The Day Trading Show

This week's roundtable brings together Lawrence Brisco, Chris Drysdale, Clay Hodges, and Zack Boyajian for a deep dive into the technical and psychological foundations of profitable trading — no matter what strategy or prop firm you use.
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Topics covered:- Are A+ setups real, or are traders using them wrong?- Can indicators actually make you profitable?- The truth about risk/reward and positive expectancy- Scalping vs. day trading vs. swing trading — where's the real edge?- Trend trading vs. counter-trend trading for new traders- How much time should you actually spend at the desk?- Is back testing worth it, or are you just curve-fitting?- Why journaling your trades isn't optionalWith over 30 combined years of trading experience on the panel, this episode is packed with honest, no-BS perspectives that beginner and intermediate traders can actually apply.Listen twice — there's a lot here.
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Many people believe trading is a 'money printer,' but it's more accurately described as a money multiplier; it takes capital to make money. This video explores the realities of making money trading and the psychological aspects involved.

We also discuss issues within the prop firm space, where some traders may be receiving payouts prematurely, affecting the true nature of trading for a living. Understanding trading psychology is key to sustained success.

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Tanner Owings — also known as The Strong Trader — just had his breakout year in the markets, pulling in over $232,000 in trading profits in 2025.

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In this episode, we sit down and break down exactly what changed for Tanner, how he found his edge trading options and futures, and the mindset shifts that helped him level up as a trader.

We go deep on:• The strategies Tanner uses to find high-probability trades• How he combines options and futures in his trading approach• The lessons that turned 2025 into his most profitable year yet• The reality of trading with prop firms• His experience with firms like Top One Futures, Topstep, and TakeProfitTrader

If you're trying to become a consistently profitable trader, this conversation is packed with insights about risk, discipline, and building a repeatable edge in the markets.

Connect with Tanner - www.instagram.com/thestrongtrader

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Austin sits down with Forex Ike to talk about prop firms, scalping, negative risk-to-reward trading, and why so many traders overcomplicate the path to profitability.

Ike explains how he keeps trading simple with basic support and resistance, quick NQ scalps, and a mindset built around taking consistent payouts instead of chasing huge wins.

The conversation covers part-time trading, evals vs. instant funded accounts, copy trading, social media’s impact on trader expectations, and why too much information can actually make you worse. Ike has taken futures prop payouts from firms like Top One Futures, Topstep, and more!!

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In this episode, I sit down with Zach Arbucci for round three, and we go deep on what actually matters if you’re serious about making it in prop firm trading.

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We start with a reality check:
If you’ve got a family, a full-time job, and you’re trying to learn how to trade — it’s going to be hard. There’s no shortcut around that.

From there, we break down:
- Why the real goal isn’t “more payouts”… it’s spending less on prop firms- Funded vs. eval accounts — what new traders should actually be doing- Why chasing one payout and resetting accounts kills long-term ROI- The power of getting two payouts from the same accounts (10x ROI mindset shift)- Futures vs. CFDs (NQ vs. NAS100) and why contract structure matters- The psychological shift that comes with daily payouts — and why it can make you want to trade your own capital

Zach also talks about:- His recent trading rut- December & January payout runs- The difference between streaming to thousands online vs. speaking live at Bootcamp- Blending ICT concepts with volume profile and developing your own identity as a trader

This episode is a mix of mindset, structure, risk management, and the evolution from prop firm payouts to thinking like a capital allocator.🚀 Level Up Your Trading with ASFX
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