Marques Colston - Entrepreneur & Former NFL Player | Winning On and Off the Field

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➡️ About The Guest

Marques Colston rose from Hofstra University to become one of the New Orleans Saints' greatest wide receivers, transforming from a seventh-round draft pick in 2006 to the franchise's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns during his 10-year career, including a Super Bowl victory in 2009.

After retiring from the NFL, he successfully transitioned into business, becoming an entrepreneur, educator, and strategic consultant, while founding Champion Venture Capital (CVP) to create wealth-building opportunities for underserved communities, applying the same dedication and work ethic that made him an NFL standout to his business ventures.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Getting Started

02:33 - Turning Point to Success

07:36 - Why Athletes Lose Wealth

14:40 - Mindset for Life After Sports

16:53 - Athlete to Investor

20:02 - Keys to Dual Success

22:25 - Sponsor: Business Made Simple

22:56 - Defining Your North Star

24:07 - Investing Locally

26:22 - Early Investment Challenges

38:00 - Finding the Right Team

45:37 - Sponsor: Range Rover Sport

48:00 - Best Business Practices

51:51 - Sports Investment Strategies

1:05:11 - Building Business Stability

1:07:56 - Access Challenges

1:10:18 - Financial Education Gaps & Lessons

1:12:55 - Life-Changing Lessons

Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.