In this episode, Austin sits down with Brian William from Strong Trading to unpack how he went from burning through $50,000 of savings to becoming a consistent ES futures trader. Brian breaks down escaping the boom-and-bust cycle, why sizing down changed everything, and how he built a profitable, repeatable system using hourly levels and continuation trades.

They discuss the pros and cons of prop firms vs personal accounts, why most traders only need one good trade a day, and how discipline from the gym — and even hobbies like gaming — keeps your mindset sharp at the desk. Brian shares how the Tampa BootCamp pushed him to quit his job and go full-time, and why community, coaching, and surrounding yourself with the right traders accelerate the path to payouts. Packed with real talk, practical strategy, and a few hilarious gambling stories, this episode is one of the most relatable interviews of the year.

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