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

https://youtu.be/mXUMAJnbkN8&list=PLwmpbNUnTt6gL4jdULaMVuMi24O8KPZqw&ab_channel=EtienneCrete-DesireToTRADE $1M Funded Trader Shares His Story In episode 520 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with million-dollar funded trader, Blayn Marshall, who shares how he went from stock-picking at 18 to becoming a fully funded seven-figure algorithmic trader. He opens up about the trial-and-error process of building strategies, managing portfolios, and securing investor capital. This is a grounded conversation on scaling your trading while keeping risk low and your mindset strong. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! [https://youtu.be/mXUMAJnbkN8&list=PLwmpbNUnTt6gL4jdULaMVuMi24O8KPZqw&ab_channel=EtienneCrete-DesireToTRADE] Topics Covered In This Episode * 00:00 Introduction * 00:44 First experiences with stocks * 03:32 Finding the strategy that worked for him * 04:28 Transition from manual trading to algo trading * 05:09 Overcoming challenges of learning algo trading * 07:30 Building, testing, and validating strategies live * 08:24 Getting funded through Darwinex and attracting investors * 11:23 Managing mindset when trading other people’s money * 12:10 Building connections in the trading community * 13:32 Mentorship and self-learning * 15:14 How he uses the Quant Analyzer to build a good portfolio * 18:07 Handling market volatility with low-risk strategies * 19:20 Adjusting risk across multiple strategies * 20:05 Scaling beyond seven figures and future plans * 20:42 Where to find Blayn Marshall What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group [http://www.desiretotrade.com/group/]! Desire To Trade's Top Resources * DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/desiretotrade/] (free group!) * Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist [http://www.desiretotrade.com/checklist/] * One-Page Trading Plan [http://www.desiretotrade.com/get-one-page-trading-plan/] (free template) * Recommended brokers: * EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) [https://join.eightcap.com/visit/?bta=36019&nci=5603] * AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) [https://d2t.link/axitrader] * Desire To TRADE Academy [http://www.desiretotrade.com/join-academy] * Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) [https://geni.us/prop-trading-secrets] About The Desire To Trade Podcast * * Subscribe via iTunes [http://www.desiretotrade.com/itunes] (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) * Subscribe via Stitcher [http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/73011/details] * Subscribe via TuneIn [http://tunein.com/radio/Desire-To-Trade-Podcast-p840645/] * Subscribe via Google Play [https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iagw4asbmnw7eenxkujq2bie2u4?t%3DDesire_To_Trade_Podcast_%257C_Trading_Tips_%2526_Interviews_with_Successful_Traders] * See all podcast episodes [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwmpbNUnTt6gL4jdULaMVuMi24O8KPZqw] What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group [http://www.desiretotrade.com/group/]! How to find Blayn Marshall * blaynmarshall.com [https://blaynmarshall.com] * Blayn on YouTube - @Blayntrades [https://youtube.com/@Blayntrades] What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group [http://www.desiretotrade.com/group/]!

https://youtu.be/HvsiwQHi4HE&list=PLwmpbNUnTt6gL4jdULaMVuMi24O8KPZqw&ab_channel=EtienneCrete-DesireToTRADE Decades of Trading Psychology Wisdom in 25 Minutes In episode 519 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with performance coach Andrew Menaker, distilling 25+ years of experience helping traders manage their mindset, emotions, and performance. He unpacks the real reasons traders self-sabotage—and what it takes to build psychological resilience that actually supports trading success. Whether you're managing prop firm capital or trying to stay consistent on your personal account, this is the side of trading most traders ignore… until they can’t. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! [https://youtu.be/HvsiwQHi4HE&list=PLwmpbNUnTt6gL4jdULaMVuMi24O8KPZqw&ab_channel=EtienneCrete-DesireToTRADE]   Topics Covered In This Episode * 00:00 Introduction * 00:44 What’s new with Andrew Menaker * 01:13 The outdated myth of “suppressing emotion” * 01:49 Emotional energy & the buy/sell reflex * 02:53 Pressure, self-awareness & default risk response * 03:56 Traits tied to long-term trading success * 04:30 Real patience vs. post-it note reminders * 05:52 Using the body to manage trading stress * 11:00 Internal struggles: overtrading, comparison, ego * 12:40 Proving yourself & performance anxiety * 13:39 Handling performance anxiety * 14:27 Detaching self-worth from trading results * 15:30 Psychology tools that don’t work for everyone * 18:08 Intuition vs. emotion for experienced traders * 19:30 Coaching intuitive traders without clear systems * 20:44 Why self-honesty is crucial (and rare) * 21:51 The reality of failure in trading * 23:21 When it's time to take a break or quit * 24:04 Recovering from losses & building resilience * 25:03 Where to find Andrew Menaker (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 [http://www.desiretotrade.com/group/]! Desire To Trade's Top Resources * DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/desiretotrade/] (free group!) * Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist [http://www.desiretotrade.com/checklist/] * One-Page Trading Plan [http://www.desiretotrade.com/get-one-page-trading-plan/] (free template) * Recommended brokers: * EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) [https://join.eightcap.com/visit/?bta=36019&nci=5603] * AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) [https://d2t.link/axitrader] * Desire To TRADE Academy [http://www.desiretotrade.com/join-academy] * Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) [https://geni.us/prop-trading-secrets] About The Desire To Trade Podcast * * Subscribe via iTunes [http://www.desiretotrade.com/itunes] (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) * Subscribe via Stitcher [http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/73011/details] * Subscribe via TuneIn [http://tunein.com/radio/Desire-To-Trade-Podcast-p840645/] * Subscribe via Google Play [https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iagw4asbmnw7eenxkujq2bie2u4?t%3DDesire_To_Trade_Podcast_%257C_Trading_Tips_%2526_Interviews_with_Successful_Traders] * See all podcast episodes [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwmpbNUnTt6gL4jdULaMVuMi24O8KPZqw] What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group [http://www.desiretotrade.com/group/]! How to find Andrew Menaker * andrewmenaker.com [https://andrewmenaker.com] * X (Twitter) - @andrew_menaker [https://x.com/andrew_menaker] What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group [http://www.desiretotrade.com/group/]!

