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Trading College is one of the UK's top trading education providers. We offer innovative software solutions, interactive online courses and individual mentorship with expert Coaches in Forex, commodities & stock trading. Our podcast is chock full with the latest market news, thought-provoking ideas and words of wisdom on how to improve the performance of your trades.

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August 7, 202613 min

The Pro Trading System: How to Trade Trends with Structure and Discipline

In this episode, Lee Sandford introduces Trading College’s Pro Trading System, or PTS, and explains the structured approach behind it. Lee covers how the colour-coded system identifies buying and selling opportunities, why the weekly trend matters, how entries and stop losses are calculated, and how profit targets and trailing stops can be used to manage trades. He also explains the PTS screener, common mistakes traders make, and the simple routine he follows to identify opportunities across Forex, stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies and indices. A practical introduction to trading with a system, managing risk and removing emotion from your decision-making. Important: Trading involves risk. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results, and this podcast is for educational purposes only.

July 27, 20263 min

Can AI Really Trade for You? The Truth About AI Trading Bots

Can AI really replace human traders, or is the hype getting ahead of reality? In this episode of the Trading College Podcast, Lee Sandford cuts through the marketing noise surrounding AI trading bots and explains where artificial intelligence genuinely adds value and where it falls short. Discover why most so-called AI trading systems are simply rule-based strategies with a new label, why no technology can predict future market movements, and how experienced traders are using AI as a powerful assistant rather than a replacement. If you're considering using AI to improve your trading, this episode will help you separate fact from fiction and understand why having a proven trading method still matters more than ever. Whether you're new to trading or an experienced investor, this is an episode you won't want to miss. #TradingCollege #TradingPodcast #ArtificialIntelligence #AITrading #TradingBots #DayTrading #StockMarket #TradingEducation #ColourMethod

July 21, 20263 min

Trade the Chart, Not the Money: Stop Cutting Your Winners Short

Are you closing profitable trades too early simply because the number on your screen feels too good to risk? In this episode of the Wham! Bam! Trading Plan Podcast , Lee Sandford explains why constantly watching your profit and loss can have a damaging psychological effect on your trading decisions. A trade may still be following your strategy perfectly, but once you attach emotion to the money being made, it becomes tempting to exit before your planned signal appears. The result? Potentially strong winning trades are repeatedly cut short. Lee shares a simple exercise that could help you become a more disciplined trader: hide your profit and loss, focus on the chart and allow your exit strategy to make the decision. You’ll discover: • Why watching your P&L can trigger emotional decisions • The difference between a disciplined exit and an emotional exit • How to stay focused on your entry, stop loss and planned target • Why trusting your exit strategy could improve your profitability over time Hide the P&L. Trade the chart. Trust your exit.

July 19, 20263 min

If I Had to Start Trading Again: The 4 Things I’d Do Differently

What would an experienced trader do differently if they had to start all over again? In this episode of the Wham Bam Trading Plan Podcast, Lee Sandford shares the four key decisions he believes would have saved him years of frustration, costly mistakes and inconsistent results. You’ll discover why constantly switching strategies can hold you back, how the right coach can accelerate your progress, why trading doesn’t need to take over your entire day, and how reviewing every trade can help you improve week after week. Lee also explains how the Colour Method and a simple, structured trading routine can remove confusion and help traders make more confident decisions. Whether you’re new to trading or struggling to find consistency, this episode will help you focus on what really matters: one proven system, the right guidance and the discipline to follow your plan.

July 13, 20264 min

How Much Time Do You Really Need to Trade Each Day?

Do you really need to spend eight or ten hours a day staring at trading charts? In this episode of the Wham! Bam! Trading Plan podcast, Lee Sandford explains why spending more time watching the markets can often lead to overtrading, impatience and costly mistakes. Discover how professional traders focus on quality rather than quantity, why the most valuable opportunities often appear during specific periods of the trading day, and how a structured one-hour routine could help you trade more efficiently. Lee also explains how Trading College’s Colour Method is designed to simplify market analysis, reduce overthinking and help traders identify opportunities with greater clarity and confidence. Trading should fit around your lifestyle, not take it over.

