Anything & Everything with Matt Reyna

What do you really want out of life—more things, or more impact?

In this episode, we get into a deep conversation about legacy, loss, resilience, purpose, and building something bigger than yourself. From family struggles and learning that nobody is coming to save you, to launching businesses in Colombia and San Antonio, this episode is about turning pain into drive and creating a life that actually means something.

🎙️ In this episode:
 • Wanting impact over material things
 • Renovating parents’ home and giving back to family
 • Building legacy vs chasing possessions
 • Going through loss, hardship, and rough patches
 • Learning that nobody is coming to save you
 • Accountability, manhood, and personal growth
 • Seeing blessings through setbacks
 • Divine timing and trusting the process
 • Airbnb development plans in Bogotá, Colombia
 • Building an organic coffee brand in memory of his mother
 • Vision for a farm-to-table coffee experience
 • Opening a med spa and wellness center in San Antonio
 • Why the next few years could be huge for San Antonio

🧠 What you'll learn:
 • Why impact matters more than material success
 • How pain can sharpen purpose
 • The mindset shift that comes from taking accountability
 • Why setbacks can become blessings later
 • How to think bigger when building your future
 • What it takes to stay disciplined and consistent long-term
 • Why vision, patience, and action all matter

⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
 00:00 Intro
 00:04 What Do You Really Want in Life?
 00:40 Impact Over Material Things
 01:20 Wanting to Be Remembered for What You Leave
 02:00 Losing Parents & Learning to Carry the Weight
 03:20 Living on Your Own Young
 04:10 Nobody Is Coming to Save You
 05:00 Gratitude, Perspective & Rough Patches
 06:00 Setbacks, Blessings & Divine Timing
 07:15 What’s Next? Goals and Aspirations
 07:46 Airbnb Vision in Bogotá, Colombia
 09:30 Business Plan for Embassy Travelers
 10:15 Coffee Land, Organic Farming & Legacy
 11:15 Building a Coffee Experience From Ground Zero
 12:49 A Dream Since Age 12
 13:28 The Colombia Vision Becoming Reality
 14:20 Med Spa & Wellness Center in San Antonio
 15:20 5-Year Plan: Coffee, Airbnb, and Wellness
 16:10 Why San Antonio Is About to Blow Up
 17:00 The Importance of Staying Consistent

📢 About the Podcast
 Anything & Everything with Matt Reyna is a podcast built around real conversations, life lessons, mindset, business, culture, and the stories that shape us. No forced angles—just authentic dialogue that brings value, perspective, and truth.

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From Miami to San Antonio, this episode dives into culture, basketball, city growth, and real estate. Brian shares his journey across the country, while we break down what makes San Antonio special—from Spurs culture to why people are moving here in waves.

🎙️ In this episode:
• Brian’s journey from Miami to San Antonio
• Spurs culture and what makes it different
• Tim Duncan, Manu Ginóbili & international scouting
• Victor Wembanyama and the future of the Spurs
• Miami vs San Antonio culture breakdown
• Project Marvel and city development
• Why people are moving to Texas
• Real estate growth in San Antonio
• Millennials vs new generations
• Technology, conversations, and human connection

🧠 What you'll learn:
• Why San Antonio is one of the most underrated cities
• The mindset behind successful sports organizations
• How culture shapes cities and opportunities
• Why real estate is still strong in San Antonio
• The impact of migration from states like California & Florida
• Why millennials have a unique advantage in today’s world

⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro
 00:20 Moving from Miami to San Antonio
 02:00 Spurs culture & dynasty talk
 04:00 Wembanyama and the future
 06:00 Becoming a Spurs fan
 08:00 Playoff culture in San Antonio
 09:10 Miami vs San Antonio culture
 11:30 Project Marvel & city growth
 13:00 Real estate & migration trends
 15:00 Cowboys vs Spurs debate
 17:00 Wemby global impact
 18:30 Millennials vs Gen Z
 20:00 Real conversations & connection

📢 About the Podcast
Anything & Everything Podcast with Matt Reyna brings real conversations, life perspectives, and unfiltered discussions about culture, business, and everyday life.

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Some conversations hit deeper than others, and this one is all about roots, resilience, family, and the life experiences that shape who we become. In this episode, Matt sits down with Brian to talk about his journey from Colombia to the U.S., growing up in a tight-knit immigrant family, the hardships his family faced, and the lessons that came from it all. It’s a real conversation about pride in where you come from, the value of family, and how tough times can build lasting perspective.

