Scaling Up Success | Marques Ogden | The NFL Grit That Saved His Business When Everything Went Wrong

What if the lessons you learned on the field could be the key to building a thriving business?On this episode of the Scaling Up Success Podcast, Ryan Van Ornum sits down with Marques Ogden, NFL athlete, Howard University football legend, and founder of Ogden Ventures, to share his remarkable journey from college football to the pros, and then into the business world.Marques opens up about carrying on a family legacy, earning a full scholarship, becoming the first NFL draftee from Howard University at his position, and building a business from the ground up. He explore into the mindset that helped him sustain a championship approach, whether in sports or entrepreneurship, and how confidence, resilience, and attention to detail have shaped his path.From tailoring speaking engagements for clients to prioritizing family while running a business, Marques shares actionable insights for entrepreneurs, athletes, and anyone looking to turn discipline into tangible success.Connect with Marques Ogden:Instagram: @marquesogdenX: https://twitter.com/Marques_OgdenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarquesOgdenSpeaker/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquesogden YouTube: Marques Ogden TikTok: @marquesogden71 Website: www.maruqesogden.com Listen to the Podcast:For more inspiring conversations, follow us across platforms:Follow on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571425295584Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scalingupsuccesspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scalingupsuccessListen to the Podcast:Main Platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51tI938qM9ewCHyjyCnVI6Apple Podcast: https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/scaling-up-success-podcast/318e4572-0751-47c7-979e-aa2d49b3fb2f/episodesAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d630e3c1-18be-4836-995d-7afb8516c00f/scaling-up-success-podcastiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-scaling-up-success-podcas-254453419/Other Podcast Platforms:Podcast Index: https://podcastindex.org/podcast/7155857Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/scaling-up-success-podcast/5596962Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/scaling-up-success-podcast-5946871Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/scaling-up-success-podcast-ryan-van-ornum-kV2fO4-jPuX/Player FM: https://player.fm/series/scaling-up-success-podcastDeezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1002001081#ScalingUpSuccess #MarquesOgden #EntrepreneurMindset #AthleteToEntrepreneur #NFLtoBusiness #LeadershipLessons #MotivationalPodcast #BusinessGrowth #SuccessMindset #FromTheFieldToTheBoardroom #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #SportsLeadership #ResilientEntrepreneur #RVO