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Marques Ogden is a former NFL offensive lineman who has reinvented himself as a motivational speaker, business coach, and author. We spoke about the power of grit and the importance of constantly choosing your perspective throughout life. Selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft and went on to play for several teams, including the Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, & Tennessee Titans. After retiring from professional football, Marques founded Kayden Premier Enterprises, a construction company based in Baltimore, Maryland. The business experienced rapid growth but ultimately collapsed. This period marked a significant turning point in his life a moment when he had to choose his perspective.Determined to rebuild, Marques transitioned into motivational speaking, sharing his experiences to inspire others. Ogden is also a 3-time best-selling author, with works including "Sleepless Nights" and "The Success Cycle," & also hosts the podcast "Authenticity with Marques Ogden"Marques's journey from NFL success to financial ruin and his subsequent resurgence, emphasizes the importance of humility, grit, and growth and above all the power of choosing your perspective!

Derek Champagne interviews former NFL play and entrepreneur, Marques Ogden. Marques, the best-selling author of "Sleepless Nights: The NFL: a Business and Family", talks with Derek about his childhood years, playing in the NFL, his entrepreneurial journey, and leadership lessons along the way.Growing up in a single-parent home with a father that inspired and demonstrated perseverance and fairness, Marques Ogden learned how to define his values and set goals. Marques attended Howard University from 1998-2002, where he played Division I football. He followed his dream and his brother Jonathan's footsteps and was drafted into the NFL in 2003. At the age of 27, he founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises, a business that grew rapidly in its first few years, but he lost the business after a bad business endeavor. At his lowest point, the NFL and lessons he learned from his father and coaches, helped him restructure his life.Learn more at https://www.marquesogden.com

In This Episode:    In the span of just a couple of years, Marques Ogden went from being an NFL offensive lineman — to part-time custodian, getting other people's trash spilled on his clothes as he worked for $8.25 an hour. And while most people can't relate to playing football at the highest level like our guest this week did, everyone can learn from his valiant comeback — from bankrupt and working part-time, to an inspirational public speaker.    After spending five years in the NFL as an offensive lineman, Marques retired from the league. At 27, he founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises, which eventually went bankrupt in 2010. During his darkest hours, Marques pulled himself together, got a part-time job as a custodian, and with hard work and determination became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author, and marketing leader.    Tune into the full conversation for more on Marques' NFL career, what he calls his “spoiled milk” moment that helped him turn his life around, how he managed to get out of survival mode, what surprised him most about life in the NFL, and a lot more.   Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn:   How Marques got through one of the hardest times of his life — losing his company in 2013 — and how he bounced back from everything he went through trying to keep it afloat More about Marques' time in “survival mode” — including getting fired twice in a week, working as a custodian and birthday cloud, and eventually how he turned everything around The grant that helped keep Marques from being homeless, and how he built upon that building block for even greater success The thing that surprised Marques the most during his NFL career A breakdown of Marques' regular schedule when he was in the NFL, including the invisible hours outside of game time that fans don't usually see Why Marques tells all athletes that their sport cannot be their “long-term” career Why an NFL line of scrimmage is an “absolute war zone”  More about Marques' rock-bottom moment from his time working as a custodian — plus the realization he had afterwards that changed his life The “4 V's” that Marques teaches his coaching clients, in order to get to the fifth V — “victory” How Marques measures success in his business and life    Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  Marquesogden.com Get Authentic with Marques Ogden Podcast “The Success Cycle: 3 Keys for Achieving Your Goals in Business and Life” by Marques Ogden “Sleepless Nights: The NFL: A Business and Family” by Marques Ogden “The Breakthrough Code: A Story About Living a Life Without Limits” by Tom McCarthy Buy a copy of “Lost at CEO: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Strategy” by Carl J. Cox  40 Strategy Contact 40 Strategy Carl J. Cox on LinkedIn  

Derek Champagne interviews former NFL play and entrepreneur, Marques Ogden. Marques, the best-selling author of "Sleepless Nights: The NFL: a Business and Family", talks with Derek about his childhood years, playing in the NFL, his entrepreneurial journey, and leadership lessons along the way.Growing up in a single-parent home with a father that inspired and demonstrated perseverance and fairness, Marques Ogden learned how to define his values and set goals. Marques attended Howard University from 1998-2002, where he played Division I football. He followed his dream and his brother Jonathan's footsteps and was drafted into the NFL in 2003. At the age of 27, he founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises, a business that grew rapidly in its first few years, but he lost the business after a bad business endeavor. At his lowest point, the NFL and lessons he learned from his father and coaches, helped him restructure his life.Learn more at https://www.marquesogden.com

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Christine Campbell Rapin Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Marques Ogden ... Marques, a former NFL offensive lineman, retired after 5 years to pursue construction and contracting. He founded Kayden Premier Enterprises at 27, which saw rapid growth but eventually went bankrupt, losing nearly $2 million on a project. Marques then worked as a custodian and rebuilt his life, becoming an inspirational keynote speaker, coach, author, and marketing leader. He filed for bankruptcy in 2013 but used this rock-bottom experience to motivate his new career. He partnered with Don, focusing on content, marketing, and social media. Scaling the business and creating passive income streams posed challenges. His podcast became a valuable tool for growing his network and brand. Marques maintains a resilient mindset by remembering his darkest times of losing everything.

