The Vision Lab Podcast

In observance of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Cuff and Mo talk with Amanda McLernon, the owner of the social media agency McLernon & Co. McLernon details how she actually formed her own company and the behind the scenes struggles she went through as an entrepreneur that people don't see when they step out on their own. The Wisconsin native also talks about some of the ups and downs she...

Cuff and Mo hop on with a couple of the organizers of Charlotte's Queen City Cigar Festival, Damon “Goldie” Robinson and Clinton Douglass. The guys get a behind the scenes look at the inspiration and vision behind the event and what it’s been like for its organizers to actually do the work to make it a reality. Robinson and Douglass explain the importance of relationships and what it’s been like f...

Cuff and Mo dive into the world of youth sports and college recruiting as they sit down with three men from different parts of the process. Anthony Chriss, Steven Sallis and Omar Turner all share their perspectives on what they see on a daily basis in the freewheeling cottage industry that is youth sports and college recruiting. Chriss, the head coach of Sam Houston High School in Arlington, opens...

Cuff and Mo go on the road and visit Guillermo Alvarez of Kristoff Cigars. The guys dive into how Guillermo went from working on cars to being an integral piece to one of the coolest brands in the cigar industry. Alvarez goes into his introduction to cigars and how he worked his way up the ladder before getting connected with the brand that he works for now. He also details his experience as a ter...

Cuff and Mo sit down with Joseph, Pete and Griff of the Speak The Fu#k Up! Podcast in a truly revealing and wide ranging conversation. The guys really open up about the journey they’ve been on since they started their show eight months ago and what it feels like when you realize that you’ve really had an impact on people. The conversation takes a turn into the nuts and bolts of what actually goes...

Cuff and Mo open up the lab to digital creator, BThySelf for a deep conversation about transitioning to a clean eating lifestyle and what it looks like for him on a day to day basis. The Pennsylvania native gives the guys a look into how the teachings of Dr. Sebi inspired him to make the transition and what he’s learned about himself along the journey he’s been on since making such a change in lif...

Cuff and Mo open up the Lab and welcome in Chris Moore, the Owner/Founder of Carolina Blue Cigars, to the show. The Carolina native gives the guys a behind the scenes look at how he got his start in the cigar industry and details the discipline he had to exercise when his brand took off a little faster than he initially planned. Moore dishes on the inspiration behind the name of his ciga...

Cuff and Mo hop on with one of their favorite women in the cigar industry, Temi Bush of Emperor’s Cut Cigars. The native of Panama details how she got introduced to the cigar industry and the road she took to eventually being one of the co-owners of the growing brand that is Emperor’s Cut Cigars. Temi really breaks down what it’s like to be a woman in a male dominated industry along with what she...

Cuff and Mo take a dive into the world of women's hair care as they sit down with the founder of Nu Standard Hair, Autumn Yarbrough. As the granddaughter of the legendary Comer Cottrell, Autumn details the transition she has made from the corporate to continuing the family legacy with her own line of hair care products. Autumn really opens up about some of the sacrifices she has made personally to...

The guys sit down with the VP of Commercial Lending at First United Bank McKinney, Matthew Heinrich in one of the most in depth and revealing episodes of Behind The Dollar. The guys discuss everything from how banks actually make money to dispelling some of the misconceptions people have when it comes to banks. The Pennsylvania native dishes out advice to any potential entrepreneurs when it comes...

In celebration of their 100th episode, the guys take a road trip back to The Boardroom Cigar Whisky and Cigar Lounge in Ft. Worth where they taped their very first episode. Cuff and Mo reflect on where they’ve been over the course of the show and how a phone call in December of 2018 has gotten them to this point. They talk about what they’ve learned about themselves as individuals and co...

Episode #99 is banger!! The guys sit down with Justin and Eric, the hosts of the popular show, The Burn Down Podcast. Both revel in discussion on how both shows got their start and the different trials and tribulations that they’ve gone through to establish their respective shows. The guys examine the mindsets behind their shows, their love of cigars and the other common bonds they share. The epis...

