Episodes

  • Craft Beer, Faith, and the Reality of Entrepreneurship - BTH Episode 21

    Craft Beer, Faith, and the Reality of Entrepreneurship - BTH Episode 21
    Feb 10 2026
    In this episode of Beyond the Horizon, host Matt Franchina sits down with Ben Cook, founder of Hangar 24 Brewery, pilot, sailor, and lifelong entrepreneur. Ben shares the unlikely journey from backyard homebrewing at a small airport to building one of Southern California’s most recognizable craft breweries. Along the way, they dig into leadership, faith, friction, and what it really takes to build a business that lasts decades. From managing resistance to change, to aligning incentives in business, to finding meaning beyond growth, this conversation blends entrepreneurship, spirituality, and hard-earned wisdom in a grounded, real-world way.
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • From Pro Skateboarder to Mayor of Thousand Oaks - Beyond the Horizon Episode 20

    From Pro Skateboarder to Mayor of Thousand Oaks - Beyond the Horizon Episode 20
    Feb 3 2026
    In this episode of Beyond the Horizon, host Matt Franchina sits down with Mikey Taylor — professional skateboarder turned entrepreneur and current Mayor of Thousand Oaks — for a deep, unfiltered conversation about identity, faith, leadership, and responsibility. Mikey opens up about transitioning out of a legendary skateboarding career, navigating the loss of identity that followed, and how entrepreneurship became a new proving ground. The conversation goes far beyond business, touching on faith, public scrutiny, fatherhood, political pressure, and what it truly means to lead when the stakes are real. From facing online attacks and death threats to learning how to surrender control, this episode is an honest look at purpose, conviction, and living authentically in public life.
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Living Life by Design, Not by Default - Sina Azari - Beyond the Horizon Episode 19

    Living Life by Design, Not by Default - Sina Azari - Beyond the Horizon Episode 19
    Jan 27 2026
    In this episode of Beyond the Horizon, host Matt Franchina sits down with Sina Azari, strategic business coach, author, and multi-business operator, for a wide-ranging conversation on time creation, leverage, AI, leadership, and living life by design. The episode kicks off with the creation of brand-new AI-generated intro music live in the studio, then dives deep into how high performers multiply their impact by delegating, leveraging technology, and focusing only on the highest and best use of their time.

    Timestamps 00:00 – Creating AI intro music live in the studio 04:00 – Official welcome to Beyond the Horizon 05:30 – Creating time and space instead of chasing hours 07:00 – The “168 hours” mindset and delegation at scale 10:15 – The 4 rules for the highest and best use of your time 12:00 – Humans vs AI: why technology is winning 15:55 – The 51 Laws and compounding productivity 18:10 – Missionaries vs mercenaries in leadership 19:00 – Episode sponsor: Policy Engineer Insurance Solutions 24:00 – Fitness discipline, reps vs weight, and consistency 27:30 – Living life by design vs by default 29:00 – How habits predict your future 32:10 – Interest vs commitment explained 36:00 – Building, scaling, and exiting businesses 37:30 – The Tom Ferry story and walking in the right shoes 42:50 – Small moments that change everything
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • From Pilates Instructor to Entrepreneur - Beyond the Horizon Episode 18

    From Pilates Instructor to Entrepreneur - Beyond the Horizon Episode 18
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode of Beyond the Horizon, host Matt Franchina sits down with Nicky, founder of Fuerza Pilates Studio, to explore how Pilates has become a critical performance and longevity tool for NFL players and elite athletes. Nicky shares how she built a private, high-performance Pilates business, why professional athletes are moving away from traditional training methods, and how she’s scaling her expertise toward a bigger long-term vision.
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • 911 Dispatcher, Weight Loss, Living With Intention | Brian Anderson - Beyond the Horizon Episode 17

    911 Dispatcher, Weight Loss, Living With Intention | Brian Anderson - Beyond the Horizon Episode 17
    Jan 13 2026
    In this episode of Beyond the Horizon, we sit down with Bryan Anderson, a 15-year 911 dispatcher and manager with the San Diego Fire Department, to unpack the weight of life-or-death calls, leadership under pressure, and the human side of emergency response. Bryan shares powerful stories from behind the headset, what it takes to stay calm when others are panicking, and how compassion and adaptability save lives in moments of crisis. He also opens up about his personal journey—losing over 260 pounds naturally after reaching nearly 600 pounds—and reflects on identity, coping, and rebuilding a healthier relationship with life, food, and purpose.
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    2 hrs and 24 mins
  • How to Live 2026 With Intention - Beyond the Horizon Episode 16

    How to Live 2026 With Intention - Beyond the Horizon Episode 16
    Jan 6 2026
    In this episode of Beyond the Horizon, Matt shares six truths for 2026 that will remain true no matter where you’re coming from or what last year looked like. From growing closer to God, to being intentional about memories, health, money, and purpose, this conversation is about living with intention and design instead of drifting through another year. If you’re setting goals, resetting habits, or simply asking what really matters in 2026, this episode is meant to encourage you to look further and live beyond the horizon you’ve known.
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    30 mins
  • Why Most Leaders Fail - Beyond the Horizon Episode 15

    Why Most Leaders Fail - Beyond the Horizon Episode 15
    Dec 30 2025
    In Episode 15 of Beyond the Horizon, we complete the situational leadership series by shifting from the explorer’s journey to the leader’s responsibility. This episode breaks down how great leaders guide people through growth without crushing confidence or creating confusion. Using the Situational Leadership model (D1–D4 / S1–S4), we explore how leadership must evolve as people move from excitement, to discouragement, to competence, and finally to ownership. Whether you’re leading a team, a family, a business, or simply influencing those around you, this episode offers a practical framework for meeting people where they are — and helping them grow into leaders themselves.
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    41 mins
  • Why Most People Quit Too Early - Beyond the Horizon Episode 14

    Why Most People Quit Too Early - Beyond the Horizon Episode 14
    Dec 23 2025
    In this episode of Beyond the Horizon, we kick off Part 1 of a two-part series on Situational Leadership by focusing on the Explorer—anyone starting something new. Using the proven leadership framework developed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard, this episode breaks down the four developmental stages (D1–D4) that everyone experiences when pursuing a new goal, career, or calling. From early excitement and self-doubt to earned confidence and true ownership, this conversation offers practical guidance, real-life examples, and mindset shifts to help you push through discouragement, stay committed, and finish what you start.
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    32 mins