In this episode of the BLABO podcast, host Chris Papin speaks with former NFL athlete and business coach Marques Ogden about the importance of mindset in business. They discuss the 'Victory Mindset,' which emphasizes not just personal growth but the growth of the entire team and organization. Active listening, visioning, and the balance between discipline and dedication are highlighted as key components for success. The conversation also touches on the necessity of embracing failure, the importance of adaptability, and the dangers of staying in the comfort zone. Ogden shares insights on leadership and the need for business owners to cultivate a mindset that prioritizes collective success over individual achievements.
Marques Ogden is a former NFL player who is now an inspirational keynote speaker. He's also the founder and CEO of Ogden Ventures LLC, five -time best-selling author (Sleepless Nights; The Success Cycle), business coach and consultant and the podcast host of Get Authentic With Marques Ogden; although his journey didn't come easy or without unrelenting adversity.After retiring from football, Marques pursued a career in construction and contracting.
At 27, he founded a construction company with fast growth but eventually went bankrupt, losing almost two million dollars on one project in 90 days. He pulled himself together during his darkest hours and got a part-time job as a custodian.Marques rose to the top again with hard work and determination, using his struggles as inspiration to blaze his own trail forward.
Now, he shares his powerful story to help others learn how to fail forward and achieve success in their lives. Marques' story and insights as a thought leader have been featured in top publications such as USA Today, Forbes, News Nation, Cheddar News and Authority Magazine. As a speaker, he's landed jobs with over 85 Fortune 500 companies and over 20 Fortune 100 companies like Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Intel, JPMorgan Chase and Home Depot.
Marques hopes to continue reaching new levels in his professional career and positively impacting as many people's lives as possible through doing what he loves; speaking on stage and sharing his experiences and knowledge with others.
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