Mike Curtis of Trader's Edge Network: The Money Press Approach to Consistent Market Returns

In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Logbook, Zachary speaks with Mike Curtis, Chief Operating Officer of Traders Edge Network. Mike opens up about his introduction to the markets at just twelve years old and the first painful lesson he learned when an earnings event wiped out a trade. From that moment on, he shifted away from trying to predict every market move and toward designing rule-based, repeatable strategies that put risk management first. Today, he's personally mentored hundreds of everyday investors, helping them replace guesswork with defined processes that generate consistent income through options rather than gambling on volatile swings. Zach and Mike dive into the heart of those risk-first approaches, from constructing simple covered-call and protective-put "insurance" positions to the signature weekly "Money Press" spread that aims to deliver small, reliable returns. They discuss how even modest accounts of just a few thousand dollars can get rolling, why setting clear milestones and carving out a half hour twice a week to learn the fundamentals makes all the difference, and how treating trading like any other skill, complete with study, practice, and accountability, helps investors stick with the plan. For anyone curious about getting started in options or looking to tighten up their risk controls, Mike's blend of practical advice and mentoring insights makes this episode a must-listen. Timestamps 1. Early introduction to trading and first lesson learned from a loss at age 12 – 00:18 2. Impact of the 2008 crash on adopting a risk-first, conservative strategy – 01:45 3. The emotional component of trading and why discipline beats impulse – 03:59 4. Traders Edge Network's on-ramp process for new investors to place their first trades – 07:59 5. Structuring option spreads as "insurance" to define and limit downside risk – 11:32 Connect with Mike https://www.tradersedgenetwork.com/   / mike-c-curtis   Sponsored by We Feature You PR - Helping entrepreneurs build thought leadership through strategic podcast placements and launching their own shows. Ready to amplify your voice? Get in touch today. Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! The Entrepreneur's Logbook Podcast