HBAC 167: ‘Leisure Club’ Founder Matt Barnes

The Hilliard Beacon Podcast · Sep 2, 2026 · 1h

We had a great time talking with pal and local legend Matt Barnes for this edition of the HBAC. We go through the arc of Matt’s career and unearth some great stories and bits of wisdom for people taking the unconventional route through working life. Risk, Transition, and Making it GoWe talked first about the excitement and intensity that drives a lot of career change. If lucky, it’s a thrilling moment of fulfillment but under stressful conditions it becomes more difficult. Repetition, support, and consistency personally all on top of market conditions and capital requirements makes for a…