From NFL Champion to Venture Visionary with Marques Colston

How do you pivot from a record-breaking NFL career to transforming the investment space? 

Marques Colston shares his compelling story of grit, adaptation, and leading with purpose.

In this episode of Mitlin Money Mindset®, Larry Sprung sits down with Marques Colston, a Super Bowl champion and founding partner of Champion Venture Partners. Marques reflects on his journey from being an overlooked draft pick to a trailblazer in democratizing sports investments, emphasizing resilience, operational excellence, and accessibility for all investors.

Marques discusses:

• His transition from NFL athlete to entrepreneur and the pivotal role of self-awareness
• The vision behind Champion Venture Partners and its focus on accessibility in investments
• The parallels between sports and business, highlighting discipline and risk-taking
• How fractional ownership and emerging sports are reshaping the investment space
• The significance of education and empowering new investors for long-term impact
• And more!

Resources:

• Mitlin Financial  
• The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrence Sprung 
• Download Your Free Copy of the Couple’s JOYful Money Guide

Connect with Larry Sprung: 

• LinkedIn: Larry Sprung
• Instagram: Larry Sprung
• Facebook: Larry Sprung
• X (Twitter): Larry Sprung

Connect with Marques Colston: 

• Website: Champion Venture Partners
• Website: Marques Colston
• LinkedIn: Marques Colston 
• Twitter: Marques Colston  
• Instagram: Marques Colston 
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