The Trader's Journey

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Want to learn how the best traders in the world made careers out of trading? Tune in to the Trader's Journey (formerly the Investors Underground Podcast) for interviews with some of the best traders in the world. Learn how they got involved in the markets, what the early stages of their careers were like, and how they finally developed strategies that worked. Our in-depth interviews take you inside the minds of different traders, allowing you to learn about their strategies, approaches to stock selection, risk management, and more. Topics include technical analysis, risk management, performance optimization, short selling, day trading, swing trading, and more. We interview specialists in different areas to help you gain the insights you need to take your trading to the next level - from multimillionaire career traders to part-time traders who have found reliable ways to supplement their income. Subscribe for new interviews every other week!

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June 13, 202653 min

Market Wizards: The Next Generation with Jack Schwager and George Coyle

In this episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony Nieto sits down with Jack Schwager, legendary author of the Market Wizards series, and George Coyle, co-author of Market Wizards: The Next Generation. The new book continues one of the most important traditions in trading literature: in-depth interviews with exceptional traders who achieved extraordinary results through unique methods, relentless work, strict risk control, and the ability to adapt as markets change. Jack and George discuss how this new installment came together, what makes this generation of Market Wizards different, and why many elite traders first went through major failures, blowups, and painful learning curves before reaching extraordinary success. They also explore small-cap short selling, option selling, negative asymmetry, adaptability, trader psychology, journaling, playbooks, and the hard work required to compete at the highest level.

May 20, 202638 min

The Relentless Pursuit of Trading Success - Zander Odom

In this episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony sits down with Zander Odom, a young trader who skipped college to pursue trading full-time—and built a systematic edge through backtesting, risk management, and relentless self-improvement. Zander shares how he first discovered trading at 13, why small caps became his focus, and how he moved from random chart-based decisions to a structured playbook built around defined entries, exits, risk, and backtested samples. Zander discusses the snowboarding accident that left him paralyzed, how he rebuilt his trading setup with adaptive hardware and voice tools, and why trading became a blessing that allowed him to continue pursuing his purpose.

May 6, 20261 hr 8 min

The Rules That Build Million-Dollar Trading Careers with Timothy Sykes

In this episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony sits down with legendary penny stock trader and educator Timothy Sykes. Tim shares how he turned $12,000 of bar mitzvah money into over $1 million, what he learned after more than 25 years in the markets, and why his most important rule is still simple: cut losses quickly. This conversation goes far beyond trading profits. Tim discusses the importance of journaling, studying historical patterns, surviving big losses, trading conservatively, learning from millionaire students, and why giving back through charity has become one of the most meaningful parts of his journey. Whether you're a new trader, a struggling trader, or someone trying to build long-term consistency, this episode is packed with hard-earned lessons from one of the most recognizable names in retail trading.

April 22, 202659 min

The Hyper Scalping System That Finally Made Me Profitable - Marcello Estrada

In this episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony sits down with Marcelo Estrada, a hyper-scalper who built his edge the hard way — by blowing his first account, abandoning traditional indicators, and developing a system rooted in consistency, risk management, and execution. Marcelo shares the real truth about trading — why most traders fail, what actually works, and how he went from struggling beginner to consistent profitability.

April 8, 20261 hr 2 min

Surviving The Highs and Lows of a Multi-Millionaire Trader - Dave Veprek, CFA

In this episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony speaks with David Veprek, CFA about the highs and lows of his multi-million dollar trading career spanning more than two decades. From starting with a $2,000 account, Dave reached massive highs while absorbing career-defining hits like a $1.7M loss — and navigating a multi-year drawdown that tested everything. Learn how he survived and adapted using risk managment, understanding his own limitations, working as a team to build automation tools and strategies, and much more!

March 24, 202649 min

Starbucks Barista to Epic $16 Million Trader - Alex Temiz

In this episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony sits down with Alex Temiz, co-founder of My Investing Club (MIC), to discuss how he went from being a Starbucks barista funding a tiny account to building over $16 million in verified trading profits—primarily shorting small-cap momentum and failed breakouts. Alex explains the evolution of his edge: why "buy the breakout" didn't work for him, how he learned to identify repeatable patterns, and why the real separator isn't a secret setup—it's process, stock selection, and knowing when to size up. Alex shares some of the most practical risk frameworks in the small-cap world: the Zombie Rule (why he stops trading after 10:30), his 30% VWAP rule, why "fixing your average" is a trap, and how broker-level max loss settings can act as your risk manager when emotions take over. This episode places focus on discipline, data, and knowing which battles are worth fighting.

March 7, 202659 min

How to Succeed in Your Trading Journey - Peter Robbins

In this episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony sits down with Peter Robbins, author of The Trader's Journey: Navigating the Path to Trading Success, for a practical, honest conversation about what you need to know about success in trading. Peter shares top lessons from over 40 years of trading experience. He explains why most traders begin with almost no understanding of risk, why the first question should be "Why are you trading—and should you be trading?", and how a gap in mentorship quietly derails even smart, hardworking people. They dig into the foundations that matter: realistic expectations, aligning your trading style with your real life, adapting to changing market regimes, and the uncomfortable truth that psychology—execution under pressure—is often the real edge. If you're tired of vague motivation and want a clear framework for building a sustainable trading career, this episode will help set your standards—and give you a blueprint you can revisit as you grow.

February 7, 202632 min

646% Account Growth in 2025 with Nick Kasnett

In this episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony sits down with Nick Kasnett (NKaz) to review his incredible account growth for 2025 — over 600% – not as a flex, but as a case study in consistency, journaling, and risk. Nick explains why he came into 2025 with no big expectations, how he finally broke long-standing patterns of big, avoidable losses, and why this year felt different: fewer home runs, more singles and doubles, and an obsessive focus on small losses, price action, and letting go of bias. Nick then lays out the lessons he's taking into 2026 AND shares direct advice for traders who had a career year and for those who had a disastrous 2025 and are trying to rebuild.

January 24, 202652 min

Stock Prodigy to 8-Figure Prop Trader with Max Ganik

In this episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony sits down with Max Ganik, Senior Trader at SMB Capital, to discuss his path into professional stock trading. Max was introduced to markets at an early age, started trading options as a teenager, and eventually chose prop trading over the traditional sales & trading route after graduating from the University of Michigan. Max walks us through his first year on the desk in 2020, the wild momentum markets that shaped his early edge, and how he evolved from small-cap scalper to options-focused large-cap and idea trader. He breaks down his framework for grading his trades, overcoming drawdowns, how he thinks about risk tiers, and much more.

December 13, 20251 hr 6 min

How to Build Automated Trading Systems with Dave Mabe

In this episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony sits down with Dave Mabe – computer scientist, trader, and former CTO of Trade Ideas – to unpack how backtesting and automation can transform a "good idea" into a rules-based, data-backed trading system. Dave shares his path from journaling trades and thinking like an engineer, to running formal backtests, stress-testing strategies, and eventually automating execution. Whether you're a discretionary trader curious about data, or already running systems and looking to avoid curve-fitting disasters, this episode gives you a blueprint for turning ideas into robust strategies.