EP4: Marques Ogden - From NFL Player to Failed Business Owner to Nationally Recognized Speaker

"The NFL was a saving grace for me. They bailed me out when they didn't have to."   Today's guest, Marques Ogden, is truly larger than life! But getting lighter, and you'll have to hear how in this conversation I had with this 5 year NFL veteran who is currently a leadership and motivational speaker throughout the US.   "I ended up working for $8.25 on the graveyard shift with a janitorial staff. That is when I decided that something had to change… this was my life-changing moment."   I met Marques at his Leadership Academy in Las Vegas a few months ago. I was drawn to the infectious enthusiasm that he has for helping others reach their fullest potential, something I am a big fan of! You will hear his great story from rise, to fall, and rise again, sprinkled in with lots of laughs.   "It's about giving your clients teaching points, nuggets, information, strategies to make them better. Not to motivate them... Motivation is garbage, because it only lasts for a certain amount of time. It's about inspiring them for the long-haul."   This episode will provide you with rich, practical advice to overcome your own obstacles. Both Marques and I draw from our own experiences, and share our knowledge on pushing through failure and finding success in inspiring others. Make sure to give it a listen!   Some Topics we talk about in this episode:   Introduction - 0:54 Marques' Education and Preparing for Life After Athletic Career- 6:40 Marques' Story Post Retirement - 14:00 Support for the Retired Athlete- 19:30 Marques' Business Ventures and Support from the NFL- 28:30 Marques' Career as a Keynote Speaker - 36:10 Business Strategies- 40:02 Marques' Current Health Endeavors- 48:20 Connect with Marques- 54:22 Wrap-up and Takeaways - 56:30   How to get involved Be sure to connect with me on Social Media @MarkMoyerCoach and go to my website, www.markmoyer.com to get access to the tips and strategies that my coaching clients get directly. If you're looking for ways to Make Your Mark, send me an email [email protected] and I'll get you going right away.   If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave me a quick review on iTunes. Your reviews and ratings will help me reach more people with ways to make their mark in life!