The STAR Trading Podcast

The episode welcomes Robbie, a devoted listener of the Star Trading podcast, for a relaxed, candid conversation with hosts Lewis and Sophie. After some light banter about snacks—Robbie’s weakness for crisps and Lewis’s current “no processed chips” challenge—the trio shift to Robbie’s story. He works in a crash repair garage and enjoys the craft, but the physical demands and nine-to-five routine have pushed him to seek greater freedom, less financial stress, and more time with his family. He discovered STARTrading through the Touchstone community after hearing Lewis speak at events in Leeds and London, joined soon after, and says he hasn’t looked back.Robbie’s training journey stands out for its intensity and early traction. For his first group coaching session—where most bring around ten practice trades—he arrived with nearly thirty. He explains that the course’s modular, systematic structure and clear criteria checklists helped everything click quickly. He learned to spot trends and recurring patterns, apply the checklist, and move on when a setup didn’t qualify. To avoid screen fatigue, he splits his study and chart work into short blocks: early morning before work, lunchtime, and after work. He emphasises the importance of self-awareness—if his focus slips, he stops rather than forcing it and risking mistakes (“like forcing a fart,” he jokes).Progress-wise, Robbie has earned seals of approval for pullbacks and reversals and is halfway through testing breakouts, already completing 25–30 backtests. He’s enjoyed dissecting breakouts across multiple timeframes and seeing how candles behave differently. Transitioning from backtesting to live trading, however, brought a predictable challenge: frequency and patience. Backtesting offers instant feedback—clicking quickly through days to see outcomes—whereas live trading demands waiting for confirmation candles and accepting that a nearly perfect setup can fail at the final hurdle, sending you back to square one. Adopting the “assess and forget” discipline—risking a fixed 1% and moving on—has helped him align with the long-game mindset: trading is a marathon, not a sprint.Robbie credits his background in gaming for sharpening his pattern recognition and checklist thinking. The hosts agree with the analogy: like gaming, trading is a learnable skill where you must know what you’re looking for and respond consistently. Contrary to his initial assumptions, Robbie found trading less about complex maths and jargon and more about recognising repeatable patterns; in that sense, it’s accessible to people from any job or background. He also finds the process calming: after a hectic, hands-on workday, quietly observing candles can be meditative.Support at home has been crucial. His fiancée was initially cautious but encouraging—confident he’d be good at it (with a playful nod to an upcoming wedding bill). She protects his focus blocks when he’s at the computer, and he’s even introduced the podcast to her during car rides. Looking ahead, Robbie’s vision is simple and compelling: become a consistently successful trader, reduce stress about bills, free up time for family, and do more of what they love.The episode closes with a playful “snack challenge” at Lewis’s house. Robbie returns with two desserts (one a marbled, crispy Mars-bar-style traybake; the other a meringue-berry pudding). After spirited tasting—and careful nut avoidance—they award both an 8.5/10 and sign off, promising more conversations to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lewis and Sophie tackle the big question: can trading genuinely build wealth? They break down why the STARTrading method is simple but not easy, the mindset and consistency required, and why they rebranded from “4X in 5” to Wealth Through Trading to reflect diversification across forex, indices, commodities, stocks, and crypto. Expect real talk on compounding (yes, aiming for double-digit monthly returns is discussed), defining wealth as freedom, and Lewis’s “grandparenting your money” idea—earning, investing, then living off investment income. Practical steps, honest stories (wins and £80k lessons), and a clear path to get started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Property mogul and investing powerhouse Paul Smith joins Lewis and Sophie live from Twickenham for a fast-paced masterclass on building wealth the smart way. Paul shares how he bought his first house before 18, flipped multiple properties by 23, and then tripled £30k on a takeover bet—kick-starting a lifelong obsession with asset classes. We dig into why diversification matters, the pros and cons of property vs. stocks vs. gold, the power of leverage, and why many tech darlings won’t pass the “dividends and PE” sniff test. Paul explains Buffett’s maxim—“risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing”—and why that led him to become a STARTrading student to master short-term trading the right way.You’ll hear candid takes on private banks and fees, how to vet any educator (“do you do it yourself?”), four non-negotiable rules for starting out, and the underrated force multiplier of community. Plus: live-event vibes, monthly oil trade chat, and a hilarious “secret snack” segment that spirals into buffet ethics, moldy bread survival stories, and whether pocketing breakfast fruit is frugal or foul.You’ll learn: practical diversification logic, a simple framework to reduce risk through education, and how to surround yourself with people who actually do the thing—one trade at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we see the return of our amazing head mentor, Josh Jones!Don't forget to check out our latest masterclass here:STARTrading Masterclass Learn more about STARTrading here:Trade Safe, Invest Smart, Grow Together | STARTradingAnd connect with us on instagram here!Lewis CromptonSTARTrading Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This might not