CEO Lounge
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.
Episodes
9 episodes
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: the emotio...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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58:34
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 a...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:04:01
“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 down w...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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39:37
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 breaks down t...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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59:29
Don’t Quit in the Middle: Entrepreneur Mindset + Weekly Wins That Keep You Going - EP 3
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:02:02
How Do I Get Clients? Why Networking Didn’t Work for Me | CEO Lounge Ep. 2 (CLIP)
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 di...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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4:04
Stop Chasing New Clients: Let Referrals Do the Work | CEO Lounge Ep. 2 (CLIP)
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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3:01
You’re Networking Wrong: How Real Business Connections Actually Happen | CEO Lounge Ep. 2
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 f...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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37:48
Should You Leave Your 9–5? | Mentorship, Risk, Mindset & The Real Path to Becoming a CEO - EP 1
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 foundat...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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