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Beyond The Pump
Hosted by California Fuels & Convenience Alliance · EN
For most Californians, the gas station is the main touchpoint with the fuel industry. But there's a lot more happening behind the scenes that impacts our daily lives. In this podcast, we dive deeper than the pump, exploring legislative battles, industry stories, and the latest tech shaping fuels. Tune in for expert insights, interviews with leaders, and discussions on how fuel powers our world.
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The Business of Speed with NASCAR’s Spencer Boyd | Ep 15
Jun 23, 202500:38:58Tap to summarizeNASCAR driver and Freedom Racing Enterprises co-owner Spencer Boyd joins Beyond The Pump to share what fuels his career—literally and figuratively. From navigating complex racing logistics and fuel consumption to dealing with regulatory red tape, Spencer offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the business side of motorsports. As the 2025 CFCA Summit keynote speaker, Spencer brings a unique, high-octane perspective to California’s fuel industry leaders. Hear how racing's challenges mirror the pressures of fuel logistics, regulation, supply chain disruptions, and the looming rise of EVs.🔥 More on CFCA and membership: https://www.cfca.energy📍 Details on the 2025 CFCA Summit in San Diego, Sept 2–4: https://www.cfca.energy/summit🎧 Subscribe to Beyond The Pump on your favorite podcast platform.Episode Highlights: Spencer’s early start in racing and what drives his passionThe brutal logistics behind a NASCAR seasonHow race teams budget fuel, time, and resources like a businessWhy NASCAR vehicles don’t even have fuel gaugesThe surprising parallels between racing compliance and government regulationSpencer’s take on EVs and NASCAR’s futureWhat he plans to bring to the 2025 CFCA Summit as keynote speakerLessons in resilience and leadership from the driver’s seat#BeyondThePump #CFCA #FuelIndustry #NASCAR #SpencerBoyd #RacingBusiness #EVfuture #CFCA #FuelLogistics #Motorsports
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Retail Roulette: CA Ordinances vs. Small Business | Ep 14
May 26, 202500:45:55Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Beyond The Pump, Mikey and Beatrice sit down with Ashley Boston, Risk & Compliance Manager at Strauch Companies—owner of 12 gas stations and convenience stores across Northern California. Ashley breaks down what went down at the Brentwood City Council meeting, where a harsh tobacco retail license ordinance blindsided local business owners.From the flawed logic behind license caps and youth-oriented zoning to the serious financial impact on immigrant-owned businesses, Ashley brings a real-world perspective on how these local policies ripple across communities. We also discuss the Santa Cruz filtered tobacco ban (posing as a litter solution), and how statewide trends like this are threatening California’s convenience industry.Ashley shares how Strauch Co. revamped its ID compliance program, built community coalitions, and is leaning on groups like CFCA to stay ahead of regulatory chaos.If you're in the fuels or c-store space, this is a must-listen episode.Subscribe to Beyond The Pump on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your shows—and stay informed on the issues that impact California’s fuels and convenience store industry.Want to protect your business? Learn more about the advocacy, updates, and tools offered by the California Fuels & Convenience Alliance at CFCA.Energy.#BeyondThePump #CFCA #CaliforniaConvenienceStores #TobaccoRegulations #SmallBusinessDefense
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Energy Reality Check with Leo Paulo | Ep 13
Apr 28, 202500:49:29Tap to summarizeCalifornia's energy policies are hitting small businesses, fuel retailers, and working families harder than ever. In this episode of Beyond The Pump, Mikey and Beatrice sit down with retired energy operations expert Leo Paulo to break down what's really happening behind the state's skyrocketing electricity rates, refinery shutdowns, and climate mandates.Leo shares firsthand insights from decades in the oil industry, explains the unintended consequences of California’s rush to renewables, and why policies meant to “save the planet” could be crippling local economies instead.If you're in the fuels, convenience store, or energy business or just live in California, you need to hear this eye-opening conversation.If you care about the future of fuel, small businesses, and affordable energy in California, make sure you’re subscribed to Beyond The Pump on your favorite podcast platform.For more information, advocacy updates, and resources to support California’s fuels and convenience industry, visit CFCA.Energy.#BeyondThePump #EnergyPolicy #CaliforniaEnergy#CFCA #SmallBusinessCalifornia
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Women in Energy: Cathy Reheis-Boyd’s Rise To The Top of WSPA | Ep 12
Mar 26, 202500:43:22Tap to summarizeIn this special Women’s History Month episode of Beyond The Pump, we sit down with Cathy Reheis-Boyd, President and CEO of the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA). With over four decades in the oil and gas industry, Cathy shares her unique journey from wildfire-fighting environmentalist to one of the most influential voices in California energy policy.We discuss:Her unexpected path into petroleumWhat it takes to lead in a male-dominated industryThe war between politics and policy in CaliforniaWSPA’s role in shaping the future of energy, innovation, and affordabilityCathy’s message is clear: hope is not a plan, and it’s time we balance ambition with reality.🎧 Don’t miss future episodes! Follow and subscribe to Beyond The Pump on all major podcast platforms.For more information about the California Fuels & Convenience Alliance, visit 👉 CFCA.Energy
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