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The CEO Lounge helps current and future entrepreneurs build real, sustainable success through mentorship, mindset, and proven strategies. Hosted by 30-year entrepreneur Derrick Thompson and co-host Joselyn Flores, each episode delivers authentic insights and practical guidance you can use immediately.
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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 down why being “busy” isn’t the goal — progress is. They talk about the difference between profitable, purposeful grind and busy work that burns you out, plus how to spot the red flags when hustle turns unhealthy. You’ll hear practical leadership insights on: Why “I’m bus...
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 breaks down the exact calendar system he uses to balance multiple ventures while staying focused, profitable, and sane. Derrick isn’t sharing theory — this is lived experience from a CEO who runs a digital marketing agency, community initiatives, multiple podcasts, and p...
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 Joselyn break down the middle season of entrepreneurship — the nights no one claps for, the discipline it takes to keep going, and how to protect your entrepreneur mindset with weekly wins that stack into real momentum. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to stay motivat...
How do I get clients? It’s one of the most common questions entrepreneurs ask — and the answer isn’t always what you think. In this segment from Episode 2 of The CEO Lounge, Derrick Thompson explains why networking events didn’t bring him his biggest clients — and what actually did. Instead of chasing handshakes and business cards, Derrick built long-term growth through: Personal introductionsRelationships built over yearsBeing seen doing the workConsistency, credibility, and trustYou’ll hear...
If you’re constantly chasing new clients, this might be the real reason business feels harder than it should. In this segment from Episode 2 of The CEO Lounge, Derrick Thompson explains why the best referral source you’ll ever have is the client you already have — and why desperation quietly kills deals before they even start. Clients can sense confidence. They can also sense need. And when you’re “thirsty” for work, it becomes a turnoff — even if your service is excellent. In this conversati...
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 networking advice fails entrepreneurs — and what actually builds real business relationships. If you’ve ever: Left a networking event exhausted with nothing to show for itCollected business cards that went nowhereWondered why some people always get the call backThis episode is ...
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 every new and aspiring entrepreneur needs. From mentorship to managing risk to knowing when (or if) you should leave your 9–5 job, this episode sets the tone for what The CEO Lounge is all about: real talk, real strategy, and real guidance. If you're thinking about starting ...
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