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Chat With Traders

Ian Cox and Tessa Dao

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Chat With Traders is your key to the minds of trading's elite performers. Start listening to learn how a diverse mix of traders went from zero to hero, how they successfully trade markets today, and get their best tips 'n pointers for profitable performance, plus much more. Note: You are responsible for your own trading decisions—this is not financial advice.
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Price of Admission

Tony Haberer

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I’m creating content to help myself and others grow, embracing failure as a foundation for building exceptional habits of thought and resilience, empowering us to thrive in a world that values sharp, adaptable mindsets. Perseverance stories from all phases of the roadmap, capturing critical confidence realizations that built character and teams. Contact: For any Q&A or if you have interest in speaking on POA, please send a note to [email protected]
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A former competitive gamer, Mario Dimitroff from Bulgaria got his start on a local trading floor before discovering that the U.S. premarket session best fit his skills. Now trading for a living and doing nothing else, his news-driven, event-based scalping focuses on low-liquidity movers. Leveraging gaming-honed speed and pattern recognition, he qui…
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Online funding prop firms have captured the attention of traders in recent years. In this episode, the CEO of Trade The Pool, Michael Katz, joins the podcast to answer key questions and offer perspective from inside one of the leading firms. The conversation explores how these firms operate, what they mean for traders, and the common debates surrou…
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Growing up in Germany without a financial background, Julian Komar became fascinated by stocks as a teenager. He moved past complex German trading products to concentrate on U.S. equities. Specializing in momentum and growth stocks on the daily timeframe, he blends fundamentals, technicals, and story analysis to uncover opportunities that put him i…
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From academic struggles at SUNY Albany to holding the world record for the largest prop firm payouts—roughly $4.5 million in total, Kyle Ng a.k.a. JadeCap’s journey started out like many aspiring traders. Sparked by a childhood friend's success in forex about 14 years ago, he found his way into the financial markets. Like many traders, he went thro…
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What happens when a teenager growing up without TV in rural Canada stumbles across CNBC in a college dorm and sees people making $100,000 in a day? For Chris Vermeulen, that moment changed everything—and kicked off a 25-year journey of trading triumphs, painful losses, and profound strategy shifts. In this episode, you'll meet a trader who’s lived …
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Dylan Maltman, an intraday futures and forex trader and founder of Apex Capital, must have had exceptional clarity starting at a young age. Introduced to the markets in a high school presentation by a prop firm, Dylan caught the passion for the potential of the markets and persuaded his way into a position at the firm. Learning about back testing, …
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Erik Smolinski returns to Chat With Traders after his first appearance on episode 272, joining Tessa for a trader-to-trader conversation about the intricacies of options trading, a topic Erik is deeply passionate about. In this episode Erik digs into one of Tessa’s own options strategies, offering thoughtful feedback and sharing his expertise and e…
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In this episode of Price of Admission, host Tony Haberer reconnects with Navy XO and former teammate John “Big John” McCauley. From football fields and boxing gyms in Western Pennsylvania to executive leadership in the U.S. Navy, John's story is rooted in grit, faith, and fatherhood. He shares what it means to raise a son with American values, what…
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John Stanikzai: From Afghan Interpreter to Proud U.S. Citizen 🇺🇸 In this powerful episode of Price of Admission, host Tony Haberer reconnects with John Stanikzai—an Afghan-born translator who risked everything during the war in Afghanistan and later became a proud American citizen. John shares his remarkable journey: ➡️ From growing up in Kabul und…
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In this episode we catch up with Patrick Petersson, who returns two years after his first interview on Chat With Traders on episode 260, where he shared his incredible story of overcoming hardship to attaining success in trading as a professional trader. Patrick has become best known for his intuitive, price-action, news-based, scalping trading sty…
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Michael Martin, raised in a hardworking blue-collar community, embraced the same ethic. An entrepreneur at heart, he hustled from cutting grass when he was 12 to working all types of jobs including golf caddying and waiting at restaurants to starting businesses. Determined to transition into the white-collar working world and being at the right pla…
