My name is AJ, the founder of CowboyFX and The Trading Ranch. My journey has been anything but ordinary—and that’s exactly why I’m so passionate about helping others succeed.

I was raised in an adoption home, and from the start I knew I would have to fight harder than most to create the life I wanted. That fight carried me through graduating with four degrees from the University of California and Antelope Valley College—a milestone that proved I had the discipline and resilience to push through any obstacle.

But life didn’t hand me a straight path. After college, I faced homelessness and had a son on the way. With nothing but determination, I built a small mechanic business to survive. It wasn’t glamorous, but it taught me the grind, the hustle, and the importance of never giving up on yourself.

Eventually, I discovered Forex and Futures trading—and everything changed. I committed every ounce of time, energy, and resources I had into mastering the markets. Through countless hours of study, trial, and error, I turned trading into not just a skill but a lifestyle—one that gave me true financial freedom.

Now, I’ve built a thriving trading community of thousands worldwide, helping traders at every level learn the exact strategies that transformed my life. My mission is simple: if I could build this from nothing, so can you—with the right mentorship, tools, and guidance.