Trading Nut | Trader Interviews - Forex, Futures, Stocks (Robots & More) 315. “I Was Done with Trading… Then This Happened” w/ Calvin of Forex Beginner Podcast
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Oct 8, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Calvin, the founder of the Forex Beginner Podcast and a passionate Forex intraday trader, shares his unique journey from entrepreneurship to trading. He discusses overcoming a ‘job mentality,’ the importance of mentorship, and his various trading strategies. Notably, Calvin delves into his $100 to $1,000 compounding challenge and his journey towards consistency through market structure analysis. His insights on mindset and data-driven confidence make for captivating listening.
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From Warehouse To Agency To Trading
- Calvin grew up in Coconut Grove and pursued sports and music before starting a digital agency while working a warehouse job.
- His first son and the need for stable income pushed him into entrepreneurship and eventually trading.
An Uber Ride Sparked Trading Interest
- Calvin discovered trading after an extended Uber drive where a passenger who day traded recommended a book and encouraged him to try trading.
- That conversation led him to read Andrew Aziz and start pursuing trading seriously.
Mentor Clarence Shaped His Foundation
- Calvin joined a mentorship with Clarence Gatlin Jr., who taught the market-structure foundation Calvin later used successfully.
- He left after 1.5 years feeling impatient, then launched his Forex Beginner Podcast to learn from others publicly.