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Christian Mayer, with an institutional trading background, transitioned from equities to forex, focusing on fixed sized mean-reversion strategies with fundamental correlations where structural edge is statistically likely. His initial losses led him to a research and systematic-driven approach, and back testing. He trades with fixed position sizes,…
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A former engineer turned successful options trader, real estate investor and entrepreneur, Cody Yeh shares his incredible journey from the 9-to-5 grind to achieving financial freedom through smart investing and calculated risk-taking. We unpack his options trading strategies, mindset hacks for building wealth, and how he helps others escape the rat…
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Few people understand the minds of traders like Dr. Brett Steenbarger. As a psychologist who trades actively himself, he brings a rare combination of clinical expertise and practical experience to the world of financial markets. You might know him from his dynamic presentations at SMB Capital, where he breaks down the psychology of trading with rem…
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Steve Ruffley transitioned from a highly competitive trading floor environment to trading professionally as a retail trader. His entrance into trading was unplanned - a mix of ambition, timing, and the right connections. After leaving university early, he took a finance job and then moved to Gibraltar, where he met traders running a new trading flo…
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I sit down with three of my Navy Football brothers to have an honest and unfiltered conversation we’ve ever had about sobriety and health—including the shift toward living with more discipline and clarity. How does giving up alcohol change your mindset? Your relationships? Your perspective on life? We dive deep into the habits we’ve broken, the les…
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Ross Haber’s trading philosophy is built on growth-focused strategies, heavily influenced by William O'Neil. Combining both technical and fundamental analysis, Ross emphasizes the importance of identifying leaders in strong market sectors and adapting to market cycles. Optimizing the use of relative strength, moving averages, and volume analysis, a…
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Jeremiah McCloud, a USNA grad of 09, Mustang Marine Corps veteran, and advocate for resilience and healing. Jeremiah shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming PTSD, alcohol addiction, and personal loss through the transformative power of ibogaine and other plant-based medicines. Jeremiah opens up about his struggles after military service, t…
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In this powerful episode of The Price of Admission, we sit down with Jeremy Harrell, a combat veteran, nonprofit leader, and advocate for change, to explore how suffering can be a profound teacher. Jeremy shares his incredible journey, from his military service during Operation Iraqi Freedom to founding Veteran’s Club Inc., a nationally recognized …
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In a milestone 100th episode of *Price of Admission*, I sit down with Navy veteran and business owner Jared Smearman. Jared opens up about his journey from the Naval Academy to navigating identity crises, battling OCD, anxiety, and substance abuse, and rebuilding relationships with his family. Now a successful entrepreneur in dog training, Jared sh…
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Rick Bandazian Jr., a seasoned trader with over 15 years of experience in event-driven and merger-arbitrage strategies, reflects on transitioning from an analyst at JP Morgan and First New York Securities to establishing himself as an independent trader. Rick emphasizes his deep expertise in anticipating market moves based on nuanced corporate acti…
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Mike Stukel, a Jacksonville native and Navy Football Senior of 20011, Class of 2012. We discuss: His transition from quarterback to A-back and the unforgettable moments of ‘Team Wins’. Life-saving experiences that highlight his courage and composure under pressure. Lessons from Marine Corps deployments, including eye-opening perspectives gained in …
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Laurens Bensdorp's trading journey began with years of losses as a discretionary trader. Frustrated by inconsistent results and mounting stress, he embarked on a mission to develop systematic trading approaches. His goal was simple but ambitious: create reliable systems that would deliver steady returns while minimizing losses. This transformation …
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Andrew Thompson— Navy Football’s 1995 Defensive team Capt... a Defensive Back …USNA class of ’96. - Known to many as Drew, he’s a STANDOUT… figure in the the Navy Football Brotherhood and a KEY… character in the renowned book "A Civil War" by John Feinstein… - Drew’s story is not about what he accomplished on the field but MOST.. about… the profoun…