Sales is the lifeblood of any business. Whether it's a small startup or a multi-national corporation, the ability to generate revenue is critical to long-term success. But selling is about much more than just transactions and making a sale. It involves a slow developing process of building relationships, creating value for clients, and helping them achieve their financial goals over the long term.  In this episode, Steve talks with Marques Ogden, a former NFL football player, and a three-time best-selling author. Marques attended Howard University and was drafted into the NFL in 2003. He retired after five years to pursue a career in construction and contracting and founded Kayden Premier Enterprises. In 2010, Marques won The African American Subcontractor of the Year Award in Maryland but soon went bankrupt, losing almost two million dollars in 90 days. With hard work and determination, Marques became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, podcast host, and marketing leader. Using his personal story to help business leaders focus on the things that matter, Marques talks about his definition of sales and how to make a sale without making it appear to be one, the four things every leader should know to succeed in any industry, and why authenticity, humility, and vulnerability are important qualities for advisors.   Key Takeaways [02:15] - What life was like for Marques after leaving the NFL. [04:58] - The difference between a visionary buyer and an operational buyer. [08:14] - Marques' definition of sales. [12:11] - How to make a sale without making it appear to be one. [18:36] - The importance of controlling the ego in a relationship. [21:30] - How people can self-assess whether or not they are egocentric. [26:00] - The lessons Marques learned from losing an eight-figure business. [27:39] - The four things every leader should know in order to succeed in any industry. [30:18] - What “sense-making” means in financial advice. [36:18] - Why authenticity, humility, and vulnerability are important qualities for advisors. [40:57] - The driving force behind Marques' work.   Quotes [10:56] - "For financial advisors, master the skillset of sense-making, which means taking difficult, arduous, complex information, making it an easily understood process and applicable to whom you are speaking." ~ Marques Ogden [14:17] - "The art of sales is a slow developing process with a result in mind of you helping each other grow." ~ Marques Ogden [30:00] - "If you want to master being a great financial advisor, be relatable, be innovative, help people through sense-making, and be a master visionary." ~ Marques Ogden   Links  Marques Ogden on LinkedIn Marques Ogden on Twitter Marques Ogden on Instagram Howard University Ray Lewis Ed Reed Fred Taylor Get Authentic with Marques Ogden   Connect with our hosts Steve on LinkedIn Buckingham Strategic Partners   Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Steve on LinkedIn Follow Buckingham Strategic Partners on Twitter   Disclosure For informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as specific investment, accounting, legal, or tax advice. Certain information is based upon third party data which may become outdated or otherwise superseded without notice. Third party information is deemed to be reliable, but its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. Some analysis presented is based off current economic information and may become outdated or irrelevant without notice. Individuals should speak with their qualified financial professional based on his or her unique circumstances. Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) nor any other federal or state agency have approved, determined the accuracy, or confirmed the adequacy of this podcast. © 2022 Buckingham Wealth Partners, LLC. Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC and Buckingham Strategic Partners, LLC (collectively, Buckingham Wealth Partners)

In 2003 Marques Ogden was drafted into the NFL as an offensive lineman, and after 5 years of playing in league he decided to retire and pursue a career in construction and contracting.  At the age 27, Marques founded a construction company named Kayden Premier Enterprises. The company experienced fast growth, but in 2010 his business went bankrupt, losing almost 2 million dollars on one project in a matter of 90 days.During his darkest hours, he pulled himself together, got a part-time job as a custodian and with hard work and determination became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author and marketing leader, helping to build thie success of others.  The primary elements of this episode are:Even in the darkest of times, with a single decision you can recreate yourself and totally transform yourself and your life circumstances. Ego - the part of you that is fear-based and feels superior or inferior to others creates unnecessary pain in life. The thing that separates those who ultimately succeed from those who do not is our ability to keep our own promises to ourselves and hold ourselves accountable in life.Music Credit: "What's Left of Me" by Wes Hoffman & FriendsLinks & ResourcesTo contact Marques Ogden visit: https://marquesogden.com/ or email him at Marques@MarquesOgden.comTo listen to Marques' podcast Get Authentic With Marques visit: https://www.getauthentic.net/To explore options to create more wealth, success and happiness in your life email Mike Kitko directly at mike@mikekitko.com or put time on my calendar for us to connect.Visit www.innerwealthglobal.com for free resources and tools to create more wealth, success, and happiness in your life and business.Click here to buy a copy of Mike's first book The Imposter in Charge or to access his new book The Prosperity Principles: Seven Accelerators for Elite Business Owners to Achieve Breakthrough levels of Success and Live Soul Out.About Mike: Mike Kitko is an executive self-mastery coach, speaker and author. He found external success through powerful titles, incomes, and material possessions. He ultimately fell into depression, toxic abuse of alcohol, and the near collapse of his family before he began a journey of internal happiness and success. Through private coaching, mastermind groups and training, Mike helps business owners achieve higher levels of wealth, success, and happiness in all areas of life.

Want investment opportunities that align with your goals? At Birch Prosper, our team considers your unique criteria to identify the best opportunities. Let's start the conversation! Just go to: https://calendly.com/birch-prosper/intro-meeting-15-min-clone--Don't miss this episode where guest Marques Ogden and I discuss ways you can grow and scale your business organically and authentically! --About the guest:In 2003, Marques Ogden was drafted into the NFL as an offensive lineman. After 5 years of playing in league, he decided to retire and pursue a career in construction and contracting.  At the age of 27, Marques founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises. The company experienced rapid growth, but in 2010 his business went bankrupt, losing almost 2 million dollars on one project in a matter of 90 days. During his darkest hours, Marques pulled himself together, got a part-time job as a custodian, and, with hard work and determination, he became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author and marketing leader, helping to build the success of others.  Connect with Marques Ogden: Email: marques@marquesogden.comWebsite: https://marquesogden.com/Episode Highlights:✔️ What it means to be authentic when building relationships and networking✔️ Overcoming imposter syndrome✔️ Building a strong brand through positive interruption marketing✔️ How to start building your brand from scratch and defining: (1) your mission statement, (2) your mantra, and (3) your value proposition✔️ The 4 keys to a successful business✔️ Crafting a keynote speech using D.E.A.L. (Drop Everything And Listen) 

In 2003, Marques Ogden was drafted into the NFL as an offensive lineman with the Titans, Bills, Ravens, and Jaguars. After 5 years of playing in the league, he decided to retire and pursue a career in construction and contracting.  At the age 27, Marques founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises. The company had fast growth and in 2010, but eventually, his business went bankrupt, losing almost 2 million dollars on one project in a matter of 90 days.   During his darkest hours, he pulled himself together, got a part-time job as a custodian, and with hard work and determination became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author, and marketing leader, helping to build the success of others. Ogden Ventures, LLC is an elite brand founded by Marques Ogden specializing in inspirational keynote speaking for major corporations and organizations and coaching + consulting for business professionals and high-level executives.

