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The Trading Coach Podcast

Akil Stokeswd418.isrefer.com
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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Episodes

087 - Changing The Success Rate In Trading

After recently being featured in a Forbes Magazine article about innovations in trading education. I was asked, why exactly the failure rate is so high in this industry and lend my opinion on what can be done to change that. Here's a link to the article written by Dr. Brett Steenbarger https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettsteenbarger/2018/09/30/can-individual-traders-succeed-in-financial-markets/#440730b914d7 Your Trading Coach - Akil

Oct 01, 201828 min

086 - Money Is The Driver

A discussion on what outside motivators drive our trading and how we need to make a change immediately if we want to become successful. If you're new remember to take the 10 episode challenge and indulge in some of my past episodes. Also don't forget to let me know what you think by shooting me a message on social. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Sep 28, 201820 min

085 - My 4 Step Trading Process

A look at the process I go through each and every day when looking for trading opportunities in the financial markets. Don't forget to let me know what your FAVORITE TCP Episode is! Your Trading Coach - Akil

Sep 26, 201819 min

084 - Success Requires Sacrifice

Being successful requires a lot of sacrifices in many different aspects of your life. Today's podcast takes a look at some of what I've given up in order to pursue my dreams. Thanks for allowing the podcast to reach a brand new high watermark in weekly downloads. Please keep up the support! Your Trading Coach - Akil

Sep 24, 201812 min

083 - From Struggling Trader To Money Manager at 25

A former struggling trader turned money manager shares his story of what it takes to become a successful professional trader and how you can do the same. Please do me a favor & share this AMAZING interview with a friend of yours. Hopefully, this traders story can inspire many others to do the same. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Sep 21, 201842 min

082 - My Development As A Trader

A look at how I've evolved as a trader over the years and how I've changed in a way that may seem strange to many. Don't forget to take that 10 episode challenge if you're new! Of course, if you like what you hear, please subscribe to the show. Your Trading Coach - Akil Stokes

Sep 19, 201814 min

080 - 1 Question You Need To Ask Yourself

Life is short & success takes time. Because of this, it's important that you take advantage of every minute because before you know it your time will be up. Remember to take that 10 episode challenge & pick out 10 random episodes and give them a listen! Your Trading Coach - Akil

Sep 14, 20187 min

079 - Make It Through Year One & You Have A Chance

Today's podcast talks about the path to success and how long it takes most traders to become consistently profitable. Please remember to take a second & SHARE this episode with a trader friend of yours! Your Trading Coach, Akil

Sep 12, 201816 min

077 - I Just Want To Beat The Banks

This trader first got involved in the market in order to gain more knowledge about her personal investments. 18 months later & now she's on track to completely control them and outperform the banks. I hope you guys have a great weekend. Feel free to binge listen to the podcast & share your favorite episodes with a friend. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Sep 07, 201840 min

076 - How To Push Yourself To The Next Level

19 Tips on how to push yourself to the next level in trading, business & life in general. Link to the original article https://www.inc.com/christina-desmarais/19-ideas-on-how-to-push-yourself-to-next-level.html?cid=sf01001 Your Trading Coach - Akil

Sep 05, 201834 min

075 - The Real Value of Backtesting

A conversation about backtesting and how the value of doing manually is much more beneficial than just having the numbers given to you. Thanks for the support traders! Last week our numbers were a little down so I'm going to have to DEMAND a stronger effort in sharing the show so that we can continue to reach more and more traders hungry for success. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Sep 03, 201821 min

073 - How To Become More Productive

Today's podcast discusses how to properly prioritize your work so that you're able to be the most productive. Here's a link to the article discussed in today's episode. https://blog.rescuetime.com/how-to-prioritize/ Please remember to SHARE, LIKE & leave me a REVIEW! Your Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 29, 201835 min

072 - Doing Less Can Make You More

Sometimes less is more and when it comes to trading I've always believed that a trader should keep it simple by starting with a single strategy and build off of that instead of trying to do too much at once. Please take a second to SHARE and RATE the show if you haven't done so already. I'd also love to hear your feedback on today's episode so feel free to reach out to me on social media sharing your thoughts. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 27, 201821 min

