How Connor Went from Business Owner to £400K Funded Trader

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Connor’s £400K Funded Trading Journey

When Connor first reached out to us at WeTrade, he was watching from the sidelines — curious, cautious, and not quite ready to take the leap. Fast-forward 13 months, and he’s now a £400K funded trader, earning consistent payouts and building long-term wealth through trading.

Here’s how he did it — and what you can learn from his journey.

Starting Over with Nothing but Belief

Connor was no stranger to entrepreneurship. He’d run a successful CBD company for five years and owned a vape and sunbed shop. But when those ventures came to an end, he found himself sitting on savings… and searching for a new path.

“I knew I wanted something with freedom. No staff. No overheads. Just me, my laptop, and the ability to work anywhere.”

That’s when he came back to trading — something he’d seen us talk about on Instagram for years. After one final call, he joined WeTrade and committed to learning properly.

The First Struggles: Inconsistency & Self-Sabotage

Connor admits the early months were rough.

He was inconsistent. Still working part-time. Missing chart time. Letting mindset lapses get the best of him.

“I’d miss just one day, and that’d be the day everyone else was up 4%. That kills your momentum.”

He also failed 3 or 4 prop firm challenges before finally passing one. But instead of quitting, he doubled down on discipline.

The Turning Point: Mentorship & Weekly Trade Reviews

Initially, Connor joined on the basic package. But a couple months in, he upgraded to mentorship — and that changed everything.

“You wouldn’t start a business without a mentor. Why would you start trading without one?”

One call in particular stood out. We showed him how to run weekly trade reviews — where he’d compare his backtested results to his real results and uncover the psychological gaps.

“That changed the game. My backtests were profitable. I wasn’t. So why? Emotion. Missed trades. Hesitation.”

That weekly habit helped him become consistent — and ultimately profitable.

Funded and Focused: The Business of Trading

Today, Connor is £400K funded, with plans to scale to £1M.

His approach? Trade conservatively on funded accounts. Trade aggressively on challenges. Reinvest profits into more challenges. Build a live account with 50% of every payout.

“I don’t see challenges as an expense. They’re investments. If I take £5K profit, I’ll buy 5 more. If 1 passes, I win.”

He's not chasing Lambos. He’s building a machine.

Top 3 Tips for Struggling Traders

We asked Connor to share his top advice for anyone stuck or just starting. Here’s what he said:

  1. Discipline beats everything.
    Show up every day, even if you're losing. Don’t chase. Don’t overtrade.
  2. Weekly trade analysis is non-negotiable.
    Compare your results to your backtesting. Spot emotional decisions. Fix them.
  3. Follow the process — not your ego.
    You’re not here to “do your own version.” You’re here to follow something that works.

Final Thoughts

Connor’s story is proof that trading rewards consistency — not luck.

He didn’t start with elite skill. He started with commitment, got knocked down, stayed disciplined, and found a system that worked.

“It’s not a get-rich-quick scheme. But it is the fastest way to build wealth when you treat it seriously.”

July 14, 2025