Raising Kids as Divorced Parents with Marques OgdenThis week we are all about Raising Kids as Divorced Parents with former NFL Player Marques OgdenEpisode Notes:Hurt that comes from DivorceHow to put kids first in divorceTop 3 Tools as a Divorced Dad Bio:A little background about Marques, in 2003, he was drafted into the NFL as an offensive lineman, after 5 years of playing in league, he decided to retire and pursue a career in construction and contracting. At the age 27, Marques founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises. The company had fast growth and in 2010, but eventually his business went bankrupt, losing almost 2 million dollars on one project in a matter of 90 days. During his darkest hours, he pulled himself together, got a part-time job as a custodian and with hard work and determination became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author and marketing leader, helping to build the success of others. Connect with Marques:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquesogden/https://marquesogden.com/___________________________________________________________If you are a busy dad and ready to burn away that belly and stay consistent with your overall health and fitness, so that you can be there for a very long time with your kids. Then the 3M Fit Dad System can help you be that Badass Fit Dad without the nutritional headaches and cutting out those delicious carbs.We will be opening up this system in February and you won't want to miss it.Join our waitlist so that you can get the information and access FIRST!Join our waitlist here >>>> Waitlist

The MeanGene Show Saturday October 8, 2022 "live" from Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Special Guest- former NFL player Marques Odgen (younger brother of NFL Hall of Famer Jonathan Odgen). Growing up in a single-parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques learned how to define his values and set goals. Ogden attended Howard University from 1998-2002 where he played Division I football. Ogden then followed his dream and his brother Jonathan's footsteps, eventually getting drafted into the NFL in 2003. Overall, he played for five years as an offensive lineman with the Titans, Bills, Ravens, and Jaguars. Following his NFL career Ogden started Kayden Premier Enterprises, a construction company in 2007 which quickly escalated to being a multi-million-dollar construction firm. 2013 it all crashed down around him when Ogden got involved with a bad business deal, he ended up losing everything. Ogden became a SPEAKER to help others succeed where he failed. As a keynote speaker, executive coach, and corporate trainer his passion is to create value for every client. Ogden's clients consist of AXA Advisors, The Home Depot, JP Morgan and Chase, to name a few. follow the MeanGene Show on Twitter @sportskings Facebook Sports Kings Podcast and Instagram @sportskingspodcast

Welcome Back to Kick Ass Boomer, Today we are joined by Bartholomew Butler Bart is a Serial Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and International Best Selling Author who has founded numerous firms including a top-selling Real Estate sales firm, a Real Estate Hedge Fund, and a successful REO business, as well as several mortgage and title businesses just to name a few. With nearly 30 years in residential and commercial real estate and construction he has worked for, or with, many respected companies such as Turner Construction, Cain Contracting, Lewis Contracting, Kayden Premier Enterprises, REMAX, Associates Financial, Prudential, Allstate, Beltway Title, Long & Foster, Keller Williams, Butler Classic Homes, and Washington Homes, just to name a few. His personal passion is developing rehab projects in under-deserved communities in the Washington DC-Baltimore MD corridor! Bart holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Virginia Tech (84), and is a graduate of the Clark Construction Strategic Management Program & 2021 Clark Capstone Team Winner! Let's hear more Kickass Boomer stories from Bart as he brings us on his Journey!  [00:33 - 08:43] Bart Butler: Surviving and Thriving in Tough Washington DC Neighborhood Bart Butler grew up in a tough Washington DC neighborhood in the seventies and eighties where drugs, crime, and death were the norm. None of his brothers lived past the age of 30. Bart's biggest fear growing up was that his fate would be the same as his brothers Bart got his college degree and excelled in the real estate and mortgage business. Bart is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and international bestselling author. He has found success in real estate, development, and mortgage lending. [08:43 - 16:48] Boomers Can Learn From Their Mistakes and Succeed Bart's experiences during the recession and how it led to them losing $4 million in assets. He also talks about how mindset has been key to their survival and success. The book contains life lessons on how to be a successful boomer, including advice on mindset, goal setting, and strategizing. [16:48 - 26:24] How to Maximize Your Effort and Legacy Bart shares about the importance of mindset in achieving success, and how working smarter, not harder is key to maximizing effort and getting more work done in a shorter amount of time. He also emphasizes the importance of legacy and taking care of oneself both physically and spiritually, and how all three aspects are necessary for a well-rounded life. Bart encourages boomers to be engaged in every aspect of their lives and to leave a legacy that is positive and helpful. [26:25 - 30:25] Closing Segment Connect with Bart Butler Links below Final words Connect with Bart Butler by visiting the following websites  Redemption:Grace Extended and The Real Price of Success thebartbutlerstory.com www.myrealestatemart.com https://www.wedesignbuild4you.com/ www.permitsexpressusa.com http://www.globaldistributorsusa.com/ Resources Mentioned thebartbutlerstory.com Redemption: Grace Extended and The Real Price of Success Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Tweetable Quotes "I work smarter now not harder. And what that does is that leads me to do, what I like to call make more work less. I want to make more money, but put out less effort." - Bart Butler     BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.  LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   You can also connect with me by emailing terry@kickassboomers.com.       