This week the fellas of TVLP had the honor and privilege of hanging out in the Lab with Founder & CEO Fawn Weaver of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. This is an account of how Fawn chased the story of Nathan "Nearest" Green to honor his legacy and now she is making his story, her story  and making history while doing it. This great interview reminds us all what happens when you trust your instincts...

Cuff and Mo hop with the host of the popular show Confessions From A Red Couch, Janae Strickland-Nunn. In a joint podcast, the guys learn about the origins of Confessions From A Red Couch and how Janae's gift as a writer has helped her turn the podcast into something that is benefiting her listeners in a BIG way. Janae talks about some of the tenets of the show like self care, self...

Cuff and Mo chop it up with the J-Lo of personal finance, Jully Alma Tavares. The New York native talks about how she got her start in the investment world and how she has risen to the level where she is now speaking with Fortune 500 companies about the power of investing. Jully also talks about what the average American employee can do to make sure that they have money for their golden years beyo...

Cuff and Mo open up the lab and welcome in the founder of the Cigar Pxrn clothing line, James Lee. The native of Belle Glade, Florida explains the origins of the clothing line and the research he put into it before he ever a made a shirt. The retired NFL veteran talks about using the same work ethic that he had on the field to get the brand off the ground and making sure that it’s set up for...

Cuff and Mo take a dive into the world of reality television and social media influence as they sit down with the beautiful Kat Dunn. The Dallas native details how her experience on Season 21 of CBS’s Big Brother affected her socially and how it changed her mindset when it came to her pursuits in life. The bombshell details the mindset she has now after making the transition to full time influence...

Cuff and Mo take a road trip to Sit down with the owner of Blackland Distilling, Markus Kypreos. The former attorney details how he went from doing business in the courtroom to running what is now a critically acclaimed distillery. Kypreos talks about the different steps he took to get the business off the ground and the adjustments he had to make during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the...

In the second episode of Behind The Dollar, the guys sit down with the owners of From Struggle to Paradise, Javaughn Brooks and Mello Joseph. The two entrepreneurs open up about their foray into the world of Shopify and how they’ve turned it into a very profitable stream of income for themselves and their company. They also get into the some of the nuts and bolts of how Shopify works and how they...

The guys welcome Jeremy Ryan Slate to The Lab to talk about what it means to really build a brand from ground up. The New Jersey native talks about all of the ups and downs he experienced along his journey and the lessons he learned that now help him manage his brand, Command Your Brand Media. Jeremy really dives in on the mindset people have to have in order to succeed and what he sees for himsel...

Cuff and Mo sit down with fitness professional Alexa Iseghohi to talk about her wait loss journey and how it went from a personal journey of her own to a full scale business. The native of Nigeria explains the reasons behind her choice to get fit and how a push from her twin sister helped to start her fitness business. Alexa dives into her thoughts on the latest fad diets and what impact social me...

Cuff and Mo go on the road to sit down with the owner of Grit Fitness, Brittani Rettig Wold. As the head of what has been recognized as the best gym franchise in DFW, Brittani talks about how she went from her job in corporate America to owning three gyms and the steps she took to turn her passion into a reality. She also dives into the elements of GRIT FITNESS and what separates her business from...

In the first of a 5 part mini series, the guys sit down with tax professional James Aquila in the first episode of Behind the Dollar. As the owner of his own financial services company, James talks about some core tenets of financial wellness. Everything from savings accounts, 401k’s, IRA’s and the ever changing tax code are discussed as the guys start the year off with a dive into the world of fi...

As the fellas open up their 7th season, they sit down with nutrition industry legend, AD Dolphin, CEO and founder of DHerbs.com. AD discusses hanging up his gym shoes, retiring from basketball to find himself at a crossroads in life. The former basketball trainer discusses how he found his way into the herbal supplement industry and how it is now his life's mission. Down to his last dollars, AD to...

The guys finish off 2020 with a road trip to sit down with Wes Williams, the owner of BurgerIM West End. The Detroit native talks about how he got his start in investing and the steps he took to get his own franchise. A firefighter in the daytime, Williams talks about the discipline it takes to be on the job during the day and still run a successful business during his downtime. Wes explains the i...