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Shun White, a Memphis native, record-setting Navy football star, and seasoned Surface Warfare Officer (SWO). Shun shares his journey from the streets of North Memphis to the gridiron of the U.S. Naval Academy, where he left a legacy as Navy's sixth all-time leading rusher. Beyond his athletic achievements, Shun delves into his transition from profe…
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Kam Smith— - a guy who’s the definition of grit, heart, and HUSTLE. - Hailing from Garner, North Carolina, Kam’s story is one of resilience and reinvention. - Spending many a night throwing a football through a tire, OVER…and OVER…at his local church - From slinging the rock, to shaping young lives as a coach, - now getting his hands dirty in const…
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Ray Biles reflects and explores a life rooted in gratitude, leadership, and purpose. Ray shares how the sacrifices and efforts of others shaped his 43-year career in education and coaching, including 31 years as head football coach and athletic director at Lorena High School. From the lessons learned in the locker room to the profound impact of fai…
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Inspired by the impact of predictive analytics on sales at Sam Miesse's tech company, he became interested in applying quantitative analysis to the small cap market. Spending nearly 2 years collecting data and observing how money moved into and out of many small cap stocks convinced him that there were repeating patterns which could be statisticall…
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Mark Ritchie II shares insights from his trading journey, shaped by disciplined risk management and a strong focus on price action and fundamentals. Growing up with a renowned trader father, Mark’s passion for trading developed later in life through hands-on experience. He prioritizes finding stocks in long-term uptrends, identifying low-risk entri…
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David Mahoney, a former Navy football class of 2007 (Sr 2006). 4-year starter at outside linebacker, David helped lead Navy to a standard of dominance over other service academies. With a record-breaking career that included the second-most sacks and third-most tackles for loss in Navy history, David’s impact on the field was undeniable – setting t…
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Alfonso Peccatiello’s (also known as MacroAlf on X) approach to the financial markets is rooted in macroeconomic insights, identifying market imbalances, and disciplined risk management. Having managed a $20 billion fixed-income portfolio, Alf has seen firsthand how understanding market dynamics and timing can unlock significant value. His strategi…
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Chris Izant, former Marine Infantry Officer turned FBI Special Agent, and author of "Final Engagement: A Marine’s Last Mission and the Surrender of Afghanistan." Chris shares his vivid experiences from the frontline in Helmand Province with the Afghan Border Police to the halls of Harvard, offering an honest, ground-level perspective on the complex…
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We caught up with Steve B, a seasoned professional independent trader with 10+ years of experience in the financial markets we got to know closely through the Chat With Traders Community. Steve teamed up with our community cohost and mentor at the time, Patrick Petersson (featured on episode 260) to run the CWT Community Live Trading Room. They mai…
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Price of Admission* guest, Wayne Irons—better known to his Navy brothers as “Wayno”— From the foothills of California to the cockpit of F-18s in the Navy Reserves. A Navy Footballer, class of 2005, Wayne shares stories from his time in flight school, his experience at TOPGUN, and how he transitioned from teaching the next generation of fighter pilo…
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Price of Admission PCast - Ep 91, Chris Nowinski, CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation & Jake Juriga, a fellow Navy linebacker. Awareness of concussions in sports. Critical work being done. Both share personal stories - with Jake discussing his family’s NFL history and Chris reflecting on his wrestling career and brain health journey. We also to…
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We're joined today by Robb Reinhold, the Head Trader at Maverick Trading. Robb shares insights from a captivating trading experiment that's sure to intrigue both novice and experienced traders alike. The Flat Earth Trading Society experiment was a year long experiment testing the power of consistent position management and following a systematic tr…
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Emmett Merchant -a former safety for Navy Football and Naval Academy graduate (Class of 2011). Emmett and I reminisce about our time playing defense together, reflecting on some of the toughest battles we faced on the field. But Emmett’s story goes far beyond football. We explore his journey from being a standout on the gridiron to navigating life …
