

Band of Traders - Together We Trade
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Education is the foundation of successful trading and community/support is the glue that holds it all together. At Band of Traders, our mission is to provide you with educational resources to sharpen your trading skills. Our thriving Discord community is a great source of inspiration, motivation and camaraderie. We are bringing together traders of all levels for no-nonsense insights into the trading world. We don’t sugarcoat the truth because traders must have the ability to evaluate their trades, strategies and emotional states in order to achieve personal growth. That growth is an integral part of becoming a master trader. We believe that we are stronger together, learn more together, and have better trades together. Our weekly Round Table episodes are casual conversations about the week's trading lessons, educational content, strategies, and all things trading. Our rotation of co-hosts keeps the discussions fresh. Plus, once a month, we’ve got a special treat – a Round Table with expert guests to dive deep into a specific topic. These episodes drop on Mondays. On Thursdays we release our in-depth guest interviews and informative miniseries episodes, all with a focus on trading and trader education. We cover a wide range of topics including stocks and options, FOREX, and futures. Don’t just listen, get involved! Our community members not only share insights, trade ideas, charts and journals, they actively participate in podcast content. Beyond suggesting possible guests, we encourage our listeners to consider recording an episode with us and an expert guest they have questions for. Many of our guests also participate in our Discord discussions, giving traders of all levels opportunities to learn and connect. Are you ready to embrace the true essence of trading? Join us on the Band of Traders podcast, where we uncover the real world of trading, one episode at a time. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re an experienced trader, we have something for everyone. Explore our episodes, connect with fellow traders, learn from each other’s successes and failures, and grow as we trade together.
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Aug 24, 2023 • 56min
The Option(al) Experience: Ep. 3: Finding an Options Strategy
The third installment of our dedicated options series kicks off with a great discussion between Blayne Macauley (Host of the Penny Lane Podcast) and Erik Smolinski (Creator of esInvests) about modifying your trading plan to fit your schedule, with Erik sharing some ideas that require less hands-on management. Afterwards, we review last week's homework and look at a paper trade by one of the students. Homework for this week is light, continue to refine your strategies and prepare for an open Q&A next time. Check it out on YouTube if you want to be able to see Erik's screen!If you have questions to submit for the next miniseries episode, email it to 2bulls@financialineptitude.com or post it in our Discord.About Erik:Erik is a lifelong investor and self-made millionaire looking to share how others can achieve the same. He is hoping to share his experience with active and veteran military members to expose them to opportunities.He came from a single parent low-income household, worked odd jobs as a kid, and began investing in high school. Erik wasn't going to attend college and planned to enlist in the Marines, but a mentor directed him to apply for a scholarship (which he earned). While he pursued his undergrad, he dug deeper into investing and trading - finding derivatives which he primarily trades. He completed over 6 years of active duty before transitioning to the reserves, earning an MBA during his last year. Erik then spread into real estate and angel investing as his means grew, to accelerate capital growth.About Blayne:At the age of 23, Blayne Macauley authored the 5th ranked real estate blog in the world. She started an art business in 2016, which she built into a 6-figure company within 3 years. In 2020 she founded The Penny Lane Podcast about retail trading, which was ranked among the top investing podcasts on iTunes and was featured in the New York Times. She is a daily market commentator, author of "The Intermediate Trader Blog," and podcast host for the Place Your Trades Network. She was featured in the documentary film The New Americans by Ondi Timoner.Blayne has worked as the Marketing Director for a luxury real estate company, Beacham & Company, Realtors, for the past 17 years.Guest Links:esInvests YouTube Channel - Erik Smolinski's YouTubeesInvests Website - Erik Smolinski's WebsiteSubscribe to Blayne's SubstackMove Me Brightly - Blayne's New Podcast!The Penny Lane Podcast - WebsiteSocials:Follow Erik Smolinski on TwitterFollow Blayne on TwitterFollow Blayne on InstagramOther Links:Covered Strangle Master Class - YouTubeRatio Diagonals 501 - YouTubeHomework:Continue refining the strategy that most appeals to you Prepare for open Q&A for the next sessionIf you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!Discord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMLearn More Here***Send us your mailing address so we can send you a smash it yourself mug when you join!***Friends of the Show:TRADEPRO AcademyVanta TradingMindMuscles AcademyOrderFlow LabsBeginner Stuff:Beginner EpisodesMiniseries PageKnowledge CenterResourcesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 21, 2023 • 54min
