The Starfish Podcast: With Abel Vis

Today I interview Steve Scott, a 3-time Olympic runner who holds the world record of 137 sub-4 minute miles. He was the first American to break the 3:50 mile, and his fastest mile was 3:47.69 — the second-fastest mile in history. That time would stand for 25 years. He has numerous accomplishments and records in the world of running. To learn more about his incredible career, go to his Wikipedia ....

Today on the podcast I interview Shanna Ferrell, an extreme athlete who has completed 5 Ironman races. Having completed these grueling triathlons, she is a wealth of wisdom when it comes to the AI-proof skill of creating motivation and understanding the brain. We discuss the truth about procrastination (it’s not what you think). She also shared wisdom on how to trick your brain into being motivate...

Today I interview Richard Winters, an extremely successful horse trainer. He has built a huge horsemanship business and has been perfecting his craft for over 4 decades. We discuss topics including the secret to all healthy relationships, why your passion might not be exactly what you think it is, the importance of not comparing your journey to others' journeys, the beauty of being debt free and n...

Today I interviewed Pam Adams, a professional flute player who has played flute in the Fort Worth Symphony for more than 30 years. She has an extensive and impressive career as a flutist. She recently retired and is now pursuing art. We discuss topics including how to master a skill, how to find your passion, how to handle stress, the importance of loving your craft for its own sake and not just c...

Today, I interviewed George Montañez, and our discussion was fascinating! George obtained his PhD in machine learning from Carnegie Mellon University and went on to work as a data scientist at Microsoft. He is now an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at Harvey Mudd College. We cover topics including how AI is pushing humans away from lower class jobs and toward higher level...

Today, I learn essential life skills from Dave Munson, the adventurous founder and owner of Saddleback Leather Co. He is a study in the art of dancing to the beat of your own drum. Saddleback Leather is unique because they offer a 100-year warranty on their products. They have a high expectation of quality. He turned a bag into a multimillion dollar business. He designed his headquarters in Minecr...

In this episode I have a fascinating conversation with Connor Boyack. Connor Boyack is a successful entrepreneur, educator, and author of 50+ books. He is the well-known author of the Tuttle Twins series (over 7 million copies sold). He also wrote one of my personal favorite books, Skip College. We discuss topics including how to create financial freedom, why you should most likely skip college, h...

Dr. Erik Peper is a prominent researcher, professor, and clinician widely regarded as an international authority in biofeedback and holistic health. In this fascinating episode, we discuss topics including how our brains can't tell the difference between a real threat and social media stimuli, how to cultivate focus without willpower, how to handle stress, and so much more! The Starfish Podcast: W...

Today on my podcast I interview Darrell Jarrell, a construction company owner. He first discovered entrepreneurship when he was young. After years working for American Airlines, he decided to to strike out on his own and start a business. He has learned incredible wisdom throughout his journey! We discuss topics including how everyone should do something entrepreneurial, how to master any craft, w...

Today on the podcast I talk to Jimmy Zimmerman, a successful financial advisor and a senior partner at Beaird Harris. He has worked in sales and financial advising for decades. We discuss a multitude of topics including sales, people skills, investing, and so much more! As a part-owner of Beaird Harris, a wealth management firm that manages over $2 billion of assets, Jimmy understands the skill of...

John Critz is a very successful tech CEO and developer who grew up building computers for people at his church. In this Part 2 of our conversation, we talk about his journey from a regular kid to someone who was a lead engineer and founding member of an app which Facebook purchased. We discuss fascinating essential life skills that he learned throughout his experience. As someone who never went to...

In this episode of The Starfish Podcast with Abel Vis, I have a fascinating conversation with John Critz! John is a software CEO and developer who has created multiple successful apps, including one which he later sold to Facebook. We discuss his childhood and origin story, coding, and AI. The Starfish Podcast: With Abel Vis Check out John's work on his website Also Check out my YouTube channel In...

In this episode of the Starfish Podcast, I talk to Meir Schneider about the essential life skills he's learned. Meir Schneider healed himself of congenital blindness. He had multiple surgeries on his eyes which only created scar tissue and made things worse. He grew up in Israel, and it was there that he met a young man who taught him the eyes exercises which he used to regain his sight. He put an...

This is part 2 of my conversation with Brad Nyght. It was an amazing conversation! Brad is a successful music composer who's worked with huge brands like Nike, Lebron, and Nat Geo. We discuss the essential life skills he's learned throughout his experience. We talk about social skills, having hard conversations in such a way that you feel encouraged, and so much more. The Starfish Podcast: With Ab...

Today, I talked to Ron Higgins. He is an architect and real estate developer with an amazing framework for business, accomplishing goals, and just doing life well. We also talk about entrepreneurship and the best way to get started in business. Join us in our fascinating conversation. You will learn a lot! Mr. Owl and Little Bird: an Adventure in Entrepreneurship is a phenomenal book written by Mr...

Brad Nyght is a talented composer who has worked with Nike, LeBron James, National Geographic, ESPN, airbnb, Jeep, Tesla, oculus, and so many others. In this episode we discuss people skills, including how to have hard conversations in an encouraging way. http://bradfordnyght.com/ Abel Vis

In this episode, I learn about Trace Howard's entrepreneurial journey. We chat about how he started a snow cone business at age 13, and how he hired employees who were older than he was. We also discuss topics including real estate, productive lifestyle, and whether or not video games and sports have a role to play in success.

I chat with Matt Hanson, an extremely successful businessman, about his story. Topics include; his transition to hiring employees, building a foundation for success, and his opinion about the term 'self made man', among many other things!