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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 41 MIN

548: Making A Living Trading For 30+ Years - Revealing His Secrets (Michael Martin)

from Desire To Trade Podcast | Forex Trading & Interviews with Highly Successful Traders

Making A Living Trading For 30+ Years - Revealing His Secrets In episode 548 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with 30-year veteran trader Michael Martin discussing the reality of trading for a living and managing institutional capital. Michael shares his journey from a working-class background to working with legendary traders. He talks about early mistakes, tough lessons, and the mental rewiring that helped him stay in the game long enough to win. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Michael's current work with Victor Spirandio and systematized models 02:50 Early life and his pentrepreneurial grit 07:54 How he started as a trader 12:28 Michael's trading style 17:05 How he found people he can trade for 20:16 Results of trading his own money 24:38 How he stayed in the game for 30+ years 29:20 How does communication affect trading 33:16 The core message of Michael's book 38:13 Where to find Michael Martin What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Michael Martin Inner Voice of Trading Free Audiobook What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

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