From Collapse to Comeback Marvin L. Johnson’s Story of Faith, Failure and Financial Rebirth Featured in Unleash Your Greatness: The Power Of Perseverance.
- They told him it would never happen.
- That the IRS debt was too big.
- That the foreclosure, the bankruptcy, the public collapse of his company—was the end.
- But God had other plans.
Marvin L. Johnson, an executive advisor and nationally recognized construction management expert, shares his gripping comeback story in the highly anticipated anthology Unleash Your Greatness: The Power Of Perseverance, set to launch October 5, 2025, live at Les Brown’s event in Orlando, Florida with 600 attendees expected.
In his raw and redemptive chapter “Unleashing the Greatness Within,” Johnson details the moment he lost his multimillion-dollar business, faced over $600,000 in IRS debt, lost both his home and his company HQ, and stood in an empty 30,000-square-foot office wondering if his life was over. But it wasn’t. It was just beginning.
“This wasn’t your future-it was your foundation.”Whispered to Marvin during his darkest moment
From sobbing in his car on a rainy road to buying the very building they said he could never own… from rebuilding his life one paycheck at a time to repaying every cent of a friend’s $80,000 loan… from consulting quietly to launching a second empire… Marvin's story is a masterclass in vision, responsibility, humility, and divine timing.
His current firm, CMP, LLC, now supports over $10 billion in construction projects across the U.S. But this book isn’t about business-it’s about transformation. It’s about what happens when your identity is no longer tied to your income, but to your purpose.
About Marvin L. Johnson
Marvin L. Johnson, CCA, CCP, is the founder and principal of Construction Management Partners, LLC (CMP). With more than 30 years of experience, he serves as a trusted advisor in capital improvement strategy, cost control, construction auditing, and executive-level consulting.
A seasoned speaker and mentor, Marvin blends spiritual grounding with technical brilliance. His journey from collapse to comeback inspires professionals across the nation.
Contact: marvinjohnson@cmpstl.com
Available for keynote speaking, advisory roles, and leadership panels.
