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

Etienne Crete
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The Desire To Trade Podcast has for goal to help you develop Forex trading skills for more freedom. I interviewed some of the most successful traders from around the world to uncover their lessons and help you become a more profitable trader. This is the #1 trading podcast dedicated to helping you get profitable and scale up your trading!

  1. 533: From IT Career To Trading For A Living - Thor Young

    7 HR AGO

    533: From IT Career To Trading For A Living - Thor Young

    From IT Career To Trading For A Living In episode 533 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Thor Young — a former IT professional who transitioned into full-time trading after seeking a more flexible lifestyle. Thor shares his path from struggling beginner to consistent trader, revealing how he built his own Camarilla-based trading system and mastered his mindset. The conversation digs into trading psychology, accountability, and building a process that actually fits your personality and lifestyle. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! >> Get your copy of Thor's book: Complete Day Trading System Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Who is Thor Young? 02:39 Why he left IT and what reshaped his goals 03:41 The early struggles: two years of "stopping the bleeding" 05:38 The turning point: mastering trading psychology 07:48 Mentorship, mindset, and performance coaching with Dr. V 09:19 Thor's trading style: range-based, Camarilla pivot system 11:45 Behind the system: learning from market makers and algos 14:13 Reliability of his pivot system 16:11 The key to consistency: accountability and following your own SOP 18:18 When Thor realized his approach needed a total reset 19:55 Why he prefers bigger targets over high-frequency scalping 23:11 Understanding range, value, and institutional order flow 26:33 Where to find Thor Young (links below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments 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: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) 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 What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Thor Young Instagram: @thoryoungbbt x/Twitter: @ThorYoung Book: Complete Day Trading System What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

    28 min
  2. 532: How To Trade The Flow - Chris Weston

    3 NOV

    532: How To Trade The Flow - Chris Weston

    How To Trade The Flow In episode 532 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Chris Weston, breaking down what it really means to "trade the flow." Instead of chasing setups or trying to predict markets, Chris explains how traders can read momentum, sentiment, and positioning to align with where the money is actually moving. It's a grounded discussion on emotional control, adapting to changing markets, and learning to stay fluid when conditions shift fast. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:56 What's new with Chris Weston 03:47 What "trading the flow" actually means 10:07 Spotting shifts in sentiment and positioning 11:42 Your system and the market environment 12:31 "Your trading is a reflection of yourself" 15:35 Is automation the way to move forward? 20:27 Managing risk around volatile flow conditions 27:04 Making sense of sideways markets 31:55 Where to find Chris Weston What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments 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: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) 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 What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Chris Weston x/Twitter: @ChrisWeston_PS What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

    35 min
  3. 531: The Truth About Day Trading For A Living - Blake Morrow

    27 OCT

    531: The Truth About Day Trading For A Living - Blake Morrow

    The Truth About Day Trading For A Living In episode 531 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Blake Morrow — a veteran trader and founder of Forex Analytix — who breaks down what it really takes to trade for a living. He shares his 30-year journey from losing $30,000 in six months to managing multi-million dollar accounts and teaching traders worldwide. The conversation dives deep into discipline, risk, confidence, and why the best traders know when to cut a loss and move on. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Blake's early years in trading and founding Forex Analytix 03:06 How he went from losing $30k to earning $1.5M in three years 06:28 The real pressure of trading for a living and how to handle it 08:55 Knowing when to adapt your strategy to market conditions 10:45 One thing common among the best traders in the world 15:01 Can trading discipline be taught — or is it earned through pain? 17:17 How Blake defines confidence in a trade and when he adds size 23:35 Trading style breakdown — combining technicals with fundamentals 25:11 Why simplicity in analysis wins over complexity 27:09 Where to find Blake Morrow What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments 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: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) 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 What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Blake Morrow x/Twitter: @forexanalytix / @PipCzar forexanalytix.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

    28 min
  4. 530: Secrets To Full-Time Trading For Consistent Income - Erik Smolinski

    20 OCT

    530: Secrets To Full-Time Trading For Consistent Income - Erik Smolinski

    Secrets To Full-Time Trading For Consistent Income In episode 530 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Eric Smolinski from Outlier Trading to discuss what it really takes to build consistent trading income — not just through smart trades, but by managing wealth, diversification, and mindset like a professional. Eric shares how he structures his trading for stability, balances growth with robustness, and uses other income streams like real estate to secure long-term financial independence. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Building wealth and managing capital beyond trading 03:36 Why diversification matters even for skilled traders 05:03 Managing trading income and reducing tax burden 08:29 When to start diversifying your income sources 11:14 Trading for robustness vs trading for growth 13:17 How Eric structures and funds his trading lifestyle 14:27 The role of real estate and tax advantages for traders 16:25 Eric's favorite trading strategies and profit mechanisms 20:22 Balancing core vs speculative allocations 22:20 What it means to have an "Outlier Mindset" in trading 25:53 How to use structure and planning to level up as a trader 28:32 Where to find Erik Smolinski (link below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments 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: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) 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 What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Erik Smolinski outliertrading.io What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

