The Trader’s Journey Podcast

 Video Topics How Zander discovered trading at 13 and became obsessed with small caps Why he chose a gap year instead of college How Zander proved trading was viable Moving from random trades to a systematic playbook built on backtesting Using Excel to test entries,...

 Video Topics Tim’s start with $12,000 in bar mitzvah money Early penny stock wins and the Illinois Superconductor trade How penny stock patterns have changed over 25+ years Riding pumps, short squeezes, and afternoon breakouts Why every trader should journal every...

 Video Topics: The indicator trap and why most traders fail ⁠Blowing up his first account and surviving the early phase The power of simulation trading done correctly Building 6+ months of consistency before trading real capital Transitioning from simulation to real...

 Video Topics How Dave started with $2K and the early lessons that shaped him Why CFA-level knowledge doesn’t automatically translate to trading skill His hybrid approach: discretion + automation The daily tools he uses: extended-hours stops + DWAP scaling The KBIO...

 Video Topics: Alex’s origin story: barista → first short trade → hooked Why breakout buying failed for him and how shorting failures became his edge Regular-season trades vs “Super Bowl” setups (when to press size) How he grades setups and uses stats to know when to...

 Video Topics ⁠Why most traders start with little understanding of risk - and what to do instead  ⁠The “Mentor Gap”: why strategy isn’t enough without guidance and structure ⁠Realistic returns, timelines, and what it actually takes to go pro Matching trading style to...

 Video Topics: Why Nick entered 2025 with simple goals: be consistent and keep losses small How a slow start flipped after a Traders4ACause reset and tariff volatility Letting go of bearish bias as the market ripped from tariff panic to new highs Why 2025 was built...

 Video Topics: How Max’s “expected journey” into trading began with options as a teenager Why he chose prop trading at SMB over a traditional Wall Street path Lessons from starting on the desk in early 2020 through COVID volatility Evolving from small-cap scalps to...

 Video Topics How Dave’s engineering background shaped his approach to markets and risk. Journaling trades and using simple data analysis before backtesting. The moment backtesting became central to his process Differences Dave sees between retail and prop traders...

 Video Topics Losing money in the 1987 crash and finding the path forward Being handpicked by William O’Neil to manage a portfolio Blending swing trading with CAN SLIM and coining “elevator trading” Scoring outsized wins in the late 90s and the 2020 Tesla run...

 Video Topics How psychology and trading became parallel paths in Dr. Steenbarger’s career. Intellectual curiosity as the #1 trait of successful traders. The entrepreneurial approach to trading. Importance of mentoring and synthesizing styles into your own. Capital,...

 Video Topics How surviving a brain tumor at 25 reshaped David’s urgency and resilience as a trader. His early struggles with debt, odd jobs, and how he built his way into trading. The PRED pump-and-dump investigation, his first major short-selling breakthrough....

 Video Topics Abdullah’s shift from engineering to trading How data analysis shapes better trading decisions Building and following a rules-based playbook Risk management techniques for consistency Tracking and reviewing trades for improvement Common behavioral...

 Video Topics David’s start at Bloomberg and how it shaped his market views The role of CMT certification in developing his framework ⁠Technical analysis tools: trendlines, momentum, breadth indicators ⁠The power of journaling, routines, and morning prep ⁠Behavioral...

 Video Topics ⁠Ryan’s early career as a market maker on the CBOE Life and pressure inside a prop trading firm ⁠Transitioning to solo trading with personal capital ⁠The origin and evolution of Open Outcrier ⁠The emotional and psychological toll of trading ⁠Why most...

 Video Topics How TapeReader turned $4,000 into over $16 million across a 29-year trading career. Lessons learned from building and losing a $1.5M portfolio during the dot-com bubble. Why he walked away from trading at 34 to raise a family and focus on life outside...

 Video Topics The paradox of early trading success and long-term burnout What elite traders do differently to sustain performance How Dr. Crawford coaches high performers under pressure The underestimated role of sleep and recovery in trading Building routines that...

 Video Topics Dan's early days at Trillium and the fast-paced world of prop trading. The importance of data: how Dan tracked every trade, reviewed patterns, and used performance metrics to evolve The role of elite mentors—and how their guidance shaped his mindset...

 Video Topics Starting Neil’s trading career the week the Nasdaq peaked Early trading edges in the dot-com boom (e.g. instant machines) Adapting to AI, algos, and changes in market structure The importance of sentiment over dogmatic setups Spotting shifts in retail...

 Video Topics How Brice transitioned from pharmacist to prop trader The importance of nightly review & execution logs Why biotech trading is uniquely difficult What traders get wrong about “being right” The story behind Brice’s worst trade (ZJYL halt → $500)...

 Video Topics How Goose discovered prop trading Building confidence after early failures and slumps Developing his playbook through pattern recognition Lessons from mentors like Lance Breitstein Reference Trades and trading earnings momentum How to identify when a...

 Video Topics: Why "edge erosion" may be a misunderstood concept How successful traders adapt to changing market environments Identifying when a setup still has edge vs. when it's truly eroded Why timeless setups based on market structure never fully erode How...

 Video Topics How Ariel transitioned from day trading to swing trading The biggest mistakes traders made in 2020-2021 How Ariel identifies sector strength The Impact of institutional buyers in the market The role of risk management and position sizing How Ariel...

 Video Topics Jason's early trading lessons and how they shaped his future success Why contrarian trading is a secret for long-term market edge How to identify crowded trades The critical difference between positioning and price in trading decisions How the...

 Video Topics Transitioning from short-biased to long-biased trading Why trade reviews are critical for growth Managing expectations and avoiding overtrading traps The role of options in Phil’s 2024 success How seasonality can influence trading strategy...

 Video Topics Early days trading GameStop Moving from discretionary to systematic trading Combining data-driven strategies with manual execution Overcoming red months to find consistency Avoiding overfitting with simple strategies Balancing screen time with...

 Video Topics From Side Hustle to Full-Time Trader The $5K Loss That Changed Everything Learning Lessons from Top Traders How to Find Your Trading Edge Doubling Down During the 2020 Market Boom Why He Wires Out Profits Daily Building Mental...

 Topics Discussed Austin’s Early Trading Experience Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis Developing a Trading Edge The Role of Mentorship Adapting to Market Changes Balancing Family and Trading The Importance of Mindset Writing as a Reflection Tool Biggest...

 Video Topics Growing a small account through risk management and discipline Implementing max loss limits to protect against big losses The power of base hits over home runs in trading Adapting from small caps to options and large caps Journaling and...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRYQIgRW2MM Topics Discussed The Role of Psychology in Trading Trading Like a Professional Avoiding Burnout Living a Balanced Life Common Traits of High Performers (+ One Secret) Thriving Under Pressure Handling Adversity Dealing With...