The Disciplined Traders Podcast - Master the Market. Build Wealth. Stay Disciplined

Brian Montes
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The Disciplined Traders Podcast is your guide to mastering the mindset, strategies, and systems behind successful trading and wealth building. Hosted by Brian Montes, we break down swing trading, market insights, cashflow creation, passive income, and even crypto opportunities — all through the lens of disciplined, repeatable processes. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned trader, each episode equips you with actionable tools to make smarter decisions and build lasting financial freedom.

  1. JAN 31

    How to Use the Weinstein Stage 2 Breakout Scan to Find High-Quality Swing Trades

    Most new swing traders struggle because they chase stocks after the move has already happened. In this episode, we break down the Weinstein Stage 2 Breakout Scan, a proven method swing traders use to identify strong stocks before they enter powerful uptrends. You’ll learn how to recognize Stage 2 stocks, why institutional accumulation matters, and how to build a watchlist of high-probability swing trading setups using trend, structure, relative strength, and volume. If you’re looking for a repeatable swing trading strategy that removes emotion and guesswork, this episode is a must-listen. What You’ll Learn in This Episode What the Weinstein Stage Analysis is and why Stage 2 matters most for swing traders How to identify a true Stage 2 breakout on a stock chart Why the 30-week moving average is critical for trend confirmation How to spot clean base structures that lead to powerful moves The role of relative strength vs the S&P 500 in finding market leaders Why volume confirmation separates real breakouts from false ones How swing traders use the Stage 2 scan to build watchlists—not chase trades Common mistakes new traders make when trading breakouts Join the DTA Community (Risk-Free) If you want to stop guessing and start trading high-quality swing setups, join us inside the DTA Community. ✔️ Learn how to scan the market properly✔️ Trade proven Stage 2 breakout setups✔️ Follow a structured, disciplined swing trading process 👉 Try the DTA Community risk-free for 7 days⁠https://disciplinedtradersacademy.podia.com/⁠ Questions: Email Brian at brian.montes@icloud.com Watch this podcast on YouTube - https://youtu.be/BZndjtR5T4s

    12 min

  2. JAN 27

    Pivot Levels Explained: How Swing Traders Use Pivot Points to Plan Better Trades

    Most swing traders struggle not because they lack setups—but because they don’t know where price is likely to react. In this episode, we break down pivot levels (pivot points) and how swing traders can use them as a framework for identifying support, resistance, and high-probability decision zones on a chart. Pivot levels are not predictions.They’re reference points—and when used correctly, they help traders trade with structure instead of emotion. Why Pivot Levels Matter for Swing Trading Pivot points help swing traders: Identify logical entry and exit zones Define risk before entering a trade Avoid chasing price in extended areas Understand where trends may pause, pull back, or accelerate Rather than guessing where price might reverse, pivot levels provide a repeatable framework for analyzing price behavior. Join the DTA Community – Trade with Structure, Not Emotion If you want to apply tools like pivot levels the right way—within a complete swing trading framework—the Disciplined Traders Academy (DTA) community is built for you. Inside the DTA Community, you’ll get: Daily swing trade watchlists Clear trade planning frameworks Risk management education Live market breakdowns A disciplined community focused on process, not hype You can join risk-free for 7 days.No pressure. No long-term commitment. If it’s not for you, walk away.If it is, it could change how you trade. 👉 Join the DTA Community risk-free today - https://disciplinedtradersacademy.podia.com/disciplined-traders-academy

    8 min

  3. JAN 15

    Why Simpler Charts Make Better Traders: Using Moving Averages for Swing Trading

    Many traders overload their charts with indicators, believing more signals lead to better results. In reality, complexity often works against consistency and profitability. In this episode, Brian Montes breaks down why simpler charts lead to better trading decisions and how moving averages form the backbone of a disciplined swing trading system. You’ll learn how to use the 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day simple moving averages to define trend, manage risk, and identify high-probability swing trade setups—without clutter or confusion. Whether you’re a newer trader or an experienced swing trader looking to refine your process, this episode will help you simplify your approach and focus on what actually matters. Join the Disciplined Traders Academy Community If you’re ready to move beyond random indicators and start trading with structure and discipline, check out the Disciplined Traders Academy (DTA). You get 7 days to explore the community at no risk.If you like what you see, you can stay.If not, no harm, no foul. While we can’t guarantee results, we can guarantee you’ll learn how to build your own swing trading systems—and you’ll be able to take trades alongside us inside the community. 👉 Join the DTA Community, risk-free, using this link - https://disciplinedtradersacademy.podia.com/disciplined-traders-academy

    9 min

  4. JAN 4

    5 Rules That Make You a Super Trader

    Most traders don’t fail because they lack information.They fail because they ignore rules. In this episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market, we break down five foundational trading rules used by elite swing traders to protect capital, improve consistency, and dramatically increase their odds of success. These principles—popularized by legendary momentum traders—remove emotion from trading and replace it with structure, discipline, and probability-based decision making. If you want to stop chasing trades and start trading like a professional, this episode is your blueprint. Key Takeaways for Swing Traders Volatility is opportunity—but only when risk is controlled Clean charts outperform complicated indicators Small losses are the cost of doing business Discipline beats prediction every time Capital preservation keeps you in the game Ready to set up your trading system? Grab our free DTA A+ Trade Set Up Checklist - https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9 Question - Email Brian at brian.montes@icloud.com If this episode helped you think differently about trading: Follow the podcast Leave a review to support the show Share this episode with a trader who needs more discipline and fewer indicators