July 11, 20265 min

Trading for Beginners: 6 Steps to Start the Right Way

Starting your trading journey can feel overwhelming, but it does not need to be complicated. In this episode, Trading College founder Lee Sandford explains the six essential steps every beginner should follow to give themselves the best possible chance of long-term success. Discover why trading is about probability rather than prediction, how to avoid information overload, why risk management must come before profit and the importance of mastering one clear, repeatable strategy. Lee also explains how Trading College’s Colour Method was created to remove unnecessary noise from the charts, helping traders identify market direction, momentum, potential entries, stop-loss levels and profit targets with greater clarity and confidence. Whether you are completely new to trading or struggling to find consistency, this episode will help you simplify your approach and start building the right foundations.

April 21, 20267 min

The Trading Myth That’s Keeping You Broke (And What Actually Works)

Most traders are not failing because they lack a strategy. They are failing because they have been sold the wrong idea about how trading actually works. In this episode, we break down one of the biggest myths in trading. It keeps people stuck, frustrated and constantly searching for the next system. If you feel like you are doing everything right but still not getting results, this will explain why. You will learn: The belief that is quietly holding you back Why most trading education leads traders in the wrong direction What profitable traders focus on instead How to simplify your approach and make real progress If you are serious about becoming consistent, this is one you need to hear.

March 18, 202613 min

Trading Scams Exposed: The Truth Behind Fake Gurus, Instagram Traders & Dubai Influencers

In this eye-opening episode, Lee Sandford pulls back the curtain on the rise of trading scams and fake influencers dominating social media. After watching a shocking documentary, Lee dives into the reality behind the flashy lifestyles often promoted online, from rented supercars and private jets to so-called “expert” traders in their early 20s selling expensive education with little real experience. He explains why many of these influencers thrived in a long bull market but lack the skills to survive tougher conditions, and why choosing the right mentor with real market experience has never been more important. Inside this episode: How to spot fake trading gurus on Instagram Why trading success isn’t built overnight The dangers of unregulated advice and illegal practices What real trading education should look like Key signs of a trustworthy trading company Lee also shares his own journey, the credibility behind Trading College, and why proper education, discipline, and experience are the only true path to long-term success in trading. If you’re thinking about learning to trade, this episode could save you thousands and help you avoid costly mistakes.

February 10, 202628 min

Automated Trading the Smart Way: How James Uses Bots to Pass and Grow Funded Accounts

In this episode of the Trading College Podcast, Lee Sandford sits down with James, an experienced trader who’s successfully integrated automated trading bots into his funded account strategy. James shares his journey from five years of inconsistent manual trading to building a disciplined, low-risk bot-driven system that fits around a demanding day job. He explains exactly how he configures bots to align with funded account rules, controls risk to as little as 0.15% per trade, and manually manages market bias by switching between long and short strategies. You’ll hear a candid breakdown of: How automated bots really work in live funded accounts Why most traders fail with bots and how to avoid hard breaches The importance of risk management, trading hours, and market bias How James trains, backtests, and retrains bots using real market data The psychological benefits of automation and removing emotion from trades This is not a “set and forget” system. James treats his bot like a professional trading employee, with strict rules, ongoing oversight, and realistic expectations. If you’re struggling to balance trading with work, or looking for a smarter way to approach funded accounts, this episode offers practical insight from someone doing it properly. Ideal for traders who want structure, scalability, and sustainability, not shortcuts.

January 20, 20266 min

Trading Alone

Latest podcast from founder Lee. This is about trading alone and all the benefits and challenges that surround that. Find out more about the fun bits! Book a call-back to speak with our course advisors 👉 https://t.ly/z2QRL #FundedTrading #FinancialFreedom #TradingEducation #TradingMentorship #DayTrading