March 6, 2026
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 for anyone starting from scratch—especially if you’re building a service-based business.
This is the part most people skip: buyer persona, niching down, business planning, building it like you’ll sell it, and the real “basics of existing” (domain, pro email, LLC, tax ID, bank account)—in the right order. Then Derrick shares the 7 website essentials that help you get found (SEO + AI search), capture leads, and build credibility even without a long client history.
If you’re searching: how to start a business, starting a service business, business plan for beginners, how to find your ideal client, how to niche down, what to do first when starting a business, website checklist for small business — this episode is for you.
📌 Blueprint Series = pause + take notes + implement
✅ Download the Weekly Wins document (linked below) and start stacking momentum.
Chapters are below so you can jump to the exact step you need.
#Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Startup #ServiceBusiness #BusinessPlan #Marketing #SEO #CEO
CHAPTER MARKERS:
0:00 - The First 90 Days of Business (Blueprint Series)
2:01 - Step 1: Buyer persona + pain point
14:17 - Niching down: walk in or be carried in
22:01 - Step 2: Build the business plan
29:30 - Step 3: Build it like you’ll sell it
34:56 - Step 4: The basics of existing
45:44 - 7 website essentials (CEO Lounge checklist)
This is the part most people skip: buyer persona, niching down, business planning, building it like you’ll sell it, and the real “basics of existing” (domain, pro email, LLC, tax ID, bank account)—in the right order. Then Derrick shares the 7 website essentials that help you get found (SEO + AI search), capture leads, and build credibility even without a long client history.
If you’re searching: how to start a business, starting a service business, business plan for beginners, how to find your ideal client, how to niche down, what to do first when starting a business, website checklist for small business — this episode is for you.
📌 Blueprint Series = pause + take notes + implement
✅ Download the Weekly Wins document (linked below) and start stacking momentum.
Chapters are below so you can jump to the exact step you need.
#Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Startup #ServiceBusiness #BusinessPlan #Marketing #SEO #CEO
CHAPTER MARKERS:
0:00 - The First 90 Days of Business (Blueprint Series)
2:01 - Step 1: Buyer persona + pain point
14:17 - Niching down: walk in or be carried in
22:01 - Step 2: Build the business plan
29:30 - Step 3: Build it like you’ll sell it
34:56 - Step 4: The basics of existing
45:44 - 7 website essentials (CEO Lounge checklist)
