What are you currently trading?
I initially started trading Forex due to the low capital requirements. Now, I trade the ES (E-mini S&P 500), Russell, and also swing trade the currency markets.
So why did you become a trader?
There is so much more to life than the traditional 9-to-5 schedule—Monday through Friday, weekends off, and just a few weeks of vacation each year. I have many outside interests that I wanted to continue pursuing, and trading allows me to do that.
Last year, it really paid off when my wife and I had a baby. We both get to stay home and watch her grow. Now that is living.
If you treat trading as a business and take your education seriously—including working on your mindset—it is a realistic goal that anyone can achieve.
And how did you connect with NetPicks?
Anyone read The Secret?
I purchased the NetPicks trading system in October 2008. I was immediately impressed by the company’s professionalism and its genuine desire to help traders succeed. Trading can truly be a path to a better life, and NetPicks not only understands that but actively works to help traders reach that goal.
Who wouldn’t want to be part of that and contribute to it?
I kept in the back of my mind that I wanted to be involved with the company. I decided to start a blog showcasing real-money trades I had taken—not only to help new traders but also to highlight the system for those unfamiliar with it.
I also contributed in the FX live room, and then, out of the blue, Brian Short emailed me. The rest, as they say, is history.
What do you think sets the NetPicks trading systems apart from the rest?
Simple answer—I’ve been successful with them.
The system is 90% mechanical and 10% art. If you stay disciplined and stick to your trading plan—your edge—then achieving full-time trading success is entirely within reach.
How many other courses, strategies, or systems did you try before finding your current method?
Two. A general trading course and a Fibonacci-based strategy.
I took away a lot of great insights from both. I was doing okay, but my trading lacked structure. NetPicks’ Universal Market Trader (UMT) changed that—it grounded me.
The real turning point for me, the moment that made me pull out my credit card, was watching Mark trade live. He wasn’t just “tracking” a trade; he was actively trading in front of the public. That kind of transparency sealed the deal for me.
What are the top benefits members gain from the mentor classes and live training rooms? Why do you think the mentor class is so successful?
I don’t have to guess what benefits members gain—the emails I receive say it all.
The overwhelming theme is motivation.
When traders see others succeeding—not just with backtested results but with real money on the line—it helps them believe they can do it too. And that is the key to success: believing you can do it.
It’s easy to get caught up in chasing the “holy grail” or the “perfect indicator.” Having a mentor keeps traders grounded and focused on what truly matters.
That’s why I created the “Regroup” project—to help traders shed bad habits and force them to trade one plan. Only when you’ve mastered the basics—including the right mindset—should you start exploring other strategies.