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Podcast: The Courage To Lead
Episode: Episode 111 - Marques Ogden - Courage to Keep Fighting and Never Give Up
Description: 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. Â
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. Â
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, help...