The Trading Coach Podcast

In this episode, Akil breaks down one of the most common but overlooked mistakes traders make during backtesting—quitting too early. Learn why task completion is critical, how premature abandonment costs you time and money, and how to tell the difference between a strategy worth finishing and one that’s truly a dead end. A simple concept that can completely transform your trading development.Please remember to follow the showYour Trading Coach - Akil

In today’s episode of the Trading Coach Podcast, we’re breaking down one of the most popular ideas in skill development: the 10,000 Hour Rule… and why it completely falls apart when it comes to trading.Is the rule real? Is it a myth? And most importantly…Should YOU be trying to invest 10,000 hours into becoming a consistently profitable trader?Your Trading Coach - Akil

Discretion is a skill—one most traders never truly develop. Today we unpack how to improve it, how to stay consistent, and how to use judgment without turning your trading into guesswork.Your Trading Coach - Akil

In today’s episode, I break down what to look for when choosing a charting platform and give you a quick, practical walkthrough of TradingView. We’ll cover the features that actually matter, the ones you can ignore, and how to match your platform to your personal trading goals so you can make smarter, more confident decisions in the market.Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.comYour Trading Coach - Akil

In this episode, I break down six of the best technical analysis books every trader should add to their Christmas list — from beginner-friendly reads to advanced, professional-level material.Support the Podcast by leaving a rating/review.Your Trading Coach - Akil

In this episode, we break down the real power of patience in your backtesting process. From how long backtesting should actually take, to why rushing only creates false confidence, to the critical preparation you must complete before you ever test a single chart—this conversation will reshape how you approach building your trading edge. If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or tempted to “speed-run” your strategy testing, this episode is your reality check. Slow, steady, and structured is how you win.Please remember to leave the podcast a rating and review!Your Trading Coach - Akil

In this episode, Akil breaks down why the real trading edge isn’t a secret strategy — it’s patience. Learn how slowing down, filtering distractions, and trusting your process can instantly elevate your performance in the markets. Quick, practical, no fluff.REMEMBER to FOLLOW the show so that you don't miss an episode!Your Trading Coach - Akil

In today’s episode of the Trading Coach Podcast, we dive into one of the most underrated psychological forces in trading: The Observer Effect—and how simply being watched can dramatically improve your analysis, discipline, and performance in the markets.Your Trading Coach - Akil

Great traders don’t just manage charts—they manage themselves. In this episode, we break down the three hidden resources that dictate your results: your bandwidth, your time, and your opportunity cost. Master these, and you’ll make smarter decisions, avoid overload, and make money faster.Don't miss out on our upcoming trading workshop - https://training.tieronetrading.com/market-mastery-1761503852031Your Trading Coach - Akil

In today’s episode of the Trading Coach Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on a real behind-the-scenes coaching conversation with one of our Tier One traders who hit a wall — discouraged, frustrated, and convinced all their hard work wasn’t paying off.If you’ve ever questioned your strategy, your backtesting numbers, or whether you can actually make trading work then this episode is for you.Support the Podcast by leaving a rating and/or reviewYour Trading Coach - Akil

Feeling overwhelmed or doubting yourself in trading? You’re not alone. In this episode, Akil Stokes shares 3 simple but powerful steps to overcome task saturation, rebuild confidence, and stay focused when trading feels impossible.

A new bill aims to end the longest U.S. government shutdown in history — and markets are already reacting. Akil breaks down why traders are cheering the return of economic data, what it means for the Fed’s next rate decision, and why gold’s rally might be telling a deeper story about what’s coming in December.Register for our upcoming trading event at www.TierOnetrading.comYour Trading Coach - Akil

Can AI replace manual backtesting? Akil shares the three pillars of effective backtesting and reveals where AI can help, where it can’t, and how to use it without blowing up your process.Register for our MARKET MASTERY workshop - https://tieronetrading.com/Your Trading Coach - Akil

In this episode, Akil Stokes shares how top traders stay ahead by constantly evolving their trading strategies. Learn what sparked change in his own journey, the key factors he considered, and how you can take your trading to the next level.Learn To Trade at www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading Coach - Akil

In this fiery episode of The Trading Coach Podcast, Akil Stokes dives deep into one of the oldest debates in the trading world — Technical Analysis vs. Fundamental Analysis. Can you really rely on technical analysis alone to make trading decisions? Or is it just an “educated guess”?

The Fed cut rates again, but it’s not the cut that moved markets. Let's break down Powell’s latest comments, the end of quantitative tightening, and what it all means for traders heading into December.Register for the Market Mastery Workshophttps://training.tieronetrading.com/market-mastery-1761503852031Your Trading Coach - Akil

Investors are calling today’s AI surge the next “dot-com” bubble — but is it really? In this episode, Akil Stokes breaks down the parallels between today’s AI giants like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Google, and the tech mania of the late 90s. Learn why market concentration in the S&P 500 could trigger volatility, what massive AI spending means for future profits, and the key difference that could prevent a total crash.REGISTER for our 3-Day Trading Workshophttps://training.tieronetrading.com/market-mastery-1761503852031Your Trading Coach - Akil

In part 2 of our 3-part series on discretionary trading, Akil Stokes breaks down the real differences between discretionary and systematic trading and reveals the powerful hybrid approach he has used successfully for 15+ years. Learn why many traders get stuck forcing trades, how to harness structure without losing flexibility, and the exact mindset needed to finally gain consistency.

We all know better… yet we still repeat the same mistakes in the markets. In this episode, Akil breaks down the psychological traps behind bad trading decisions and how understanding human behavior can shift you from being the victim to being the consistently profitable trader.Learn to Trade at www.TieroneTrading.com

In this episode, we break down Market Wizard Linda Bradford Raschke’s 7 timeless technical trading rules. From recognizing high-probability pullbacks to understanding market momentum and the “smart money” hour, these insights reveal how real pros read price action. Learn To Trade at www.TierOneTrading.comYour Trading Coach - Akil