513: From $5k to $140k Trading With A Full-Time Job - Andrea Gabrieli

What It Takes To Become a Millionaire Trader In episode 513 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne sits down with Andrea Gabrieli, a volcanologist and part-time trader who turned 5K into 140K by combining data-driven strategies with emotional discipline. Andrea shares how he adapted to market cycles, mastered his best-performing pattern, and leveraged his scientific mindset to track every trade. From panic dip buys to pre-market runners, discover how he sizes up confidently and cuts losses quickly—even with a full-time job. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction00:30 Who is Andrea Gabrieli00:53 Andrea’s Journey: $5k → $145k04:39 Tracking Trades, Emotions & Lessons08:04 Scientist mindset VS Trader Mindset9:53 Volcano Science Meets Trading: Catalyst + Reaction12:36 Trading with a Full-Time Job13:51 Why Andrea want to keep trading and have a full time job14:35 MTPLF (Panic dip buy trade)16:14 Being ready vs being prepared20:31 How Andrea takes pullback trades (HSDT trade)23:09 Cutting losses and Managing Emotions (RRGB → IMAB trades)26:22 How to adapt to the market without strategy hopping29:23 Why "Sell in May" Changes Sizing + Mindset31:01 Next steps on Andrea's development and trading career35:44 Where to Find Andrea36:13 Final words of Wisdom: Cut Losses, Adapt Patterns, Avoid Perfection 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 DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!)Complete Price Action Strategy ChecklistOne-Page Trading Plan (free template)Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker)AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE AcademyGet a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!)Subscribe via StitcherSubscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Andrea Gabrieli X/Twitter: @andreacgabrieli What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!