Day Trader: Rod

Day Trader and Podcast Host Becky is excited to welcome on a Market Mamas podcast viewer and fellow futures day trader all the way from New Zealand, Rod! Rod found Market Mamas when his YouTube feed suggested The Mean Reversion episode back in December 2024 (https://youtu.be/IlpJmFjIg4Q?si=3xtwWPJmydIHb6Ws) and he found value in that episode and began engaging with the Market Mamas community with comments on various videos. From there, Becky and Rod emailed and agreed that a conversation would be both fun and engaging for discussing the journey of becoming a successful trader. Welcome to that conversation! At the top of this page is part 1 of 2 from an awesome chat about futures day trading and what brought us individually to the opportunity of trading.

In this episode, Becky and Rod explore the emotional ups and downs of trading, the significance of preparation and hard work, and how experience shapes confidence in trading decisions. We talk about how we each came to become hooked as traders and how the evolution process is going for both Becky and Rod. As a special feature of this episode, there are some killer resources offered to viewers that Rod has utilized and found great value in on his journey. For your ease, I will also list them here!

Links to the Linda Bradford Raschke’s webinar that Rod spoke of and highly recommended:

Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEj7j6FcU_o&t=788s

Part Two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-2-fem95w4

This is Merritt Black's Channel, also recommended by Rod for really helpful content for growing traders:

https://www.youtube.com/@ApterosTrading/videos

The conversation Becky and Rod share with viewers here emphasizes the value of gratitude and personal growth through the trading process, as well as the opportunities available in the trading landscape today, such as prop firms for funding. It is always so valuable to discuss our experiences and know we are not alone as we navigate the complexities of day trading. Thanks for tuning in and keep an eye out for part 2, which continues this conversation and delves deeper into our experiences and offers additional resources. Until then, happy trading!

Part 2 of this conversation was released a week later and is here!!

In this episode and part two of the conversation, host Becky and her guest Rod continue their discussion, talking more about their personal journeys and growth as futures day traders. In this engaging conversation, Becky and Rod delve into the intricacies of trading psychology, emphasizing the importance of patience and emotional control as traders. They discuss the challenges of managing fear and greed, the significance of maintaining a consistent trading strategy, and the value of time freedom that trading can provide.

The dialogue also touches on the impact of trading experiences on family life and the lessons that can be imparted to the next generation, highlighting the importance of resilience and adaptability in both trading and life. The lessons trading provides can cross boundaries into all areas of life if we let it. Becky is so grateful for this guest coming on the podcast representing from New Zealand and openly discussing and asking great questions all about the incredible world of day trading. There is so much to be gained from discussing the wild journey of trading with other traders that get it!
Thank you to everyone who reads, watches, and supports Market Mamas! The goal of this podcast truly is to serve and support traders who are likewise relentless in their pursuit of financial & time freedom that successful trading can provide. Cheers and happy trading all!