Scaling Up Success is a podcast designed to inspire and educate entrepreneurs and business leaders on their journey to growth and development. Through in-depth conversations with successful small business owners and C-suite executives, we delve into the strategies, challenges, and triumphs that have propelled these businesses to new heights.
Discover the secrets behind scaling your business, from building a strong foundation to navigating complex market dynamics. Learn from those who have been there, gain actionable insights, and unlock your business's full potential. Join us as we explore the stories of innovation, resilience, and unwavering determination that define success in the ever-evolving business landscape.
Scaling Up Success is a podcast designed to inspire and educate entrepreneurs and business leaders on their journey to growth and development. Through in-depth conversations with successful small business owners and C-suite executives, we delve into the strategies, challenges, and triumphs that have propelled these businesses to new heights.
Discover the secrets behind scaling your business, from building a strong foundation to navigating complex market dynamics. Learn from those who have been there, gain actionable insights, and unlock your business's full potential. Join us as we explore the stories of innovation, resilience, and unwavering determination that define success in the ever-evolving business landscape.

What if the lessons you learned on the field could be the key to building a thriving business?
On this episode of the Scaling Up Success Podcast, Ryan Van Ornum sits down with Marques Ogden, NFL athlete, Howard University football legend, and founder of Ogden Ventures, to share his remarkable journey from college football to the pros, and then into the business world.
Marques opens up about carrying on a family legacy, earning a full scholarship, becoming the first NFL draftee from Howard University at his position, and building a business from the ground up.
He explore into the mindset that helped him sustain a championship approach, whether in sports or entrepreneurship, and how confidence, resilience, and attention to detail have shaped his path.
From tailoring speaking engagements for clients to prioritizing family while running a business, Marques shares actionable insights for entrepreneurs, athletes, and anyone looking to turn discipline into tangible success.
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Website: www.maruqesogden.com
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