Marques Ogden’s life after the NFL looked like a textbook success story. He built an eight-figure business that earned him industry-wide recognition. Then, one award, a growing ego, and a series of poor decisions brought everything crashing down. Within 90 days, the business was gone, and Marques found himself broke, unemployed, and questioning everything. Instead of staying there, he rebuilt from scratch, transforming his biggest failure into the foundation for a new career as a keynote speaker, author, and business advisor. In this episode, Marques joins Sammy to share the dangers of unchecked ego, the lessons hidden inside rock bottom, and why discipline, ownership, and resilience are the keys to any comeback.
Marques Ogden is a former NFL offensive lineman, three-time bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of the Get Authentic with Marques Ogden podcast. After losing an eight-figure construction business, he rebuilt his life and career by helping leaders and organizations navigate adversity, culture, and growth.
In this episode, Sammy and Marques will discuss:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:02) The Power of Betting on Yourself
(03:10) Turning an NFL Exit Into an 8 Figure Business
(06:03) When Success Turns Dangerous
(11:59) Rebuilding After Rock Bottom
(17:40) The Mistake He Refused to Repeat
(21:00) Staying in the Game When Things Fall Apart
(23:05) How to Bounce Back From Failure
(25:00) The Simple Habit That Builds Trust
(27:01) Why Clients Are Your Real MVPs
Marques Ogden is a former NFL offensive lineman, three-time bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of the Get Authentic with Marques Ogden podcast. Following his football career, he built an eight-figure construction business before losing it all and rebuilding from the ground up. Today, he is a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, professional sports organizations, and leadership teams, known for his work on resilience, culture, leadership, and peak performance.
Connect with Marques:
Marques’ Website: https://marquesogden.com
Marques’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marquesogden/
Marques’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquesogden/
Marques’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarquesOgdenSpeaker/
Resources Mentioned:
Marques’ Podcast, Get Authentic with Marques Ogden: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-authentic-with-marques-ogden/id1633323257
Mel Robbins’ Book, Kick Ass with Mel Robbins: Life-Changing Advice from the Author of “The 5 Second Rule”: https://www.amazon.com/Kick-Ass-with-Mel-Robbins-audiobook/dp/B07BZVL8PJ
Connect With Sammy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessmvppodcast/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-peterson-0442586/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@businessmvppodcast
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