Keywords

NFL, resilience, speaking, personal growth, rock bottom, coaching, gratitude, service, entrepreneurship, success

Summary

In this conversation, Marques Ogden shares his transformative journey from being an NFL player to hitting rock bottom and eventually becoming a successful speaker and entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of resilience, the lessons learned from his struggles, and the five key steps to becoming a successful speaker. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the significance of gratitude and service in his work, aiming to inspire others to avoid the mistakes he made and to thrive in their own journeys.

Takeaways

Marques Ogden transitioned from the NFL to a challenging period of addiction and bankruptcy.

He emphasizes the importance of hitting rock bottom as a catalyst for change.

The five steps to becoming a successful speaker include branding, marketing, sales, operations, and finance.

Authenticity and service are crucial for success in speaking.

Ogden's experiences have shaped his approach to coaching emerging speakers.

He believes that knowledge is powerful, but applying that knowledge is life-changing.

Gratitude plays a significant role in his journey and work.

He aims to help others avoid catastrophic mistakes through his coaching.

Ogden's story is a testament to resilience and personal growth.

He encourages speakers to focus on their mission and the impact they can have.

Sound bites

"Rock bottom taught me lessons that success never could."

"I help people avoid the large catastrophic mistakes."

"You will be a very not booked, very lonely speaker."

Chapters

00:00 From NFL to Rock Bottom: A Journey of Resilience

10:08 The Five Steps to Becoming a Successful Speaker

20:15 Building a Brand: The Importance of Authenticity and Service