553: I Went From Taxi Driver To Full-Time Day Trader (Kevin Hunt)

553: I Went From Taxi Driver To Full-Time Day Trader (Kevin Hunt)

Author: Etienne Crete March 30, 2026 Duration: 31:41

In episode 553 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Kevin Hunt to talk about how he went from losing everything in business to becoming a full-time trader living in Thailand. Kevin shares the terrifying moment he burned his last safety net and how that pressure became the catalyst for mastering the one thing most traders ignore: their own psychology. He dives into his simple, mechanical approach to the London session and why having a set of rules isn't enough—you have to learn how to lose before you can win.

The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube.

>> Watch the video recording!

Topics Covered In This Episode

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:52 What's new with Kevin Hunt?
  • 03:18 How he started trading
  • 06:13 Moving from London to Thailand
  • 09:10 Losing his "safety net" and finally trading full-time
  • 10:17 Advice on jumping to full-time trading now vs. keeping a day job
  • 13:50 Kevin's simple system
  • 16:49 Why simple isn't easy
  • 21:21 Why constantly changing methods kill consistency
  • 25:31 The price of long‑term profitability
  • 27:12 Community (Slack) cured loneliness and kept him accountable
  • 29:46 Why sharing success with others matters
  • 30:54 Where to find Kevin Hunt

What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Desire To Trade's Top Resources

About The Desire To Trade Podcast

How to find Kevin Hunt

What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!


Hosted by Etienne Crete, the Desire To Trade Podcast | Forex Trading & Interviews with Highly Successful Traders is a deep and practical resource for anyone serious about the foreign exchange market. This isn't about hype or quick tips; it's a focused exploration of the mindset, strategies, and daily habits that separate consistently profitable traders from the rest. Each episode features candid conversations with proven traders from diverse backgrounds, dissecting their real-world experiences, toughest losses, and most valuable breakthroughs. You'll hear detailed discussions on analysis techniques, risk management psychology, and building a sustainable trading business. Etienne guides these interviews with a clear purpose: to extract actionable lessons you can apply directly to your own charts and decision-making process. The podcast operates from a core belief that trading mastery is a skill built through education and disciplined practice, leading to greater independence. Whether you're refining your system or just starting out, these conversations provide the nuanced insights and hard-won wisdom rarely found in textbooks or online forums. Tune in for a straightforward, no-fluff dialogue about what it truly takes to navigate the markets with more confidence and control.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Desire To Trade Podcast | Interviews with Highly Successful Traders
Podcast Episodes
556: This Made Me A Profitable Trader For 17 Years - Navin Prithyani [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:48
This Made Me A Profitable Trader For 17 Years In episode 556 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Navin Prithyani, who shares what actually kept him profitable for 17 years—and why t…
552: Prop Firms Don't Work Like You Think (Justin Hertzberg) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:56
Prop Firms Don't Work Like You Think In episode 552 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Justin Hertzberg of PropAccounts to talk about how prop firms really work — the risks they hi…
551: 12 Years of Trading Knowledge in 25 Minutes (César Barriga) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:23
12 Years of Trading Knowledge in 25 Minutes In episode 551 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with BlackSheep Academy's César Barriga, a trader who struggled for 10 years to become cons…
550: From Journalist To Full-Time Trader: How I Did It (Glen Goodman) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:23
From Journalist To Full-Time Trader: How I Did It In episode 550 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with "The Crypto Trader" Glen Goodman, who went from reporting on financial markets t…
549: Why I Trade 25 Strategies After 17 Years of Trading (Dave Mabe) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:58
Why I Trade 25 Strategies After 17 Years of Trading In episode 549 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Dave Mabe, who's been trading for more than 20 years, sharing how nearly quitt…
547: How To Make A Living Trading With AI - Dr. Matloob Khushi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:19
How To Make A Living Trading With AI In episode 547 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with professor and AI expert Dr. Matloob Khushi, sharing why he stopped believing in universal tra…