Welcome Back to Kick Ass Boomer, Today we are joined by Bartholomew Butler Bart is a Serial Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and International Best Selling Author who has founded numerous firms including a top-selling Real Estate sales firm, a Real Estate Hedge Fund, and a successful REO business, as well as several mortgage and title businesses just to name a few. With nearly 30 years in residential and commercial real estate and construction he has worked for, or with, many respected companies such as Turner Construction, Cain Contracting, Lewis Contracting, Kayden Premier Enterprises, REMAX, Associates Financial, Prudential, Allstate, Beltway Title, Long & Foster, Keller Williams, Butler Classic Homes, and Washington Homes, just to name a few. His personal passion is developing rehab projects in under-deserved communities in the Washington DC-Baltimore MD corridor! Bart holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Virginia Tech (84), and is a graduate of the Clark Construction Strategic Management Program & 2021 Clark Capstone Team Winner! Let's hear more Kickass Boomer stories from Bart as he brings us on his Journey!  [00:33 - 08:43] Bart Butler: Surviving and Thriving in Tough Washington DC Neighborhood Bart Butler grew up in a tough Washington DC neighborhood in the seventies and eighties where drugs, crime, and death were the norm. None of his brothers lived past the age of 30. Bart's biggest fear growing up was that his fate would be the same as his brothers Bart got his college degree and excelled in the real estate and mortgage business. Bart is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and international bestselling author. He has found success in real estate, development, and mortgage lending. [08:43 - 16:48] Boomers Can Learn From Their Mistakes and Succeed Bart's experiences during the recession and how it led to them losing $4 million in assets. He also talks about how mindset has been key to their survival and success. The book contains life lessons on how to be a successful boomer, including advice on mindset, goal setting, and strategizing. [16:48 - 26:24] How to Maximize Your Effort and Legacy Bart shares about the importance of mindset in achieving success, and how working smarter, not harder is key to maximizing effort and getting more work done in a shorter amount of time. He also emphasizes the importance of legacy and taking care of oneself both physically and spiritually, and how all three aspects are necessary for a well-rounded life. Bart encourages boomers to be engaged in every aspect of their lives and to leave a legacy that is positive and helpful. [26:25 - 30:25] Closing Segment Connect with Bart Butler Links below Final words Connect with Bart Butler by visiting the following websites  Redemption:Grace Extended and The Real Price of Success thebartbutlerstory.com www.myrealestatemart.com https://www.wedesignbuild4you.com/ www.permitsexpressusa.com http://www.globaldistributorsusa.com/ Resources Mentioned thebartbutlerstory.com Redemption: Grace Extended and The Real Price of Success Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Tweetable Quotes "I work smarter now not harder. And what that does is that leads me to do, what I like to call make more work less. I want to make more money, but put out less effort." - Bart Butler     BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.  LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   You can also connect with me by emailing terry@kickassboomers.com.       

In Episode 13 of the I Am A Champion Show, the guys are joined by Marques Ogden and Leverett Ball to talk about the importance of finding purpose in life both in and out of sports A little background about Marques, in 2003, he was drafted into the NFL as an offensive lineman, after 5 years of playing in the league, he decided to retire and pursue a career in construction and contracting. At the age 27, Marques founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises. The company had fast growth in 2010, but eventually his business went bankrupt, losing almost 2 million dollars on one project in a matter of 90 days. During his darkest hours, he pulled himself together, got a part-time job as a custodian and with hard work and determination became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author and marketing leader, helping to build the success of others. Leverett Ball is a sports media professional with experience as a sideline reporter, play-by-play announcer, radio host, public address announcer, and in-game emcee among other things. Together they host the Lev and Marques podcast. The podcast discusses various topics in the world of sports and business. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lev-marques-show/id1570755726 Connect with Marques here on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquesogden/ Connect with Leverett here on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leverett-ball-2a2302b4/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/4dathletes/message

