The Star Trading Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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. 🍫📈

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 returns while balancing family life, and how mindset work helped her overcome fear, self-doubt, and trading emotions. Rosie also explains why community, mentorship, and accountability made all the difference in her success.This conversation is filled with encouragement, honest insight into the ups and downs of live trading, and proof that it’s never too late to learn a skill that’s 100% yours and tax-free in the UK.

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 invested in herself earlier, from mentorships to masterminds and how paying to learn made her more committed to doing the work.Lewis echoes this, revealing how taking out a credit card to fund his first mentorship completely changed his life.. but also why, in hindsight, he’d have stayed in his job longer to build his trading capital and reduce pressure while learning.They discuss how mindset and habit play a bigger role than most people realise, and how consistent small deposits, even £10 at a time, can build wealth faster than people expect. Lewis highlights the importance of the three C’s of the STARTrading method — confidence, consistency, and competency and how mastering these creates the foundation for long-term success.The episode closes with an honest reflection:“Every successful trader I know wishes they’d started sooner.Time will pass either way — you might as well use it to build freedom.”And, of course, a little light-hearted snack review to end things on a laugh.