The Vision Lab Podcast

Cuff and Mo sit down with the four men of Real Deal Sports Talk to hear about how a small number of sports fans on a Facebook group has now turned into a full blown talk show. David, Brent, Clent and B.T. explain how they all came together through their love of sports and when they knew it was time to turn all of their passionate debates into a show. The guys have a very animated discussion about...

Cuff and Mo sit down with the owner Southern Fried Marketing, B.C. Newton, to discuss how he got his start in the music business and what it’s like to be considered one of the gatekeepers of the music scene in DFW. Newton talks about what he provides for an artist when he decides to work with them and the importance of having a good team around you in order to make things happen. He also talks abo...

Cuff and Mo sit down with legendary hip hop producer Mr. Lee to talk about how he went from being on the run from the Feds to becoming one of the most influential producers in the history of hip hop. Lee explains how he got his start in the music business and his time working with the late Nipsey Hussle. The legendary producer announces his final project just released, 20 Years of Power. Finally,...

Cuff and Mo sit down with one of the pillars of the DFW radio scene, Jeff  "Skin" Wade. The Richardson native talks about the importance of being committed to accomplish a goal and how to roll with the punches no matter what life throws at you. The guys discuss what Skin sees happening as the NBA starts up again.  The pod wraps up with Skin detailing his involvement as co-owner of the Rollertown B...

Cuff and Mo sit down with the CEO/Founder/Owner of Klase Vodka, Kristal Williams to talk about how a near death experience changed her mindset and gave her the kickstart she needed to make her dream of owning her own liquor company a reality. The native of St. Rose, Louisiana dives into the nuts of bolts of the steps she took to turn her internal thoughts of what she wanted her vodka line to be in...

The guys sit down with the owner of the branding and content agency How to Be Social, Jewels Clark. The 24 year old CEO really opens up on how she started everything with a blog and when she decided to take things to the next level. A true creative on every level, Jewels talks about her influences and what she ultimately wants to provide to both her clients and the avenues she wants to provide for...

The guys hop on with the owner and operator of 413 Farms in Tulsa, Angela Faughtenberry. The native of Arlington, Texas dives into how she ended up running her own farm despite having dreams of becoming a world class pastry chef. Angela breaks down what it's like to be a farmer on a day to day basis and the effects that COVID-19 has had on her business and the farming industry overall. She also ta...

Wedding planner extraordinaire Rachel Burt Garcia hops in the lab with the guys to discuss how she became one of the go to wedding planners for stars in DFW. Burt talks about the shift in mindset she had to make once she became the owner of the wedding planning service company, As You Wish and how she has adjusted her business model as she’s grown all while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Burt...

Cuff and Mo sit down with one of the most influential and inspirational speakers in the world, Trent Shelton. The native of Ft. Worth bares it all as he talks about his personal rock bottom and the steps he took as an individual to change his life and fulfill his purpose. Shelton talks about the day he decided he was finished with his football career and how a phone call with his mom confirmed he...

Cuff and Mo catch up with the beautiful Bobbie January to talk about being a champion for her own change. The Long Island native opens up about becoming a mom at an early age and what caused her to change her mindset and ultimately break the cycle of abusive relationships that she experienced during her youth. Now a 20-year veteran of the insurance industry, Bobbie details the path she took that g...

Cuff and Mo make the trip to Blowin Smoke Cigar Lounge to reflect on and to celebrate the one year anniversary of the show. They go back and re-live how the idea came to life and some of things that they have learned from their guests up to this point. The guys also talk about some of the things they’ve been through personally while getting to this point and their thoughts on the recent issues fac...

The guys sit down with retired boxer Tony Mack for a truly perspective changing interview. Mack, a native of Dallas, talks about how his outlook on life changed when he moved from the inner city to Plano as a child. Mack eventually found himself climbing up the ranks in the boxing world before an eye injury forced him to change his viewpoint on things again. Now the owner of TMack Elite Training i...

