MPF Discussion with Brad Schaeffer
Life In The Pits: Revealing The Untold Stories of Trading Floors with Brad Schaeffer
About Brad
Brad Schaeffer is an author, columnist, commodities trader, and musician. His eclectic writings, covering a broad spectrum of topics including history, the arts, politics, science, business, pop culture, and general observations on life, have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, New York Daily News, National Review, Daily Wire, and others. He is the author of the historical novel Of Another Time and Place, about a German flying ace who chooses to commit treason to rescue a family of Jews from the Nazis during the height of World War II. His second novel, The Extraordinary, tells the story of a family struggling with a war veteran father’s PTSD as told through the words of his autistic teenage son. He currently lives in New Jersey.
Brad wears many hats - he's an author, columnist, commodities trader, and even a musician!
His writings have graced prestigious publications like The Wall Street Journal, New York Daily News, and National Review. Brad's novels dive into history, human stories, and everything in between. His latest work, "Of Another Time and Place," takes us into the heart of World War II with gripping narratives.
Exploring Trading with Brad:
Ever wondered what a Futures Trade is? Well, Brad breaks it down for us in simple terms. Think of it as a way to bet on the future price of an asset.
Brad paints a vivid picture of the chaos on trading floors with a story of a trade gone wrong, where fortunes can be lost in the blink of an eye.
Have you seen those frantic hand signals on trading floors? Brad gives us the inside scoop on how deals were made in the midst of all that chaos. It's like watching a fast-paced dance of money.
The Art of Survival:
The trading floor in the '80s and '90s was no place for the faint-hearted. Brad shares the physical and emotional stress of those times, where every trade felt like a high-stakes gamble.
But here's the kicker - not every trade is a touchdown. Brad talks about the importance of knowing when to exit a trade, a lesson he learned the hard way.
Transitioning to the Digital Age:
Lessons and Inspiration:
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MPF Discussion with Brad Schaeffer
Life In The Pits: Revealing The Untold Stories of Trading Floors with Brad Schaeffer
About Brad
Brad Schaeffer is an author, columnist, commodities trader, and musician. His eclectic writings, covering a broad spectrum of topics including history, the arts, politics, science, business, pop culture, and general observations on life, have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, New York Daily News, National Review, Daily Wire, and others. He is the author of the historical novel Of Another Time and Place, about a German flying ace who chooses to commit treason to rescue a family of Jews from the Nazis during the height of World War II. His second novel, The Extraordinary, tells the story of a family struggling with a war veteran father’s PTSD as told through the words of his autistic teenage son. He currently lives in New Jersey.
Brad wears many hats - he's an author, columnist, commodities trader, and even a musician!
His writings have graced prestigious publications like The Wall Street Journal, New York Daily News, and National Review. Brad's novels dive into history, human stories, and everything in between. His latest work, "Of Another Time and Place," takes us into the heart of World War II with gripping narratives.
Exploring Trading with Brad:
Ever wondered what a Futures Trade is? Well, Brad breaks it down for us in simple terms. Think of it as a way to bet on the future price of an asset.
Brad paints a vivid picture of the chaos on trading floors with a story of a trade gone wrong, where fortunes can be lost in the blink of an eye.
Have you seen those frantic hand signals on trading floors? Brad gives us the inside scoop on how deals were made in the midst of all that chaos. It's like watching a fast-paced dance of money.
The Art of Survival:
The trading floor in the '80s and '90s was no place for the faint-hearted. Brad shares the physical and emotional stress of those times, where every trade felt like a high-stakes gamble.
But here's the kicker - not every trade is a touchdown. Brad talks about the importance of knowing when to exit a trade, a lesson he learned the hard way.
Transitioning to the Digital Age:
Lessons and Inspiration:
PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on your favorite podcast platform!