Desire To Trade Podcast | Forex Trading & Interviews with Highly Successful Traders

Develop Your Profitable Trader Mindset Today In episode 349 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne sits down with full-time Forex day trader & trading psychology expert Mandi Pour Rafsendjani. We cover how to develop a profitable trader mindset starting today. You'll learn how to build the skills of a professional day trader. Mandi Pour Rafsendjani is frequently coaching some of the most successful traders in the world and knows a lot when it comes to traders' mindset. PRO COURSE by Mandi | 7 Ways To Stick To Your Trading Plan Watch more videos on trading psychology with Mandi Pour Rafsendjani Watch the video interview here Topics Covered In This Episode 0:15 Introduction 0:31 Who is Mandi and what she does 2:08 What do traders struggle with within this type of volatile markets 9:10 How daily discipline habits help you be a better trader 13:25 How can you improve your self-image 20:58 Can you change your personality and behaviors to trade better? 27:32 What kind of struggles do successful entrepreneurs have when learning to trade 31:45 Do entrepreneurs try to look for shortcuts in trading? 33:50 Why delegation can be bad in trading in some cases 36:53 The difference between mindset and skillset issues for traders 37:58 How can you tackle your mindset issues 42:02 Where to find Mandi and much more What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (use our link to get a special bonus) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find Mandi? Tradingpsichhology.com.au highperformancetrading.com.au YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Twitter What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Profitable Trading Secrets Of The Best Traders | Forex Trader Motivation In episode 348 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you'll be hearing a compilation of advice from highly successful traders. If you've been wanting to be a successful trader, you'll enjoy this video! Surrounding yourself with the right thoughts & people is crucial! My goal was to create a series that can act as the proper motivation for Forex traders to achieve their massive goals! Sit back and relax...and if you're not yet subscribed to the channel, don't hesitate to do so! Forex Trader Motivation playlist >> Watch the video recording! Complete interviews used for this Forex Trader Motivation video Brent Penfold James Whelan Tim Racette (@EminiMind) Al Brooks (@Brooks Trading Course) Samuel Kavanagh (@Sam KB) What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (use our link to get a special bonus) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes

How To Pass Your Next Prop Firm Challenge | Masterclass In episode 347 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we present you a recording from our latest live training in which Professional Risk Manager and Trader Michael Toma shares with you the key factors you need to know to be able to pass your next prop firm challenge. Join our Ultimate Prop Firm Trading program Watch more videos featuring Michael Toma >>Watch the video recording (Limited time)! Topics Covered In This Episode 0:15 Introduction 3:13 The ambitious goal of a trader 5:49 Who is Michael Toma 7:43 Your motivation to trade and manage capital 12:05 The 2 types of investors 18:37 The 3 hidden tricks 13:12 Key Tenets to managing capital 58:50 Questions & Answers and much more What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find Michael Toma? Join our Ultimate Prop Firm Trading program What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

How To Trade Volatile Markets Like A Pro - Ukraine War & More! In episode 346 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I am joined by Michael Toma to discuss how to trade markets like a pro when volatility is high. You'll get to see our thought process for entering trades in the Forex market when price moves quickly to start to get choppy & unpredictable. Join our Ultimate Prop Firm Trading program Watch more videos featuring Michael Toma >>Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 0:15 Introduction 0:55 Should you stay out of Volatile Markets? 2:38 How to determine what market you should trade 3:57 Should you pay attention to the news when trading? 5:50 What type of strategies work better for volatile markets 7:23 What is Michael Toma's preferred trading strategy 12:20 Should you close trades early in a Prop Firm evaluation? 15:07 Should you take prop firm evaluations to learn to trade? 18:03 How can you actually have great risk management as a trader Community questions: 23:17 Q: Does Michael trade only Long or Short in volatile markets? 27:43 Q: Does Michael Toma Offer training? 30:16 Q: How do you remain objective while trading? What is your routine to maintain the mindset? and how much is mindset important for you after method and risk management? 34:29 Q: Out of interest's sake. Can you share your average win rate and reward to risk ratio? Its interesting know-how pros compare to me the average trader. 