Pauli Walnuts: A Bull Probes Pauli
Joining Kyle in the China Shop this week is Pauli Walnuts, the man behind Pauli Probes the Markets! Listen in as Pauli shares how he got into trading after initially setting out to learn how to invest. From crossing paths with an infamous Pump and Dumper to the insanity of the meme stock craze, there were a lot of "learning" opportunities on Pauli's journey! We also discuss Pauli's struggle with ADHD along with his motivations for starting the Substack and discord!About Pauli:Pauli has been trading for four years. Having witnessed the small cap madness with AMC, he made and lost a fortune in the first few years of his trading career. Soon enough, when the market turned and many traders walked away from the market, Pauli continued to try and find a method in the madness and discovered the S&P 500 futures. In doing so he began sharing what he saw every day in his daily review at the start of 2023. Pauli now has over 4,000 followers on twitter and his daily blog is read in 47 states and 64 countries worldwide.Being a Londoner, outside of trading Pauli enjoys following his favorite soccer (football) team and is a big fan of music. In soccer Pauli bleeds red for his beloved Arsenal, but his taste in music varies from jazz to hip-hop to reggae and country folk music, if it sounds good, he digs it!Pauli wants to help traders of futures build a flourishing community and healthy comradery in what can be a lonely business, in doing so he has amassed a discord of over 700 futures traders and hopes to continue to build on the educational side of his blog posts all for free and all for the sake of building a community for newcomers and experienced traders to thrive in.Guest Links:Pauli's WebsitePauli Probes the Markets - Substack Link (subscribe to join the discord waitlist!)Footprints and Order Flow - EDU EpisodeSocial Links:Follow Pauli on TwitterOther Links:khanacademy.com - Learning ResourceThe Art of Execution - Book LinkSponsorshipsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 36 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta in our free discord server as well!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! If you enjoyed this week's guest, check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!China Shop Links:2 Bulls DiscordMiniseries PageChina Shop MerchGuest DirectoryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 19, 2023 • 59min
08-19-2023: Ford Preps for Strikes, Evergrande Files for Bankruptcy
This week in the China Shop, Evergrande is back in the news after filing for Bankruptcy, while another Chinese developer looks to be in financial trouble. In Stock News, INTC gets a boost after scrapping a deal, Outback gets an activist attention and upcoming UAW negotiations has Ford prepping for a strike. Over in the Crypto Corner, BTC drops after SpaceX dumps its holdings and new ETH ETFs could arrive in October. Coming into the home stretch of The Bet, the Bulls look to make an earnings play of their own to retake the lead!Check out Dan's newest podcast, Conspiracied History here!Check out the merch in our new shop here!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! Should you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising and help you find more friends (or to replenish the Bet account), then you can donate here!SponsorshipsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 36 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta in our free discord server as well!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Links:Evergrande Files for Chapter 15 Bankruptcy ProtectionMarkets Face Perfect Storm of High Rates and China FearsBurry Bets on Big Short... AgainBofA Issues Warning as Yields RiseRoom Temp Semis Paper Confirmed as HoaxINTC Rises after Scrapping $5.4B DealUAW Negotiations Expected to be ContentiousFord Secretly Prepping for Labor DisruptionsOutback Steakhouse Owners Stock Rises on Activist InterestSelf-Driving Car in San Fran Hit by FiretruckBTC Plunges as SpaceX Dumps HoldingsSEC Expected to Approve ETH Futures ETFs by OctoberDiscord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMLearn More Here***Send us your mailing address so we can send you a smash it yourself mug when you join!***Friends of the Show:TRADEPRO AcademyVanta TradingMindMuscles AcademyOrderFlow LabsBeginner Stuff:Beginner EpisodesMiniseries PageKnowledge CenterResourcesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 14, 2023 • 36min
