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 s...

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-sc...

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...

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 t...

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 (sp...

In this inspiring episode, Lewis and Sophie sit down with Rosie, a STARTrading student who went from losing her business during COVID to becoming a confident, profitable trader in just six months. Rosie shares how she turned a tough financial setback into motivation to create new income streams, and the exact moment she realised, “I can do this.” She talks about reaching consistent 3% monthly retu...

In this episode, Lewis and Sophie dive deep into the lessons they’ve learned from their trading journeys and the things they’d do differently if they could start over. They both agree on one big takeaway: start sooner. Whether it’s trading, investing, or personal growth, time is your biggest advantage, especially when you understand the power of compounding. Sophie shares how she wishes she’d inve...

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 ha...

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...

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...

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 | STARTrading And connect with us on instagram here! Lewis Crompton STARTrading 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 c...

'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 &...

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:...

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 STA...

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 a...

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,...

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 secr...

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 | S...

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 | STARTrading And connect with us on instagram here! Lewis Cro...

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...

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 M...

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...

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...

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 c...