“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” – AristotleThis is an episode all about redemption. This redemption story started with support. And this conversation features Mental Health & Sports Performance Coach, Lisa Bonta Sumii sharing space with Marques Ogden. Marques is a former NFL player and now an inspirational keynote speaker.Growing up in a single-parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques Ogden learned how to define his values and set goals. Ogden attended Howard University from 1998 to 2002 where he played Division I football.Ogden then followed his dream and his brother Jonathan's footsteps, eventually getting drafted into the NFL in 2003. Overall, he played for five years as an offensive lineman with the Tennessee Titans, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, and Jacksonville Jaguars.Following his NFL career Ogden started Kayden Premier Enterprises, a construction company in 2007 which quickly escalated to being a multi-million dollar construction firm. But in 2013, it all crashed down around him when Ogden got involved with a bad business deal — he ended up losing everything.Ogden became a speaker to help others succeed where he failed. As a keynote speaker, executive coach, and corporate trainer, his passion is to create value for every client. Ogden's clients consist of AXA Advisors, The Home Depot, JP Morgan, and Chase, among others.—This is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. And it's all about mental health in sports.From Lisa: I'm Lisa Bonta Sumii and this is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. This podcast series is a space for conversations with athletes, coaches, practitioners, and stakeholders in sports. And it's where those individuals share their perspectives, experiences, and thoughts on mental health in sports. Eric Kasimov of SportsEpreneur is generously hosting the AthMindset Podcast Series on his platform as he deeply believes that these conversations are essential and deserve to be prioritized.This is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. SportsEpreneur — the content platform where sports, entrepreneurship, and mental health collide! If you are looking to start a podcast or create original content, you have to talk with the team at SportsEpreneur. I work with them and I vouch for them. It's that simple. Go to SportsE.io to learn more. Are you an athlete or entrepreneur looking to create content? Learn More.Website worth a look:SportsEpreneurKazCM Podcast ProductionAthMindset | Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSWMore content around the transition from sports to life after sports:SE26 | James Cotton | A Buckeye Transitioning in Sports, Life, and BusinessSE50 | Nate Oliver | Ohio State Buckeyes and Life After FootballAthMindset | Four-Time Olympian and Athletes Soul Founder, Myriam GlezSE69 | Sports Psychology and Mental Training with Henrik HjarsbækConnecting:Marques Ogden: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Core Magazine (100 Most Influential Blacks Today)Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | TwitterEric Kasimov: Twitter | LinkedInSportsEpreneur: TikTok | Instagram | TwitterThat's a wrap:Thank you for listening to this AthMindset Podcast Series episode on SportsEpreneur titled, “Marques Ogden | Former NFL Player, Servant Leader, Inspirational Speaker”.Follow this podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow this podcast on SpotifyIntro Music, “escape” was provided by Pluto Tracks.Check out more from our content platform: SportsEpreneur. The platform where sports and entrepreneurship and now mental health collide!Eric KasimovThe post AthMindset | Marques Ogden | Former NFL Player, Servant Leader, Inspirational Speaker appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Erik speaks with former NFL player, Marques Ogden about the importance of being part of a team, how to navigate through challenging transitions, and the need to stay in control of your mindset while striving for greatness! More about Marques: In 2003, Marques Ogden was drafted into the NFL as an offensive lineman. After five years of playing in the league, he decided to retire and pursue a career in construction and contracting. At the age of 27, Marques founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises. The company had fast growth in 2010, but eventually, his business went bankrupt, losing almost 2 million dollars on one project in a matter of 90 days. During his darkest hours, he pulled himself together and got a part-time job as a custodian. With hard work and determination, he is now an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author, podcast co-host and marketing leader, helping to build the success of others. https://marquesogden.com/

On today's episode of American gypC Podcast we have the pleasure of talking to Marques Ogden about his journey to success. Marques Ogden is a retired NFL player, an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, and best-selling author. Born and raised in Washington, DC. Attended Howard university and graduated with a degree in business finance and was drafted in the NFL in 2003. Married to wife Bonnie, has a step-daughter Ava (16 yrs) and daughter Farrah (5 yrs) and they reside in Raleigh, North Carolina. Marques is currently a National/International Keynote Speaker, Executive Business Coach, Business Consultant and Best Selling Author. Retired after 5 years to pursue a career in construction and contracting. Age of 27, Marques founded Kayden Premier Enterprises and in 2010, Marques won The African American Subcontractor of the Year Award in the state of Maryland. Though he soon went bankrupt, losing almost 2 million dollars on one project in a matter of 90 days. During his darkest hours, Marques pulled himself together, got a part-time job as a custodian and with hard work and determination became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author and marketing leader, helping to build the success of others. We found his extreme humbleness and brutal honesty incredibly inspirational. Guest Link: https://linktr.ee/MarquesOgden https://www.marquesogden.com American gypC Podcast Website: http://americangypc.com Donate: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/klaccikcarpenta IG: https://www.instagram.com/americangypcpodcast Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0m40c7gVhMJQVqrRmtRi3E --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/american-gypc/support

In 2003, Marques Ogden was drafted into the NFL as an offensive lineman, after 5 years of playing in the league, he decided to retire and pursue a career in construction and contracting.   At the age of 27, Marques founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises. The company had fast growth, but eventually, his business went bankrupt, losing almost 2 million dollars on one project in a matter of 90 days.   During his darkest hours, he pulled himself together, got a part-time job as a custodian, and with hard work and determination became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author, and marketing leader, helping build the success of others. To learn more about Marques, check out his website: http://www.marquesogden.com/ His book - The Success Cycle: 3 Keys for Achieving Your Goals in Business and Life - is available on Amazon and Barnes&Noble. ******************************************** Want to learn how to attract, hire, and retain top-tier employees? Interested in learning how to scale your business to increase revenue and profit while working less? Then join my Business Success Mastermind group. A new cohort is starting. Now accepting applications: https://ib4e-coaching.com/mastermind ******************************************** Please support this podcast: https://ib4e-coaching.com/podinfo #leadership #leadershiptraining #leadershipcoaching #business #success #marquesogden ******************************************** If you like this podcast, consider supporting the effort. Every little bit helps. Thanks.

A little background about Marques, in 2003, he was drafted into the NFL as an offensive lineman, after 5 years of playing in league, he decided to retire and pursue a career in construction and contracting. At the age 27, Marques founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises. The company had fast growth and in 2010, but eventually his business went bankrupt, losing almost 2 million dollars on one project in a matter of 90 days. During his darkest hours, he pulled himself together, got a part-time job as a custodian and with hard work and determination became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author and marketing leader, helping to build the success of others. LINKS: Marques Ogden's website Marques Ogden Linkedin

Marques has proven that with the right mindset you can fail and come back even stronger. We discuss Ego and why it can be dangerous as well as other powerful lessons. A little background about Marques, in 2003, he was drafted into the NFL as an offensive lineman, after 5 years of playing league, he decided to retire and pursue a career in construction and contracting. At the age 27, Marques founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises. The company had fast growth in 2010, but eventually his business went bankrupt, losing almost 2 million dollars on one project in a matter of 90 days. During his darkest hours, he pulled himself together, got a part-time job as a custodian and with hard work and determination became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author and marketing leader, helping to build the success of others. LINKS TO GUEST www.marquesogden.com Instagram: @marquesogden