Barry and Dan Habib: CEO/CRO of MBSHighway.com
Joining Kyle in the China Shop this week is the legendary father and son team behind the MBS Highway, Barry Habib and his son Dan! Listen along as Barry shares how he got into Technical Analysis and how he applies that skill to the Mortgage industry, Dan gives some insight on what it's like working for his father and both give their thoughts on the current outlook for the housing industry. From the federal funds rates to the latest housing numbers and even personal experiences abroad, we touched on a lot in the limited time we had available... Luckily, we already have Dan scheduled for a repeat visit!About Barry:Barry Habib is an American entrepreneur, bestselling author, and the recipient of three Crystal Ball Awards for the accuracy of his real estate market forecasts.As an innovator, Barry has bought and sold several successful businesses including Mortgage Market Guide, CPMS, Certified Mortgage Associates, and Healthcare Imaging Solutions and was a founding partner in Experience.com.Identifying an industry in need, Barry's current focus is MBS Highway, which he founded in 2012 with the vision of interpreting and forecasting activity in the mortgage rate and bond markets. His insights are so highly regarded that he appears regularly on Fox Business Network Fox Business Network and CNBC Networks, followed by thousands of mortgage professionals. His Monthly Mortgage Report show ran for 13 years on Squawk Box. Consistently recognized by his peers, he was named the St. Armand Ventures 2021 Businessman of the Year, appeared on the Mortgage Global 100 List, and secured a place on the 100 People to Watch in 2023.About Dan:Dan was honored to have been named one of the 40 most influential Mortgage Professionals under 40 by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) Magazine in 2020. He is an experienced student of the market for over 18 years. Dan's goal and vision is to help mortgage professionals to better serve their clients by being true advisors and not just salespeople.Guest Links:MBS Highway - WebsiteSocial Links:Follow Barry on InstagramFollow Dan on InstagramSponsorshipsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 36 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta in our free discord server as well!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! If you enjoyed this week's guest, check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!China Shop Links:2 Bulls DiscordMiniseries PageChina Shop MerchGuest DirectoryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 12, 2023 • 55min
08-12-2023: Portnoy Trades Places while Musk Moves on
This week in the China Shop, inflation numbers come in as expected as economists predict a pause in rate hikes, while others warn the effects of QT will be felt soon. In Stock News, Zoom tries to end remote work for "nearby" employees, Penn sells Barstool back to Portnoy for a buck and Musk unloads the rest of the twitter branded stuff in an auction. Over in the Crypto Corner, SBF goes to jail for alleged witness tampering while the SEC delays a decision on yet another BTC ETF and in The Bet, Random goes full degen!Check out Dan's newest podcast, Conspiracied History here!Check out the merch in our new shop here!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!Should you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising and help you find more friends (or to replenish the Bet account), then you can donate here!SponsorshipsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 36 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta in our free discord server as well!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Links:Economist Says Fed Has Ammo to Pause Rate HikesEffects of QT May be More Apparent After Rate Hike PauseMore Inflation Numbers!Zoom Wants Employees to Return to the Office?Barstool Sports Sold back to Portnoy for $1??NVDA Downturn Blamed on CramerMusk Dumps Remaining Twitter Branded Stuff in AuctionSBF Sent to Jail over Alleged Witness TamperingSEC Delays Decision on Cathie Woods' BTC ETFDiscord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMLearn More Here***Send us your mailing address so we can send you a smash it yourself mug when you join!***Friends of the Show:TRADEPRO AcademyVanta TradingMindMuscles AcademyOrderFlow LabsBeginner Stuff:Beginner EpisodesMiniseries PageKnowledge CenterResourcesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 10, 2023 • 52min
The Option(al) Experience: Ep. 2: Using Options to Trade & Understanding Edge