    29 min
  5. 529: How To Trade Your Way To The Top 1% - Jerremy Newsome

    13 OCT

    529: How To Trade Your Way To The Top 1% - Jerremy Newsome

    How To Trade Your Way To The Top 1% In episode 529 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with trader and entrepreneur Jerremy Newsome, as he dives into what it really takes to reach the top 1% of wealth through trading and smart investing. Jerremy breaks down wealth building into simple, repeatable math and shares how traders can blend swing trading, investing, and risk management to build sustainable long-term growth. The talk moves beyond charts—into mindset, risk perception, and practical wealth strategies that most traders overlook. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:53 What's new with Jerremy Newsome 02:59 What does it take to reach the top 1%? 04:13 How the wealthy build wealth 06:19 Understanding risk is more important than avoiding it 08:49 Swing investing explained – Combining short-term trading and long-term investing. 12:23 Concentration vs diversification 15:46 Using options as insurance 19:20 How to protect during market crashes 26:05 When to hold cash and when to use margin 27:36 Why self-talk and belief systems are critical for traders' success 28:38 Where to find Jerremy Newsome What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments 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: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) 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 What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Jerremy Newsome X/Twitter: @newsomenuggets Instagram: @jerremynewsome What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

    30 min
  6. 528: Trading Advice I Wish I Learned Earlier (1-Hour Masterclass)

    6 OCT

    528: Trading Advice I Wish I Learned Earlier (1-Hour Masterclass)

    Trading Advice I Wish I Learned Earlier (1-Hour Masterclass) In episode 528 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to some of the best trading wisdom from experienced traders Etienne has interviewed in the past year. It dives into the real deal about trading—managing risk, staying patient, dealing with drawdowns, and building long-term wealth—topics that often get ignored on YouTube. It's a grounded conversation on what separates traders who last from those who get burned too soon. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:05 Jason Graystone: How This Full-Time Trader Made His First $1 Million 00:17:24 Erik Smolinski: Full-Time Trader Secrets To Making A Living Trading 00:32:16 Scott Welsh: Full-Time Trader Reveals His New Strategy 00:51:34 Charlie Burton: Trading Lessons from 27 Years in the MarketsTop 5% Trading Psychology Secrets What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments 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: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) 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 What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

    1h 9m
  7. 527: The Reality of Trading For A Living - TraderNick

    29 SEPT

    527: The Reality of Trading For A Living - TraderNick

    The Reality of Trading For A Living In episode 527 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with TraderNick as he opens up about what it really takes to trade for a living. From navigating volatile markets and drawdowns to balancing systematic strategies with discretion, he shares the lessons that helped him sustain consistency. Whether you're curious about options selling, risk management, or how pros think through tough years, this conversation offers a grounded look at full-time trading. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:52 What's new with TraderNick 03:23 2025 volatility shifts & adapting strategies 05:46 Using the VIX to adjust exposure in high vs. low volatility markets 09:55 Deep dive into option selling & the wheel strategy 15:46 The risk in selling options 18:27 What's a good stock to sell options on? 22:26 Balancing systematic trading with discretion 27:53 Can you teach discretion? 30:37 2022 drawdown — how TraderNick lost 30% and came back stronger 37:39 The trap of thinking "this time is different" 40:15 Where to find TraderNick What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments 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: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) 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 What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find TraderNick a1trading.com YouTube: @TraderNick What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

    42 min
  8. 526: 23 Years of Full-Time Trading Experience - Ross Maxwell

    22 SEPT

    526: 23 Years of Full-Time Trading Experience - Ross Maxwell

    23 Years of Full-Time Trading Experience In episode 526 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Ross Maxwell, a trader with over 23 years of experience, and shares his journey from working at institutions to trading independently. He opens up about the mental shifts required for long-term success, how he manages risk in high-volatility environments, and the non-negotiable habits that have sustained his career. If you've ever wondered how professional traders think about scaling, mindset, and routine, this conversation is packed with wisdom you won't want to miss. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> The Graduation Plan Video Lesson >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:50 What's new with Ross Maxwell? 02:40 Thoughts on recent market volatility and adaptation strategies 03:34 Common challenges for new traders: expectations and mindset 05:51 The hardest part of Ross's trading journey: transition to independence 07:14 How Ross decides how much to pay himself as a trader 09:45 Discussion on leverage, capitalization, and funding sources 10:37 How Ross secured external capital and warnings about friends/family funding 13:45 Mindset adjustments for scaling up trading size and risk 15:21 Managing drawdowns: rules, protocols, and emotional discipline 17:07 Adapting trading style to market conditions and phases 18:25 How Ross uses support/resistance and reacts to breaks 20:35 Impact of news and tweets (e.g., Trump) on trading decisions 22:41 Blending technical and fundamental analysis in trading 24:01 Daily routine: limit orders, checklists, and cognitive resource management 26:23 The role of meditation and mindfulness in trading performance 28:26 Where to find Ross Maxwell What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments 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: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) 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 What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Ross Maxwell keyzonetraders.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

    31 min
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The Desire To Trade Podcast has for goal to help you develop Forex trading skills for more freedom. I interviewed some of the most successful traders from around the world to uncover their lessons and help you become a more profitable trader. This is the #1 trading podcast dedicated to helping you get profitable and scale up your trading!

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