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Meet
Damian

Growing up in a small town in Central Minnesota, I developed a business mindset early, launching my first company at 15 and selling it eight years later, which fully funded my college education. I began my career as an aerospace engineer, then took a leap into entrepreneurship in 2003 by starting an energy business, eventually stepping into the President and CEO role in 2015. Along the way, I stayed drawn to the markets, and in 2024 I connected with Jeremy Hall. His simple, disciplined approach to trading helped reshape my process, and today I focus on Forex, indices, and commodities like gold with an emphasis on patience, confirmation, and risk management.

What shaped your business mindset early on?

Starting a company as a teenager forced me to learn how to solve real problems, handle pressure, and think long-term. Selling it later reinforced a lesson I still rely on: consistency wins. You show up, you improve the process, and the results follow.

What drove your career pivots from engineering to entrepreneurship?

Engineering trained me to think in systems, validate decisions, and respect precision, but I wanted to build something of my own. The energy business was a chance to take that mindset into the real world, where execution, leadership, and accountability matter every day.

What changed when you started learning from Jeremy in 2024?

My trading became simpler and more disciplined. The focus shifted to controlling risk, removing emotion, and following a repeatable plan instead of chasing outcomes. That change in mindset is what started producing more consistent results.

How would you describe your trading style today?

Patient and confirmation-based. I trade Forex, indices, and gold, and I prefer waiting for cleaner entries rather than forcing trades. Losses happen, and I accept them quickly, but I aim to put probability on my side by being selective and staying consistent.

Asia LIVE
with Damian Smith

07:45 PM EST · Wednesdays

ASIA LIVE is your midweek reset session: calmer pace, clearer breakdowns, and a perfect environment to learn without the NY chaos. Join Damian Smith every Wednesday at 7:45 PM ET for simplified setups, hands-on practice, and real-time explanations as we apply technical concepts live.