Marques Ogden is an inspirational keynote speaker and marketing leader. Growing up in a single-parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques learned how to define his values and set goals. Ogden attended Howard University from 1998-2002 where he played Division I football. Ogden then followed his dream and his brother Jonathan's footsteps, eventually getting drafted into the NFL in 2003. Overall, he played for five years as an offensive lineman with the Titans, Bills, Ravens, and Jaguars. Following his NFL career Ogden started Kayden Premier Enterprises, a construction company in 2007 which quickly escalated to being a multi-million dollar construction firm. 2013 it all crashed down around him when Ogden got involved with a bad business deal, he ended up losing everything. Ogden became a speaker to help others succeed where he failed. As a keynote speaker, executive coach, and corporate trainer his passion is to create value for every client. Ogden's clients consist of AXA Advisors, The Home Depot, JP Morgan, and Chase, to name a few. In this episode, we dive into: - Marques' journey from high school to NFL - The biggest change from university football to NFL - How Marques built a very successful business after the NFL but then lost it all in a matter of a few months - How Marques rose back from hitting rock bottom and the key lessons he learned - Why it's all about being servant leaders and every business needs to be about culture

The Football History Dude is part of the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear). EPISODE SUMMARY This week I speak with Marques Ogden, a former NFL player, ultimately turned business coach and international keynote speaker. Get ahttps://www.newspapers.com/freetrial/?xid=2229&duration=semiannual&subtype=extra&ft=true ( 1-week free trial )and learn about this week's topic from first-hand accounts at Newspapers.com. Your paid subscription helps the production of this podcast and the other shows on the Sports History Network. AUTHOR BIO https://marquesogden.com/ (Marques Ogden Website) Growing up in a single-parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques learned how to define his values and set goals. Ogden attended Howard University from 1998-2002 where he played Division I football. Ogden then followed his dream and his brother Jonathan's footsteps, eventually getting drafted into the NFL in 2003. Overall, he played for five years as an offensive lineman with the Titans, Bills, Ravens, and Jaguars. Following his NFL career Ogden started Kayden Premier Enterprises, a construction company in 2007 which quickly escalated to being a multi-million dollar construction firm. 2013 it all crashed down around him when Ogden got involved with a bad business deal, he ended up losing everything. Ogden became a SPEAKER to help others succeed where he failed. As a keynote speaker, executive coach, and corporate trainer his passion is to create value for every client. Ogden's clients consist of AXA Advisors, The Home Depot, JP Morgan, and Chase, to name a few. THE FOOTBALL HISTORY DUDE BACKGROUND https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/the-football-history-dude/ (The Football History Dude) is a show dedicated to teaching NFL fans about the rich history of the game we all know and love. I'm your host, Arnie Chapman, and I'm just a regular dude that loves football and is a nerd when it comes to learning about history. I created this show to share the gridiron knowledge nuggets I gain from researching various topics about the history of the National Football League. Each episode I welcome you to climb aboard my DeLorean to travel back in time to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron, and yes, that's a reference to the Back to the Future Movies. Support this podcast

Welcome to Resilient Minds 365 where we discuss the resilient stories of entrepreneurs, professionals and students with mental illnesses to encourage you to strive, thrive, and live in abundance. I'm your host Cleoni Crawford. This week we have a special guest. We have Marques Ogden with us. Marques Ogden was born and raised in Washington DC, graduated from Howard university with a degree in business finance and was drafted in the NFL in 2003.  Marques is currently an International Keynote Speaker, Executive Business Coach, Business Consultant and Best Selling Author.  After 5 years, he retired to pursue a career in construction and contracting. At 27, Marques founded Kayden Premier Enterprises and in 2010, Marques won The African American Subcontractor of the Year Award in the state of Maryland. Though he soon went bankrupt, losing almost 2 million dollars on one project in a matter of 90 days.  During his darkest hours, Marques pulled himself together, got a part-time job as a custodian and with hard work and determination became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author and marketing leader, helping to build the success of others.     Stay connected with Marques Ogden:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marquesogden/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarquesOgdenSpeaker   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbROb_i2Ef3mr6OFoBOFjuQ Website: https://marquesogden.com/   Stay connected with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resilientminds365/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resilientminds365/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rminds365 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/onlycleonitv Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onlycleoni/  Website: https://www.resilientminds365.ca Send questions and guest suggestions to resilientminds365@gmail.com. Get my new books, The Music of My Life or 30+1 Resilient Stories on Amazon at www.cleonicrawford.com.

Marques Odgen was drafted into the NFL in 2003 with the Jacksonville Jaguars. After completing his time there, Marques lost his identity but began a multi-million dollar construction company, Kayden Premier Enterprises in 2007. In 2013, this company quickly dissolved after experiencing a bad deal causing Marques to lose everything. Marques now helps others succeed where he failed. You can learn more about Marques at marquesogden.com. Shoutout to our Sponsors: https://www.doyenneinspections.com/ https://glynnleblanc.supremelendinglo.com/ https://housemaxfunding.com/ =========================================== Investor Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/23LkcXmxjzWoWYG96 Teifke Real Estate is a locally owned real estate brokerage in Round Rock, Texas focused on teaching others how to make money IN and ON real estate. We believe that opportunity is for everyone and working WITH, not for people. Looking for a brokerage? Click here: https://www.teifkerealestate.com/careers Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe! Thanks! We love you! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhJ7U... INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/teifkereale... FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/teifkereales... TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/TRE_ATX

