The Starfish Podcast: With Abel Vis

Shanna Ferrell: I Completed 5 IRONMAN Races(Escape the Procrastination Cycle, The Motivation Secret)

Abel Vis — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:15:00 GMT

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 motivated — and that human beings have addictive personalities (and how we can use that to our advantage). We talk about how a human fully prepared can literally run hundreds of miles, and that we are the only creatures that can run like we can. I highly recommend listening to the full episode!

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Steve Scott: 3-Time Olympian Accidentally Broke A Record (And What He Learned)

Abel Vis — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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. We talk about topics including his experience at the Olympics, how to eliminate anxiety, how he accidentally set a new American record by eliminating his mental pressure to succeed, how you have to trust your training, and the secret to why he didn’t win the Olympics.

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Richard Winters: He Built A Huge Horsemanship Business! (& The Secret To All Healthy Relationships)

Abel Vis — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:45:00 GMT

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 not just trying to leverage everything, and so much more! Listen to the full episode for the full benefit!

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Pam Adams: How To Master A Skill (Love Your Craft For Its Own Sake & Stay In Your Own Lane)

Abel Vis — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:18:02 GMT

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 competition, the importance of staying in your own lane, and so much more!

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George Montañez: AI Is Designed To Keep You Coming Back AT ALL COSTS (Dark Truth, & Elite Skills)

Abel Vis — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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 skills, how AI is designed to manipulate people into continued AI dependence, how AI is far inferior to a human, what the most essential life skills are, and so much more! Watch the full episode for the full benefit!

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Dave Munson: 100-Year Warranty! From A Bag To A Multi-Million Dollar Business

Abel Vis — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:59:07 GMT

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 Minecraft and constructed it using compressed leather. We cover topics including how he started and grew his business, the importance of humility, how quality products improve a person's life, the secret to success that Zig Ziglar shared with him before he died, and so much more!

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Connor Boyack: Skip College! (The Secret To Getting Your Dream Job & The Dark History Behind School)

Abel Vis — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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, how to use entrepreneurship to get any job you want, the dark history behind the education system, and so much more.

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Dr. Erik Peper: Danger! Is it Real or Fake? Your Brain Can't Tell the Difference

Abel Vis — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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!

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Darrell Jarrell: I QUIT My Job and Built a Business (The Key to Mastering Anything)

Abel Vis — Wed, 27 May 2026 04:15:05 GMT

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, why failure is not a bad thing, and so much more! I highly recommend listening to the full episode!

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Jimmy Zimmerman: $2 Billion in Assets Managed and This is What He Learned (Investing, Sales, Career)

Abel Vis — Fri, 08 May 2026 15:37:03 GMT

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 building wealth. He shares valuable wisdom on money and the art of selling ethically and effectively. I highly recommend listening to the full episode to learn the essential life skills you will need to thrive in a world of AI.

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John Critz Part 2: Facebook Bought Our App (Essential Life Skills, Manipulation Exposed)

Abel Vis — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:30:00 GMT

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 college and still found high levels of success in business and in a job, he shares his wisdom on whether or not young people should get a degree. He also shared something that Sean Parker (Napster) told him that changed his perspective on technology forever!

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John Critz Part 1: AI Wisdom from a Software CEO (Is Coding Useless Now?)

Abel Vis — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

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Meir Schneider: He was Born Blind, but He Healed Himself and Can Now See (Brain Health, Vision)

Abel Vis — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:04:00 GMT

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 insane amount of time into healing his eyes. Now he can read and write and drive! His life experience is amazing!

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Brad Nyght Part 2: Hard Conversations, and How to Make them Fun (People Skills from a Composer)

Abel Vis — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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Ron Higgins: Start With What You Have (Real Estate, Effective Goal-Setting Method, Entrepreneurship)

Abel Vis — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:46:13 GMT

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. Higgins. You can by the book here https://a.co/d/a8gr3PV Go check it out! It makes a great read!

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Brad Nyght Part 1: People Skills from a composer who worked with Nike, LeBron James, Nat Geo

Abel Vis — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:03:25 GMT

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.

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Trace Howard: He Opened a Snow Cone Business at Age 13 (And Real Estate Wisdom)

Abel Vis — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:44:37 GMT

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.

Matt Hanson: There Are No Self-Made Men (And the Value of Learning and Setting Goals)

Abel Vis — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:12:11 GMT

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!