🎙️ In this episode:
 • Brian shares his Colombian roots and what family means to him
 • Moving from California to Miami and eventually to San Antonio
 • How Brian’s parents built businesses through hard work and sacrifice
 • The immigrant mindset and wanting more for future generations
 • Family hardship, deportation, and difficult turning points growing up
 • The impact of siblings, older brothers, and growing up with guidance
 • Childhood memories, neighborhood games, and old school values
 • Why humble beginnings can stay with you forever
 • The dream of buying back a childhood home one day
 • A conversation about grandparents, legacy, and what really matters

🧠 What you'll learn:
 • Why your roots and upbringing shape your outlook on life
 • How adversity can build strength, gratitude, and perspective
 • The impact parents and grandparents have on future generations
 • Why old-school values still matter
 • How struggle can become part of your purpose
 • The importance of pride, family, and remembering where you came from

⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
 00:00 Intro
 00:30 Meet Brian
 01:00 Brian’s Colombian roots
 02:06 Moving to San Antonio
 03:00 Family entrepreneurship story
 04:50 Growing up around hustle and business
 06:20 Family hardship and major life changes
 09:30 His parents’ sacrifice and journey
 11:00 Growing up with siblings
 13:30 Childhood memories and brotherhood
 14:40 Humble beginnings and family home
 16:00 Buying back the childhood house dream
 16:40 Grandparents, love, and legacy
 18:00 Old-school childhood vs today
 19:40 Neighborhood games and growing up outside
 21:20 Basketball, competition, and staying out of trouble

📢 About the Podcast
 Anything and Everything with Matt Reyna is a podcast about real conversations, life lessons, personal growth, culture, business, and the perspectives that shape us. No topic is off limits — just honest dialogue and meaningful stories.

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This episode starts with fragrance, barber culture, and building a brand online, but it turns into something much deeper. We talk about work ethic, fatherhood, teaching, purpose, overcoming alcohol, and what it really takes to change your life for the better. This conversation with The Fragrance Barber is full of honesty, growth, and real-life perspective from somebody who’s been through it and came out stronger.

🎙️ In this episode:
 • How The Fragrance Barber page started
 • Fragrance collecting, clones, notes, and personal scent memories
 • Why smelling good ties into confidence and self-presentation
 • Growing a TikTok page and turning content into income
 • Barber life and what it takes to stand out
 • Wanting to teach barbering and help the next generation
 • Work ethic, discipline, and showing up every day
 • Fatherhood, family, and building a legacy
 • Overcoming alcoholism and wasted potential
 • How partying, drinking, and bad habits can cloud your purpose
 • Choosing growth, health, and responsibility instead
 • Reflecting on advice, mentorship, and the people who shaped us

🧠 What you'll learn:
 • How small passions can turn into real opportunities
 • Why confidence and presentation matter more than people think
 • The importance of consistency and work ethic in any craft
 • How addiction can quietly steal your potential
 • What real change looks like when family and purpose become the priority
 • Why discipline, not motivation, is what carries you long term

⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
 00:00 Intro
 00:00 How The Fragrance Barber started
 00:57 Fragrance dupes, notes, and what makes scents last
 02:08 TikTok growth and building a niche page
 03:27 How scent connects to memory and emotion
 04:17 Why confidence, grooming, and presentation matter
 05:31 Barber life and future goals
 05:51 Wanting to teach the next generation
 07:16 Work ethic and frustration with lazy hustle culture
 08:08 Alcohol, wasted potential, and turning life around
 09:28 How bad habits cloud your purpose
 10:18 Why that lifestyle stops being worth it
 10:55 Family, responsibility, and building legacy
 11:37 Fatherhood and setting the tone for your kids
 12:29 Martin or Will debate
 13:23 Closing thoughts and brotherhood
 14:29 Life lessons, gratitude, and documenting the journey

📢 About the Podcast
 Anything and Everything with Matt Reyna is a podcast built around real conversations, life lessons, culture, business, and the stories that shape who we are. Nothing is off limits.

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This episode is a real conversation between me and my brother TJ as we go back to where it all started. From growing up on the south side, learning life the hard way, playing ball, cutting hair, and figuring things out early… this one is all about real experiences, real lessons, and how it shaped who we are today.