be a question everyone has right now with the rewards from most jobs not delivering lump-sums in the order of hundreds of thousands of pounds. However, this week Lewis and Sophie discuss how mindset around being able to attain wealth on the first place is the barrier to realising that this can be a reality.Harnessing the power of compound intrerest means that those trading wisely can finds themselves having to answer this question in a few years' time - what should you do with a large lump sum? They cover diversifying outside of trading with investment in property, setting up a business and just spending it all!Let us know what you would do with £100k.Don't forget to check out our latest masterclass here:STARTrading Masterclass Learn more about STARTrading here:Trade Safe, Invest Smart, Grow Together | STARTradingAnd connect with us on instagram here!Lewis CromptonSTARTrading Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'90% of traders lose 90% of their capital within 90 days of their first trade' sounds like it could be true and it might be for those going it alone in trading. This week Lewis & Sophie talke through the 7 reasons why trading is not a good idea and breaks down how they only apply to those without the correct mindset, strategies & community to keep them safe in the trading world. Fear & greed and acquiring specialist skills are among the points they dive into when detailing why the '90% Rule' doesn't apply to STARTrading traders!Don't forget to check out our latest masterclass here:STARTrading Masterclass Learn more about STARTrading here:Trade Safe, Invest Smart, Grow Together | STARTradingAnd connect with us on instagram here!Lewis CromptonSTARTrading Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know by now that snack magic can summon pots of meat, entire consignments of viewer's gifts but can it deliver a child? This week Sophie challenges Lewis to explain trading to a 7-year-old! They have a chat about financial freedom but what remains to be seen is if you could convince a child to trade half an hour per day to make more money! Don't forget to check out our latest masterclass here:STARTrading Masterclass Learn more about STARTrading here:Trade Safe, Invest Smart, Grow Together | STARTradingAnd connect with us on instagram here!Lewis CromptonSTARTrading Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are out in Sophie's garden to answer one of the most frequently asked questions. The honest answer is 'no' but what we really want to find out is WHY?! We break down the biggest reasons why some traders succeed and some don't and it's all to do with the three c's; consistency, confidence & competence!This week sees a bumper secret snack segment with surprises sent in from the STARTrading community (including a thinly-veiled assassination attempt)! Don't forget to check out our latest masterclass here:STARTrading Masterclass Learn more about STARTrading here:Trade Safe, Invest Smart, Grow Together | STARTradingAnd connect with us on instagram here!Lewis CromptonSTARTradingSophie FooteThis season recorded & produced by Simon Foote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Sophie brings along a haul of get rich quick strategies (and some more pedestrian investments) and Lewis breaks down just how good the returns can be compared with trading. From buying a business, to flipping properties via multi-level marketing this is the definitive list of what you could do to make a quick buck - complete with the returns, effort and risks involved for each.Spolier alert - the correct answer is trading!Don't forget to check out our latest masterclass here:STARTrading Masterclass Learn more about STARTrading here:Trade Safe, Invest Smart, Grow Together | STARTradingAnd connect with us on instagram here!Lewis CromptonSTARTradingSophie FooteThis season recorded & produced by Simon Foote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it all a conspiracy?! Can you ever escape 'the system'? Whether or not you belive there is a shadowy force keeping us all in the rat race Lewis and Sophie set out how you CAN create your own freedom from the tradition of working ever longer and harder hours to earn more. Don't forget to check out our latest masterclass here:STARTrading Masterclass Learn more about STARTrading here:Trade Safe, Invest Smart, Grow Together | STARTradingAnd connect with us on instagram here!Lewis CromptonSTARTradingSophie FooteThis season recorded & produced by Simon Foote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week we chatted about what financial freedom looks like and this week we delve into how easy it is to think that gaining wealth is only watching what you spend intead of maximising your income. Sophie reveals to Lewis the ethos of the FIRE principles of living frugally, investing and saving a high proportion of your income and retiring early. It is fair to say Lewis is not impressed! The secret snacks don't go down much better...Don't forget to check out our latest masterclass here:STARTrading Masterclass Learn more about STARTrading here:Trade Safe, Invest Smart, Grow Together | STARTradingAnd connect with us on instagram here!Lewis CromptonSTARTradingSophie FooteThis season recorded & produced by Simon Foote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Lewis & Sophie break down what financial freedom and financnial peace mean to them - the answers are not the same! They also look back to when they realised they eneded to take control of their financial future and DO SOMETHING! Don't forget to check out our latest masterclass here:STARTrading Masterclass Learn more about STARTrading here:Trade Safe, Invest Smart, Grow Together | STARTradingAnd connect with us on instagram here!Lewis CromptonSTARTradingSophie FooteThis season recorded & produced by Simon Foote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out in the fresh Norfolk air we magic up a bunch of our mentees, mentors and community