Business & Brews with CBN featuring David Magley, and Jennifer Magley

CBN Business & Brews: Failing Your Way to Success
Fireside Chat with David John Magley & Jennifer Magley

Success isn’t about avoiding failure — it’s about what you do with it.

Join the Columbian Business Network on Thursday, July 16, 2026 for an inspiring and intimate fireside chat featuring a powerful father-daughter conversation.

David John Magley, President of The Basketball League (TBL) and Basketball Super League (BSL), will be interviewed by Jennifer Magley, Chief Brand Officer of TBL and BSL.

From former NBA player and Indiana Mr. Basketball to international professional athlete, league commissioner, and now leader of one of North America’s fastest-growing professional basketball organizations, David has turned setbacks into stepping stones throughout his career.In this candid fireside chat, Jennifer will guide David through the real stories behind the successes — and the failures — that shaped his journey. Together, they’ll share authentic lessons on resilience, leadership, reinvention, and purpose.

Key Takeaways You’ll Gain:

• Failure is Feedback, Not Final — Every setback is data. Learn how to extract lessons quickly and move forward stronger.
• Your Identity Is Bigger Than Your Results — When titles and outcomes change, your values, faith, and character remain your anchor.
• Rejection is Redirection — Closed doors (even at the NBA level) often lead to better opportunities you couldn’t see at the time.
• Growth Requires Discomfort — True progress happens outside your comfort zone — in hard conversations, tough losses, and uncertainty.
• Turn Your Pain Into Platform — How to transform your hardest moments into opportunities that impact and open doors for others.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, emerging leader, athlete, or anyone committed to personal and professional growth, this evening will leave you inspired and equipped with practical wisdom you can apply immediately.

Enjoy premium networking, refreshments, and meaningful conversation in the elegant setting of the Columbia Club.

The Columbian Business Network capitalizes on the Columbia Club's diverse member community to create powerful networking, referral, and education opportunities. We engage our community with private and public events, speaker series, and other opportunities to connect with Indianapolis area professionals.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Columbia Club, 121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Get App