Want to know why most retail traders never make it and how you can change the odds in your favor? Discover the secrets behind professional trading floors, the truth about market data, and the habits that separate winning traders from the masses.

Phil Better sits down with David Materazzi, founder of Galileo FX and former manager at a major Canadian investment fund, to unpack the mindset and tactics of professional traders. From upgrading your internet connection to mastering discipline, David exposes the practical investments retail traders overlook—and shares how automation can change your game. Walk away with actionable tips, insider stories, and a new perspective on what it really takes to win in the markets.

• Speed and Data are Edge: Professional traders invest serious resources into faster data and reliable brokers. Retail traders often miss these small but critical advantages.
• Consistency Wins: The key to success in trading—or any investing—is sticking to a strategy that suits your personality, and showing up every day.
• Automation & Flexibility: Tools like Galileo FX democratize some of the professional edge, offering customizable strategies and real-time trading opportunities.
• Manage Losses: Cutting losses is more important than picking winners. Managing risk and knowing when to step away is a hallmark of all successful traders.
• Be Wary of Gurus: Most real traders aren’t selling online courses. Seek knowledge from those with real experience—podcasts, practical books, and classic resources like Market Wizards.
• Take Trading Seriously: The success rate in retail trading is slim (about 5%), comparable to launching a startup. Treat it with respect, preparation, and discipline if you want any chance at beating the odds.

Phil Better

Known as the "podcast mogul," Phil Better is passionate about leveling the playing field for beginner retail investors. On Stock Dirty 2 Me, he breaks down complex financial concepts and finds industry guests willing to share their hard-won secrets—giving listeners a no-nonsense guide to smarter investing.

David Materazzi (he/him)

A relentless innovator who rose through the ranks of professional finance, David cut his teeth on a high-octane trading floor, managing billions across 91 countries. He left a lucrative post to build Galileo FX—a trading automation platform with over 10,000 global users—focusing on transparency and practical success for everyday traders.

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• Level up your trading game: Revisit classic trading books like Market Wizards and The Intelligent Investor, and always invest in self-improvement—because your best edge is your knowledge.

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