Quitting Corporate to go ALL IN as a Futures Trader with Josh Wills

Quitting Corporate to go ALL IN as a Futures Trader with Josh Wills

Author: Austin Silver August 30, 2025 Duration: 48:16

In this episode, I sit down with Josh, a recent Black Shirt Club graduate who’s gone all-in on trading. After leaving his corporate job in London, moving back to Cambridge, and becoming a new dad, Josh committed fully to the markets. He shares what it’s been like transitioning from steady paychecks to relying on prop firm payouts, how he handled the pressure of trading as his sole income, and the mindset shift that changed everything.

We dig into trade management, why going “all in, all out” helped him improve consistency, and how backtesting on Tradezella built his confidence. Josh breaks down his approach with VWAP, account sizing, and risk management, while also sharing hard-earned lessons on detaching from emotions, sticking to one strategy, and finding strength in community.

If you’re navigating the move from part-time to full-time trading—or you just want to hear the real behind-the-scenes of a trader building his career—this conversation is packed with insight.


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Austin Silver, an entrepreneur and co-owner of ASFX, hosts The Day Trading Show. He doesn't just talk about charts and numbers in a vacuum; he builds each episode around actionable insights meant to directly influence your next move in the markets. Think of it as a regular debrief from someone who's in the trenches, focusing on the practical knowledge that can sharpen your decision-making process before you even place a trade. Alongside the audio, many episodes are accompanied by detailed video segments, which you can find linked in the show notes for a more comprehensive look at the day's topic. This isn't about generic financial advice but rather a focused discussion on the mechanics and psychology of daily trading. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting a clear, unfiltered perspective from a seasoned practitioner, all designed to help you navigate the fast-paced world of day trading with a bit more confidence and clarity.
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