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Futures & Prop Trading Mastery: Exclusive Interview with Topstep CEO - SPECULATORS PODCAST EP 22
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Michael Patak, founder of @TopstepOfficial . In this video, we discuss his personal experience with trading, the evolution of Topstep, and his take on the online funding industry. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in trading futures.
HERE'S WHAT WE COVER:
00:28 Introduction the founder and CEO of TopStep
02:47 Michael's trading backstory
03:21 Early business ventures and initial trading failures
06:17 Michael's rise in the trading pit
8:20 Current activities and launching of TopStep TV
9:30 Creation of the online prop space
10:03 Michael's recruitment strategy for his prop firm
13:01 The start of TopStep's success
16:29 Reflection on the closure of the trading floor
19:00 Michael's busy life as a family man and CEO
22:41 Michael's daily trading schedule
25:00 Michael's perspective on the overall health of the online funding industry
34:13 The future outlook of the online prop funding industry
37:05 Introducing the concept of trading combine to evaluate and develop traders' skills
40:30 Upcoming developments at TopStep
43:25 Understanding funding models and transparent payout policies
48:22 Common similarities among traders who fail to get funded
50:37 Michael's advice for passing the combine
54:48 The threshold for failed combines before exploring alternative paths
If you have suggestions for the next Speculators Podcast guest, reach out to [email protected]
WHO IS KORBS
My name is Aaron Korbs and I'm a professional Futures Day Trader expert in Auction Market Theory, Order Flow & Volume Profile.
I'm the founder of Tradacc.com and creator of Funding Acceleratorâ„¢ and the Profile Methodâ„¢ where I help traders leverage institutional capital by focusing on Volume Profile methodology.
I typically work with people that want to create a reliable online side hustle or that would like to turn trading into their main profession.
https://go.tradacc.com/m/korbs
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Happy Trading & Watch Your Risk
-Korbs
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