The guys catch up with Jeff Davis, the owner of the Astute Gentleman Barbershop and Cigar Lounge in their first on-location interview since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The native of Sarasota, Florida dives into all of the lessons he's learned and what he's done since being a 3x convicted felon to now owning one of the coolest establishments in the entire DFW area. Jeff opens up about his m...

In their 50th episode, Cuff and Mo chop it up with the living legend himself, DJ Cat Daddy of K-104 FM (DFW). The native of Baton Rouge details how he was discovered at 17 by a radio program director while working at a McDonald’s drive thru. One of 13 kids, Cat Daddy talks about the importance of persistence, hard work and nurturing relationships when trying to achieve something. The DJ also talks...

Cuff and Mo have some special guests this week as they sit down with their Moms to discuss the joys and pains of Motherhood. The two ladies express their love for their sons in this emotional and impactful episode. 

Cuff and Mo talk with the face of the popular YouTube series Whiteboard Finance, Marko Zlatic. The Cleveland native dishes on his background and how he went from working in the financial industry to starting his own media company and bringing his YouTube series to life. Now a full time YouTuber, Marko gives out some really helpful financial tips and some crucial advice on how we all should handle...

The guys catch up with Brandon Beasley, the owner of True Blue Nation Media, to discuss what it means to really go after your goals. The native of Gilmer, TX details how his Cowboy fandom went from running a Facebook group with 100 people to now having over 30K followers across all social media platforms. Now running a profitable independent blog all on his own, Beasley talks about the importance...

The guys talk with cigar enthusiast Damon Robinson about everything related to cigars and the culture associated with them. Damon, a certified tobacconist and tobacco consultant by trade, dives into how he got started in the cigar world and what he enjoys the most about the cigar lifestyle. Damon also talks about his experience trying to roll his own cigars and what he sees for the future of every...

In a special release, Cuff and Mo catch up with the owner of Blowin Smoke Cigar Lounge, Edwina Brown and the owner of LaSoa Cigar Lounge, Larry Alderson to discuss how COVID-19 has effected their businesses and other lounge owners. With the “Shelter in Place” act currently in place, the two owners talk about how they’ve had to adjust in the wake of the current pandemic and what it means for their...

Cuff and Mo talk with the owner of the emerging lifestyle brand “More Than a 9-5”, Tim Webb. The native of South Carolina talks about what it’s like to run a brand while also being a cyber security consultant for the federal government. Webb also talks about why he started More Than a 9-5, the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur and the moment he knew his brand was going to work out for him.

In the first episode of Season 4, the guys catch up with renowned motivational speaker Anthony Trucks. Trucks discusses how being placed in foster care at just 3 years old and the hardships he encountered throughout his childhood have helped to shape the man he is today. The California native recounts the different stages of his life and the multiple shifts that he’s gone through as a man that hav...

Cuff and Mo take dish some of their own useful nuggets of wisdom as they take a look back at Season 3. The guys discuss the growth of the show, some of the relationships they have now because of the show and how fun things have been up to this point. The guys also address the adjustments they’ve had to make in the wake of COVID-19 restricting their movement and some of the lessons they’ve learned...

The guys sit down at Blowin’ Smoke Cigar Lounge with the the eclectic owner of Man vs Beast Wildlife Management, Jerrin Holt. The guys discuss the mindset that has helped Jerrin go from a short run in an NFL training camp to modeling in New York to building homes and capturing wildlife here in DFW. Holt, a former teammate of Cuff’s at Vanderbilt University, takes the guys on a wide-ranging and inf...

The guys catch back up with some of the members of Dallas Leaf LLC to hear all about the company’s flagship cigar, the 1841 DL. The guys talk about the actual planning behind the cigar and how a chance encounter with their master roller Mario helped to make their idea of having their own cigar a reality. They guys also drop a big update on their Mega Cigar Event and what the cigar community can ex...

The "Doc" visits us in The Lab to talk COVID-19 and dispels rumors and gives the facts on the virus. He shares the Do's and Don'ts on what you should do during this pandemic.