🎙️ In this episode:
 • Growing up on the south side of San Antonio
 • How TJ started cutting hair at a young age
 • Being broke and learning to hustle early
 • Moving from Florida to Texas and culture differences
 • Basketball memories and learning the game
 • Independence at a young age and real responsibilities
 • Turning a skill into a career (barber life)
 • Real talk about relationships and life lessons
 • The barbershop as therapy and connection
 • Why environment and upbringing matter

🧠 What you'll learn:
 • How early struggles can build strong character
 • Why learning a skill early can change your life
 • The importance of mentorship and influence
 • How environment shapes mindset and decisions
 • Why real conversations matter more than surface talk

⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
 00:00 Intro
 00:01 Bringing TJ on the podcast
 00:45 How TJ started cutting hair
 02:00 Moving from Florida to San Antonio
 04:30 First impressions and growing up
 06:00 Basketball memories and influence
 09:00 High school years and independence
 12:00 Life lessons from growing up early
 15:00 Relationships and real advice
 18:00 Barber life and helping people
 20:00 Why conversations like this matter

📢 About the Podcast
 Anything and Everything with Matt Reyna is a podcast where real conversations happen. From life lessons to everyday experiences, nothing is off limits.

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Dating, relationships, timing, and personal growth… this episode turns into a real conversation about what it actually looks like trying to find the right person in today’s world. From dating apps to mindset, to whether you’re truly “ready” for love — we get honest about what people are dealing with right now.

🎙️ In this episode:
• Dating in your 30s and how it’s changed
• Meeting someone on dating apps vs real life
• Why people struggle to be authentic today
• The pressure of marriage, kids, and timing
• Dating someone with kids and the realities of it
• Social media’s impact on relationships
• Masculinity, expectations, and modern dating roles
• Trusting God’s timing vs forcing relationships
• Why personal growth matters before finding “the one”

🧠 What you'll learn:
• Why timing plays a huge role in relationships
• How mindset affects who you attract
• The truth about dating apps (good and bad)
• Why authenticity is your biggest advantage
• How to approach dating without forcing it
• What to consider when dating someone with kids

⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:30 Marriage, kids & feeling behind
01:17 God’s timing & self-development
02:26 Are you ever really “ready”?
02:55 Dating apps & real connections
03:40 Why online dating is the norm
04:21 Modern dating expectations
05:22 Biggest turn-offs in dating
06:07 Authenticity vs fake personas
07:33 Social media & influence on looks
08:10 Dating people with kids
09:28 Relationship dynamics & reality
10:17 Trusting the process in life
11:07 Building something bigger
12:15 Mindset: half full vs half empty
13:09 Faith, morals & inner compass
14:30 Wild story moment 😂
15:23 Closing thoughts & appreciation

📢 About the Podcast
Anything & Everything with Matt Reyna is where real conversations happen. From life, relationships, business, and mindset to random stories and deep perspectives — no topic is off limits. Just honest talk with real people.

This episode turns into a real conversation about money, happiness, and what it actually takes to feel secure in life. We break down the idea of “how much is enough,” why most people never feel satisfied, and what really matters when it comes to chasing success, taking risks, and building the life you want.

🎙️ In this episode:
• How much money people think they need to be happy
• The difference between happiness vs feeling “safe” financially
• Why some people need millions… and others just need a small push
• The idea of “risk money” and when to bet on yourself
• Why most people never feel like they have enough
• The trap of chasing more and more money
• Building a life vs chasing a number
• Fear, failure, and why people don’t go after what they want
• Real examples of taking the leap into business and real estate
• Why environment and support matter more than talent

🧠 What you'll learn:
• Why happiness isn’t tied to a specific dollar amount
• How to think about money in terms of lifestyle, not numbers
• When you actually have “enough” to take a risk
• Why fear is the biggest thing holding people back
• How to start moving toward the life you actually want

⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:05 How much money is enough?
00:45 $300K vs $100K debate
01:20 Happiness vs lifestyle
02:10 The “risk money” mindset
03:30 What makes you feel financially safe
05:00 The $5K leap story
06:00 Retirement vs working forever
07:00 Are billionaires actually happy?
08:00 Building a life vs chasing money
09:00 Why people limit themselves
10:30 Going after your dream
12:00 Starting late vs starting now
13:30 Why action beats overthinking
15:00 Real coaching & growth story
18:00 The impact of environment & support
20:00 Finding your lane in life

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This episode turns into a real conversation about money, happiness, and what it actually takes to feel secure in life. We break down the idea of “how much is enough,” why most people never feel satisfied, and what really matters when it comes to chasing success, taking risks, and building the life you want.

