Desire To Trade Podcast | Forex Trading & Interviews with Highly Successful Traders
Etienne Crete
- 1 hour 7 minutes538: This Scalping Strategy Makes Me A Living (John Kurisko)This Scalping Strategy Makes Me A Living
In episode 538 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with "DayTraderRockstar" John Kurisko, who dives deep into his exact scalping framework—how he reads momentum, identifies trend structure, and times entries using quad rotations and divergences. Here's a practical walkthrough showing the real mechanics behind his 1–5 minute setups, including where traders usually mess up and how he avoids overtrading.
If you've been trying to "feel the pulse of the market," this is as close as you'll get without sitting next to him.
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The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube.
Topics Covered In This Episode- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:00:56 Invitation to watch the previous video (link above)
- 00:01:54 John Kurisko's backstory + evolution of his methodology
- 00:03:49 The business plan mindset & why most traders overtrade
- 00:05:58 Timeframes, expectations (1–5 min), and setup frequency
- 00:07:47 Quad rotation explained (all stochastics aligned)
- 00:10:23 Deep dive on stochastics (9-3, 14-3, 44, 60-10)
- 00:13:54 Divergences as momentum shifts
- 00:17:14 The "super signal": quad rotation + divergence
- 00:22:34 Exit strategy: why the 9-3 at 80 is your cash-out signal
- 00:29:09 Bear flags & bull flags using the 60-10 embedded rule
- 00:39:16 Trend continuation setup (the best alternative when no divergence)
- 00:44:06 Real-time examples & walkthrough of ES scalps
- 00:50:20 Managing expectations, consistency & scaling
- 00:56:35 When to get out of a trade
- 00:58:40 Overnight setups & why they're often cleaner
- 01:03:27 Final thoughts and where to find John Kurisko (links below)
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15 December 2025, 9:00 am - 24 minutes 28 seconds537: He Quit Everything to Trade for a Living (Kevin Hunt)He Quit Everything to Trade for a Living
In episode 537 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with author and pro trader Kevin Hunt, as he opens up about the journey that took him from losing everything in the UK to building a simple, freedom-focused trading lifestyle in Thailand. He shares how mindset, patience, and steady progress—not overnight wins—helped him turn trading into a sustainable way of living. His story shows what's possible when you keep things simple, stay consistent, and let trading support the life you actually want.
The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube.
Topics Covered In This Episode- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:55 Kevin Hunt's background
- 03:30 Discovering Forex trading
- 04:39 Finding mentors & early struggles
- 05:33 Mindset breakthrough & teaching his partner
- 08:04 Achieving lifestyle freedom in Thailand
- 10:24 Two important things to learn as a trader
- 13:28 Kevin's trading style
- 14:44 Red-news trading explained
- 17:25 Combining investing, ETFs, and trading income
- 19:57 Paying himself a salary from trading
- 21:49 Joining Desire To TRADE & teaching again
- 23:45 Final message to traders
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- Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist
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- Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete)
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8 December 2025, 9:00 am - 22 minutes 21 seconds536: How To Stay Consistently Profitable in the Markets - Brian PezimHow To Stay Consistently Profitable in the Markets
In episode 536 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Brian Pezim from Bear Bull Traders, sharing his trading journey from his first stock purchase in the 1960s to navigating the dot-com bubble and beyond. He breaks down the mental side of trading, the importance of discipline, and how part-time traders can balance trading with a career. Whether you're curious about day trading strategies or swing trading hot sectors, Brian's insights offer practical lessons for traders at every stage.
The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube.
Topics Covered In This Episode- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:44 Introduction to Brian Pezim and his trading background
- 01:30 Early experiences with trading and first stock purchase (Bell Telephone, 1967)
- 04:22 When he started becoming profitable
- 07:06 Balancing trading with a full-time career
- Why Brian prefers part-time trading over full-time
- 08:29 Consulting, business ventures, and life outside trading
- 10:07 Swing trading hot sectors (gold, pot stocks, AI, rare earths)
- 11:18 Typical holding period for hot sectors
- 12:02 Profit-taking strategies and peeling off positions
- 13:17 Advice for part-time traders balancing jobs and trading
- 15:37 Swing trading vs day trading for part-time traders
- 17:13 The biggest mental trap that wipes out weekly profits
- 19:27 The benefits of taking partials
- 20:03 Final advice for aspiring traders
- 21:18 Where to find Brian Pezim and his books
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- Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist
- One-Page Trading Plan (free template)
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- Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete)
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How to find Brian Pezim- Email: [email protected]
- Brian's books: https://geni.us/fUuHvn
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1 December 2025, 9:00 am - 16 minutes 8 seconds535: Build The Ultimate Trader Mindset | Forex Trader MotivationBuild The Ultimate Trader Mindset
In episode 535 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will hear trading motivation in building the ultimate trader mindset to scale up. Learn how to handle what many traders struggle with: capital, confidence, and consistency. You will listen to seasoned traders break down the mindset shifts, practical steps, and brutally honest realities behind becoming consistently profitable.
