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Business MVPAuthor: Sammy Peterson
The best business leaders aren't just talented they're trained. And for some of them, that training started long before they ever stepped into a boardroom. Business MVP takes you inside the real stories of elite athletes, coaches, and sports entrepreneurs who've translated what they learned on the field into extraordinary success in business. Through candid conversations, we break down the habits, mindset, and leadership principles that drive performance under pressure and explore how these leaders are building businesses, leading teams, and using their platforms to create meaningful impact through philanthropy and community work. We go beyond the highlight reel. This is about the discipline, the setbacks, the pivots, and the championship mindset that turns competitors into business leaders. Hosted by Sammy Peterson legal strategist, executive leader, and mom of three competitive athletes this show sits at the intersection of sports, business, and leadership. Sammy brings both strategic insight and real-world perspective to every conversation. If you want to think sharper, lead better, and compete at an MVP level in business and in life this is the playbook. Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Entrepreneurship, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The High Performer’s Guide to Ego, Failure, and Reinvention | Marques Ogden | E4
Tuesday, 21 July, 2026
Marques Ogden’s life after the NFL looked like a textbook success story. He built an eight-figure business that earned him industry-wide recognition. Then, one award, a growing ego, and a series of poor decisions brought everything crashing down. Within 90 days, the business was gone, and Marques found himself broke, unemployed, and questioning everything. Instead of staying there, he rebuilt from scratch, transforming his biggest failure into the foundation for a new career as a keynote speaker, author, and business advisor. In this episode, Marques joins Sammy to share the dangers of unchecked ego, the lessons hidden inside rock bottom, and why discipline, ownership, and resilience are the keys to any comeback. Marques Ogden is a former NFL offensive lineman, three-time bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of the Get Authentic with Marques Ogden podcast. After losing an eight-figure construction business, he rebuilt his life and career by helping leaders and organizations navigate adversity, culture, and growth. In this episode, Sammy and Marques will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:02) The Power of Betting on Yourself (03:10) Turning an NFL Exit Into an 8 Figure Business (06:03) When Success Turns Dangerous (11:59) Rebuilding After Rock Bottom (17:40) The Mistake He Refused to Repeat (21:00) Staying in the Game When Things Fall Apart (23:05) How to Bounce Back From Failure (25:00) The Simple Habit That Builds Trust (27:01) Why Clients Are Your Real MVPs Marques Ogden is a former NFL offensive lineman, three-time bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of the Get Authentic with Marques Ogden podcast. Following his football career, he built an eight-figure construction business before losing it all and rebuilding from the ground up. Today, he is a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, professional sports organizations, and leadership teams, known for his work on resilience, culture, leadership, and peak performance. Connect with Marques: Marques’ Website: https://marquesogden.com Marques’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marquesogden/ Marques’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquesogden/ Marques’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarquesOgdenSpeaker/ Resources Mentioned: Marques’ Podcast, Get Authentic with Marques Ogden: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-authentic-with-marques-ogden/id1633323257 Mel Robbins’ Book, Kick Ass with Mel Robbins: Life-Changing Advice from the Author of “The 5 Second Rule”: https://www.amazon.com/Kick-Ass-with-Mel-Robbins-audiobook/dp/B07BZVL8PJ Connect With Sammy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessmvppodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-peterson-0442586/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@businessmvppodcast Become a Business MVP: Ready to level up the way you lead, build, and grow? The Entrepreneur’s Boardroom is where ambitious business owners come together to sharpen their next move, unlock bigger opportunities, and become the MVP of their business. Join Sammy Peterson today at www.theentrepreneursboardroom.com