🎙️ In this episode:
• How much money people think they need to be happy
• The difference between happiness vs feeling “safe” financially
• Why some people need millions… and others just need a small push
• The idea of “risk money” and when to bet on yourself
• Why most people never feel like they have enough
• The trap of chasing more and more money
• Building a life vs chasing a number
• Fear, failure, and why people don’t go after what they want
• Real examples of taking the leap into business and real estate
• Why environment and support matter more than talent

🧠 What you'll learn:
• Why happiness isn’t tied to a specific dollar amount
• How to think about money in terms of lifestyle, not numbers
• When you actually have “enough” to take a risk
• Why fear is the biggest thing holding people back
• How to start moving toward the life you actually want

⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:05 How much money is enough?
00:45 $300K vs $100K debate
01:20 Happiness vs lifestyle
02:10 The “risk money” mindset
03:30 What makes you feel financially safe
05:00 The $5K leap story
06:00 Retirement vs working forever
07:00 Are billionaires actually happy?
08:00 Building a life vs chasing money
09:00 Why people limit themselves
10:30 Going after your dream
12:00 Starting late vs starting now
13:30 Why action beats overthinking
15:00 Real coaching & growth story
18:00 The impact of environment & support
20:00 Finding your lane in life

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This episode goes everywhere in the best way. Me and TJ talk about the music that shaped us, from East Coast rap and R&B to metal, hardcore, and all the bands that defined different chapters of our lives. Then the conversation turns into a fun back-and-forth on old-school movies, 80s and 90s classics, and the kind of random debates that only happen when you’re talking with somebody who really knows your history.

🎙️ In this episode:
 • TJ’s hip-hop and R&B influences growing up
 • East Coast rap, DMX, Jay-Z, Black Rob, G-Dep, and more
 • How R&B led into a deeper appreciation for rap
 • West Coast influence through Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre
 • As I Lay Dying vs August Burns Red debate
 • Why Killswitch Engage was so influential
 • Favorite heavier bands like Poison the Well, Norma Jean, and Maylene
 • How musicians and drummers think differently about music
 • Sylvester Stallone vs Arnold Schwarzenegger debate
 • Favorite 80s and 90s movies, from Ninja Turtles to Back to the Future
 • Deep-cut memories about Dragon, Chuck Norris, and classic action films

🧠 What you'll learn:
 • How different genres can shape your taste over time
 • Why early music influences stick with you for life
 • What made certain heavy bands stand out from the rest
 • How nostalgia connects music, movies, and identity
 • Why the best conversations usually come from shared history and random side roads

⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
 00:00 Intro
 00:00 TJ’s hip-hop and R&B influence
 01:10 East Coast rap and R&B favorites
 02:20 The Box and old-school music memories
 04:10 West Coast rap influence
 04:48 As I Lay Dying vs August Burns Red
 05:30 Why Killswitch Engage changed everything
 07:10 Favorite hardcore and post-hardcore bands
 08:40 How different musicians hear music
 09:35 Stallone vs Arnold debate
 11:20 80s movie nostalgia
 12:30 Favorite childhood movies
 13:40 Back to the Future breakdown
 15:30 Dragon, Chuck Norris, and martial arts movie talk

📢 About the Podcast
 Anything and Everything with Matt Reyna is a podcast where real conversations happen with friends, guests, and people from all walks of life. From music and culture to life lessons and random debates, no topic is off limits.

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This episode is a real, unfiltered conversation between me and one of my best friends, Ped. We talk about what it actually takes to go from talking about your goals for years… to finally deciding it’s happening. From building a podcast and starting a business, to lessons from the car sales world and how your circle shapes your life—this one hits on everything that goes into leveling up.

🎙️ In this episode:
• The difference between wanting something and deciding it’s happening
• Talking about goals for 10+ years vs finally taking action
• Why working for yourself hits different than working for someone else
• How your environment and friend group shape your life
• Lessons from the car sales world that apply to everyday life
• The psychology of sales, influence, and reading people
• Why younger generations think differently about work and money
• Building confidence and getting over fear of being seen
• How accountability can force real change
• Turning conversations into something bigger (like this podcast)

🧠 What you'll learn:
• Why most people stay stuck in “wanting” instead of deciding
• How to actually create momentum in your life
• The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people
• How sales skills apply to everything in life
• Why taking the leap changes everything (even if nothing else does yet)

⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:45 Wanting vs deciding
02:30 10+ years of talking about it
05:10 Taking the leap into business
08:00 Working for yourself vs a job
12:20 Generational mindset shift
16:00 Social skills vs technology
20:10 Influence of your circle
24:00 Holding yourself accountable
27:30 Starting the podcast for real
30:45 Car sales stories & lessons
38:00 Psychology of sales
45:20 Matching energy to close deals
52:00 Wild dealership stories
58:30 Final thoughts

📢 About the Podcast
Anything & Everything with Matt Reyna is a real, unfiltered podcast about life, business, mindset, and the conversations that shape who we become. From personal stories to deep discussions, nothing is off limits.