B The Trader

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By: Alex B

Sharing my trading journey and interviewing successful traders along the way to help you learn and become a more profitable trader!

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Ex-Wall St. Trader Answers Newbie Questions No One Else Will
Yesterday at 5:00 PM

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Yanni is a successful ex-Wall Street trader who made over $350,000 trading on his own just last year. In today's episode, we walk through some of the most common beginner questions that traders have. Stay tuned, as some of his answers may shock you.

Yanni


How a Bartender used Math to become a Full-Time Trader
10/26/2026

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Tanner is a trader, powerlifter, and former bartender who spent years barely surviving on $2,000-$4,000 a month; until he broke through and cleared $275,000 trading.

We discussed why having a low hit rate doesn't stop him from being profitable, and he shared how he lost $8k on a Tuesday and went even bigger only 48 hours later. Check it out.

Ta...


In 10 years he went from sweeping floors to making $3.3M
09/14/2026

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Eduardo started out as an immigrant with $10k to his name, and a pregnant wife relying on him. Fast foreword to today, and Eduardo is a Millionaire trader who's highly respected in the trading space.

Today, he walked me through his journey, and he broke down the mindset that turned him into a trading success story. 

Eduardo


How Top Traders find big stock moves before Wall Street
08/31/2026

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Cody Pavlak is a millionaire trader with over 15 years of experience in the markets. He crossed a million dollars in 2020 and has been growing ever since. Today, we discussed all the insights that helped him get where he is today, even through the roughest times. Check it out.

Cody


He Turned $3k Into $1 MILLION Using Only His PHONE
08/10/2026

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Today, I brought Ben back on the show. Ben is a Millionaire trader who took a $3,000 account and turned it into over $1,000,000 in just three years… all while trading 100% on his smartphone.

Today, we discussed how he's been able to stay profitable, using his systematic "gap and crap" short selling strategy. Check it out.

Ben


He Breaks the GOLDEN Trading Rule and Still Makes Millions
07/27/2026

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In today's special episode, I sat down with Cody, a Millionaire Trader with over 15 years of experience, as he answered some very tough questions submitted to us by viewers of the show. We've never done anything like this on the channel, so be sure to check it out.

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Cody


He Made over $350,000 in ONLY 20 trades
07/20/2026

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Today's show features Yanni, a profitable trader who previous worked at SMB Capital, and made over $350k trading last year. Today, we've brought him on reveal his biggest struggles and lessons on the road to becoming profitable. Check it out.

Yanni

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The Hidden Edge Most Short Sellers Don't Even Know They're Giving Away
06/15/2026

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Cameron is Nurse Anesthetist who, despite his successful career, jumped into trading and found a hidden edge that 99% of professional traders still miss. He shared his unique story as well as the exact strategy he uses to stay profitable while juggling his demanding career. Check it out.

Cameron


He Makes All His Money Day Trading With His CHIN
06/08/2026

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Zander, a pro day trader who's also paralyzed, shared his incredible story and what it took to keep trading after a life-threatening accident. After breaking his C5 vertebra in a snowboarding accident that left him paralyzed, he refused to quit and credits day trading for allowing him to live a great life on his own te...


Why Wall Street Pedigree Won't Make You Profitable
06/01/2026

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Lucas, a 17-year trading veteran, sat down with me to reveal his inspiring journey and what it took to finally become profitable. He recently made over $90,000 in three months, more than he'd made in the last four years combined! 

Listen to this new episode to learn how he did it.

Lucas


21 Years of Secrets | Interview with CEO Chad Hessing
05/18/2026

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Chad Hessing, CEO and founder of Cobra Trading. Starting his career in finance at a day trading firm in 1996, Chad founded Cobra Trading in 2003 with $50,000 and has built it into a broker that prioritizes direct access to licensed professionals over phone queues and automated bots.

Today, we discussed the critical differences between commission-based and payment-for-order-flow models, why rigorous risk control separates lo...


He's made a career trading during the most Dangerous times
04/27/2026

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In today's episode, I'm joined by David Capablanca, professional trader and founder of Friendly Bear University. Born to immigrant parents and pushed toward traditional careers, David's path took an unexpected turn after having brain tumor surgery during graduate school, requiring a two-year recovery where he had to re-learn basic life skills.

Today, we discussed how crushing debt from college and medical bills led him to quit architecture an...


He's Made Over $16 Million in Verified Trading profits
04/20/2026

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Alex Temiz, professional day trader and co-founder of My Investing Club.

Starting 11.5 years ago as a barista with little capital, Alex spent his first year losing money and his second year breaking even before finally cracking the code in year three with a repeatable pattern.

Today, we discussed why trading is mental athletics rather than gambling, the critical importance of...