    13 min

  5. 12/29/2025

    Why Margin Trading Can Be Risky

    Most traders are taught to fear volatility—but volatility isn’t the real danger. In this episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market Podcast, Brian Montes explains why he does not trade stocks using leverage or margin, and why conflating volatility with risk is one of the most expensive mistakes retail traders make. You’ll learn the critical difference between volatility and risk, how margin trading introduces hidden dangers like forced liquidation and time compression, and why disciplined swing traders actually benefit from volatility when trading without leverage. If you’re swing trading, building a growth portfolio, or trying to trade consistently without blowing up your account, this episode will fundamentally change how you think about risk management. Volatility creates opportunity, not danger. Risk comes from over-leverage, not price movement Margin removes your margin of error and compresses your time horizon Brokers—not traders—control leveraged positions during volatility spikes Survival is the first edge in trading Consistency beats intensity every time If this episode helped reframe how you think about risk and volatility: 👉 Follow the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes👉 Leave a review—it helps more traders find real education👉 Download the DTA A+ Setup Checklist and start trading with clarity, not leverage. https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9 Remember:The goal isn’t to trade more.It’s to trade long enough to let the edge compound.

    11 min

  6. 12/20/2025

    Mastering Swing Trading: The Four Stages of Stock Cycles

    Most traders don’t lose money because they can’t read charts.They lose money because they trade without context. In this episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Market, we break down the four stages of a stock’s cycle and explain why understanding market structure is one of the most critical skills a swing trader can develop. Every stock moves through the same four stages—accumulation, markup, distribution, and decline. The problem? Most traders don’t know how to identify which stage they’re in, so they apply the wrong strategy at the wrong time. This episode gives you a clear framework to stop chasing, stop forcing trades, and start aligning your strategy with how the market actually moves. What You’ll Learn in This Episode The four stages of a stock’s market cycle are explained in plain English How institutions operate inside each stage—and why retail traders get trapped Why Stage 2 (markup) is where most A+ swing trades live How to avoid giving profits back during distribution When cash is a position and not trading is the right decision How DTA traders use structure and process to build consistent cash flow Use the A+ Trade Setup Checklist to Trade With Discipline Understanding the four stages is only the first step. Execution requires rules. That’s why DTA traders use the A+ Trade Setup Checklist—a simple, repeatable process designed to confirm: Structure supports the trade Risk is clearly defined before entry If a setup doesn’t pass the checklist, it doesn’t get traded. 👉 Download the DTA A+ Trade Setup Checklist using the link below. https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9Print it. Use it. Hold yourself accountable. Questions? Email Brian at brian.montes@icloud.com Enjoying the Podcast? Help Us Grow If this episode helped clarify how markets actually move, we’d appreciate your support. Follow the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes Like this episode to help it reach more traders Leave a review and share what you’re learning—it helps more than you think Your feedback helps us keep delivering clear, no-hype trading education to the community.

    14 min

  7. 12/15/2025

    Cash Flow Trading: How Swing Traders Turn Profits Into Real Income

    Most swing traders are taught to grow their accounts. But account growth doesn’t equal freedom. In this episode of the DTA Podcast, we introduce cash flow trading — a structured approach that helps swing traders consistently extract money from the market instead of letting profits sit on a screen. Cash flow trading shifts the question from: “How big can I grow my account?” to “How reliably can my trading pay me?” This mindset shift affects trade selection, risk management, and trader psychology — and it’s the missing link between profitability and actually improving your life through trading. What cash flow trading really is (and what it isn’t) Why most profitable traders still feel stuck The difference between growth trading and income trading How planned withdrawals improve discipline and consistency In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What cash flow trading really is (and what it isn’t) Why most profitable traders still feel stuck The difference between growth trading and income trading How planned withdrawals improve discipline and consistency If you’re done trading for “someday” and ready to get paid on purpose, this episode is your starting point. 👉 Subscribe to the DTA Podcast👉 Download the DTA A+ Trade Set Up Checklist resource in the show notes - https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9👉 Join DTA and start building a trading system designed for your life - https://bit.ly/3Mm41N9 Because profits don’t change your life. Cash flow does. Question - email Brian at brian.montes@icloud.com Follow Brian on X - @dtamethod

    14 min

  8. 12/08/2025

    How Swing Traders Can Use UVXY for Smarter Top-Down Decisions

    In this episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market Podcast, we break down what UVXY really is, why it confuses so many traders, and how swing traders can use it as a powerful top-down indicator to understand market conditions, avoid getting blindsided, and time entries with more precision. If you’ve ever wondered why UVXY spikes out of nowhere… why it bleeds lower most of the time… or whether you should use it in your swing trading strategy, this episode clears it up with simple, actionable insights. What UVXY actually tracks (and why most traders misunderstand it) Why does UVXY behave differently from the VIX How UVXY reveals hidden volatility before major market pullbacks How to use UVXY to confirm trend strength in SPY, QQQ, and leading sectors How UVXY helps identify market turning points and reversal conditions Practical ways to incorporate UVXY into your daily top-down routine The biggest mistakes traders make with UVXY — and how to avoid them This is a must-listen for swing traders looking to sharpen their market read and reduce blindside losses. Looking for a way to choose the A+ swing trade set-ups? Download the FREE DTA A+ Swing Trade checklist - https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9

    11 min
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The Disciplined Traders Podcast is your guide to mastering the mindset, strategies, and systems behind successful trading and wealth building. Hosted by Brian Montes, we break down swing trading, market insights, cashflow creation, passive income, and even crypto opportunities — all through the lens of disciplined, repeatable processes. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned trader, each episode equips you with actionable tools to make smarter decisions and build lasting financial freedom.

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