members to find out why they joined STARTrading and what being part of our family means to them.Don't forget to check out our latest masterclass here:STARTrading Masterclass Learn more about STARTrading here:Trade Safe, Invest Smart, Grow Together | STARTradingAnd connect with us on instagram here!Lewis CromptonSTARTradingSophie FooteThis season recorded & produced by Simon Foote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We last heard from Sarah six moths ago and wanted to get an update on her trading. To say she is smahing it is a huge understatement! She has mastered the core strategies and now uses her mentoring with STARTrading to safely backtest and practise some day trading strategies. In the episode we also talk about the ups and downs of day versus swing trading and how starting out in one can help lay the foundations for a safe venture into the other.Don't forget to check out our latest masterclass here:STARTrading Masterclass Learn more about STARTrading here:Trade Safe, Invest Smart, Grow Together | STARTradingAnd connect with us on instagram here!Lewis CromptonSTARTradingSophie FooteThis season recorded & produced by Simon Foote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tina recently joined STARTrading after attending a Forex in Five event and tells us what she wants to get out of being part of the community. Tina did a serious amount of homework before jumping in and she shares the important reasons she is ready to work hard and keep all the plates spinning to master the STARTrading strategies.Don't forget to check out our latest masterclass here:STARTrading Masterclass Learn more about STARTrading here:Trade Safe, Invest Smart, Grow Together | STARTradingAnd connect with us on instagram here!Lewis CromptonSTARTradingSophie FooteThis season recorded & produced by Simon Foote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With experience on his side in a job he mainly loves, James doesn't immediately strike you as someone ready to go out on a limb and pursue a whole raft of incomce and investment strategies including ForEx trading. However when he and his partner realised all their hard work in employment wasn't going to give them the financially secure future they wanted he came to STARTrading to secure skills to ensure their income doesn't stall. Now, along with their son Isaac who is also a new memberof STARTrading they have been crushing the strategies and are well on their way to the next level of financial freedom.Don't forget to check out our latest masterclass here:STARTrading Masterclass Learn more about STARTrading here:Trade Safe, Invest Smart, Grow Together | STARTradingAnd connect with us on instagram here!Lewis CromptonSTARTradingSophie FooteThis season recorded & produced by Simon Foote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally the episode we have all wanted! It's a long one (naturally) and this week Lewis shares everything from his background in the Church which equipped him with so many skills and values to realising he had the means to do something about being stuck in a job. His energy and interest in other people & what they do have spurred him on to building the business which brings him meaning.Don't forget to check out our latest masterclass here:STARTrading Masterclass Learn more about STARTrading here:Trade Safe, Invest Smart, Grow Together | STARTradingAnd connect with us on instagram here!Lewis CromptonSTARTradingSophie FooteThis season recorded & produced by Simon Foote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

STARTrading is so many things and from the outside might seem like a bit of a mystery - what actually goes on in here and what will someone who joins up expect to get out of being part of our community? This week Lewis & Sophie set out all the structures & tools that provide our members with the means to learn our core strategies and what help they will get along the way.Don't forget to check out our latest masterclass here:STARTrading Masterclass Learn more about STARTrading here:Trade Safe, Invest Smart, Grow Together | STARTradingAnd connect with us on instagram here!Lewis CromptonSTARTradingSophie FooteThis season recorded & produced by Simon Foote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learning on your own can be fun and rewarding but who is going to point out where acquired knowledge isn't being applied properly? If you have a burning questoin at 3am who can you call? Community is more that having a message board - it is a worldwide network of others that are on the same journey who have all asked thte same questions and made the same mistake and can't wait to help each other out. It's also about social events and travelling together too - the bond of STARTrading members only grows over time. This week Lewis & Sophie discuss the commuity - why we have one, what it does and what is coming up!Don't forget to check out our latest masterclass here:STARTrading Masterclass Learn more about STARTrading here:Trade Safe, Invest Smart, Grow Together | STARTradingAnd connect with us on instagram here!Lewis CromptonSTARTradingSophie FooteThis season recorded & produced by Simon Foote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was not a straight path to success getting STARTrading to the point where Lewis was ready to confidently give others the tools to secure their financial future. This week Sophie finds out that it nearly never happened! Thanks to having built up a veritable ocean of trading data STARTrading now boasts an unshakeable foundation in fully back-tested proven strategies. But it was not always this way...Don't forget to check out our latest masterclass here:STARTrading Masterclass Learn more about STARTrading here:Trade Safe, Invest Smart, Grow Together | STARTradingAnd connect with us on instagram here!Lewis CromptonSTARTradingSophie FooteThis season recorded & produced by Simon Foote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.