Option Trader Turned $5,000 into over $2 Million
04/13/2026

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Rizwan, an eight-figure trader who started his journey at age 16 during the 2008 financial crisis with just $5,000. With no mentors and limited resources, he relied on Yahoo Finance and price data to build his skills, eventually growing his account to over $2 million.

Today, we discussed his 16-year evolution from long-term stock holding to advanced options strategies and his high-risk approach to shorting vo...


Small Cap Trader Grew His $900 account by 2900%
04/06/2026

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In today's episode, I'm joined by  Nacho Ignacio, an independent equities trader and co-founder of Flash Research.

After being introduced to trading through a forex scam as a teenager, Ignacio spent years studying and paper trading before turning $300 into $9,000 during the COVID market.

Today, we discussed his evolution from a risk-averse trader with stepped growth patterns to a confident 50/50 long-short trader, and how he built Fla...


4 profitable traders answer the most common beginner questions
03/23/2026

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In today's episode, I'm joined by a group of experienced traders with over 30 years of combined experience for a special roundtable discussion on trading psychology, mental discipline, and professional growth.

Today Sandra, Ben, Carlos, Tango, and I discussed why the best traders distinguish themselves by how quickly they recover from losses, the importance of zooming out to maintain long-term perspective, and how to build unshakeable confidence through cr...


The Trader Who's Never Had a Losing Year!
03/09/2026

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Carlos. Carlos has been trading for a little over five years, specializing in long-biased small cap trading. After starting with zero market knowledge in 2019, Carlos has never had a losing year - a success he attributes to his jiu-jitsu background and the discipline of "show up, do the work, stay disciplined."

Today, we discussed how he applies martial arts principles to tr...


He Was Losing for 3 Years—Then This Worked
02/23/2026

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Josh. Josh has been actively trading for over 3 years and has achieved consistent profitability by focusing on what works and cutting out everything else. After experiencing the emotional rollercoasters of early trading, Josh finally turned the corner in February 2023 by committing to his backtested "first green day bounce" strategy.

Today, we discussed the mental game of trading, the importance of having a...


He Built $3.1M With One Strategy
02/09/2026

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In today's episode, I'm joined by John Netto. John is a legendary trader featured in Jack Schwager's "Unknown Market Wizards" with over 25 years of trading experience. A former United States Marine who served at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, John has achieved 16 consecutive profitable years since 2009 and developed the innovative "Netto Number" - a three-dimensional risk metric that measures return over volatility and risk budget.

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He Turned $2,000 into $1M Using Only 3 Options Strategies
02/02/2026

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Eric. Eric is a veteran trader with over 18 years of experience in the markets, specializing in derivatives and options trading. After going through a fifth-year drawdown that taught him the importance of having a written trading plan, Eric finally became consistently profitable; with his worst return being up 13-14%, and averaging 105% returns over his last two years! 

We dove deep into his...


Wall Street Trader Reveals Why You're Wasting Time
01/26/2026

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Justin from SMB Capital. Starting out as an intern, Justin worked his way up to become a top trader at SMB Capital. Now he's focused on helping other traders grow and become profitable as well. Today I picked his brain on how traders can finally break out of the dreaded boom and bust cycle for good. Check it out.

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Wall Street Trader Explains How to Become a Millionaire Trader
01/12/2026

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Jeff Holden. Jeff is the lead recruiter at SMB Capital and an experienced trader himself. On this episode I took the opportunity to ask some deep questions about what makes someone a great trader; since he has tons of insights having trained some of the world's top traders.

Check it out.

Jeff


The Truth About Making a Million in 2026
01/09/2026

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If you're looking to cross a million dollar in trading profits in 2026, then this video is for you. I went back and found the best advice from millionaire traders I met in 2025 and put it all into this video; that way you can quickly learn the best habits and strategies to fast track your success in 2026.

 

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Four Millionaire Wall Street Traders Reveal Their Secrets
01/05/2026

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Jeff, Steve, Garrett, and Justin from SMB Capital. All four of them are not only successful traders individually, but they also play key roles in taking new traders and turning them into world-class traders. Today I sat down with the four of them to learn key insights about what makes a great trader, and the strategies they use to turn raw talent into re...


He Made $600K Swing Trading While Keeping Life Simple
12/15/2025

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Tommy. Tommy is a Swing Trader with over 20 years of experience who's also amongst a very rare breed of traders; because Tommy is also an OTC Trader. In this episode, Tommy walks through how he got his start, how long it took him to become consistently profitable, and also what life currently looks like as an OTC Trader. Check it out.

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These Two Losers Made Millions by Understanding This RULE
12/10/2025

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Russel and Tyson. Not only are they great friends of mine, but they're also some of the best traders I know, having over 40 years of combined trading experience. Today we sat down to share some truly unique stories and insights that we've learned over our respective trading careers.

