders don't kno...
023 - The Most Painful Part of Trading
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The most painful part of trading by far is "the Drawdown" This episode explains what exactly that means and lends some advice on how to overcome it. ...
022 - My Future Trading Plans
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A reflection on my career as a trader & trading along with a tease on what my future plans are. Your Trading Coach, Akil
021 - Don't Go Broke
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The number one rule in trading BY FAR is "Don't Go Broke." If you're a struggling trader, here's some advice on how to stop the bleeding before you do...
020 - The Numbers Game
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ultimate goal of trading is to make money. However, focusing on making money is often what stops most traders from ever becoming profitable. If th...
019 - The Triangle of Excellence
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you have dreams of becoming successful, you MUST start believing in yourself. Here are a few tips on how to go about gaining confidence. Don't...
018 - 6 Principles of Pleasure & Pain
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As humans, all of our decisions are made to either achieve pleasure or avoid pain. This podcast takes a deeper look into that subject and of course, r...
017 - Is Trading Gambling
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast shares my opinion on the always debated question of "Is Trading the Same as Gambling?" I think you'll find my answer to be interesting...
016 - 5 Steps to Success
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast walks you through the 5 Daily Steps that are needed to become successful at anything. The original article was written by Obianuju ...
015 - Asking The Wrong Questions
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode walks you through an interesting (for lack of a better term) conversation with an aspiring trader. Please remember to SHARE - S...
014 - The Secret To Wealth Creation
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The secret to becoming wealthy is a simple two-step process. The problem is that most are not dedicated enough to follow through with that process. To...
013 - The 3,000% ROI
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A walkthrough of how you can achieve MASSIVE returns without the same risk that many "get rich quick" traders take on. Please remember to SUBSCRIBE...
012 - Building Positive Habits
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
FEAR & GREED! Trading Psychology is the hardest obstacle to overcome in trading. Finding success doesn't come from finding a super secret strategy rat...
011 - Can The Market Be Your Mentor?
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of "Free Range Parenting?" Today's episode discusses this controversial topic along with the question of "Can the markets act as y...
010 - All You Need Is One "Yes"
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Using your energy to create solutions instead of making excuses. What it really takes to trade full time. And what's needed in order to grow your trad...
009 - Dealing With Fear
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
FEAR is often the biggest obstacle standing in the way of a trader finding success. Today's podcast walks you through why we experience fear and how t...
008 - The Best Investment You Can Make
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion on how the best investment that you can make is in yourself & how that investment can help you do what 90% of others aren't willing to es...
007 - Stop Missing Trades
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the main reasons traders fail is because they refuse to treat their trading like a business. Consistent analysis + consistent execution = consi...
006 - Learn From Your Mistakes
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're all going to make mistakes in life. What separates the winners from the losers is whether we continue to make them, or use them as lessons that ...
005 - Who Gives A ___ About Your Win Percentage
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we tear apart the myth that in order to be a good trader you must have a very high win percentage & look at the deeper reasoning b...
004 - Is It Better To Trade A Single or Multiple Trading Strategies? Part 2
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A continuation of the topic of what's better, trading a single or multiple trading strategies. Please remember to SUBSCRIBE & leave me a review. ...
003 - Is It Better To Trade A Single or Multiple Strategies? Part 1
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A common question that I receive from newer traders is "Akil, how many strategies should I trade?" In this episode, I'll explain the pros & cons of bo...
002 - Think Twice Before Making Your Goals Public
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard that you're more likely to accomplish your goals when you make them public. In today's podcast, I'll explain why this isn't necessa...
001 - Stop Expecting Instant Results
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation about why we expect instant results in trading when in most other careers it takes years to learn and fine tune your skills.
000 - Who Is This Trading Coach?
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Trading Coach Podcast, Akil shares with you the story of how he went from struggling to successful trader & what you can look f...