The Trading Coach Podcast

Trading courses alone won’t make you successful. The truth? The best teacher is experience. If you want to level up your trading, you’ve got to do more than just learn—you’ve got to put in the reps. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down how to maximize your time, get more done, and turn your effort into real results.Learn to trade at www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading Coach - Akil

Most traders think more strategies mean more money.The truth? It usually just slows you down.In this episode, we break down why strategy hopping, over-optimization, and “doing the right thing” keeps traders stuck — and how focusing on one strategy gets you profitable faster through compounding.If you’re working hard but going nowhere, this episode explains why.Please remember to FOLLOW the podcast before you go!Your Trading Coach - Akil

Your strategy works on paper—but falls apart live. In this episode, we break down the real difference between backtesting, demo trading, and journaling—and how journaling exposes the mistakes no backtest ever will.Learn to Trade at www.TieroneTrading.com

Most traders don’t lose money because of bad strategies — they lose money because of when they trade. In this episode, Akil Stokes breaks down why the first hour of the trading day is so dangerous and shares a simple routine to help traders avoid costly mistakes.Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review!Your Trading Coach - Akil

January has been a rollercoaster of profits and drawdowns. In this episode, I share two simple mindset strategies I’ve used over 20 years to stay disciplined during tough market periods—perfect for newer traders feeling the mental pressure.Support the podcast by leaving a rating/reviewYour Trading Coach - Akil

In this video, I break down a poll where 59% of traders admitted they struggle most with execution, and we’ll walk through why your entry signal matters far less than your directional prediction.Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.comYour Trading Coach - Akil

In this episode, I sit down with a highly successful business owner who’s making the transition into trading in search of true time freedom. We talk about information overload, the dangers of rushing the learning curve, and how to balance trading with life without burning out or sabotaging progress.Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading Coach - Akil

Many new traders reach a point where charts suddenly stop making sense. In this episode, I explain why that happens, what stage of trading you’re in, and how to work through confusion without rushing the process.Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.comYour Trading Coach - Akil

In this episode, we break down: The real difference between discretionary and systems-based trading. Why copying trading strategies destroys confidence and execution. Why backtesting isn’t about data—it’s about belief. And whether beginners should start mechanical or discretionarySupport the show by leaving a rating or review.Your Trading Coach - Akil

AI is changing the game for traders, helping refine strategies and cut emotional stress. Learn about the challenges of lower timeframes and why one-minute trading might not be ideal. Akil shares insights on backtesting versus live trading pitfalls, emphasizing the importance of execution. Discover how traders are using AI tools to enhance productivity and strategy validation. The discussion highlights community sharing and the benefits of AI in fostering a more efficient trading environment.