https://youtu.be/exKkTV5T6So&list=PLwmpbNUnTt6g2CuwpImOsvt66BaAZ8QVc&si=KzrA2lpWq-8HsfXd How Million-Dollar Traders Survive *and Win* in Any Market (1-Hour Masterclass) In episode 518 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to a 1-hour masterclass featuring three traders who’ve been in the markets for decades — some since the days of floor trading, others who’ve scaled accounts into the millions before age 25. Dive into deep experience, real risk, and relentless learning. You’ll hear practical wisdom on trading psychology, strategy fit, risk-taking, and the hard truths most retail traders ignore. This isn’t a hype session — it’s a high-level breakdown of what it actually takes to survive and win in any market. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! [https://youtu.be/exKkTV5T6So&list=PLwmpbNUnTt6g2CuwpImOsvt66BaAZ8QVc&si=KzrA2lpWq-8HsfXd] Topics Covered In This Episode * 00:00 Introduction * 01:16 Steven Goldstein: 25 Years Of Floor Trading: His Secrets Exposed [https://youtu.be/lJWK5XrEd9o] * 24:45 TraderNick: The $3M Profitable Trader At 23 Years Old [https://youtu.be/oCuYN_h3Too] * 47:00 James King: Top 5% Trading Psychology Secrets [https://youtu.be/ys7Hd3sRfOM] What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group [http://www.desiretotrade.com/group/]! Desire To Trade's Top Resources * DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/desiretotrade/] (free group!) * Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist [http://www.desiretotrade.com/checklist/] * One-Page Trading Plan [http://www.desiretotrade.com/get-one-page-trading-plan/] (free template) * Recommended brokers: * EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) [https://join.eightcap.com/visit/?bta=36019&nci=5603] * AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) [https://d2t.link/axitrader] * Desire To TRADE Academy [http://www.desiretotrade.com/join-academy] About The Desire To Trade Podcast * * Subscribe via iTunes [http://www.desiretotrade.com/itunes] (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) * Subscribe via Stitcher [http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/73011/details] * Subscribe via TuneIn [http://tunein.com/radio/Desire-To-Trade-Podcast-p840645/] * Subscribe via Google Play [https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iagw4asbmnw7eenxkujq2bie2u4?t%3DDesire_To_Trade_Podcast_%257C_Trading_Tips_%2526_Interviews_with_Successful_Traders] * See all podcast episodes [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwmpbNUnTt6gL4jdULaMVuMi24O8KPZqw] What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group [http://www.desiretotrade.com/group/]!

