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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

177 - The Power of A Positive Environment

Something that all massively successful people have in common is the fact that they've surrounded themselves with other successful minds & have created an environment that allows them to maximize their talents. If YOU want to become massively successful one day, then you need to start doing the same. Please remember to LIKE, SHARE & leave this podcast a review if you like it! Your Trading Coach - Akil Tier One Trading Trial Membership http://training.tieronetrading.com/trial

May 01, 20198 min

176 - Stop Losses Are One BIG Lie

A discussion on using stop losses & if they are helpful or hurtful for your trading. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Apr 28, 201911 min

175 - What's More Important. Family or Work?

One of the reasons that I've become so successful is because I'm willing to outwork ANYBODY. However, as I get older, I find it harder to do so as I attempt to balance growing a business & growing a family. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Apr 26, 201916 min

174 - Bet On The Driver, Not The Car

While a trader is more like a mercenary looking to be in and out of the market in a short period of time, in the direction that they seem fit. An investor is looking for long-term value in a company. When looking for value, one of the first places to look at is the leadership as they will give you a good idea of what the future holds. Please remember to LIKE & SHARE this episode on social media. Thank you! Your Trading Coach - Akil!

Apr 24, 201917 min

173 - Using Trading To Escape The Family Business

After starting in the family business from the age of 6, this aspiring trader has decided that learning to trade was the way for him & his wife to achieve freedom of time & start pursuing their perfect life. To do so he has created a structured plan with the goal of trading live by next year & to leave the family business within 5. Join me on the Tier One Trading Platform for a RISK FREE Trial Membership http://training.tieronetrading.com/trial Your Trading Coach, Akil

Apr 21, 201916 min

172 - What It Takes To Become An Overnight Success

A look inside one of our private Q&A sessions at a discussion we had about the benefits of trading slower markets & what it really looks like to become an overnight success. Please do me a favor & remember to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE the show. Thank you Your Trading COach - Akil http://training.tieronetrading.com/trial

Apr 19, 201925 min

171 - Why You Shouldn't Pay Taxes

In this episode we're going to talk about how not paying taxes provides me with financial flexibility along with why I decided to shape my business as an LLC instead of a Corporation. If you're interested in spending 14 Days on the Tier One Platform, you can sign up for your risk-free trial membership here - http://training.tieronetrading.com/trial Also please remember to LIKE, SHARE & leave me a REVIEW! Thanks in advance! Your Trading Coach - Akil

Apr 16, 201915 min

170 - The Success Accelerator

A reflection on our recent trading workshop looking at a few of the most powerful lessons that stood out to me. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Apr 15, 201924 min

169 - A Highly Overrated Part of Trading

In this episode of The TCP I'm going to discuss what I believe is one of the most highly overrated parts of trading. If you're new please remember to take on the 10 episode challenge & be sure to LIKE, SHARE & leave me a review on iTunes. Thank you, Your Trading Coach - Akil

Apr 12, 20198 min

168 - Are You In Business For The Right Reasons?

Many of you listening to this podcast are aspiring entrepreneurs looking to create something of your own so that you can have both financial freedom and freedom of time. Although you may be motivated now, understand that if those 2 things are your only motivation you'll only go so far. Having a purpose is a form of motivation that will stick with you no matter how successful you become & it will keep you beyond motivated day in & day out. You Trading Coach - Akil

Apr 10, 201915 min

167 - I promise This Will Make You A Better Trader

Understanding yourself just might be more important than understanding the markets. Obviously, it takes learning the skill of trading to find opportunities in the markets, but until you know yourself, you may have a hard time choosing or developing a system/strategy that you can consistently follow without sabotage. Sign up for our Ascension Trading Event - https://tieronetrading.com/ascension/ Here's a link to the test I took. https://www.16personalities.com Your Trading Coach - Akil...

Apr 06, 201933 min

166 - Here's How Using Cash Will Save You Money

Although we are moving towards a cashless world, I still find there to be many massive benefits to using cash especially if you want to be more financially responsible. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Apr 04, 201916 min

165 - A Discussion On Early Target Taking

A conversation with a trader about why taking targets early is a bad idea, how it can damage your trading & what to do in order to avoid that urge. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Apr 03, 201913 min

164 - Supporting Others Will Make You More Successful

Despite being the most competitive person you'll ever meet, I've never really believed in competition when it comes to business. In this podcast, I'll explain exactly why that is & tell you why teaming up with others in your field can be more beneficial than trying to go against them. Please remember to LIKE, SHARE & REVIEW this podcast. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Mar 31, 201928 min

