From Rocks to Riches: How Mark Dugmore Turned a Standing Start into a 90% Return Year
When geologist Mark Dugmore turned his attention to his trading screens, he didn’t expect to strike gold so quickly. After joining the Mentor Program, he went from a complete standing start to earning an extraordinary 90% return in just one year.
But this isn’t just a story about numbers – it’s about transformation.
Mark had spent years exploring the unknown beneath the earth. Trading, it turned out, was the same kind of hunt – unpredictable, risky, and full of discovery. What changed everything was learning to treat trading like a business, not a hobby. He built a detailed trading plan, applied strict risk management, and learned that fear wasn’t the enemy – it was a signal to prepare and act with discipline.
As he told Louise on our Talking Trading podcast:
“The best way to win is to fail by cutting your losses.”
Through daily routines, journaling, and following his rules, Mark replaced anxiety with confidence. The outcome? Not just financial freedom, but peace of mind – and a well-earned European holiday with his wife, hot chocolate and apple strudel included.
Mark’s journey shows what’s possible when you commit to the process and give structure to your ambition. If he can do it, so can you.
🎧 Listen to Mark Dugmore’s full interview on Talking Trading:
Geologists rock!