Tom, your options coach!
Turn Your Qualifying* Stock/ETF Portfolio into Steady Income
One Simple Trade at a Time
I teach the calm, mechanical way to trade options!
About Kohalife - Options Coaching
Aloha, yes, I live and work in Hawaii!
When you trade options, as long as you have an internet connection, you can trade anywhere!
I have over 10 years of experience, and I follow the proven Tastytrade approach to options trading.
Understanding the very basics of Options Trading can feel like drinking from a firehose! You can learn as much theory as you want — books, YouTube videos, and free resources are great, but there’s a big difference between watching someone else do it and actually pushing the “Send” button on your first real trade.
That moment is where most people freeze. I know, because I did too.
My value is walking you through the entire process — step by step. From choosing your first trade to placing your first order, to managing it confidently. I provide the hand-holding and gut-check support you need until you feel comfortable doing it on your own.
I can help everyday investors generate consistent, supplemental income from the stocks and ETFs they already own — using covered calls, one of the most reliable and beginner-friendly options strategies available.
Whether you want regular monthly cash flow or a more passive, “dividend-style” approach, I’ll teach you a simple, rules-based system grounded in tastytrade principles: high-probability premium selling, conservative position sizing, and calm, disciplined management.
What Stocks/ETF’s can I trade?
In order to trade, you will need at least 100 shares of a Stock or ETF. When you Contact me, let me know what Stocks or ETFs you have in your account. Some things are not tradable. If this is the case and you still want to learn the basics of the covered call strategy, we can discuss other opportunities.
Why Covered Calls?
Covered calls allow you to get paid upfront for giving someone else the right to buy your shares at a higher price in the future.
You keep the premium regardless of what happens — while still owning high-quality companies you believe in for the long term.
Realistic Expectations
You will collect premiums on a regular basis.
You will occasionally have shares called away (especially during strong rallies), or you can Roll your position out further in time
You are capping your upside above the call strike in exchange for immediate income.
Results depend on market conditions, volatility, and how actively you choose to manage the positions.
This is not a get-rich-quick strategy. It is a calm, repeatable process for generating income while remaining invested in the market.
Our Coaching Philosophy
Trade stocks and ETFs you already own or plan to purchase.
Sell calls with favorable probability and understand risk/reward for your trades.
Take profits at 50% of maximum potential, if you like, and/or Roll when it makes sense.
Use conservative position sizing (typically covering only 20–40% of your shares at any time).
Wash, rinse, and repeat.
I emphasize education over hype. You will learn exactly how to read option chains, choose the right delta and expiration, manage trades effectively, and use options to help build your portfolio.
No complicated day trading. No stressful guessing. Just calm, mechanical trades that can generate income in your own tradable retirement or brokerage account.
*Your stocks/ETFs must have the availability of Options trading(Option Chains), and you must own at least 100 shares of either to trade covered calls.
An important note:
This is for educational purposes only. I won't tell you how to trade — that decision is up to you. I am not a financial advisor. Trading options is about probabilities, and this is what you will learn. Actual premiums, strikes, and probabilities will vary with market conditions. Trading options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. This is not financial advice.
The Process.
Approximately 2 hours of focused, one-on-one learning.
~2 hours of one-on-one learning
Tailored to your portfolio & risk tolerance
Walk-through of choosing strikes, deltas & rolling trades
Calm, mechanical approach
$300 fee
Going Deeper.
After you have learned and traded basic Covered Calls, I can teach you the Wheel Strategy. We can schedule a separate session to dive deeper (separate fee) — at your pace, when you're ready.
Resources.
"If You Can Order a Pizza, You Can Trade"
by Stephan Haller
Options trading using the Tastytrade platform as your guide. A relaxed, beginner-friendly read that takes the intimidation out of options.
Required for Sessions
Open a Tastytrade Account
I will teach you by walking you through real mechanics using the Tastytrade platform. You will see real-time quotes. Sign up for TastyTrade ( I have no compensation or affiliation with TastyTrade). I use the online platform for training and trading.
Ready to start learning how to generate income the relaxed way?
Tell me a little about your goals and the type of account you have. We can have a no-obligation conversation, and if it makes sense for both of us, you can sign up for the coaching.
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Individual brokerage and IRA accounts only.
A Tastytrade account is required to learn.