Podcast · Business
by Akil Stokes · English · Business
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.
9 Oct 2026 · 23 min
Feeling frustrated with your trading strategy? Before you throw it away and start looking for something new, ask yourself one important question: Is your strategy the problem, or is something else holding you back? Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1378 · 7 Oct 2026 · 16 min
What if your first failure in trading wasn’t the end of your story—but simply part of the process? In this episode, Akil shares his own journey of coming back to a strategy that once failed him and why sometimes you don’t need a new strategy—you need a new version of yourself. Plus, an honest conversation with a trader getting a second chance at making it work. Support the show by leaving me a rating/review Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1377 · 5 Oct 2026 · 15 min
Sometimes, the breakthrough you need starts with a truth you don’t want to hear. Akil shares the defining moment when he finally admitted he was doing things wrong, accepted help, and gained confidence that he could become a successful trader. Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1376 · 2 Oct 2026 · 12 min
Your eyes may be one of your most important trading tools—but traders rarely treat them that way. In today’s episode, we talk about screen time, eye health, and simple ways to protect your vision while spending hours in front of the markets. Support the podcast by leaving it a rating/review Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1375 · 30 Sep 2026 · 18 min
Does your broker actually want you to lose money? In this episode, we break down how brokers work, the difference between A-book, B-book, and hybrid models, and what your broker’s really looking at when handling your trades. No hype. No conspiracy theories. Just the facts traders need to know. Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1374 · 28 Sep 2026 · 11 min
I thought setting daily profit goals would make me a better trader. Instead, they nearly made me force trades that weren't there. In this episode, I share one of my early trading mistakes and why results-based goals can quietly sabotage your trading. Learn to Trade at www.TierOnerading.com Your Trading Coach Akil
E1373 · 24 Sep 2026 · 26 min
In this video, I break down 5 expectations professional prop firms have for developing traders and explain why these principles can help ANY trader become more consistent — whether you're trying to join a prop firm, become a full-time trader, or simply improve your trading. 📚BOOKS MENTIONED IN VIDEO "One Good Trade" - https://link.amazon/B0eJhlBmH "The Playbook" - https://link.amazon/B0eRIRq0O "Maximum Trading Gains With Anchored VWAP" - https://link.amazon/B0eoR1XFM "Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes" - https://link.amazon/B01iYMb1u Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1372 · 22 Sep 2026 · 16 min
Are you a mechanical trader, a discretionary trader, or somewhere in between? There’s no “best” approach, only the approach that fits you . In this episode, I break down the art vs. science of trading and share the experiences that shaped the type of trader I ultimately became. Start your 14-Day Risk-Free Trial Membership at www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1371 · 18 Sep 2026 · 23 min
How many currency pairs should you actually trade? Is trading more pairs giving you more opportunities to make money or simply more opportunities to become overwhelmed, overtrade, and make mistakes? In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of specializing in a few pairs versus expanding your trading universe, and how to find the approach that fits your trading style, time, and risk tolerance.Come Learn to Trade with Us at www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1370 · 15 Sep 2026 · 18 min
Major news is coming — but the biggest danger may be what you think is going to happen. Learn how market expectations create confirmation bias, bait traders into bad positions, and how to use fundamental news without letting it control your trading decisions.Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1369 · 14 Sep 2026 · 9 min
Sometimes the biggest threat to our trading isn’t the market, it’s us. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to set realistic expectations for live trading without needing to throw away an already profitable trading strategy. Support the show by leaving a RATNG/REVIEW Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1368 · 11 Sep 2026 · 18 min
In this episode of the Trading Coach Podcast, we break down the difference between trading tactics vs. trading strategies, why simply recognizing a pattern isn't enough, and how multiple market concepts can be combined to create a rules-based trading strategy.www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1367 · 9 Sep 2026 · 25 min
Trader burnout doesn’t always happen because you’re failing—it can happen because you care too much and do too much for too long. In this episode, we break down the warning signs of trader burnout, how it can quietly sabotage your trading, and practical ways to protect your performance, your mindset, and your life outside the markets. Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1366 · 7 Sep 2026 · 17 min
In this episode, we break down the real differences between backtesting and live trading, why your live results should be worse than your backtest, and how to tell the difference between a good miss and a bad miss. Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1365 · 4 Sep 2026 · 19 min
Two traders can look at the exact same chart, use the exact same strategy, and still get completely different results. Why? Because they aren't the same person.Your personality, relationship with money, tolerance for risk, ego, and definition of success can all influence the decisions you make in the market.In this episode, we break down 4 different trader personalities and the strengths and weaknesses that come with each one:
E1364 · 2 Sep 2026 · 21 min
What if becoming a better trader has less to do with your strategy—and more to do with how you organize your life? In this episode, we break down how to become more productive, efficient, and creative as a trader by creating better routines, managing your time, reducing distractions, and building an environment that supports better decision-making. Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1363 · 30 Aug 2026 · 28 min
Most traders have a strategy. Far fewer have a routine. In this episode, we break down why your daily trading routine can make or break your consistency—and show you how to build one around your schedule, trading style, and life . No 4-hour chart marathons. No complicated schedules. Just a simple, repeatable process designed to help you trade with more structure, discipline, and consistency. Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1362 · 28 Aug 2026 · 28 min