071 - A Journey of Self-Discovery

A good trading friend once told me that "Trading is a journey of self-discovery" and I couldn't agree more. In today's podcast we dig into this topic as well as the importance of living your life on your own terms. Last week we weren't able to keep our download streak alive but I trust that we'll be able to start a new one. So please take a second or so to hit that share button and spread the word about this podcast. Thank you. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 24, 201819 min

070 - A Funny Real Estate Investment Story

A look inside my real estate investment business and a very funny story about what we encountered while searching for potential properties. Make sure you guys continue to share the show so that we can keep growing and expanding our reach! Your Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 22, 20189 min

069 - Trade Like A Heavyweight Champion

The audio version of a recent article I wrote comparing the journey of becoming an independent consistently profitable trader, to training to be a professional athlete. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 20, 201812 min

068 - A Simple Solution To Complicated Goals

Today we talk about goal setting and how it's okay to set big goals, but what's even more important is developing tactics to achieve them. I just wanted to take a second again to thank you for all of your support. this podcast is growing at an alarming rate and it's all because of your consistent effort in spreading the word. THANK YOU SO MUCH Your Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 17, 201824 min

067 - 8 Questions About My Trading

I was recently asked 8 questions about my trading journey from a student working on his dissertation. Please remember to LIKE, SHARE & if you're new MAKE SURE you take the 10 episode challenge and see if you like what we're doing here. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 15, 201828 min

066 - This Trader Was Sold A Dream

Have you ever been sold a dream by an internet marketer claiming to be a millionaire trader? If so, then you'll be able to directly relate to today's episode as one of the traders we work with shares his experiences with one of those programs and what he's done to restart his trading career. Please give this episode a share on social media, and if you're new to the show I'd love for you to leave me a review and/or rating. Thank you! Your Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 13, 201831 min

065 - You Can't Have The Best of Both Worlds

In both trading and in life there's always a give and a take. Nothing is completely perfect, but that doesn't mean it can't be perfect for you. I hope you guys enjoyed the show if you did please let me know by sharing this episode on social media and leaving me a rating/review if you haven't done so already. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 10, 201813 min

064 - We're Using Money The Wrong Way

Many people have a very weak understanding of the value of money and how to use it as an advantage instead of a disadvantage. As always if you like the show, please show me by sharing, hitting that like button and leaving me a rating/review. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 08, 201817 min

063 - What They Don't Tell You About Working From Home

After spending the past 9 years working from home I've decided to stop. Here's why & here are the pros and cons of that decision. As always if you like the show, please show me by sharing, hitting that like button and leaving me a rating/review. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 06, 201827 min

062 - If You Want To Be SUCCESSFUL You HAVE TO Do This

A roundtable chat with a few of my business partners discussing what it takes to become successful and why so few are willing to do so. If you're new to the podcast THANK YOU for listening. Please let me know what you think by leaving me a rating and/or review. And please remember to share this episode with your social media circle. THANK YOU - Your Trading Coach Akil

Aug 03, 20181 hr 18 min

061 - Hard Work Beats Talent When Talent Doesn't Work

What's more important, having a lot of talent or having a lot of work ethic? Today I'll share with you a story of today's most famous footballer and tell you how he surpassed his more talented friend. If you're new to the podcast, please take the 10 Episode challenge & let me know which has been your favorite. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Aug 01, 201819 min

060 - The BIG PROBLEM With Automated Trading

Although I'm not personally a fan of using an automated trading system, I do understand the benefits. With that being said, finding success with one isn't as simple as plugging it in and letting it go. It takes just as much work as discretionary trading. Please help me continue to grow this show by SHARING it on your favorite social media platform! Your Trading Coach - Akil

Jul 30, 201814 min

059 - James Shares HIs Trading Journey

An interview with one of the traders we work with sharing his journey as a trader up to this point and what has helped him get on the right path to becoming an independent consistently profitable trader. Please remember to share the show! It only takes a second & it's a massive help to me. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Jul 27, 201845 min

058 - The Percentage Recovery Formula

I wanted to title this episode "you better check yourself before you wreck yourself" but I decided to go with a more traditional approach. Regardless, today's episode is all about dispelling those old "get rich quick" trading thoughts before they land you in the poor house without a chip or a chair. If you like this episode let me know by showing me some love on social by SHARING! Your Trading Coach - Akil

Jul 25, 201821 min
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