B The Trader

Get 3 Free Months of Trading Software, 100 Days Of FREE Commissions & 33% off commissions FOR LIFE with My Preferred Broker! FREE Trading Journal (stop paying for online journal) 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 creating a detailed playbook. Check it out. Sandra Carlos Ben

Get 3 Free Months of Trading Software, 100 Days Of FREE Commissions & 33% off commissions FOR LIFE with My Preferred Broker! FREE Trading Journal (stop paying for online journal) 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 trading, why beginners should avoid day one plays, and the importance of precision over chasing stocks. Check it out. Carlos

A trader recounts three years of struggle before finding a single backtested setup that finally stuck. They talk about building a playbook, tracking results, and cutting out noisy, gambling trades. The mental game, peer accountability through a trading pod, and realistic timelines for becoming consistent are highlighted. Practical routines like watchlists and small-risk practice during slow markets are also discussed.

John Netto, veteran trader and author known for the 'Netto Number' risk metric, shares his decades-long journey from early losses to consistent profits. He discusses treating trading like a business, asymmetric risk and big winning days, practical trade journaling, using AI to amplify research, and option strategies and risk budgeting for leveraged positions.

Eric Smolenski, a veteran options and derivatives trader with 18+ years, who built repeatable profit-mechanism strategies. He recounts his learning curve, a career-changing drawdown, and why a written trading plan transformed his process. Listens cover market path and effects, tracking trades to reveal an edge, and practical options plays like IV contraction and post-earnings drift.

Justin from SMB Capital, a trader who rose from intern to top trader and now mentors others. He talks about stopping boom-and-bust cycles, reading market internals like tick and VOLD ratio, and building a morning game plan with if-then rules. He covers playbooks, replaying tape to train entries and stops, and smart sizing based on stacked checks and momentum confirmation.

Jeff Holden, lead recruiter and trader at SMB Capital known for building trader training programs. He discusses remote vs in-office performance, the mindset shift from passive to ‘hero’ traders, the importance of measurable habits like pre-market plans and review routines, and how collaboration, accountability pods, and structured training accelerate progress.

Stories of traders who turned small accounts into big wins through compounding and patience. Tales of blowups and how failure forged better skills. Tips on detaching from money and sizing positions to sharpen process. Discussions on trading psychology, curbing overtrading, and learning from missed setups. Arguments for technicals guiding trades while fundamentals set longer-term context.

Garrett and Justin, traders and mentors from SMB Capital who coach trade execution and team-based development. Steve Spencer, veteran trader who leads morning meetings and market-structure mentorship. They talk about trader development, pre-market prep, scalping as foundational training, stock-selection principles, risk and stop placement, and how team meetings accelerate learning.

Tommy Knoxville, a seasoned swing trader and OTC specialist with over 20 years of experience, shares his journey from struggling to find consistent profits to achieving remarkable success. He discusses the importance of risk management, emotional control, and the pivotal moments that shaped his trading career. Listeners will learn about his unique approach to OTC trades, the significance of patience, and the role of a disciplined routine. Tommy emphasizes the joy of trading while hiking the Appalachian Trail and offers valuable insights for aspiring traders.