Some of the most popular trading advice sounds great… but is it actually good advice?In this video, I’m putting 9 pieces of popular trading advice to the test—and you get to play along.REFERENCES📖The Psychology of Trading Losses: Why They Escalate and How to Stop the Spiralhttps://amzn.to/46kAP2D📖Trade What You See - https://amzn.to/4qBBupJ
E1361 · 26 Aug 2026 · 12 min
Think institutional traders have every advantage? Think again. In this episode, we break down retail vs. institutional trading , how their goals and execution differ, and why being small might actually give you an edge the big players don't have. You don't need to trade like the banks to beat the market. Support the show by leaving a rating/review! Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1361 · 26 Aug 2026 · 13 min
Think institutional traders have every advantage? Think again. In this episode, we break down retail vs. institutional trading , how their goals and execution differ, and why being small might actually give you an edge the big players don't have. You don't need to trade like the banks to beat the market. Support the show by leaving a rating/review! Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1360 · 23 Aug 2026 · 13 min
What if you’re the biggest thing standing between you and trading success? In this episode, we dive into self-sabotage, why traders repeatedly get in their own way, and the cycle that keeps them from becoming consistently profitable. Akil also shares a personal turning point in his own trading journey—and what he did to finally break the cycle. Join our Trading Event - https://tieronetrading.com/renaissance/ Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1359 · 21 Aug 2026 · 15 min
Bitcoin didn't surge 17% because of ONE headline. Three catalysts collided—and then a $2.7B short squeeze poured gasoline on the fire. Here's how it all connected… Register for our August 28th Launch Party https://tieronetrading.com/renaissance/ Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1358 · 19 Aug 2026 · 18 min
In this video, I break down what strategy decay in trading really looks like, how to distinguish genuine strategy decay from a temporary drawdown, and when you should actually consider changing your trading strategy. 🖊️Sign Up for Our Upcoming Trading Workshop https://tieronetrading.activehosted.com/f/4Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1357 · 17 Aug 2026 · 31 min
One trading account might be exposing you to more risk than you realize. In this episode, I break down 3 powerful reasons to have multiple trading accounts —from keeping different strategies and trading styles from interfering with each other to protecting your capital from risks that have nothing to do with your actual trades. Because sometimes, the smartest risk-management decision happens outside the market. Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1356 · 15 Aug 2026 · 11 min
Imagine doing everything right as a trader… managing your risk, following your strategy, and protecting your capital—only to discover your broker never actually had your money. The Peregrine Financial Group scandal exposed a nearly 20-year fraud involving more than $215 million in stolen customer funds. Here’s what happened, how the scam went undetected for so long, and the critical lesson every trader needs to learn about broker and counterparty risk. Please leave a rating/review before you go! Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1356 · 13 Aug 2026 · 20 min
Imagine doing everything right as a trader… managing your risk, following your strategy, and protecting your capital—only to discover your broker never actually had your money. The Peregrine Financial Group scandal exposed a nearly 20-year fraud involving more than $215 million in stolen customer funds. Here’s what happened, how the scam went undetected for so long, and the critical lesson every trader needs to learn about broker and counterparty risk. Please leave a rating/review before you go! Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1355 · 12 Aug 2026 · 18 min
More screen time doesn’t mean more profits. In fact, spending 8, 10, or even 15 hours a day staring at charts could be hurting your trading. In this episode, I break down how many hours you REALLY need to trade , the dangers of overtrading and boredom, and why spending less time in the market could actually make you a better—and more profitable—trader. If trading is supposed to give you time freedom , why spend your entire day glued to a screen? Support the show by leaving a rating/review Your Trading Coach - Akil
E1354 · 9 Aug 2026 · 8 min
What if the secret to trading less… is actually preparing more? Most traders see the weekend as their chance to escape the markets. I see it completely differently. After more than a decade of doing my weekly market analysis, I’ve discovered that the time I spend studying the markets on the weekend is actually one of the biggest reasons I have so much freedom during the trading week. In this episode, I’m breaking down why the weekend is my favorite time to trade—and why your weekend routine might be holding the key to becoming a more consistent trader. Learn to Trade at…
E1353 · 7 Aug 2026 · 20 min
Most traders think they need a better strategy. The truth? They usually need fewer strategies. In this episode, we uncover the real reason traders stay stuck in the cycle of learning without ever becoming consistently profitable. We discuss why chasing new ideas destroys confidence, how backtesting builds unshakable belief, why your trading style must match your personality, and the mindset shift required to stop collecting information and start executing with consistency. If you've ever wondered whether you're missing the "secret" strategy, this conversation may completely change the way…
E1352 · 4 Aug 2026 · 21 min
Have you ever compared the same currency pair on two different brokers and noticed the prices didn't match? One chart triggered your trade while another didn't. Does that mean one broker is wrong—or your strategy can't be trusted? In this episode, I explain why Forex brokers display different prices, how decentralized pricing actually works, whether different data feeds affect your backtesting, and the smartest way to manage multiple prop firm accounts without creating unnecessary work. If you've ever questioned your charts or wondered which broker to trust, this episode will clear up one of…
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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