Today's guest - Marques Ogden a Former Pro NFL Athlete, Businessman, Executive coach and National keynote speaker. At the age of 27, he founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises, a business that grew rapidly in its first few years, but he lost the business after a bad business endeavor. At his lowest point, the NFL and lessons he learned from his father and coaches, helped him restructure his life. With hard work and determination, he became a motivational speaker and marketing leader with the goal of helping others to succeed. Marques Ogden currently works with Top Fortune 500 companies in corporate America such as JP Morgan, The Home Depot, The NFL, The U.S. Military, Cisco, Siemens, NetApp speaking on a variety of topics, including leadership, transition, perseverance, and resiliency. His best-selling autobiography, “Sleepless Nights: The NFL: A Family and Business”, a story following him from his birth to his NFL career, rise and fall in corporate America and beyond.  In this episode we cover,  How he change his life from becoming a former pro NFL athlete to starting his construction business to national keynote speaker. The things he learned from losing $2million dollars in 90days and how overcame bankruptcy and the brink of being homeless. How to have a strong unbreakable mindset and mental toughness Tough conversations Marques need to make with his wife and take control of his life and finances.  And many more.   --

Today’s guest is Marques Ogden. In 2003 he was drafted into the NFL as an offensive lineman; after five years of playing in the league decided to retire and pursue a career in construction and contracting. At the age of 27, Marques founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises.His company had fast growth, but eventually, he went bankrupt, losing almost two million dollars. During his darkest hours, he pulled himself together, with hard work and determination, to finally became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author, and marketing leader, helping to build the success of others.   Let’s listen to Marques to learn from his inspiring life story and reaching your goals in life.   [00:01 – 05:34] Opening Segment . Marques’ struggles with drugs and alcohol. Faithfulness during the darkest days. [05:35 – 16:29] Taking Ownership and Responsibility For Your Life Never get mesmerized by early success; doing that is the beginning of your downfall. Managing your ego and not letting it get the best of you. Write down your three biggest strengths.  The inner drive to move forward. Taking responsibility and accountability for what we do. [16:30 – 28:40] The Bridge Between Goals And Accomplishments Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments. What makes Marques’s company different from others. The importance of having a coach or a mentor. [28:41 – 32:02] Closing segment If your great-great grandkids are to write a book about you, how would you like it to be titled?  Legacy Never Sleeps. Connect with Marques See the links below.  Mastering 5 steps process [SALES] Strong, Action-oriented, Layout Efficient Strategies. People do business with who they like. Final words from me.   Tweetable Quotes: “Never get mesmerized by early success; doing that is the beginning of your downfall.” –  Marques Ogden. “Everything starts from within when you have the determination to say to yourself that you need to take ownership and responsibility of your life.” – Marques Ogden. “A good coach helps you makes more money but also keeps you from losing what you currently have.” – Marques Ogden.   You can connect with Marques on LinkedIn. You check out his website at marquesogden.com or shoot him an email to marques_ogden@yahoo.com.    LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode. I believe that you only need a small axe to build a lasting empire. Let’s start building yours! To know more about me and all the real estate opportunities you can find, you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook or check out my website https://smallaxecommunities.com/ and book a call with me.

Sometimes in the game of life, just like in the NFL, you get KNOCKED DOWN HARD. What can you do but, pivot, play, and repeat? Former NFL player Marques Ogden shares his story of failing and following forward. In 2003, Marques was drafted into the NFL as an offensive lineman, after 5 years of playing in the league, he decided to retire and pursue a career in construction and contracting. At the age of 27, Marques founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises. The company had fast growth and in 2010, but eventually, his business went bankrupt, losing almost 2 million dollars on one project in a matter of 90 days. During his darkest hours, he pulled himself together, got a part-time job as a custodian, and with hard work and determination became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author, and marketing leader, helping to build the success of others. #lastlifeever #nfl #formerplayer #motivationalspeaker #veronikaventures   Last Life Ever is broadcast live in our Facebook group Mondays at 7 pm EST/4 pm PST. Join us:     Last Life Ever FB Page:  Last Life Ever Free E-book:    Last Life Ever Facebook Private Group   Website: https://marquesogden.com/   Facebook: @MarquesOgdenSpeaker Instagram: @marquesogden LinkedIn: @marquesogden Twitter: @Marques_Ogden   Marques YouTube    @lastlifeever @jeffreyholst @jilliansidoti @veronikaventures @marques_ogden

Today's guest is former NFL offensive lineman, Marques Ogden. Marques played in the NFL for nearly 6 years. He was drafted in the 2003 by the Jaguars and went on to play with the Ravens, Bills, and Titans. While his NFL career ended in 2007, this was only the start of Marques' rollercoaster life story. After leaving the NFL, he started Kayden Premier Enterprises which grew to the largest minority owned subcontractor in the state of Maryland. Life was good until a bad business deal sent Marques' business spiraling into bankruptcy. Marques was left with $400 to his name. He swallowed his pride and the former NFL player and 8-figure business owner took a job as an overnight janitor making $8.25 an hour. After a rough ending to one of his shifts, Marques decided it was time to reinvent himself again but before he could do that, he needed to look back on his life choices and own the fact that his decisions, not someone else's actions, lead him to his current life situation. Today, Marques is two-time author, keynote speaker, executive coach, and corporate trainer. Marques' story is an inspiration and I hope to illustrate the power of accountability and ownership in this episode.   Show Notes: [2:06] Marques' relationship with his older brother Jonathan [4:55] Marques' route to the NFL [13:21] Marques rough rebound after leaving the NFL [16:47] The rise and fall of Kayden Premier Enterprises [27:42] Taking responsibility for your actions   Favorite Quotes: [9:27] “Wow, I've actually made it. I'm here. I'm going to have an opportunity to play for the National Football league.” [18:16] “Someone in this room will become the next major minority contractor...why can't it be you?” [32:22] “You get told no so many times that it becomes your own mission to keep going.”   More of Marques: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarquesOgdenSpeaker/ Twitter: @Marques_Ogden Instagram: @marquesogden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquesogden/ Website: https://marquesogden.com/   More of Justin & The Struggle is Real: Show Notes: https://justinpeters.co/thestruggleisreal/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinleepeters/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0yHxQvHpSdx_gJiQJpVCIQ?view_as=subscriber

