The Vision Lab Podcast

The Vision Lab Podcast

By Ryan Cuffee feat. Ryan MosleyBusinessEntrepreneurship
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The Vision Lab Podcast episodes

  • Ep 78: Donovan Ruffin - Wisdom Beyond Years

    Cuff and Mo sit down with real estate veteran Donovan Ruffin to discuss the vision he had for himself and the sacrifices he’s made that have led him being the CEO of his own company at just 26 years old!! The native of Toledo, Ohio talks about having some core values, goal setting and the value he places on making sure he stays grounded within himself in order to be at his best. As a child of a single parent household, Ruffin talks about not ever wanting to worry about things financially being one of his biggest motivations and what he envisions for himself and his company long term.

    56 min
  • Ep 77: Big Tex- Kill, Steal and Destroy
    Cuff and Mo sit down with veteran brand manager Big Tex to discuss what it means to really build a brand. The Akron, OH native talks about the mindset and work ethic he applies to get maximum professional and personal results. He's driven and intense; you can feel his energy as it never turns off. Tex teaches us all a valuable lesson about the cost we must be willing to pay in order to be successful. The episode wraps with Tex asking the guys some very important questions about the branding and the future of TVLP.
    1 hr 6 min
  • Ep 76: Darryl Williams - The Endorphin Factory
    Cuff and Mo go on location to sit down with Daryl Williams, the co-owner of The Endorphin Factory. Williams talks in depth about the sweat equity he and his family put into creating The Endorphin Factory and how it is so much more than just a place where you can brake things and relieve some stress. The Louisiana native talks about the importance of mental health and what he wants every person to experience when they visit his facility. They guys wrap up with what Daryl sees for his business long term and he gives a very interesting take on the importance of people assessing themselves before they can make a true impact on others.
    50 min
  • Ep: 75 Rich Papillion - Stixx and Stonez

    Cuff and Mo chop it up with the head of Stixx and Stonez Cigars, Rich Papillion. Rich opens up about how Stixx and Stonez actually got its name and why it was originally formed. Papillion discusses some of the ups and downs he’s gone through as Stixx and Stonez has grown. He also talks about his mindset when it comes to promoting the Stixx and Stonez brand and pushing it forward on a daily basis. Rich, a native of Lake Charles, explains the importance of relationships within the cigar industry and how things are for his organization in such a competitive city like Houston. The guys wrap up with Rich explaining what he wants people to take from their experience with a Stixx and Stonez cigar and the one piece of advice he would give himself based off of what he’s learned up to this point.

    46 min
  • Ep 74: Matt Lopez - The Laws of Winning
    The guys talk with the co-owner of MBL Title, Matt Lopez about what it took to go from being a lawyer to co-owning a title company of his own. The Arlington native talks about the value of good habits, having the right mindset and what he thinks are some foundational characteristics of a good leader. The guys wrap up with a discussion on the effects that COVID-19 will have on the real estate market and the economy overall. Lopez also reflects back on some of the sacrifices he’s made to get to this point in his life and what he wants to do going forward.
    1 hr 9 min
  • Ep 73: Katrina Harvey - Hurricane Harvey
    Cuff and Mo sit down with plus size pageant queen Katrina Harvey to discuss what life is like as a black pageant queen. Katrina talks about how she actually got started in the pageant world and the initial hurdles she had to overcome internally. She also details what it means to be considered plus size in the industry and her perspective on the rise of the body positivity movement. Harvey, a Chicago native, talks about all the steps she took to lose weight before ultimately opting for surgery. She details how The Vision Lab Podcast has inspired her to start her own podcast as well as participating in a soon to be released documentary. She wraps up by talking about how she wants to see more women like her in the pageant world and the responsibility she has to be an example to other women who might want to follow in her footsteps.
    56 min
  • Ep 72: Nick Griffin - Do I really need Life Insurance?
    The guys sit down with insurance professional Nick Griffin to talk about everything related to life insurance. The Arlington native breaks down the fundamentals of life insurance and when the proper time is to actually get it. Nick also talks about some of the misconceptions about life insurance and why we are behind the curve on it in the African American community. Nick also touches on the ties between life insurance and generational wealth. The guys wrap up with the celebrity crush that Nick would have at his personal round table and what he would have told himself five years ago.
    58 min
  • Ep 71: Jeremy Busby - Life Behind Bars, Wrongfully Convicted (Part I)

    In their most sobering interview to date, the guys hop on the phone with inmate Jeremy Busby to hear his story of how he went from a night out to being arrested, charged and convicted of murder at 21 years old. Busby, who is currently serving a 75 year sentence at the federal prison in Beaumont,  TX, describes what his life has been like since he was incarcerated and how the criminal justice system can railroad people when they don’t have the resources to afford proper representation. Jeremy opens up about some of the most chilling experiences he’s had while being incarcerated and how he discovered the show because of a previous interview with one of his childhood favorites

    1 hr 30 min
  • Ep: 70: Bill French - The $afe Golfer
    A couple of days before the TVLP Annual Golf Classic, Cuff and Mo sit down with safety professional and avid golfer Bill French. The guys talk with Bill about all things golf from how he got started playing the game to some of the basics rules and etiquette that you are supposed to follow on the course. The guys close things out with what Bill sees for himself in the future and what he’s most looking forward to at the TVLP Golf Classic.
    1 hr 17 min
  • Ep 69: Jesus Cazares- Stogies n Bogeys
    Just a few days from the TVLP Golf Classic, the guys hop on the phone with the creator of the product line Stogies and Bogeys, Jesus Cazares. The Los Angeles native details how he was first introduced to the game of golf and the inspiration behind his amazing product. Cazares talks about the challenges that come with being a first time business owner and manufacturer of a product line. He also explains how it took multiple versions of it to be created before he had a finished product and what he plans on doing with his company in the future.
    47 min

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The Vision Lab is the official growth mindset podcast for the cigar industry. Our platform focuses on growth and exploring the developmental path of people’s visions and dreams and how those dreams…