What does it take to excel in the NFL and the business world? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis sits down with Marques Colston, Super Bowl Champion and Founding Partner at Champion Venture Partners, to explore how the lessons learned on the field translate into success in business and investing.
From his unexpected rise as an NFL standout to becoming a trailblazing entrepreneur, Marques shares the mindset and philosophy that have fueled his achievements. His decade-long football career taught him that sustained success requires daily effort, humility to keep learning, curiosity to uncover new opportunities, and confidence built through preparation and repetition.
Today, Marques applies this winning mentality in his work as an entrepreneur, educator, executive coach, and strategic consultant. With a mission to empower underserved and underestimated communities, he’s focused on helping others break through barriers and achieve beyond their perceived limitations.
Through Champion Venture Partners (CVP), Marques is building a legacy by creating wealth-building opportunities for a diverse group of investors, revolutionizing the sports investment landscape along the way.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How Champion Venture Partners is reshaping sports investing with a diversified portfolio spanning sports tech, medicine, teams, and more.
- Why self-leadership, teamwork, and culture are crucial to building sustainable success in both sports and business.
- The vital role of access to high-quality investment opportunities in creating lasting wealth.
- Marques’s efforts to democratize investment through education and initiatives that reach underserved communities.
- And more!
Resources:
Episode Transcript & Blog | championventurepartners.com | Champion Venture Partners (LinkedIn) | Champion Venture Partners (Instagram) | Marques Colston (LinkedIn) | Marques Colston (Instagram) | Bautis Financial: 8 Hillside Ave, Suite LL1 Montclair, New Jersey 07042 (862) 205-5000 | Schedule an Introductory Call
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