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S2S Podcast Clips

Four entrepreneurs, led by motivational speaker Eric Thomas, share success principles and life lessons through a weekly roundtable discussion.

The brief

This is a weekly roundtable discussion where four business partners and friends share unfiltered advice and personal anecdotes. Rather than interviewing outside guests, the hosts—led by world-renowned speaker Eric Thomas—draw on their own successes and failures in entrepreneurship, real estate, and personal development. Segments often revolve around a central theme, like the power of excellence or navigating hardship, which the hosts illustrate with stories from their own lives. [Sodbz5v-FmU, EpZ7uULGEbI]

Its primary distinction is the dynamic between the four hosts; it's a long-form conversation among trusted friends, not a scripted interview show. The presence of a globally recognized figure like Eric Thomas provides a unique anchor, blending his high-energy motivational style with the group's relatable, behind-the-scenes discussions.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

The Secret to Success (S2S) podcast features #1 motivational speaker Dr. Eric Thomas (The Hip Hop Preacher) and his co-hosts, CJ Quinney, Karl Phillips, and Jemal "9-to-5 Millionaire" King. For over a decade, the four friends have held candid conversations about what it takes to succeed in business, relationships, faith, and family. The show goes beyond theory, focusing on real stories and practical playbooks from their own entrepreneurial journeys.

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Credentials & credits

  • Eric Thomas, Ph.D.: Motivational Speaker, Author, Consultant, Pastor
  • Jemal King: Real Estate Investor, Author, Entrepreneur, Retired Police Officer
  • Karl Phillips: Author ("Moving Past Potential"), Entrepreneur, Master's Degree in Biology
  • CJ Quinney: Co-author ("We Is Greater Than Me"), CEO of Eric Thomas & Associates

Other ventures

  • Eric Thomas & Associates, LLC (ETA)
  • APOC Ministries
  • Make Real Estate Real (Jemal King's course)
  • A chain of daycare centers (Jemal King & wife)
  • Next Level Speakers Conference
  • Moving Past Potential (Karl Phillips' book/workshop)
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
Daily
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
887
Last episode
3 months ago
Jun 25, 2026
Status
Active
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    People Treat You Differently When You're Excellent

    A host tells a memorable story about Dave Chappelle smoking on the set of Saturday Night Live to illustrate how top performers operate by a different set of rules.

  2. 02
    Flying Squirrels and Home Repairs: A Comedy Tale

    Uses a humorous personal anecdote about pests in the house to explain the importance of knowing your role and when to call in an expert.

  3. 03
    Seeking God's Presence Amidst Life's Challenges

    A host shares his personal spiritual practice for finding strength and wisdom during difficult times in his business and life.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

How the host interviews

The format is a multi-host conversational chat without formal interviews. [Pe3tZJsUE08] The hosts build on each other's points, share personal stories to illustrate life lessons, and directly address their audience. [Pe3tZJsUE08, Sodbz5v-FmU] The YouTube channel this evidence is from consists of short clips taken from the full-length audio and video podcast. [Pe3tZJsUE08]

Signature segments

  • · Roundtable discussion format
  • · Storytelling from personal experience
  • · Directly addressing the audience [Pe3tZJsUE08]
  • · Referencing episode numbers (e.g., #EP 547) [Sodbz5v-FmU]
  • · "What it do" - Host greeting

Topics covered repeatedly

EntrepreneurshipPersonal DevelopmentSuccess MindsetReal Estate InvestingFaith and SpiritualityLeadershipWealth BuildingRelationshipsConfidenceDiscipline
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

The show's primary format is a discussion between the four co-hosts and does not typically feature outside guests for interviews. When guests do appear on the full show, they are often fellow entrepreneurs or speakers like Wallstreet Trapper or Sarah Jakes.

§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
2.3K
2,280
Avg views / video
789
Trailing window
Total views
1.2M
1,154,865
Videos published
887
Sponsor readEstimated

Estimated: The full-length podcast features sponsors like Organifi, Fabric Life Insurance, and Rocket Money, which are read by the hosts.

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Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.

§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
What are the full names of the hosts?
The hosts are Dr. Eric Thomas, Carlas "CJ" Quinney, Jr., Karl Phillips, and Jemal King.
Is this the full podcast?
No, this YouTube channel features short clips. The full-length audio and video podcast, titled "The Secret To Success," is available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
What is the format of the show?
It is a conversational roundtable discussion between the four co-hosts. It is not an interview-based show. [Pe3tZJsUE08]
Who is the main host?
While it's a four-person team, world-renowned motivational speaker Dr. Eric Thomas is the most prominent host.
What topics do they cover?
They discuss mindset, money, entrepreneurship, relationships, leadership, faith, and personal development, primarily through the lens of their own experiences.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.

§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence

  1. [01]The Secret To Success with CJ, Karl, Jemal & Eric Thomas | Podchaserpodchaser.com
  2. [02]The Secret To Success with CJ, Karl, Jemal & Eric Thomas - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
  3. [03]Eric Thomas (motivational speaker) - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
  4. [04]How Former Police Officer Jemal King Became a 9-to-5 Millionaire - Black Enterpriseblackenterprise.com
  5. [05]Home | Jemal King | The "9-to-5 Millionaire"jemalking.com
  6. [06]Karl Wesley Phillips: Beat Procrastination by Killing Self-Doubt | Getting The Win Showyoutube.com
  7. [07]Eric Thomas Biography | ETA, LLCexecutivespeakers.com
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