Desire To Trade Podcast | Interviews with Highly Successful Traders

I Asked 5 Professional Traders What Makes Them Consistently Profitable (1-Hour Masterclass)
In episode 584 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to five professional traders discuss what makes them consistently profitable. Whether you're refining your trading strategy or trying to overcome common mindset issues, these insights will give you a clear path forward. They break down how to stay consistent in your results and why embracing change is important for long-term survival in the markets.
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Topics Covered In This Episode
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:20 Why traders overcomplicate trading (Dan Passarelli)
00:07:43 What it takes to trade for a living (Brad Schaeffer)
00:24:37 Habits of 7-figure forex traders (Jason Graystone)
00:38:46 50+ years of trading lessons (Stan Ehrlich)
00:48:58 Why you don't need to trade everyday (Chris Vermeulen)
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AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus)

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95% of Traders Quit Before They Understand This - Yvan Byeajee
In episode 583 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to the recording of an interview with Yvan Byeajee of Trading Composure, who explains why most traders are not making money and what separates the ones who do. He breaks down the uncomfortable truth about uncertainty, why your nervous system is working against you, and the one habit that changed everything for his own trading psychology.
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Topics Covered In This Episode
00:00 Introduction
00:38 What's new with Yvan Byeajee
01:35 Why he stopped trading the fund
03:44 Income after the fund: not trading for months
05:15 Why trading feels like a roller coaster
08:24 How to stay consistent without switching strategies
12:18 Why chasing wins backfires
15:07 Can ChatGPT be your trading coach?
16:26 Breaking the mistake and self-criticism cycle
19:21 Handling financial pressure and outside opinions
23:00 Where to find Yvan Byeajee (links below)
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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
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How to find Yvan Byeajee
tradingcomposure.com
IG/X/Facebook: tradingcomposure
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How I Finally Became a Profitable Trader After Losing Everything - Paul Chalmers
In episode 582 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to the recording of an interview with Paul Chalmers of UK Trading Academy, who shares how he went from losing everything in a divorce to becoming a profitable trader. He breaks down why 90% of traders fail, the real reason AI isn't the shortcut most people think it is, and the simple backtesting method he uses to make almost any strategy profitable.
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Topics Covered In This Episode
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Who is Paul Chalmers?
06:28 What brought him to trading
08:33 His training learning curve
11:41 Paul's turning point from having only £100
12:57 What gets traders stuck and keeps them from getting results?
14:42 The role of AI in trading now
22:00 Action plan for traders who want to become profitable
27:07 Where to find Paul Chalmers (link below)
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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)
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How to find Paul Chalmers
uktradingacademy.com
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30+ Years Living Off The Markets - Michael Toma
In episode 581 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to Etienne catching up with Michael Toma, nine months into his semi-retirement, as he looks back through his old trading journals. Mike shares the regrets, mindset shifts, and hard-earned lessons behind becoming a consistent trader and building a lifestyle that doesn't depend on watching charts all day.
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Topics Covered In This Episode
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Michael's semi-retirement nine months in
01:29 How his trading changed: scalping and fading retail panic
03:07 The panic setup: "Where are the sellers?"
05:04 His biggest regret: not sizing up sooner
10:06 How trading changes with family and wealth
12:44 Why traders quit, and why journaling matters
18:07 Trading while traveling from a phone
23:55 What's next: coaching, cruises, and caregiver advocacy
27:20 Where to find Michael Toma (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)
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How to find Michael Toma
Michael Toma's Substack
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Make The Shift from Poor to Millionaire Mindset (Trading Motivation)
In episode 580 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will hear experienced traders break down how to think like a millionaire. They share the moments when they wanted to step away, what brought them back, and why staying consistent through losses, psychology, and changing market conditions matters.
Trader Motivation playlist
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Here are the full interviews used in this Forex Trader Motivation video:
George Papazov
Al Brooks
Evan Marks
Nick Bencino
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!)
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