Desire To Trade Podcast | Interviews with Highly Successful Traders

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The Desire To Trade Podcast has for goal to help you develop 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. 558: He Made A Living In The Markets For 35 Years (Bret Rosenthal)

    2D AGO

    558: He Made A Living In The Markets For 35 Years (Bret Rosenthal)

    He Made A Living In The Markets For 35 Years In episode 558 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Bret Rosenthal, a hedge fund trader who's been in the markets for 35+ years and has seen every cycle play out. He shares why most traders lose money even when their ideas are right, and how a simple shift in thinking about risk changed everything. Their conversation walks through how he trades today with a structured approach that keeps things simple and repeatable. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:30 Introduction 00:39 Who is Bret Rosenthal? 02:35 Discovering Desire To Trade trading strategies and the virtual hedge fund 05:52 The Armor Investing approach 11:15 Understanding stop losses and entry points 13:54 The Armor Turn pattern for investing 18:08 Trading in a bubble vs. market noise 20:19 Mindset for long-term trading success 24:24 Adapting to market conditions 29:19 Where to find Bret Rosenthal (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 How to find Bret Rosenthal X/Twitter: @bretrosenthal Substack: armrinvesting.substack.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
  2. 557: How He Builds Fully-Automated Trading Strategies (Martyn Tinsley)

    APR 27

    557: How He Builds Fully-Automated Trading Strategies (Martyn Tinsley)

    How He Builds Fully-Automated Trading Strategies In episode 557 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Martyn Tinsley of Trade Like A Machine, a seasoned algo trader who shares how he spent years building automated systems—only to realize he was making things harder than they needed to be. He breaks down the process he uses to ensure a strategy's edge is repeatable before ever risking capital in a live account. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:30 Introduction 00:38 What's new with Martyn Tinsley? 04:09 AI in trading 10:21 Simplicity in AI models 12:43 Avoiding overfitting in AI models 15:57 Classical algorithm trading techniques 19:35 Optimization Technique 1 25:22 Optimization Technique 2 29:46 Walk Forward Correlation technique 32:55 Possible Outcomes 40:14 Martyn's research conclusion and future direction 46:31 Where to find more info about Martyn Tinsley (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 How to find Martyn Tinsley Read more about Opt My Strategy (OMS) Exclusive Desire To Trade Discount What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

    48 min
  3. 556: This Made Me A Profitable Trader For 17 Years - Navin Prithyani

    APR 20

    556: This Made Me A Profitable Trader For 17 Years - Navin Prithyani

    This Made Me A Profitable Trader For 17 Years In episode 556 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Navin Prithyani, who shares what actually kept him profitable for 17 years—and why things started slipping once the numbers got bigger. He walks through the moment where pressure, expectations, and outside noise began affecting his performance. It's a real look at how consistency is built… and how easily it can break when your focus shifts. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:30 Introduction 01:03 What's new with Navin Prithyani? 01:41 Trading strategies: day trading, forex, and value investing 02:38 Strategy for value investing 04:08 Understanding market pullbacks 05:46 Investment timing 08:51 Overcoming challenges in trading and psychology 11:47 Breaking through income plateaus 16:52 Pressure point: What should you do to quit your job? 21:21 Advice for aspiring traders 23:04 Day trading vs swing trading for stocks 26:21 How to train yourself to scale your trading 28:27 Navin's stock portfolio 29:53 Knowing how much is "much" 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 How to find Navin Prithyani urbanforex.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

    34 min
  4. 555: Trading Psychology of the Best Traders in the World (Brett Steenbarger)

    APR 13

    555: Trading Psychology of the Best Traders in the World (Brett Steenbarger)

    Trading Psychology of the Best Traders in the World In episode 555 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Dr. Brett Steenbarger, a trading psychologist who's worked with top performers for decades. He breaks down why consistency has nothing to do with finding better setups. They walk through how traders unknowingly sabotage themselves—and what actually separates those who stay stuck from those who quietly improve over time. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Who is Brett Steenbarger? 02:13 Do traders come to fix problems or get better? 03:23 The first thing Brett looks at when a trader wants to improve 04:56 Can traders coach themselves? 06:16 Leveraging your strengths: where success really comes from 08:26 Why you should figure out your strengths before trading 10:30 Psychological wealth as the foundation for financial wealth 12:59 The loneliness problem: why trading alone is a bad thing 14:37 Why mentoring others makes you better 15:39 Adapting to crazy markets (recorded during Middle East conflict) 17:30 What Brett tells traders when volatility spikes 19:30 Are markets irrational? 21:22 Advice for new traders for volatile markets 23:26 What's inside Positive Trading Psychology (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 How to find Dr. Brett Steenbarger's book Get your copy of Positive Trading Psychology  What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

    26 min
  5. 554: What It Takes To Be A Consistently Profitable Trader (1-Hour Masterclass)