If you're serious about long-term trading success, the lessons here can save you years of mistakes.
Forex Trader Motivation playlist
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- Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist
- One-Page Trading Plan (free template)
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- Desire To TRADE Academy
- Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete)
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24 November 2025, 9:00 am - 27 minutes 38 seconds534: Mindset & Skills to Become a Consistently Profitable Trader - Paras JandwaniMindset & Skills to Become a Consistently Profitable Trader
In episode 534 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Paras Jandwani of Bear Bull Traders, sharing the mindset, skills, and daily habits that helped him go from struggling for over three years to becoming a consistently profitable momentum trader. He breaks down the psychological traps traders fall into, how technical rules can solve emotional issues, and why understanding your personal strengths is the foundation of long-term success. This is a grounded, practical conversation that helps traders see what "consistency" really requires behind the scenes.
The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube.
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Topics Covered In This Episode- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:30 Who is Paras Jandwani?
- 01:14 What kind of trading do Paras do today?
- 02:00 His early years and the difficult 3-year struggle to become profitable
- 06:04 How tape reading became his turning point
- 09:29 How long tape signals last & identifying real-time patterns
- 12:35 How Paras defines consistency and why you can lose it
- 17:23 Why refining your playbook reduces losses
- 18:49 How to build confidence to scale into trades
- 20:17 Why realistic expectations matter in your trading career
- 21:26 How to discover your natural trading strengths
- 23:30 How your personality dictates the trading style that suits you
- 25:37 How to find Paras Jandwani (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:
- Desire To TRADE Academy
- Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete)
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How to find Paras Jandwani- X/Twitter: @parasjandwani
- Paras' Tape Reading Course
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17 November 2025, 9:00 am - 28 minutes 28 seconds533: From IT Career To Trading For A Living - Thor YoungFrom IT Career To Trading For A Living
In episode 533 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Thor Young — a former IT professional who transitioned into full-time trading after seeking a more flexible lifestyle. Thor shares his path from struggling beginner to consistent trader, revealing how he built his own Camarilla-based trading system and mastered his mindset. The conversation digs into trading psychology, accountability, and building a process that actually fits your personality and lifestyle.
The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube.
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Topics Covered In This Episode- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:55 Who is Thor Young?
- 02:39 Why he left IT and what reshaped his goals
- 03:41 The early struggles: two years of "stopping the bleeding"
- 05:38 The turning point: mastering trading psychology
- 07:48 Mentorship, mindset, and performance coaching with Dr. V
- 09:19 Thor's trading style: range-based, Camarilla pivot system
- 11:45 Behind the system: learning from market makers and algos
- 14:13 Reliability of his pivot system
- 16:11 The key to consistency: accountability and following your own SOP
- 18:18 When Thor realized his approach needed a total reset
- 19:55 Why he prefers bigger targets over high-frequency scalping
- 23:11 Understanding range, value, and institutional order flow
- 26:33 Where to find Thor Young (links below)
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- Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist
- One-Page Trading Plan (free template)
- Recommended brokers:
- Desire To TRADE Academy
- Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete)
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How to find Thor Young- Instagram: @thoryoungbbt
- x/Twitter: @ThorYoung
- Book: Complete Day Trading System
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10 November 2025, 9:00 am - 34 minutes 41 seconds532: How To Trade The Flow - Chris WestonHow To Trade The Flow
In episode 532 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Chris Weston, breaking down what it really means to "trade the flow." Instead of chasing setups or trying to predict markets, Chris explains how traders can read momentum, sentiment, and positioning to align with where the money is actually moving. It's a grounded discussion on emotional control, adapting to changing markets, and learning to stay fluid when conditions shift fast.
The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube.
Topics Covered In This Episode- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:56 What's new with Chris Weston
- 03:47 What "trading the flow" actually means
- 10:07 Spotting shifts in sentiment and positioning
- 11:42 Your system and the market environment
- 12:31 "Your trading is a reflection of yourself"
- 15:35 Is automation the way to move forward?
- 20:27 Managing risk around volatile flow conditions
- 27:04 Making sense of sideways markets
- 31:55 Where to find Chris Weston
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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:
- Desire To TRADE Academy
- Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete)
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How to find Chris Weston- x/Twitter: @ChrisWeston_PS
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3 November 2025, 9:00 am - 28 minutes 20 seconds531: The Truth About Day Trading For A Living - Blake MorrowThe Truth About Day Trading For A Living
In episode 531 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Blake Morrow — a veteran trader and founder of Forex Analytix — who breaks down what it really takes to trade for a living. He shares his 30-year journey from losing $30,000 in six months to managing multi-million dollar accounts and teaching traders worldwide. The conversation dives deep into discipline, risk, confidence, and why the best traders know when to cut a loss and move on.
