01

I've spent thousands on courses and alerts over the years, but nothing ever clicked like this. I'm finally trading with confidence instead of guessing.

James K., Outlier Pro member

02

The first trading community where I know I belong. It's not hype, it's not ego - it's structure, tools, accountability, and traders pushing each other to grow. Erik's in the trenches with us.

Samantha T., Outlier Pro member

03

Between the livestreams, workshops, and Discord feedback, this is easily the highest ROI in my trading stack. If you want to actually learn a sustainable approach, nothing beats it.

David M., Outlier Pro member

04

I waited 14 months to write this review. Erik completely changed how I approached building strategies. From three calls, I've made a sustained improvement in my trading over doubling the market return.

Ted L., One-on-one client

05

Erik does more for the trading community than any other resource I know. He's incredibly gracious with his time and truly focused on helping people. Take advantage - it can change everything.

Monica A., One-on-one client

06

Erik challenged my process and identified real gaps I never even considered. It was a humbling experience, and I signed up for coaching to continue my progress.

Keith V., One-on-one client

01

New to options

Build the Foundation

You need a clear sequence, realistic expectations, and a process-first introduction before risking meaningful capital.

• Beginner trader roadmap
• Options foundations
• Risk and process first

02

Self-directed trader

Use the Free Ecosystem

You want practical education, research, tools, market commentary, and a place to explore the Outlier approach at your own pace.

• YouTube and Substack
• Trading tools and guides
• Free community resources

03

Serious about improvement

Build with the Community

You want structure, live reps, honest feedback, and a community designed to help you sharpen your process over time.

• Weekly market prep and internals
• Skill development and trade reviews
• Private Discord, tools, and feedback

Market Prep

Get ready for each trading week alongside Erik.

Market Internals

Over-the-shoulder analysis with Erik.

Skill Development

Improve research, planning, execution, and review.

Tools & Templates

Use practical systems instead of starting from scratch.

Direct Feedback

Pressure-test your process with serious traders.

01

The introduction that changed my trajectory.

In 2007, a high-school teacher introduced me to investing. It was the first time I saw markets as more than numbers on a screen - they were a way to build freedom through knowledge, discipline, and ownership.

That introduction changed the direction of my life, but it was only the beginning. Interest alone wasn't enough. I still needed to learn how serious operators actually approach risk and decision-making.

02

The mentor who made me rethink everything.

A trading mentor later pushed me to completely reconsider my approach. He showed me that sustainable trading isn't built on opinions, isolated wins, or constantly searching for the next setup.

It is built on meticulous preparation: a written trading plan, detailed logs, defined risk, and an honest review of every decision. That shift - from trying to find trades to building a repeatable process - became the foundation of how I operate.

• Plan firstKnow the decision before the pressure arrives.
• Document itTrading logs turn experience into evidence.
• Review honestlyImprovement begins where excuses end.

03

The work behind the outcome.

Since then, I've spent more than 35,000 hours studying and operating in markets. The discipline I developed in the Marines reinforced the same lesson: preparation matters most before conditions become difficult.

That process helped me become a first-generation millionaire in my late twenties. More importantly, it gave me a framework I could continue testing, refining, and trusting as markets changed.

04

The structure I wish I'd had.

Outlier Trading exists to provide the structure I wish I'd had access to when I was learning. It is entirely possible to stumble your way through the markets alone and eventually figure out how to trade - but that path is painfully inefficient and leaves far too much to luck.

This community isn't built around alerts, hype, or shortcuts. It is a serious place for traders to prepare deliberately, build a repeatable process, and grow alongside peers who hold themselves to a higher standard.