Podcast Preparation

Welcome to the Desire To Trade Podcast!
Thanks for agreeing to be a guest. Here is everything you need to prepare and feel at ease before your episode with our podcast host, Etienne Crete.
 
Our Audience
Our listeners are retail traders. Many use prop-firm capital, swing or day trading strategies, and want practical insights from experienced traders like you. Etienne has built a community that is eager to learn from real-world examples and get actionable tips.

We suggest you listen to a Desire To Trade podcast episode that discusses your area of expertise. This will allow you to get familiar with Etienne’s interview style, tone and flow.

Tech & Set Up
We want to ensure everything runs smoothly for your interview. Doing a quick tech-check will help to avoid any technical glitches on your interview day.

Tech test: Use Google Chrome for your interview. Ensure your mic, camera, and internet are working.

Equipment: Use headphones and an external mic, if possible.

Environment: Quiet, well-lit space and stable internet.

Video: Having a video camera is essential. Please reach out if you don’t have a video camera, or it isn’t working, as we will need to reschedule.

Background and Lighting:  Ensure you have good lighting and the background is clear.

*Important to note – The platform we use, Riverside, does not allow for virtual backgrounds.

Get Started:

  1. Book your slot via the Calendly link – make sure your time zone is set correctly!
  2. Read over the interview topics (below or we will send via email)
  3. Brief tech test ahead of recording (accept the Riverside pop-up to enable your camera and microphone).
  4. Send through a professional image for the YouTube banner, any links you want in the show notes, and anything you want mentioned in your introduction.

Things To Know:
Format & Flow: Episodes generally run between 30–45 minutes via Riverside.

Conversation-style interview: Etienne’s community responds to authentic conversations – it is more like talking to a fellow trader than a formal interview. Edits are minimal; full audio/video will be shared when the episode is live.

Day of the Recording

  • Access Riverside a few minutes early. 
  • Keep water nearby (you will be talking a lot!). 
  • Turn your phone off or on silent.

Note: The podcast’s goal is not a sales pitch. The primary goal is to add value to the listeners. If you provide value, the listeners are more likely to want to learn from you. You will have an opportunity at the end to talk about your brand, product, and what you are up to next.

After the Recording
You’ll receive:

  • A thank-you email
  • Edited episode link to promote on your own channels.

We’d love if you can share the episode with your network, it helps amplify the impact!

Building a Lasting Relationship
Guests often return every few months. Many continue to be part of our recurring guest series, sharing fresh insights into market cycles, trading psychology, new strategies, or prop-firm tactics. If this is something that interests you, please let us know.

General Questions and Topics 
See below at some general interview questions, themes and topics that are covered in interviews. 

  • Introduction
      • Why and how did you start trading?
      • What shifts had to take place for you to become a profitable trader?
      • What was your learning curve like?
      • Your worst trading mistake
      • Your main trading style and how it evolved
      • Would you be willing to share your trading results publicly? If not, why?
  • Tips and Advice
      • What problems/issues do you see traders face?
      • What is a day in your life like? 
      • What is the best piece of trading advice you’ve ever received?
  • Goals and Aspirations:
      • What keeps you motivated?
      • Any plans for the future?
      • How can people find you? This is where you can promote your product, brand or work!

We look forward to your interview with the Desire To Trade podcast!