38:33 Q: Do you do position trading? What is your take on it? 40:07 Q: Do you use the 1min T.F combined with 5m & 15m or do you use Higher T.F's? 45:17 Q: You guys are living from trading... but I have fear what will gonna happen if this trading will not work out the same as now.. how to overcome that fear? 52:32 Q: What's your opinion on using futures as an indicator for trading individual stocks? 53:55 Q: What is the most important thing I need to know before getting into Trading as a career? 57:24 Q: Hi Ettien, my question is regarding Bollinger Bands reversal strategy. The markets are trending a lot currently. Have you been finding it hard to find trade opportunities? (Screenshare) 1:00:00 Q: I have been trading for about a year and a half now but I still struggle with consistency what can I do to improve my trading? 1:03:19 Where to find Michael Toma and much more What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find Michael Toma? MichaelToma.org email: michael@michaeltoma.org/ Join our Ultimate Prop Firm Trading program What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Full-Time Day Trader Strategy & Wisdom In episode 345 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne sits down with full-time day trader John Kurisko from Day Trading Radio. They discuss his journey as a day trader and John shares his strategy & method for trading the markets. Let's get started!!! Listen to John Kurisko's previous interview (2020) Watch the video interview here In This Episode, You'll Learn... 0:15 Introduction 0:37 Why John does what he does 2:41 What is the path you should follow as a trader 7:38 Why you should not focus on the "sexy" parts of trading 8:29 How practice makes you a great trader 9:49 How John sees market changes and trades them 13:21 Trading divergences and momentum 15:00 John's no# 1 trading rule and strategy showcase 31:09 How to balance trading and keeping focus 32:44 How using algos with human discretion can be better for trading 33:54 How can you start to master a trading style 37:28 How to develop your own trading methodology 39:18 The importance of refining your trading methodology 42:31 Why the "perfect" trading strategy doesn't work 44:29 Where to find John Kurisko (Free trial: https://dtr.tv/free) And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find John Kurisko? Website Twitter What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Fully Automated Trading System In episode 344 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne sits down wth full-time automated trading systems developer Matt DeLong. He is a pro when it comes to mastering algo trading and strategy development. Matt will teach you how you can create fully automated trading systems that can be run fairly hands-off. Let's get started!!! Listen to Matt DeLong's previous interview (2019) Watch the video interview here In This Episode, You'll Learn... 0:15 Introduction 0:51 What has Matt done since his last interview with Etienne 3:15 Why Matt's algo was originally a Long only strategy 4:50 How Matt constructs algorithmic trading strategies 7:06 Why algos should look at multiple timeframes 7:41 Is Matt an algo trader or algo manager? 8:54 How can someone using algo protect their capital 10:55 How Matt monitors his algo trades 13:00 How can you know when you need to replace an algo 15:08 How can you know that the market conditions have changed 17:12 How can you get started with being an algo trader 19:53 Why Tradingview data works well for Matt 21:13 How can you determine if a strategy is good from its statistics 24:54 What platform does Matt use to be able to trade on multiple brokers 26:50 How can you get an algo built for trading 28:26 What is Matt's preferred programming platform for trading 29:31 Where to find Matt DeLong 29:47 What does Matt do at Real Life Trading And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Matt DeLong? TradingView Twitter What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Consistent Forex Trading Tips In episode 343 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down with full-time trader and ex-military Paul Wallace to discuss his tips for consistent Forex trading. Having been in the trenches for several years, Paul knows how to turn around almost any trader, and his Forex trading tips are very applicable to anyone looking to become a consistently profitable trader. Let's get started!!! Listen to Paul Wallace's previous interview (2016) Watch the video interview here In This Episode, You'll Learn... 0:15 Introduction 0:24 Who is Paul Wallace and what he does 1:58 How a military background helped Paul as a trader 5:14 How to do a self trader debrief 8:33 Why trader checklists so important for your success 12:10 Paul's tricks to follow your trading plan checklist 14:45 How can a trader follow a trading plan in current market conditions 17:01 Striking the balance between waiting and acting in trading 20:16 Do you need GOALS as a trader? 