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The SMB Capital Trader who Builds Bots to Trade for Him
12/08/2025

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Garrett. Garrett is an Equity and Options Trader at SMB Capital that specializes in Trend Trading. He focuses on data-driven trading strategies that rely heavily on automation. Today, I sat down with him to learn more about his unique style and strategies. This is a great episode to watch if you want to learn more about automation and algorithmic trading.

Garrett


He Made $70K in One Day Trading From Home
12/01/2025

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Steve. Steve is a Professional Trader, Speaker, and Author with almost 20 years of experience in the markets. On todays episode, he gave us an 100 foot view of how the trading space has evolved over the last 20 years; as well as a couple of fundamentals truths that never change. Make sure you tune in to this one.

Steve


Elite Options Trader Turned $6,000 into $10,000,000
11/17/2025

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Brando. Brando is an Elite Options Trader With 14 years of experience to his names. Over his career, he's been able to turn $6,000 dollars into over $10,000,000 dollars! Join me as I pick his brains to learn the secret to his monumental success as an Options Trader. Check it out.

Brando


The Holy Grail of Trading is right in front of you
11/10/2025

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Robb. Robb is a veteran trader with more than 27 years of experience under his belt. He is also the head trader at Maverick Trading. It was a pleasure having him on, and he definitely dropped some major gems that you won't want to miss.

Robb


Four Millionaire Scalpers Share Their Secrets
11/03/2025

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Xavey, Marcelo, Tim, and Tj. They're not just friends, they're all Millionaire Traders who specialize in Scalping. I sat with them to learn about not only about their lives as Millionaire Traders, but also about what its like when four successful traders from completely different background come together to form such a tight-knit friend group. This was a one of a kind episode th...


Millionaire Trader Who Only Started With $300
10/13/2025

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Xavey. Xavey is a first generation immigrant who went from juggling three jobs, to hitting seven figures as a trader. We dove deep into how he found success, as well as the pressure that comes with being a trader and a provider for your family. Check it out.

Xavey


Verified 7-Figure Trader at Just 24 Years Old
10/06/2025

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Tim. Tim is a young, bright, and insightful trader with a story that guided him towards a successful career as a trader. His entrepreneurial mindset brought him success in the power washing world, and it's that same mindset that's made him the trader he is today. 

Check out his full story.

Trading Tim


Proof You Can Trade AND Work Full-Time
09/26/2025

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In this video, I've put together some of the greatest segments from the show for Traders who work a 9-5. Though full-time trading may get all the spotlight on social media, part-time trading is the ideal option for many people. So pull out a pen and paper, and enjoy this episode.

Don Juan

Dawson

Brandon


He Failed for 2 Years Then Hit $1M at 18
09/15/2025

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On today's episode, I'm joined by Marcelo. Marcelo is a 7 figure trader who specializes in Hyper-Scalping. Ever since moving to Canada on his own, he's used his hustler mindset to make a name for himself in the ever-competitive trading space. Tune in as he walks me through his entire journey from zero to 7 figures.

Marcelo


He turned $2,000 into $1,000,000
09/08/2025

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On today's episode, I'm joined by Tarique. Tarique is an active trader who's an expert in a style of trading that's known as Micro-Scalping. Today, he sat down with me to share his journey. Coming from humble beginnings, he shares how the struggle of leaving school to become a trader, discovering his style, and much more. Be sure to check out this week's episode.

Tarique


He turned $30k into $1 Million in one year
08/11/2025

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On today's episode, I'm joined by Ariel. Ariel is a talented trader that had a rapid rise to success after falling in love with trading. On this episode, we talked through his rough past, what brought him to trading, and how quickly things changed for him as he started to find success. His story is such a unicorn compared to most traders; and that's exactly what makes this episode so...


How I became a Consistently Profitable Part-Time Trader
08/04/2025

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On today's episode, I'm joined by Dawson. Dawson is an established trader with tons of brains and a great mindset. We had a great conversation revolving around his journey to becoming profitable, the importance and impact that having mentors can have, and much more. His story is a great reminder of how persistance is key in the game of trading.

Dawson


Gym Coach Made $600K Trading After Losing His Job
07/21/2025

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On today's episode, I'm joined by Strati. Strati is a former Gym Teacher who became a multiple 6 figure trader after losing his job. His story is full of relatable and completely unique moments that you are guaranteed to enjoy. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this laid back episode.

Strati


Wall Street Trader Shares How He Finds Winning Trades
07/14/2025

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On today's episode, I'm joined by Max. Max is a Trader who I interviewed a couple years back when he was first starting out at SMB Capital. Since then, Max has really cemented himself as a great trader. We had a great conversation all about creating micro-ideas everyday, then deciding which ideas to execute on each day, and which ones you should eliminate all together.

SMB Capital