Joining Kyle for this new miniseries focused on learning options is Blayne MaCauley (Host of the PennyLane Podcast) and Erik Smolinski (Creator of esInvests)! In the second episode of this limited series, Erik switches the focus to practical applications as he reviews the paper trades made by Kyle and Blayne. We follow that up with some review and discussion on earnings volatility before wrapping up with our new homework assignment... Review each other's trade plans and create a basic strategy for various market conditions (listed below). We recorded video for this episode, so check it out on YouTube if you want to be able to see Erik's screen!If you have questions to submit for the next miniseries episode, email it to 2bulls@financialineptitude.com or post it in our Discord.About Erik:Erik is a lifelong investor and self-made millionaire looking to share how others can achieve the same. He is hoping to share his experience with active and veteran military members to expose them to opportunities.He came from a single parent low-income household, worked odd jobs as a kid, and began investing in high school. Erik wasn't going to attend college and planned to enlist in the Marines, but a mentor directed him to apply for a scholarship (which he earned). While he pursued his undergrad, he dug deeper into investing and trading - finding derivatives which he primarily trades. He completed over 6 years of active duty before transitioning to the reserves, earning an MBA during his last year. Erik then spread into real estate and angel investing as his means grew, to accelerate capital growth.About Blayne:At the age of 23, Blayne Macauley authored the 5th ranked real estate blog in the world. She started an art business in 2016, which she built into a 6-figure company within 3 years. In 2020 she founded The Penny Lane Podcast about retail trading, which was ranked among the top investing podcasts on iTunes and was featured in the New York Times. She is a daily market commentator, author of "The Intermediate Trader Blog," and podcast host for the Place Your Trades Network. She was featured in the documentary film The New Americans by Ondi Timoner.Blayne has worked as the Marketing Director for a luxury real estate company, Beacham & Company, Realtors, for the past 17 years.Guest Links:esInvests YouTube Channel - Erik Smolinski's YouTubeesInvests Website - Erik Smolinski's WebsiteSubscribe to Blayne's SubstackThe Penny Lane Podcast - WebsiteSocials:Follow Erik Smolinski on TwitterFollow Blayne on TwitterFollow Blayne on InstagramHomework:Peer Review Trading Plans and Logs:a. Look for gaps & provide suggestions Create a basic strategy for the following market conditions:a. Bullish High, Low, Transitioning Volatilityb. Bearish High, Low, Transitioning Volatilityc. Neutral High, Low, Transitioning VolatilityIf you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!Discord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMLearn More Here***Send us your mailing address so we can send you a smash it yourself mug when you join!***Friends of the Show:TRADEPRO AcademyVanta TradingMindMuscles AcademyOrderFlow LabsBeginner Stuff:Beginner EpisodesMiniseries PageKnowledge CenterResourcesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 7, 2023 • 55min
Tony Pawlak: Master Coach with RealLifeTrading.com
Joining Kyle in the China Shop this week is Tony Pawlak, full-time trader and Master coach with RealLifeTrading.com! Listen in as Tony shares his story and the lessons he learned from the many setbacks he encountered. From lacking a plan, to not enough EDU and missing risk management controls. Tony suffered through all the beginner mistakes and shows us how to make it out on the other side. And be sure to check out Tony's page at RealLifeTrading.com to take advantage of his generous offer!About Tony:Tony has been a full-time stock trader for five years; he lost everything in the beginning—five times—but now, having learned from his mistakes, he consistently returns 200-400% each year from market trading. He currently acts as a master coach with Real Life Trading, sharing successful market strategies learned from experience. For anyone interested in making money through the stock market, Real Life Trading offers an abundance of online educational resources, including a YouTube channel with 55k+ followers. And for serious individuals seeking personal guidance, Tony and others offer premier coaching advice through the platform—he averages 2,000+ hours of one-on-one stock market coaching per year. Tony’s story is a journey from (repeated) failure to success. His openness, and even gratefulness, of his starting failures (he lost close to $100,000) can bring inspiration and support to individuals who are just beginning market trading or whose ventures have been fraught with loss. Tony wants others to benefit from the tough lessons he learned. He wants to share his unique market trading strategy, which he has not seen anywhere else, so others can succeed and reach the same financial freedom and independence that he now enjoys.Guest Links:Real Life Trading (Tony's Page) - WebsiteReal Life Trading - YouTube ChannelLead from the Middle, Lead from Behind- Book LinkSocial Links:Follow Real Life Trading on InstagramSponsorshipsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 36 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta in our free discord server as well!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! If you enjoyed this week's guest, check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!China Shop Links:2 Bulls DiscordMiniseries PageChina Shop MerchGuest DirectoryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 5, 2023 • 1h 3min
