The Meaningful Podcast #82 – Marques Ogden

Dive into the transformative journey of Marques Ogden, former NFL player, five-time bestselling author, keynote speaker, and business consultant. From humble beginnings and a successful NFL career to losing nearly $2 million in 90 days after a failed business, Marques’ story is one of resilience, authenticity, and leadership. After hitting rock bottom working as a custodian for $8.25 an hour, Marques rebuilt his life and career through embracing accountability, authenticity, and perseverance In this episode, Marques shares the lessons learned from football and entrepreneurship, including the importance of being your own CEO, staying confident but not arrogant, and avoiding complacency. We explore his “Success Cycle” framework—ambition, drive, and hard work—as well as his philosophy on company culture, diversity and inclusion, and authenticity in leadership. Marques also reflects on how personal challenges, including divorce and starting over, shaped his approach to life and business. This conversation is a roadmap for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone facing setbacks who seek to rise again with purpose and vision. For a deeper dive into our guest’s groundbreaking work, visit: https://www.marquesogden.com