

The Trading Coach Podcast
Akil Stokes
An entertaining blend of professional insights and inspiring stories that cover all aspects of trading, investing, entrepreneurship, and personal development. Join Akil Stokes, a professional trader, entrepreneur, and globally respected trading coach as he delivers new episodes each week.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 14min
1206 - Trading Expectations: Profit, Frequency & Passing Prop-Firm Challenges
In this episode, we continue the conversation on growing your trading like a business. I’ll share a coaching session I had with a trader on setting realistic expectations and the best resource to help you do the same. We’ll break down what to do if your strategy isn’t meeting expectations, the debate between profit vs. frequency, and why quality trading opportunities are far less common than most traders believe. Finally, I’ll share tips on how to adapt your trading approach if your goal is to pass a prop-firm challenge.Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.comYour Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 24, 2025 • 16min
1205 - Treat Your Trading Like a Business: Start Small, Grow Big
In this episode, I dive into what it really means to treat your trading like a business. From starting small and building step by step, to gradually growing your portfolio with consistency and patience. I’ll share my own journey as a trader—how I developed technically, the lessons that shaped me, and how I’ve gotten to where I am today. Most importantly, we’ll talk about keeping perspective, focusing on the big picture, and avoiding the overwhelm that comes from trying to do too much, too soon.Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.comYour Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 21, 2025 • 11min
1204 - From Rate Cuts to Policy Shifts: What Powell Could Reveal at Jackson Hole
The spotlight is on Jackson Hole as Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivers one of his most important speeches yet. Will he hint at rate cuts—or unveil bigger policy shifts that shape the Fed’s legacy? We break down what the symposium is, why it matters, and what Powell’s words could mean for markets in the months ahead.Support the Trading Coach Podcast by "Following" & leaving a Rating/Review. Thanks in advance!Your Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 19, 2025 • 18min
1203 - The 3 Traits That Separate Losing, Winning, and Elite Traders
A breakdown of the 3 key traits that separate losing traders, winning traders, and truly elite traders. You’ll also discover a simple 3-part formula from Mike Bellafiore, cofounder of SMB Capital, that can help you move up the ladder of trading success.Start your trading journey today at www.TierOneTrading.comYour Trading Coach Akil

Aug 18, 2025 • 13min
1202 - The Right Time to Backtest: Don’t Waste Your Trading Efforts
Backtesting is essential—but only if you do it at the right time. In this episode, learn how to avoid wasting hours, make your backtesting efficient, and check all the boxes that actually move you forward as a trader.Register for Our Upcoming Online Trading Workshop https://training.tieronetrading.com/30-min-training-page1753450307487Your Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 14, 2025 • 11min
1201 - Is My Broker Out To Get Me? - The 90 Rule
2 common trading myths. 1 true & 1 fake. Can you guess which is which? Register for our upcoming Online Trading Workshop! Seats are limited, so if you're serious, please don't hesitate. https://training.tieronetrading.com/30-min-training-page1753450307487Your Trading Coach, Akil

Aug 12, 2025 • 20min
1200 - Fixed or Not? Hidden Truths About Non -Farm Payroll Jobs Report
We saw a massive reaction and even a firing after the most recent non-farm payroll jobs release. Let's dig into what these numbers actually are, how they are measured/collected & find out the truth about whether or not President Donald Trump was correct in assuming there was funny business going on. Support the show by giving it a "Follow"Your Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 10, 2025 • 15min
1199 - Dealing With The Pressure To Win Trades
What if I told you that the most important filter you can add to your trading was a filter that couldn't be tested? We'll discuss what that is and how to deal with the pressure to win trades in this episode of The Trading Coach PodcastRegister for our upcoming workshophttps://training.tieronetrading.com/30-min-training-page1753450307487Your Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 8, 2025 • 16min
1198 - Shock Move from the News Explained
Have you ever seen a situation where the news said one thing, but the market gave an opposite reaction? In this episode of The Trading Coach Podcasts, I'll explain why that occurs & specifically why it occurred today during the Bank of England's Interest Rate announcement. Show your support for the show by giving it a "Follow" as well as leaving a rating/review.Thank you in advance!Your Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 5, 2025 • 45min
1197 - Trader Evaluation: Clearing The Wall of Fear
A live trader evaluation, developing solutions to common trader problems. Topics include: dealing with the fears that come with live trading, having proper financial expectations, removing yourself from difficult mental places & earning belief in your trading strategy. Remember to FOLLOW the show that way new episodes are sent straight to you. Your Trading Coach , Akil