Marques Colston

Operating and writing inside the business of sports. Keynotes for companies and conferences. Fractional Strategy for sports organizations. From the Desk ↓

[The Champion Fund @championfund_]

Global sports media rights hit a record $65.8B in 2026 (SportBusiness). Lock-up length, subscription size and who may invest are terms of the vehicle, not features of the asset.

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Not investment advice. Prospectus: https://t.co/XgNfplhbXl

[Pivot Podcast @thepivot]

It’s often the quiet ones who have the most wisdom…it helps that his catches were start of a lot of Second Lines @MarquesColston

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Money is changing hands across sports.

The pressure underneath it lands on people who have never had to carry it: the college athlete, the athletic director, the leader of an emerging league.

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[Ethan Bistromowitz @EBistroHoops]

Great experience at the @WhartonSABI Sports Business Summit today! Grateful to everyone who shared their insights and experiences! Looking forward to applying them.

[Marques Colston @MarquesColston]

25 years in the sports economy across different seats: player, team owner, founder, investor.

Most of the talk is about the deals.

The people operating inside them need to know what happens after the announcement.

That's what I'm writing about in From the Desk of Marques Colston: https://t.co/0aCNHEbacE

[The Champion Fund @championfund_]

More capital chasing sports reads like competition. Underneath, it is validation: the money and attention are part of what made sports an institutional asset class.

Marques Colston on FOX Business, The Claman Countdown.

Educational content only. Not investment advice.

[Marques Colston @MarquesColston]

Elevation requires separation. You won’t get to the next level carrying what’s weighing you down.

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Cash flow is the fuel. Vision is the engine.

Without both, you’re not going far.

[Marques Colston @MarquesColston]

Don’t just build a business. Build a life that supports it. If your success costs you peace, it’s too expensive.

[Separation OS @separation_os]

Every goal has a price. Pay now in discipline, or pay later in regret.

[Separation OS @separation_os]

If your circle is comfortable with average, your growth will threaten them. Expand your environment.

[Separation OS @separation_os]

The difference between plateau and progress? The quality of your questions. Elite performers don’t ask: “Am I doing enough?” They ask: “Is what I’m doing actually moving me forward?” Self-scouting is a game-changer.

[Separation OS @separation_os]

The higher the stakes, the heavier the decisions. Everyone wants your output. Few help you process the input. That’s when blind spots multiply. And hesitation becomes expensive. The leaders who thrive? They build trusted thought partnerships.

[Separation OS @separation_os]

Aligning with vision requires saying no. Every “no” to distraction is a “yes” to your future. Protect priorities with conviction.

[Separation OS @separation_os]

Longevity beats hype. Most people can get hot. Few can stay consistent.

[Separation OS @separation_os]

You don’t need to distance yourself from your athletic past to be taken seriously. The real play? Translate what made you great there into a new context here.

[Separation OS @separation_os]

If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you. Lean into the discomfort.

[Separation OS @separation_os]

Too many athletes let their past define their brand. But your persona on the field isn’t the full picture. When the jersey comes off, your value doesn’t disappear. It just needs a new container.

[Separation OS @separation_os]

Here’s a myth that’s holding people back: that elite performers are born different. What really separates them? They make uncommon choices with uncommon discipline. Elite performance is a loop: Self-awareness → clarity → repetition → refinement.

[Separation OS @separation_os]

Leadership is less about titles and more about trust. Earn it daily.