The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube.
Topics Covered In This Episode- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:07 Blake's early years in trading and founding Forex Analytix
- 03:06 How he went from losing $30k to earning $1.5M in three years
- 06:28 The real pressure of trading for a living and how to handle it
- 08:55 Knowing when to adapt your strategy to market conditions
- 10:45 One thing common among the best traders in the world
- 15:01 Can trading discipline be taught — or is it earned through pain?
- 17:17 How Blake defines confidence in a trade and when he adds size
- 23:35 Trading style breakdown — combining technicals with fundamentals
- 25:11 Why simplicity in analysis wins over complexity
- 27:09 Where to find Blake Morrow
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:
- Desire To TRADE Academy
- Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete)
-
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How to find Blake Morrow- x/Twitter: @forexanalytix / @PipCzar
- forexanalytix.com
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27 October 2025, 8:00 am - 29 minutes 13 seconds530: Secrets To Full-Time Trading For Consistent Income - Erik SmolinskiSecrets To Full-Time Trading For Consistent Income
In episode 530 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Eric Smolinski from Outlier Trading to discuss what it really takes to build consistent trading income — not just through smart trades, but by managing wealth, diversification, and mindset like a professional. Eric shares how he structures his trading for stability, balances growth with robustness, and uses other income streams like real estate to secure long-term financial independence.
The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube.
Topics Covered In This Episode- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:01 Building wealth and managing capital beyond trading
- 03:36 Why diversification matters even for skilled traders
- 05:03 Managing trading income and reducing tax burden
- 08:29 When to start diversifying your income sources
- 11:14 Trading for robustness vs trading for growth
- 13:17 How Eric structures and funds his trading lifestyle
- 14:27 The role of real estate and tax advantages for traders
- 16:25 Eric's favorite trading strategies and profit mechanisms
- 20:22 Balancing core vs speculative allocations
- 22:20 What it means to have an "Outlier Mindset" in trading
- 25:53 How to use structure and planning to level up as a trader
- 28:32 Where to find Erik Smolinski (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:
- Desire To TRADE Academy
- Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete)
-
- Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!)
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20 October 2025, 8:00 am - 29 minutes 34 seconds529: How To Trade Your Way To The Top 1% - Jerremy NewsomeHow To Trade Your Way To The Top 1%
In episode 529 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with trader and entrepreneur Jerremy Newsome, as he dives into what it really takes to reach the top 1% of wealth through trading and smart investing. Jerremy breaks down wealth building into simple, repeatable math and shares how traders can blend swing trading, investing, and risk management to build sustainable long-term growth. The talk moves beyond charts—into mindset, risk perception, and practical wealth strategies that most traders overlook.
The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube.
Topics Covered In This Episode- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:53 What's new with Jerremy Newsome
- 02:59 What does it take to reach the top 1%?
- 04:13 How the wealthy build wealth
- 06:19 Understanding risk is more important than avoiding it
- 08:49 Swing investing explained – Combining short-term trading and long-term investing.
- 12:23 Concentration vs diversification
- 15:46 Using options as insurance
- 19:20 How to protect during market crashes
- 26:05 When to hold cash and when to use margin
- 27:36 Why self-talk and belief systems are critical for traders' success
- 28:38 Where to find Jerremy Newsome
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:
- Desire To TRADE Academy
- Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete)
-
- Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!)
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How to find Jerremy Newsome- X/Twitter: @newsomenuggets
- Instagram: @jerremynewsome
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13 October 2025, 8:00 am - 1 hour 9 minutes528: Trading Advice I Wish I Learned Earlier (1-Hour Masterclass)Trading Advice I Wish I Learned Earlier (1-Hour Masterclass)
In episode 528 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to some of the best trading wisdom from experienced traders Etienne has interviewed in the past year. It dives into the real deal about trading—managing risk, staying patient, dealing with drawdowns, and building long-term wealth—topics that often get ignored on YouTube. It's a grounded conversation on what separates traders who last from those who get burned too soon.
The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube.
Topics Covered In This Episode- 00:00:00 Introduction
- 00:01:05 Jason Graystone: How This Full-Time Trader Made His First $1 Million
- 00:17:24 Erik Smolinski: Full-Time Trader Secrets To Making A Living Trading
- 00:32:16 Scott Welsh: Full-Time Trader Reveals His New Strategy
- 00:51:34 Charlie Burton: Trading Lessons from 27 Years in the MarketsTop 5% Trading Psychology Secrets
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:
- Desire To TRADE Academy
-
- Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!)
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