Our next guest, in 2003, he was drafted into the NFL as an offensive lineman, after 5 years of playing in league, he decided to retire and pursue a career in construction and contracting. At the age 27, Marques founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises. The company had fast growth and in 2010, but eventually his business went bankrupt, losing almost 2 million dollars on one project in a matter of 90 days. During his darkest hours, he pulled himself together, got a part-time job as a custodian and with hard work and determination became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author and marketing leader, helping to build the success of others. Please help welcome to the All Things Gratitude Podcast, Marques Ogden --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-dorsey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-dorsey/support

Plug into this inspirational interview with guest, Marques Ogden, a former NFL player who built a 15 million dollar business, went bankrupt and is now a keynote speaker, bestselling author and executive coach who helps others be successful in their life and business. Episode Highlights: *The Power of Pivotal Moments *Transitions and Growth *Bankrupt & at the Bottom *The Power of a Strong Mindset *Active Listening * The “3 Things You Do Well” List *Inspiration vs Motivation *Blaming other People vs Radical Responsibility *Victim Mindset *Zigzag path of Entrepreneurship *Dual Hustling to get to Single Hustling *Multiple Streams of Income Marques' Top 3 Max Potential Habits: 1. Consistency 2. Be Driven by Inspiration 3. Active Listening Links to Marques: www.marquesogden.com http://posthill.to/1642931748 https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquesogden/ Marques' Bio: In 2003, he was drafted into the NFL as an offensive lineman, after 5 years of playing in league, he decided to retire and pursue a career in construction and contracting. At the age 27, Marques founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises. The company had fast growth and in 2010, Marques won The African American Subcontractor of the Year Award in the state of Maryland. Eventually his business went bankrupt, losing almost 2 million dollars on one project in a matter of 90 days. During his darkest hours, he pulled himself together, got a part-time job as a custodian and with hard work and determination became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author and marketing leader, helping to build the success of others.

About This Episode:A little background about Marques, in 2003, he was drafted into the NFL as an offensive lineman, after 5 years of playing in league, he decided to retire and pursue a career in construction and contracting. At the age of 27, Marques founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises. The company had fast growth and in 2010, Marques won The African American Subcontractor of the Year Award in the state of Maryland. Eventually his business went bankrupt, losing almost 2 million dollars on one project in a matter of 90 days. During his darkest hours, he pulled himself together, got a part-time job as a custodian and with hard work and determination became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author and marketing leader, helping to build the success of others.   Find out more about Andrew at:https://marquesogden.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marques_Ogden https://twitter.com/Marques_Ogden https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquesogden/ https://www.instagram.com/marquesogden   See the Show Notes:www.jeremyryanslate.com/692   Sponsors:Command Your Brand Media: Be featured as a guest on top-rated podcasts, just like this one, for massive attention for your brand. www.commandyourbrand.media/apply  Audible: Get a free 30-day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "S.P.Q.R.," about the Roman Republic, by Mary Beard, head over to www.jeremyryanslate.com/book 

About This Episode:A little background about Marques, in 2003, he was drafted into the NFL as an offensive lineman, after 5 years of playing in league, he decided to retire and pursue a career in construction and contracting. At the age of 27, Marques founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises. The company had fast growth and in 2010, Marques won The African American Subcontractor of the Year Award in the state of Maryland. Eventually his business went bankrupt, losing almost 2 million dollars on one project in a matter of 90 days. During his darkest hours, he pulled himself together, got a part-time job as a custodian and with hard work and determination became an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author and marketing leader, helping to build the success of others.   Find out more about Andrew at:https://marquesogden.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marques_Ogden https://twitter.com/Marques_Ogden https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquesogden/ https://www.instagram.com/marquesogden   See the Show Notes:www.jeremyryanslate.com/692   Sponsors:Command Your Brand Media: Be featured as a guest on top-rated podcasts, just like this one, for massive attention for your brand. www.commandyourbrand.media/apply  Audible: Get a free 30-day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "S.P.Q.R.," about the Roman Republic, by Mary Beard, head over to www.jeremyryanslate.com/book 

Please give a grand Best Ever You welcome to Marques Ogden, who inspires others to take accountability. Growing up in a single parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques Ogden learned how to define his values and set goals. Ogden attended Howard University from 1998-2002 where he played Division I football. He then followed his dream and his brother Jonathan's footsteps, eventually getting drafted into the NFL in 2003. Overall, he played for 5 years as an offensive lineman with the Titans, Bills, Ravens and Jaguars. Even during the off season, Ogden helped train football players in Europe, both physically and mentally. At the age of 27, he founded a construction company called Kayden Premier Enterprises; a business that grew rapidly in its first few years, but Ogden and the business eventually went bankrupt after Ogden lost almost 2 million dollars on one project in a time period just under 90 days. At his darkest point, the NFL Trust came in and helped Ogden restructure his life. With hard work and determination, he became a motivational speaker and marketing leader, helping to build others up to succeed. His best selling book, "Sleepless Nights: The NFL: A Family and Business, is an autobiography following him from his birth to his NFL career, rise and fall in corporate America and beyond. Marques Ogden's story is a candid look into the life of an NFL athlete that turns into a successful business man then loses it all and has to overcome his demons of drinking and gambling to get his life back on track. This is a short and easy read that is good for all ages, races, genders, and economic status of people.