Why Defense, Not Offense, Makes You a Profitable Trader · Tim Furey

Tim Furey went from surviving the high-intensity floor trading pits of the Chicago Board of Trade to surviving a near-fatal medical emergency, ultimately building TradeView Markets into a global financial brokerage. After getting his start as Merrill Lynch's youngest commodity broker hire in nearly four decades, Tim risked everything to move to Chicago and learn the craft of floor trading. Through grueling pit battles, he learned the ultimate lesson in market survival: mastering defense and managing risk above all else. Years later, while running his firm and raising a family, Tim survived a sudden medical crisis where doctors gave him a 5% chance of living, an experience that further cemented his relentless drive, resilience, and vision as a leader. In this conversation, Tim breaks down his "hungry dogs run faster" mindset, the lost art of pit trading, why defense creates offense in the markets, and how he turned adversity into fuel to build a global financial services brand. ________________________________________ In this episode, we explore: • Lessons learned from legendary mentor Jeff Stoutland ("Hungry dogs run faster") • Becoming Merrill Lynch’s youngest commodity broker hire in nearly 40 years • Survival in the Chicago Board of Trade pits and the concept of the "power of the lean" • Why risk management and learning how to lose are the keys to long-term trading survival • Transitioning from prop trading to launching TradeView Markets • How a near-fatal medical emergency and a 5% chance of survival reshaped his life and mindset ________________________________________ About Tim Furey: Tim Furey is the Founder and CEO of TradeView Markets, a global multi-asset brokerage serving traders worldwide. Beginning his career in Merrill Lynch’s Futures Division, Tim went on to trade on the floors of the Chicago Board of Trade before transitioning to proprietary trading and entrepreneurship. Known for his resilient leadership and commitment to continuous improvement, Tim leads TradeView Markets while actively supporting amateur sports initiatives, including women's rugby in the Cayman Islands. ________________________________________ Links + Resources: LinkedIn: LinkedIn: timfurey Instagram: Instagram: timfurey.ceo Facebook: Facebook: timfureyofficial Website: https://www.tradeviewmarkets.com/en/ Tim’s Book Recommendations: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671027034 Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefèvre: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471059706 The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671646788 Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1585424331 The Education of a Bodybuilder by Arnold Schwarzenegger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671797484 Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast: Trade The Pool: http://www.tradethepool.com ________________________________________ Time Stamps: Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads. 00:00 Why Defense, Not Offense, Makes You a Profitable Trader 04:47 The Mindset You Need To Have 08:43 Talking About My Mentors “Hungry Dogs Run Faster” 13:17 How do you stay hungry when your in success 17:38 Being a trader in chicago board of trade 21:42 The power of the lean 26:46 Defense turn into offense 32:02 The trader’s gut 34:28 Starting TradeView Market 36:26 My first ever trade in highschool 42:03 What do you see in traders that make them last? 46:11 Which markets has the highest success? 51:24 How do you identify top performers? 56:03 Going into a coma 01:05:44 Giving back to People 01:08:32 What’s one of your best trade? 01:10:26 Your worst trade? 01:11:46 What advice do you give to traders? 01:15:30 Book you recommend to traders 01:17:52 What lesson I’ve learned in trading 01:17:52 Where can traders find you? ________________________________________ Trading Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. #timfurey #tradeviewmarkets #futures #pittrading #stocktrading #tradingstrategies #financialfreedom #activetrader #daytrading #trader #tradingmindset #tradingpsychology #tradingdiscipline #tradertips #tradinghabits #stockmarket #tradereducation #tradingstrategy #tradingtips #tradingroutine #proptrade #learntotrade #tradingjournal #traderlifestyle #daytrader #tradinglife #tradingmotivation #wallstreet