Episodes
The Second 90 Days of Business: How to Turn First Clients Into Real G…
Everyone wants more clients. But scaling too early is one of the fastest ways to burn out, undercharge, and build a broken business. In this episode of The CEO Lounge, Derrick Thompson and Joselyn Flores break down what actua...
How to Make Money and Make an Impact in Business | Profit With Purpose
Can you make money and still make an impact — or do you have to choose? In this Real Talk episode of The CEO Lounge, co-hosts Derrick Thompson and Joselyn Flores tackle one of the biggest unspoken tensions in entrepreneurship...
Starting a Service Business? Do THIS in Your First 90 Days (Blueprint)
Starting a business is easier than ever… and that’s exactly why so many new entrepreneurs crash early. In this CEO Lounge Blueprint Series episode, Derrick Thompson and Joselyn Flores break down the first 90 days of business ...
“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...