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Grant Vermeer - Academy Insider podcast host (And former Navy BBaller) Grant Vermeer shares his Price of Admission. Highlights: Overcoming challenges at the Naval Academy and finding resilience Serving as a Cryptologic Warfare Officer on four submarines Transitioning from military service to a career in real estate Founding Academy Insider, a non-p…
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There’s Contrarian Trading and then there’s Consistent Contrarian Trading. Can you really make money by consistently going against the crowd? Does it take a certain type of personality to be able to trade this way? Jason Shapiro was featured in “Unknown Market Wizards” by Jack Schwager and he returns to Chat With Traders for an update after two yea…
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Buddy Green, my Navy Football Defensive Coordinator. Buddy shares insights from his 14 seasons at Navy, discussing his coaching philosophy, the challenges of leading the defense during the Midshipmen's resurgence in the 2000s, and the impact he had on his players both on and off the field. Filled with memories, wisdom, and inspiring stories, this e…
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Mike McLaughlin and I discuss his co-authored book, "Battlefield Cyber: How China and Russia are Undermining Our Democracy and National Security." He is a cybersecurity expert and emerging leader in the field. The conversation explores the complexities of cyber warfare and our nations infrastructure, along with the implications of AI. Michael conti…
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Greg Magadini began his career as a proprietary trader for DRW Trading and Chopper Trading in Chicago and traded with SMB Capital as well. He later took a bold step, venturing out to trade his own book, bootstrapping crypto volatility with options and turning $50,000 into a staggering $1.3 million in consistent profits over nine years. In addition …
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We often hear that having “Discipline” is the key to trading success. But many of us traders continue to struggle developing discipline and good habits for trading no matter how hard and how long we’ve tried. Could there be a deeper reason for this? As fellow human traders, we are commonly faced with our own programming that we are often unaware of…
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Kyle Lumpkin. Cloud. AI. Microsoft. Space Race. - We discuss his incredible journey from high school football fields to the cutting-edge world of AI and robotics. Kyle shares his fond memories of football, valuable life lessons, and his exciting career in the tech industry. - Kyle dives into the potential and risks associated with AI, exploring its…
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Michael shares his journey from aspiring NFL athlete to successful day trader. After a sports injury dashed his football dreams, he turned to day trading, teaching himself the ropes and overcoming early financial losses with the encouragement of his entrepreneurial mother. His trading strategy evolved over the years, focusing on short-selling highl…
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Tony Greer, a Long Island native, ventured into Wall Street trading inspired by his father. With a background in business management from Cornell University, he honed his skills at Sumitomo Bank, UBS, and Goldman Sachs. He and his team meticulously diagrammed every aspect of the markets, from liquidity to potential swings, which allowed him to expl…
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This is Michael Cole. He grew up in Liberty Hill, TX and studied at Tarleton State University. Michael pursued a culinary degree and worked as a chef for five years before starting his own catering business, but something wasn’t quite right for Michael. His career took a GOOD turn when he joined the Army, where he has served as a medic for the past…
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Chris Ripoll and 1st Op Seamer Service... Man!, This one was fun → Can seaming technical expertise is a bit of a dying breed. 1st Op Seamer Serviehas some of the best seamer techs in the business. Chris's background - in can manufacturing and filling industry for over 30 years and starting a business, First Op Seamer Service. Chris is creating a fl…
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Starting in classical violin and computer programming, Marsten Parker's path took a transformative turn when he ventured into trading. Despite a rocky start, his disciplined, algorithm-driven approach led to consistent returns, earning him recognition in Jack Schwager's book, "Unknown Market Wizards". We get to learn about his transition from discr…
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Trading commodities since 14 years old, Professor Hanke started learning the importance of closely following macro economic factors which impact the prices of currencies, commodities and consumer goods. His evidence-based approach uncovers the deeper forces driving inflation and market fluctuations and challenges prevailing narratives as it relates…
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