163 - No Pain, No Gains

These days everyone wants to give themselves a title so that they have some type of status on social media. However, only a fraction of those people are actually willing to make the sacrifices needed to really earn that title. Success requires sacrifice & if you aren't willing to deal with the pain, you'll never see the gains. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Mar 29, 201912 min

162 - 5 Way To Become A Better Risk Taker

Taking risks isn't something you have to do, rather they are something that you get to do. Today's podcast looks at how changing your mindset on risk-taking will increase your chances of success. You can follow Bob Vasil on Twitter - @BobVasile Your Trading Coach - Akil

Mar 27, 201916 min

161 - 3 Reasons You Need To Backtest

Following up on a recent podcast on backtesting, I wanted to revisit the subject & lay out the 3 major benefits that performing proper backtesting will have on your trading. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Mar 24, 201932 min

160 - Your Number 1 Trading Priority

The main reason that traders fail is due to self-sabotage, Today's podcast takes a look at how to stop making excuses for your struggles & what steps you can take in order to take control of your trading. Please remember to LIKE, SHARE & leave me a RATING/REVIEW! Thank you Your Trading Coach - Akil

Mar 22, 201911 min

159 - Questions About Backtesting

A conversation about backtesting & the different approaches that a trader should take. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Mar 20, 201924 min

158 - Avoiding The Monster Loss

Being a great trader starts with being a great risk manager. Although many are under the impression that you have to win all of the time in order to be successful. True professional traders understand that it's not about how much you win, rather the size of your average win in comparison to your average loss. Please remember to rate & subscribe to the podcast. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Mar 18, 201912 min

157 - The Horrors of Trading Live Too Soon

In this interview, one of the traders on our platform walks us through his devasting journey of learning to trade. Some of the horror stories include jumping from educator to educator looking for the quick fix & even blowing 50% of his trading account in his first week of live trading. Please remember to SHARE this episode on social media 7 if you haven't done so already leave me a rating/review. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Mar 15, 201923 min

156 - Is Having Pip Goals Helpful or Hurtful?

A conversation about setting daily or weekly performance goals & the pros & cons of doing so. Thank you so much for making it a year with me. Cheers to many more! Your Trading Coach - Akil

Mar 13, 201920 min

155 - The Main Reason I'm Not More Successful

Years ago my goal was to become the most successful person in the world. But as I've grown & my life has changed, I've discovered that I'm much more motivated by other reasons now. Your Trading Coach - Akil Stokes

Mar 11, 201913 min

154 - A Contrarian Way To Goal Set

I have a slightly different opinion on goal setting that will probably go against what most consider is the norm or the "go-to" way. I understand that it may not work for everyone but understanding myself & what drives me, this is the way that works best for me. PLEASE don't forget to leave me a rating or review on iTunes! Your Trading Coach - Akil

Mar 08, 201911 min

153 - I Challenge You To make Small Permanent Changes

Imagine if you were able to shift your life's trajectory by a single degree. How different do you think things would be? Today's podcast focuses on the power of 1% change & how achieving massive goals starts with making deliberate small permanent changes that will eventually become habits. If you liked today's podcast do me a favor & show me by SHARING this with a friend. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Mar 06, 201924 min

152 - How To Speak To An Investor

If you're looking to develop your skill of trading into a business by managing money for others. It's important that you know how to speak & present yourself to potential investors the right way. Check out Jason Graystone's "Always Free" weekly newsletter http://jasongraystone.com/ Please remember to leave a rating or review for this podcast if you haven't done so already. Your Trading Coach - Akil Stokes

Mar 03, 201933 min

151 - What To Work On Before Trading

A conversation with some traders about what needs to be mastered before you should think about actually trading. Please remember to SHARE this episode on social media & let me know if you enjoyed it. Thank you in advance. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Mar 01, 201912 min

150 - Developing As A Trader Takes Times

Speaking to a group of traders about how learning to trade is a slow process. If you go through that process the right way you can achieve amazing things. However, if you decided to rush, the outcome can be dire. Please do me a BIG FAVOR & leave me a rating/review. Thank you in advance. Your Trading Coach - Akil

Feb 27, 20199 min

149 - 10K On Courses Just To learn "Fluff"

It's very unfortunate that some people spend a lot of money in order to learn information about the markets, but are never taught how to actually practically apply in a way that can make them consistently profitable traders. Please take a second to SHARE this episode & remember to TAG me in it @AkilStokesRTM! Thanks Your Trading Coach - Akil

Feb 25, 201918 min

148 - How I've Grown As A trader

A discussion on how I've grown over the years as a trader & what has changed with me personally as well as professionally. Please take a second to SHARE this episode along with leaving me a rating or review. Thank you SO MUCH! Your Trading Coach - Akil

Feb 21, 201911 min
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