24:51 How simple trading plans help professional traders 27:01 How social media affects new traders 28:47 Should you learn from others online or try by yourself? 30:10 What should traders focus on during this type of markets 34:35 How to trade the evolving situation with Ukraine and Russia 37:49 Where to find Paul Wallace And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find Paul Wallace? Blog Twitter What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Professional Trader Tips & Strategy In episode 342 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down with full-time professional trader Dave Floyd. We cover his best trading tips & go through his trading strategy. Join us in learning from these professional trader tips & make sure to post your favorite advice in the comments! Let's get started!!! Listen to Dave Floyd's previous interview (2016) Watch the video interview here In This Episode, You'll Learn... 0:15 Introduction 0:34 What has changed with David trading since his last interview 2:26 How David calculates his Support and Resistance areas for algo trading 4:40 Why David's trading zones are different 7:03 Showcase of how to use these Support and Resistance zones 10:52 Basic trading strategy using Support and Resistance zones 14:48 How Dave trades markets when there are no zones 16:40 How to know if a zone will hold or break 19:10 When you should stop trading with the trend 20:38 How has the market evolved in the past 5 years 22:56 What is Dave's advice for traders to adapt to the current markets 26:06 How to choose what market to focus your trading on 28:12 Should traders move to different markets 29:52 What is the trader learning curve 30:58 Where to find David Floyd And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Charts Discussed in the podcast To see all the charts watch the video interview DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find Dave Floyd? Aspen Trading Group Twitter Facebook What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Trading Mindset Secrets Of The Best Traders In episode 340 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne interviews trading psychologist Dr. Andrew Menaker. We discuss the trading mindset of the best traders. What are things the greatest traders do to improve their trading psychology & mindset? You'll find out by watching this video! Let's get started!!! Listen to Andrew Menaker's previous interview (2016) Watch the video interview here In This Episode, You'll Learn... 0:15 Introduction 0:36 What has Andrew done since his last interview with Etienne 3:39 Why Andrew went from military consultant to trader 5:01 How trading helps you grow and become better 6:30 How to train to deal with risk and discomfort as a trader 7:52 How can you know what works to improve your trading mindset 10:29 What Andrew would tell to an emotional trader 11:20 Why personal development is so hard 14:07 Why professional traders need coaches 15:27 Why do some goals hinder your trading 16:33 What professional traders do differently than retail traders 17:38 Why you are doing risk management wrong 19:51 Does journaling matter for professional traders 21:29 What to do if you hate journaling 22:35 How your childhood affects how you trade 27:29 How can you turn your weaknesses into strengths in trading 29:00 How coaches keep successful traders successful 30:07 What are the advantages of a retail trader over professional traders 32:24 What it takes to migrate from bank trader to hedge fund trader 33:43 Where to find Andrew Menaker And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find Dr. Menaker? Website LinkedIn Twitter What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Creating A Winning Trading Strategy (Ultimate Process!) In episode 340 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne sits down with Brent Penfold to discuss his process for creating a winning trading strategy in any market (Forex, stocks, futures, crypto, etc.). You'll find out how to create a profitable trading strategy like a pro! Let's get started!!! Listen to Brent Penfold's previous interview (2020) Watch the video interview here In This Episode, You'll Learn... 0:15 Introduction 0:39 Brent talks about his new book "The Universal Tactics of Successful Trend Trading" 2:50 How does Brent recommends traders to start learning 6:10 How can you use Risk of Ruin in your trading 14:43 How to develop a profitable strategy, step by step 25:14 The 2 keys of a profitable strategy 25:38 How to measure strategy robustness 30:16 Why Brent looks to trade the same in all markets 32:15 The 3rs step of a profitable strategy (sensitivity analysis) 37:38 Last step before trading a strategy live (test procedure) 39:18 Recap: How to build a profitable trading strategy 40:46 Should you trade discretionary or code all your strategies 44:48 Where to find Brent Penfold And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find Brent Penfold? Website What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!