The STAR Trading Podcast

In the final episode of Season 3 of the STARTrading podcast, Lewis and Sophie sit down to reflect on what happens after you’ve learned to trade. They talk about the real-life impact of trading on freedom, lifestyle and choices, as well as what doors it can open next in terms of money, time and opportunities. There’s honest chat, a few personal stories, some unexpected tangents (including art and snacks!), and a big focus on what’s possible once you’ve followed the STARTrading method and started to see results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this fun Q&A episode, Lewis and Sophie answer questions sent in by the STARTrading community on Instagram. They dive into practical topics like how to grow a small £500 trading account using compound interest, smart account-scaling methods, and the importance of building confidence and consistency before increasing capital. They also share the story of how they first met, some behind-the-scenes memories, and how trading has transformed their everyday lives — from escaping the 9–5 to creating morning routines, more freedom, and greater financial peace.

The episode ends with a light-hearted chat, a few laughs, and their signature “snack review.” It’s a relaxed, honest conversation packed with useful insights for new and aspiring traders, plus plenty of personality from both hosts.
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In this episode of the STARTrading Podcast, Lewis and Sophie dive into how trading can be tax-free in the UK and what taxation looks like in other countries. Lewis is clear he’s not anti-tax, but anti over-taxation and the mismanagement of public money, and explains that UK traders can legally trade tax-free either through certain ISAs (within annual limits) or, more powerfully, via spread betting accounts where you don’t own the underlying asset, so profits are treated as gambling and not taxed. They highlight that this tax-free treatment applies to personal accounts rather than company accounts, that there’s a grey area if trading becomes your only income, and strongly encourage listeners to speak to a tax advisor about their own situation. They also touch on how different countries tax trading (often via capital gains after a tax-free allowance), how some places offer low or zero tax with the right structures, and why the main focus should always be learning the skill of trading first, with tax efficiency as an added advantage. Throughout, they link trading back to freedom, choice of where and how to live, and the idea that for most people in their community, trading is a powerful, often tax-efficient side income alongside their normal job or business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 7 of the STARTrading Podcast, Lewis and Sophie catch up with mentor Sarah a year after her last appearance to hear how her trading and life have transformed. Sarah shares how combining day trading with swing trading has helped her average around 19% per month (about 7% from swings and 12% from day trades), doubling her account last year while actually trading less and living more. She talks honestly about forcing trades in the past, learning to wait for high-quality setups, and discovering that the real challenge isn’t the strategy but her own mindset—especially managing greed and risk once she truly believed in the power of trading. Sarah also opens up about investing most of her savings into STARTrading when she was struggling to afford her one-bed flat, and how that scary decision created the freedom and options she now has, including the potential to leave her 9–5 in the next decade. As a mentor, she wants to help others move past fear, see that they’re “not too dumb” to learn trading, and use this skill to change their financial reality, not just survive it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The STARTrading Podcast, Lewis and Sophie break down everything you need to know about choosing a safe, reliable broker – whether you’re in the UK, Europe, the US or Australia. They cover what a broker actually is, why regulation (like FCA status in the UK) matters, and how much of your money is really protected if the worst happens. You’ll learn how brokers make their money (spreads, commissions, overnight fees), what to look out for with costs, and why you want your broker to be profitable — just not at your expense. Lewis also shares the brokers he and STARTrading students use around the world (including FXCM, Pepperstone, Oanda, NinjaTrader and IG), plus why TradingView is their go-to charting platform with low or no upfront cost.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by broker choices or worried about where your money sits, this episode will give you clear, practical guidelines so you can trade with more confidence and peace of mind with a fun snack review at the end, of course. 🍫📈
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