    APR 6

    554: What It Takes To Be A Consistently Profitable Trader (1-Hour Masterclass)

    What It Takes To Be A Consistently Profitable Trader (1-Hour Masterclass) In episode 554 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to veteran traders share what actually made them consistent after years of ups and downs. They walk through the painful patterns—big wins followed by bigger losses—and how shifting their mindset and risk management changed their results. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:54 Al Brooks - Traders' Mental Edge 00:13:02 Andrew Aziz - Surviving Bad Markets & Preventing Overtrading 00:24:36 Brian Pezim - Consistency for the Part‑Time Trader 00:31:55 Brian McAboy - Trading as a Business in Unpredictable Markets 00:40:45 Peter Varcoe - The Real Path to Consistency (It's Slower Than You Think) 00:52:58 Andrew Mitchem - What Long‑Term Trading Success Requires 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 5m
  6. 553: I Went From Taxi Driver To Full-Time Day Trader (Kevin Hunt)

    MAR 30

    553: I Went From Taxi Driver To Full-Time Day Trader (Kevin Hunt)

    I Went From Taxi Driver To Full-Time Day Trader In episode 553 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Kevin Hunt to talk about how he went from losing everything in business to becoming a full-time trader living in Thailand. Kevin shares the terrifying moment he burned his last safety net and how that pressure became the catalyst for mastering the one thing most traders ignore: their own psychology. He dives into his simple, mechanical approach to the London session and why having a set of rules isn't enough—you have to learn how to lose before you can win. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:52 What's new with Kevin Hunt? 03:18 How he started trading 06:13 Moving from London to Thailand 09:10 Losing his "safety net" and finally trading full-time 10:17 Advice on jumping to full-time trading now vs. keeping a day job 13:50 Kevin's simple system 16:49 Why simple isn't easy 21:21 Why constantly changing methods kill consistency 25:31 The price of long‑term profitability 27:12 Community (Slack) cured loneliness and kept him accountable 29:46 Why sharing success with others matters 30:54 Where to find Kevin Hunt 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 How to find Kevin Hunt Desire To Trade What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

    32 min
  7. 552: Prop Firms Don't Work Like You Think (Justin Hertzberg)

    MAR 23

    552: Prop Firms Don't Work Like You Think (Justin Hertzberg)

    Prop Firms Don't Work Like You Think In episode 552 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Justin Hertzberg of PropAccounts to talk about how prop firms really work — the risks they hide, why many fail, and what separates the ones that actually pay traders. They walk through real numbers (pass rates, average payouts, account lifespans) and share practical signals you can use to avoid getting burned and to find a prop program that supports steady, sustainable trading growth. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! >>Scale up with our funded accounts for Forex, crypto, and futures (30% off): https://go.fundedaccounts.io/ Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Justin Hertzberg's work with prop firms 02:30 What differentiates prop firms 04:06 The "printing money" myth 07:09 Asymmetric risk explained 08:22 Why 95% of prop firms are insolvent 09:42 How to spot a firm that will pay you 11:09 Live accounts vs. demo accounts 15:06 How prop firms hedge risk 15:59 Real stats: passing rates, payouts, account lifespan 18:05 Why challenge fees have a "floor" 19:33 Prop firm rules: what's changing 21:59 The MetaQuotes shake-up 24:54 Why brokers are getting into prop firms 26:42 Standalone firms vs. broker-backed firms 29:19 Average lifespan of a funded account 30:29 Where to find Justin Hertzberg (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 How to find Justin Hertzberg Justin's email: justin@fpfxtech.com fpfxtech.com propaccount.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

    32 min
  8. 551: 12 Years of Trading Knowledge in 25 Minutes (César Barriga)

    MAR 16

    551: 12 Years of Trading Knowledge in 25 Minutes (César Barriga)

    12 Years of Trading Knowledge in 25 Minutes In episode 551 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with BlackSheep Academy's César Barriga, a trader who struggled for 10 years to become consistently profitable. César shares the hard lessons from that journey, from losing family money to finally finding peace with a simple, hybrid approach. He breaks down exactly why he now does the opposite of most retail traders and how he keeps his strategy so simple that he can explain it in a few minutes. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Who is César Barriga and what's his trading style? 02:11 How he started trading and his 20-year journey 04:16 How forex pulled him in 05:25 The brutal 10-year road to profitability 08:00 Learning what the top 1% of winning traders were doing 09:42 Finding retail sentiment online and building an edge 12:09 Retail trading or the opposite? 14:05 Finding the balance between simple and complicated strategies 16:18 Getting into algo trading through a mentor 18:24 Using AI to code strategies and validating them 20:49 César's hybrid approach (manual and algo) 22:55 How mindset affects your trades 26:23 Why beginners must start manual before ever touching automation 27:20 Where to find César Barriga (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 How to find César Barriga BlackSheep Legacy (English) Instagram: @cesktrades 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
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