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How to Launch a Physical Commodity Trading Firm Without Network & Experience

Shipping and Commodity Academy 👉https://bit.ly/394CFHI How to close your FIRST physical commodity deal 👉   • How to close your FIRST physical commodity...   In this video, a former physical commodity trader provides a realistic blueprint for starting a physical commodity trading firm without a network or prior experience. Timestamps : 00:00 – Cold open: How to launch with no network or experience 00:24 – Intro: who I am & why I’m legit 01:34 – What I’ve built (AcuMaterial, Chromatic Dragon) + student wins 02:11 – Quick CTA: download the SACA brochure 02:37 – Format for today (mini-deck + Q&A) 03:11 – The core rule: VALUE = de-risking the transaction 03:41 – Example: refinery → tanker → small pump (why traders exist) 05:23 – How margin works (risk taken × capture %) 06:16 – Trader vs Broker (and how to sniff brokers) 07:38 – The entry paradox: need a market to find an opportunity 08:15 – The solution: start from a real buyer need 09:06 – Step 1: find an anchor buyer (no network? no problem) 09:32 – Outbound playbook: Chambers, associations, events, LinkedIn search 11:21 – Use trade data tools (e.g., shipping records) the smart way 11:51 – Goldmine: inspectors, forwarders, free-zone directories 13:11 – Underrated: packaging/lab suppliers as intel hubs 14:04 – Inbound engine: launch a niche B2B newsletter 15:02 – Growing it: CTAs, LinkedIn outreach, paid ads 16:39 – Publish small wins to attract real players 17:26 – CTA recap + transition to Q&A — Q&A — 18:59 – How much capital do you actually need to start? 19:40 – I have a buyer …do you really? how to validate 20:12 – Certifications e.g., GlobalG.A.P.: useful or bureaucracy? 22:34 – How traders de-risk (the couch from Algeria analogy) 24:24 – Copper cathode reality: spot? discounts? don’t get trapped 25:18 – Can banks finance your first trade? what to ask instead 26:42 – Should you follow geopolitics? sources vs signal 27:57 – Hiring vs apprentices (and why I hire from SACA) 28:13 – Remote teams vs in-office for juniors 29:57 – Advice to miners/processors: mine, process, don’t trade 30:59 – How to get local market intel when data is thin 31:41 – Geneva Master in Commodity Trading: who it’s for 32:45 – Why online marketplaces fail in commodities 35:37 – More on copper: allocations and why you won’t get them 36:41 – Insurance and performance bonds (what’s realistic) 37:24 – Do small traders need futures or hedging? 37:54 – Time split: analysis vs relationships and execution 38:19 – Romania steel mill closure: is there an angle? 38:59 – What to say on outbound so buyers don’t ignore you 39:37 – Non-bank financing options for SMEs 40:30 – Using Chambers of Commerce effectively 41:09 – Most profitable vs most risky parts of the chain 43:04 – Pricing niche stuff e.g., tire chips: how to triangulate 44:00 – Wrap-up: no live next week Dubai + request topics Disclaimer The content of this video is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. Nothing in this video should be interpreted as a specific recommendation to buy or sell any investment or financial product. Always consult with a qualified professional regarding your individual circumstances before making financial decisions. All views expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer or affiliated institutions. Investments carry risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results.