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The Trading Coach Podcast

The Trading Coach Podcast

Akil Stokes 1349 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

An entertaining blend of professional insights and inspiring stories that cover all aspects of trading, investing, entrepreneurship, and personal development. Join Akil Stokes, a professional trader, entrepreneur, and globally respected trading coach as he delivers new episodes each week.

Episodes

1380 - Interest Rates Explained: The Hidden Force Driving the Markets
1380 - Interest Rates Explained: The Hidden Force Driving the Markets Oct 14, 2026 00:20:14 What do interest rates actually do, and why should traders care? Akil breaks down interest rates, inflation, and their impact on Forex, the financial markets, and your everyday life, all without the complicated economics lesson. Simple concepts. Real-world examples. Better market understanding.Support the show by leaving a Rating/Review please!Your Trading Coach - Akil
1379 - Strategy the Problem? Or something else holding you back?
1379 - Strategy the Problem? Or something else holding you back? Oct 9, 2026 00:23:09 Feeling frustrated with your trading strategy? Before you throw it away and start looking for something new, ask yourself one important question: Is your strategy the problem, or is something else holding you back?Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.comYour Trading Coach - Akil
1378 - The Power of a Second Chance in Trading
1378 - The Power of a Second Chance in Trading Oct 7, 2026 00:16:13 What if your first failure in trading wasn’t the end of your story—but simply part of the process? In this episode, Akil shares his own journey of coming back to a strategy that once failed him and why sometimes you don’t need a new strategy—you need a new version of yourself. Plus, an honest conversation with a trader getting a second chance at making it work.Support the show by leaving me a rati
1377 - The Hard Truth That Changed My Trading Career
1377 - The Hard Truth That Changed My Trading Career Oct 5, 2026 00:14:40 Sometimes, the breakthrough you need starts with a truth you don’t want to hear. Akil shares the defining moment when he finally admitted he was doing things wrong, accepted help, and gained confidence that he could become a successful trader.Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.comYour Trading Coach - Akil
1376 - Your Most Important Trading Asset Isn’t Your Strategy
1376 - Your Most Important Trading Asset Isn’t Your Strategy Oct 2, 2026 00:11:50 Your eyes may be one of your most important trading tools—but traders rarely treat them that way. In today’s episode, we talk about screen time, eye health, and simple ways to protect your vision while spending hours in front of the markets.Support the podcast by leaving it a rating/reviewYour Trading Coach - Akil
1375 - Does Your Broker Want You to Lose? The Truth About A-Book & B-Book Brokers
1375 - Does Your Broker Want You to Lose? The Truth About A-Book & B-Book Brokers Sep 30, 2026 00:17:52 Does your broker actually want you to lose money? In this episode, we break down how brokers work, the difference between A-book, B-book, and hybrid models, and what your broker’s really looking at when handling your trades. No hype. No conspiracy theories. Just the facts traders need to know.Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.comYour Trading Coach - Akil
1374 - The Trading Goal That Made Me WORSE
1374 - The Trading Goal That Made Me WORSE Sep 28, 2026 00:10:38 I thought setting daily profit goals would make me a better trader. Instead, they nearly made me force trades that weren't there. In this episode, I share one of my early trading mistakes and why results-based goals can quietly sabotage your trading.Learn to Trade at www.TierOnerading.comYour Trading Coach Akil
1373 - 5 Things Prop Firms Want From Traders (It’s NOT Just Profit)
1373 - 5 Things Prop Firms Want From Traders (It’s NOT Just Profit) Sep 24, 2026 00:26:18 In this video, I break down 5 expectations professional prop firms have for developing traders and explain why these principles can help ANY trader become more consistent — whether you're trying to join a prop firm, become a full-time trader, or simply improve your trading.📚BOOKS MENTIONED IN VIDEO "One Good Trade" - https://link.amazon/B0eJhlBmH"The Playbook" - https://lin
1372 - Trading: Art or Science? The Decision Every Trader Must Make
1372 - Trading: Art or Science? The Decision Every Trader Must Make Sep 22, 2026 00:15:33 Are you a mechanical trader, a discretionary trader, or somewhere in between? There’s no “best” approach, only the approach that fits you. In this episode, I break down the art vs. science of trading and share the experiences that shaped the type of trader I ultimately became.Start your 14-Day Risk-Free Trial Membership at www.TierOneTrading.comYour Trading Coach - Akil
1371 - More Pairs = More Profit… or More Problems?
1371 - More Pairs = More Profit… or More Problems? Sep 18, 2026 00:22:39 How many currency pairs should you actually trade? Is trading more pairs giving you more opportunities to make money or simply more opportunities to become overwhelmed, overtrade, and make mistakes? In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of specializing in a few pairs versus expanding your trading universe, and how to find the approach that fits your trading style, time, and risk toleran
1370 - How News Tricks Traders Into Making Bad Trades
1370 - How News Tricks Traders Into Making Bad Trades Sep 15, 2026 00:18:13 Major news is coming — but the biggest danger may be what you think is going to happen. Learn how market expectations create confirmation bias, bait traders into bad positions, and how to use fundamental news without letting it control your trading decisions.Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.comYour Trading Coach - Akil
1369 - Are You Sabotaging a Winning Strategy?
1369 - Are You Sabotaging a Winning Strategy? Sep 14, 2026 00:09:16 Sometimes the biggest threat to our trading isn’t the market, it’s us. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to set realistic expectations for live trading without needing to throw away an already profitable trading strategy.Support the show by leaving a RATNG/REVIEWYour Trading Coach - Akil

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