The Vision Lab Podcast

Cuff and Mo catch up with the first person to really believe in the show, Robert Garcia. As the owner of his own Farmers Insurance franchise, Robert talks about the first time he met Mo and why he believed in the show from the start. Garcia also talks about the personal journey he’s been on and how he decided it was time for him to go from a cozy job in the roofing industry to running his own insurance franchise. Robert also explains his view on the importance of people and the steps he takes to educate people on insurance issues whether they sign with him or not. The show wraps up with Robert reflecting on all that he’s overcome and how he wants to celebrate with those closest to him five years down the road.

The guys take a quick road trip to Cigar Palace in Allen, Tx to sit down with retired basketball player Jay Warren. Warren explains how his whole perspective on life changed when his basketball career took him overseas. Jay also talks about arriving to a place of internal freedom where you are no longer concerned with the opinions of others. Jay gives his thoughts on what it takes to overcome and eventually achieve one’s goals. Finally,  he relives some of his playing days where he shared the court with greats like Spurs’ great Manu Ginobili.

Cuff and Mo go on the road to sit down with the owner of Cu’Noma Cigar Lounge, Tommy Black. Tommy talks about why he wanted to take on the challenge of building the lounge and what he ultimately envisioned for his establishment. The financially savvy graduate of Baylor University details some of the steps he took to finance his lounge as well as what he might have done differently knowing what he knows now. Tommy talks about the personal touch and customer service principles he and his staff live by on a daily basis. He also gives a very in depth explanation as to why you can always find him near the bar when you come into his place.

Cuff and Mo catch up with former NFL wideout Mark Clayton to see what he’s been up to since his retirement. The Arlington native talks about how a moment with a teammate in practice helped him to flip the switch and turn his competitive nature into overdrive. Clayton talks about how he has taken the competitive part of his personality into the business world and how playing a team sport has helped him to recognize the type of teammates he wants in his boardroom. As the creator of Livv Headphones, Mark touches on the ups and downs he’s been through trying to get the product off the ground. The guys wrap up with Mark reflecting on where he’s been and what he sees happening for himself in the very near future.

Cuff and Mo sit down the founder of The Experience Brokers, Jamison. Sharp, dapper and cultured, Jamison talks about the huge influence that his dad has played in his life and how he now conducts himself in his everyday walk of life.  Now the CEO of his own marketing company and a veteran of numerous big time marketing activations, Jamison explains how he got his start in business through music and the experiences it's afforded him. The Detroit native explains his expertise in bridging the gap between brands and consumers and how it led him to become the national brand ambassador for Grand Brulot Cognac. As Jamison continues to make big time moves, the episode closes out with a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT from Cuff and Mo.