Episode 83

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7th Jul 2025

#83: From the NFL to the Janitor's Closet—and Back Again: The Power of the Victory Mindset With Marques Ogden

From the NFL to the Janitor's Closet—and Back Again: The Power of the Victory Mindset

What if the greatest lessons in life don’t come from winning… but from rising after you’ve lost everything?

On this episode of Beyond The Pills, we sit down with Marques Ogden—former NFL athlete turned bestselling author, keynote speaker, business strategist, and podcast host of Get Authentic with Marques Ogden. His journey defies the odds and redefines what it means to truly succeed. From the bright lights of the football field to the crushing weight of bankruptcy and back again, Marques brings raw truth, powerful perspective, and a Victory Mindset that will leave you deeply inspired.

🔥 From Millions Lost to Purpose Regained

At just 27, Marques built a fast-growing construction company. But in just 90 days, he lost nearly $3 million on one project—and with it, everything he had worked for. Instead of staying down, he chose to rewrite his story. Taking a part-time job as a janitor, he started over from scratch and began the long climb back—not just financially, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Today, Marques is a sought-after speaker who’s worked with 75+ Fortune 500 companies and been featured in USA Today, Forbes, and Cheddar News. He’s living proof that setbacks are setups for comebacks.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How to develop an unshakable Victory Mindset no matter your circumstances
  • Why authenticity and adversity are essential leadership tools
  • The mental strategies Marques used to turn failure into a new beginning
  • How to lead with humility, purpose, and relentless determination
  • Why personal reinvention is more than possible—it’s powerful

Plus, Marques opens up about his latest ventures—The Inner Game Community and Scale Room—created to help entrepreneurs and leaders elevate from the inside out.

Whether you’re rebuilding from rock bottom or simply looking for the mental edge to take your life and business to the next level, this episode is your wake-up call. It’s not just about bouncing back—it’s about bouncing forward.

📲 Listen now—and discover what’s possible when you stop making excuses and start playing to win.

🔗 Connect with Marques:

Website: www.marquesogden.com

Instagram: @marquesogden

Podcast: Get Authentic With Marques Ogden

Projects: The Inner Game Community + Scale Room

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