08-05-2023: POTUS Crypto Shills and APEX Harakiri
This week in the China Shop, Dan kicks things off with the Mega Millions jackpot for some reason before diving into the latest NFP numbers and the US's new top trading partner. In Stock News, US Cellular skyrockets, Alphabet Dumps most of its HOOD stake and Hindenburg's report on ICAHN is looking more accurate as time goes on. Over in the Crypto Corner, POTUS accidently pumps BTC while COIN puts forward a sound argument in their SEC case. One forgettable week into August's Bet and neither team has taken a lead, but this week's picks should have some fireworks!Check out Dan's newest podcast, Conspiracied History here!Check out the merch in our new shop here!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! Should you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising and help you find more friends (or to replenish the Bet account), then you can donate here!SponsorshipsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 36 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta in our free discord server as well!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Links:Mega Millions Jackpot at the Top of Business News?Jobs Report SummaryKevin O'Leary at Odds with Buffett on Fitch DowngradeChina No Longer Top Trade Partner of USRoom Temp Superconductors??US Cellular Moons on Vague AnnouncementICahn Investment Firm Cuts DividendsTim Cook Breaks Trend of AI Self-AggrandizementGoogle Dumps 90% of HOOD StakeUber CEO Shocked by Cost of ServicesMan Scams Home Depot out of $300K Returning DoorsIs President Biden Now a Crypto Shill?COIN Makes a Strong Case with Baseball Card AnalogyDiscord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMLearn More Here***Send us your mailing address so we can send you a smash it yourself mug when you join!***Friends of the Show:TRADEPRO AcademyVanta TradingMindMuscles AcademyOrderFlow LabsBeginner Stuff:Beginner EpisodesMiniseries PageKnowledge CenterResourcesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 3, 2023 • 20min
Midweek Update 08-03-2023: The US got Downgraded??
Links:Fitch Downgrades US Long Term RatingsErik's Approach to Trading Earnings - YouTubeErik's Links:esInvests - YouTubeesInvests - WebsiteSponsorshipsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 36 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta in our free discord server as well!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! China Shop Links:2 Bulls DiscordChina Shop MerchGuest DirectoryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 31, 2023 • 49min
Walter Holmes: Creator of the Wall St. Whiz Market Simulator
Joining Kyle in the China Shop this week is Walter Holmes, champion of education and creator of the Wall Street Whiz stock market simulator! Listen along as Walter talks about his motivations for creating Wall St. Whiz, and the impact it had in the classrooms before diving into a broader discussion about the methods Walter uses to teach valuable skills and how to effectively measure the impact of his methods. We also talk about his book, Lead from the Middle, Lead from Behind before finishing up with how people can get involved with Walters projects through their communities.About Walter:Walter is a retired Colonel USAFR and the President of THE FIFTH HOUSE, INC, est. March, 1993Walter created the Wall Street Whiz Stock Market Simulation, a reenactment of the "Crash of 1929, released in 1989, currently found at www.WallStreetWhiz.com. Walt is a Business / Educational Consultant, with a special focus on Cognitive and Whole-Person Student Development through Longitudinal (Growth-Model) Student Assessment design. He has worked with Clemson university supporting cognitive learning research, as well as Johns-Hopkins' School of Environmental Health in Baltimore in Sustainable Development Community projects. His book: Lead from the Middle, Lead from Behind was released in May 2023 on Amazon & Kindle.Guest Links:TheFifthHouse.com- WebsiteWall St. Whiz Simulator - WebsiteLead from the Middle, Lead from Behind- Book LinkSponsorshipsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 36 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta in our free discord server as well!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! If you enjoyed this week's guest, check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!China Shop Links:2 Bulls DiscordMiniseries PageChina Shop MerchGuest DirectoryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy