Episodes
“I’m Busy” Isn’t a Flex: How Hustle & Comfort Both Stop Progress
Here’s how you can find the middle ground that actually grows you because hustle culture and comfort culture can both wreck your momentum 👇 In this episode of The CEO Lounge, Derrick Thompson and co-host Joselyn Flores break ...
Balancing Multiple Ventures Without Burning Out (CEO Calendar System)
Everyone talks about running multiple ventures — but almost no one talks about how to do it sustainably without burning out or neglecting the business that pays the bills. In this episode of The CEO Lounge, Derrick Thompson b...
Don’t Quit in the Middle: Entrepreneur Mindset + Weekly Wins That Kee…
Most entrepreneurs don’t fail from lack of talent — they quit in the middle… right before it starts working. If you’re building a business and you feel stuck, tired, or unseen, this CEO Lounge episode is for you. Derrick and ...
You’re Networking Wrong: How Real Business Connections Actually Happe…
Most people don’t struggle with networking because they lack effort — they struggle because they’re doing it wrong. In Episode 2 of The CEO Lounge, Derrick Thompson and co-host Joselyn Flores break down why traditional networ...
Should You Leave Your 9–5? | Mentorship, Risk, Mindset & The Real Pat…
Welcome to the very first episode of The CEO Lounge — Your Blueprint for Success. In this powerful introduction episode, 30-year entrepreneur Derrick Thompson and co-host Joselyn Flores break down the foundational lessons eve...