CEO Lounge

Derrick Thompson & Joselyn Flores

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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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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 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 conversation, Derrick breaks down: Why referrals outperform traditional marketingHow happy clients become your strongest sales teamThe hidden danger of chasing every new opportunityWhy desperation repels the very clients you wantHow confidence and consistency create inbound demandIf you can master getting your customers to talk about you, you won’t have to market nearly as hard — they’ll do the work for you. The CEO Lounge is your blueprint for success — real conversations, real experience, and real strategy to help you grow the right way. 📌 This clip is from Episode 2 → You’re NETWORKING WRONG: How Real Business Connections Actually Happen | CEO Lounge Ep. 2 🎧 New episodes drop the 1st and 3rd Fridays 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Why Your Best Referral Is Your Current Client 00:18 How Referrals Create Effortless Growth 00:36 Why Happy Clients Sell Better Than Ads 00:59 “If Clients Talk About You, You Don’t Have to Market” 01:10 The Biggest Mistake in Business Relationships 01:16 Why Desperation Turns Clients Away 01:37 Confidence vs. Need in Sales Conversations 02:04 Why Chasing Clients Signals a Bigger Problem 02:26 The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

3 min
5D AGO

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 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 your blueprint. Instead of chasing contacts, this conversation dives into: Why real networking rarely happens in crowded roomsHow timing, value, and intention matter more than small talkA real story of how one fundraiser conversation turned into a high-level business connectionWhen to follow up — and when not toHow to add value first without sounding salesy or desperateThis isn’t theory. It’s real-world strategy from entrepreneurs who’ve built businesses through relationships, trust, and long-term thinking. The CEO Lounge is your blueprint for success — designed to help aspiring founders, startups, and seasoned entrepreneurs make smarter moves without wasting years learning the hard way. 🎧 New episodes drop the 1st and 3rd Fridays 📅 Episode 2 is live now 📌 Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next 🔑 KEY TOPICS COVERED Business networking strategiesEntrepreneur networking tipsHow to follow up with executivesRelationship-based marketingBuilding trust in businessStartup mistakes in networkingHow to add value before asking If this episode helped you rethink networking, drop a comment below or share it with someone who needs to hear this.

38 min
DEC 6

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 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 a business, stuck between comfort and calling, or trying to understand what it truly takes to become a CEO — this episode gives you clarity. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: • How to choose the right mentor • Derrick’s #1 piece of advice for new entrepreneurs • How to know when it’s time to leave your 9–5 job • What real “risk management” looks like • The mindset and traits real CEOs share • Sweat equity vs outside funding • How to build relationships that move your life forward • How to deal with setbacks and failure • Why sacrifice is essential • How to price your work properly • Why Plan B can actually sabotage your dreams • And how to test if your idea is a hobby or a real business New episodes drop 1st & 3rd Friday of every month at 7 PM EST.

53 min

3 Episodes

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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Derrick Thompson & Joselyn Flores
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CEO Lounge

CEO Lounge

Episodes

Stop Chasing New Clients: Let Referrals Do the Work | CEO Lounge Ep. 2 (CLIP)

You’re Networking Wrong: How Real Business Connections Actually Happen | CEO Lounge Ep. 2

Should You Leave Your 9–5? | Mentorship, Risk, Mindset & The Real Path to Becoming a CEO - EP 1

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