You’re Not Failing — Your System Is.


If you’re 35+ and still trying to “finally start your business,” you already know the truth:

✔ Your job drains your best hours.
✔ Your evenings disappear in stress and exhaustion.
✔ Your mornings feel rushed and chaotic.
✔ And your ideas… stay ideas.


This blueprint exists because most adults don’t need motivation —
they need structure, accountability, and a realistic plan that fits REAL life.


Who This System Is Designed For:


✔️ You’re 35+ and tired of watching years slip by without building the business you know you're capable of.
✔️ You’ve tried learning on YouTube, but nothing sticks because you have no structure.
✔️ Your job drains you, but you still want to build something meaningful before and after work.
✔️ You’re a creator, coach, freelancer, or aspiring online entrepreneur who wants consistency.
✔️ You’re done starting over every January.
✔️ You want a proven system — not more information.


Who This System Won’t Help:

❌ You want overnight success.
❌ You’re making excuses instead of progress.
❌ You’re not willing to show up weekly.



What You'll Get: 

Everything you need to build your business around a full-time job — with no guesswork.

  • 8 Live Weekly Training Sessions (Mondays @ 7PM EST)
  • Replays for Every Session
  • Weekly Assignment Sheets
  • Before & After Work Execution Templates
  • Creator Toolkit for 35+ Entrepreneurs
  • Accountability Tasks
  • Private Community Thread 
  • Founder’s Round Voice Notes & Support (limited to first 10)


Here’s What Changes When you FINALLY Have a System Built for Real Life:

By the end of this 8-week bootcamp, you won’t just feel more organized — you’ll finally have a simple, repeatable system that creates momentum. You'll wake up knowing exactly what to work on, and your evenings won't disappear into chaos. Your business direction will be clear, your routines will be predictable, and you’ll finally have a weekly execution plan that moves you toward real freedom.

  • Have a predictable morning AND evening routine that actually fits your life

  • Know your business idea, niche, and your first offer

  • Have a complete weekly execution plan for both 4–8 AM and 6–10 PM

  • Be producing content consistently with a simple system

  • Have clarity, structure, and momentum — not confusion

  • Stop starting over every January

  • Begin building REAL freedom instead of dreaming about it

Course curriculum

    1. Session 1 Summary

    1. Session 2 Summary

    1. Session 3 Summary

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    1. Session 4 Summary

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    1. Session 5 Summary

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    1. Session 6 Summary

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About this course

  • $149.00
  • 8 Weekly Live Sessions
  • Starts 4/21/26 @ 730pm EST

Only 10 Founder Spots — 7 Remaining

First 10 get 50% off with code "FIRST10"

About Derek the Strategist

I help 35+ creators and working entrepreneurs build their business before and after the 9–5 — using the system I used to rebuild my own life.

I’m not a 22-year-old YouTuber telling you to “just grind.” I’m a 40+ creator and strategist who had to rebuild his life twice after losing jobs, running out of options, and realizing I’d built my entire identity around someone else’s paycheck.

I learned the hard way that freedom isn’t a feeling — it’s a system.
When you’re over 35, busy, tired, and working full-time, you don’t need hype.
You need structure. You need clarity. You need discipline you can actually maintain.

I built the Before & After the 9–5 Blueprint for people like us — adults with real responsibilities who still want more out of life. If you’re ready to stop starting over every year and finally build something that’s yours, this program gives you the system to do it.

We Start January 5th — Don’t Miss Week One

This is a live cohort. Once we begin, enrollment closes.

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FAQ

  • How long is the program?

    8 weeks live, with lifetime access to replays.

  • What if I can’t attend a live session?

    No problem — every session is recorded and added to your student dashboard. You also will be emailed a summary within 24 hours.

  • Is this for beginners?

    Yes. You don’t need a business yet — just an idea and willingness to execute.

  • Do I need to quit my job?

    No. This system is specifically designed for people working full-time.

  • Is there a refund policy?

    No - All Sales are Final

  • Why is this only $149?

    Because this is the first public round of the program. I'm giving early members full access for a fraction of the long-term price in exchange for feedback, testimonials, and helping shape the future version of the program.

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Social proof: testimonials

“Derek helped me get organized and stop wasting time guessing. He showed me exactly what to focus on and held me accountable to it. That structure made a real difference in how I work.”

Yonci - @chasingYonci

“Working with Derek helped me tighten my approach and stay consistent. He pointed out what wasn’t working and gave me a clear plan to fix it. I saw progress because I followed what he laid out.”

Charelle - @charellethomas

“Derek keeps things direct and practical. He helped me focus on what actually matters instead of doing too much at once. I walked away with a clear path and better discipline.”

Ibrahim - @_chief.ibrahim