https://youtu.be/q1-F2jNjwRY&list=PLwmpbNUnTt6gL4jdULaMVuMi24O8KPZqw&ab_channel=EtienneCrete-DesireToTRADE Train Your Brain to Make Money Trading In episode 517 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Evan Marks, and they dive deep into the mental game of trading. Evan shares powerful strategies to help traders manage emotions, build discipline, and perform at their best—even under pressure. If you’ve ever struggled with impulsivity, confidence, or consistency, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom to elevate your trading mindset. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! [https://youtu.be/q1-F2jNjwRY&list=PLwmpbNUnTt6gL4jdULaMVuMi24O8KPZqw&ab_channel=EtienneCrete-DesireToTRADE]   Topics Covered In This Episode * 00:00 Introduction * 00:43 Evan Marks’ Background & M1 Performance Group * 01:20 The Performance Formula: Potential vs. Interference * 03:24 Emotional awareness & decision-making * 05:21 Common interference among traders * 08:16 Trading vs. Sports Psychology: frequency of emotions * 10:00 Handling uncertainty in trading * 13:40 Goal-setting vs. process focus * 17:33 Discipline & daily routines for traders * 21:04 The benefits of "aggressive patience" * 23:32 Making decisions under pressure * 28:35 Scaling up: How to trade larger sizes confidently * 30:05 Rebuilding confidence after a drawdown * 32:31 Where to find Evan Marks (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 [http://www.desiretotrade.com/group/]! Desire To Trade's Top Resources * DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/desiretotrade/] (free group!) * Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist [http://www.desiretotrade.com/checklist/] * One-Page Trading Plan [http://www.desiretotrade.com/get-one-page-trading-plan/] (free template) * Recommended brokers: * EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) [https://join.eightcap.com/visit/?bta=36019&nci=5603] * AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) [https://d2t.link/axitrader] * Desire To TRADE Academy [http://www.desiretotrade.com/join-academy] * Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) [https://geni.us/prop-trading-secrets] About The Desire To Trade Podcast * * Subscribe via iTunes [http://www.desiretotrade.com/itunes] (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) * Subscribe via Stitcher [http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/73011/details] * Subscribe via TuneIn [http://tunein.com/radio/Desire-To-Trade-Podcast-p840645/] * Subscribe via Google Play [https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iagw4asbmnw7eenxkujq2bie2u4?t%3DDesire_To_Trade_Podcast_%257C_Trading_Tips_%2526_Interviews_with_Successful_Traders] * See all podcast episodes [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwmpbNUnTt6gL4jdULaMVuMi24O8KPZqw] What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group [http://www.desiretotrade.com/group/]! How to find Evan Marks * m1performancegroup.com [https://m1performancegroup.com] What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group [http://www.desiretotrade.com/group/]!

https://youtu.be/GD5A0PxGQ1I&list=PLwmpbNUnTt6g2CuwpImOsvt66BaAZ8QVc&si=KzrA2lpWq-8HsfXd Master the Markets: Trading Psychology Decoded (1-Hour Masterclass) In episode 516 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to a 1-hour masterclass and dive into the real-world lessons four experienced traders wish they’d learned sooner—covering mindset, strategy refinement, and the balance between trading and life. You’ll hear candid stories about overcoming self-sabotage, adapting to market shifts, and building systems that fit your lifestyle, not the other way around. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! [https://youtu.be/GD5A0PxGQ1I&list=PLwmpbNUnTt6g2CuwpImOsvt66BaAZ8QVc&si=KzrA2lpWq-8HsfXd] Topics Covered In This Episode * 00:00 Introduction * 00:49 Akil Stokes: Consistency for trading success [https://youtu.be/vzFiMQUL9NI?si=eHKopW0NlMHvh_k4] * 23:58 Paul Wallace: Mental Toughness in trading [https://youtu.be/4Ne4t8tVXBo?si=Mt5s-OZI-KpqKoMu] * 46:14 Navin Prithyani: Draw-Downs are part of the game, learn to handle them gracefully [https://youtu.be/akXyXLDy0a0?si=_OkfGRfujaPMmycg] * 54:19 Jerremy Newsome: The discipline to build a wealthy life [https://youtu.be/gd3Ej11uQFE?si=zYibmfs_g8V4Jk3l]   What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group [http://www.desiretotrade.com/group/]! Desire To Trade's Top Resources * DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/desiretotrade/] (free group!) * Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist [http://www.desiretotrade.com/checklist/] * One-Page Trading Plan [http://www.desiretotrade.com/get-one-page-trading-plan/] (free template) * Recommended brokers: * EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) [https://join.eightcap.com/visit/?bta=36019&nci=5603] * AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) [https://d2t.link/axitrader] * Desire To TRADE Academy [http://www.desiretotrade.com/join-academy] About The Desire To Trade Podcast * * Subscribe via iTunes [http://www.desiretotrade.com/itunes] (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) * Subscribe via Stitcher [http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/73011/details] * Subscribe via TuneIn [http://tunein.com/radio/Desire-To-Trade-Podcast-p840645/] * Subscribe via Google Play [https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iagw4asbmnw7eenxkujq2bie2u4?t%3DDesire_To_Trade_Podcast_%257C_Trading_Tips_%2526_Interviews_with_Successful_Traders] * See all podcast episodes [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwmpbNUnTt6gL4jdULaMVuMi24O8KPZqw] What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group [http://www.desiretotrade.com/group/]!