PodCrash with Matt Ebert

In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with Don Logan, president of the Las Vegas Aviators, for a conversation about leadership, longevity, and what it takes to build something that lasts. After more than four decades in professional baseball, Don shares what he has learned about culture, competition, community, and why doing things the right way still matters. He talks about the long r...

Chris Voss spent 24 years at the FBI negotiating with terrorists, kidnappers, and bank robbers. Now he teaches business leaders, executives, and everyday people how to use those same skills to close deals, manage teams, and have better conversations at home. In this episode of PodCrash, Chris walks Matt through a real hostage standoff at a Chase Bank in Brooklyn, explains why the last impression m...

In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with entrepreneur and former sports executive David Meltzer for a conversation about business, leadership, and why the wrong people can quietly ruin everything you are trying to build. Using ideas from his book Don’t Do Business With Dicks, David breaks down how toxic people affect companies, why character matters more than an impressive resume, an...

John McDonald grew up in a single-wide trailer with no plan, joined the Navy, and eventually started FABTECH Solutions out of a Buick Lucerne with a toolbox and negative four thousand dollars in the bank. Today he runs a seven-figure service business and just wrote the book Million Dollar Service Startup to help other operators skip the decade of trial and error it took him to figure it out. In th...

In this episode of PodCrash, Matt sits down with racing legend Mario Andretti to talk about what it really takes to win at the highest level for decades. Mario reflects on a career spanning more than 900 races and over 100 wins, and why he never had a backup plan once he committed to racing. He shares how passion, confidence, and early wins shaped his mindset, and why he believes mediocrity is one...

In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with Nick Sonnenberg, founder and CEO of Leverage, to break down why most businesses feel busy but struggle to make real progress. Nick shares how small inefficiencies like email, meetings, and disorganized systems quietly drain thousands of hours from teams every year and why the real problem isn’t effort, it’s how your business is structured. He...

In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with former Marvel CEO Peter Cuneo, the executive credited with helping turn Marvel around when the company was on the brink of collapse. Cuneo shares the leadership decisions that helped stabilize the company, rebuild its strategy, and set the foundation for what would eventually become one of the most valuable entertainment brands in the world. T...

In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with Robert Herjavec for a wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, risk, and what it really takes to build a successful business. Robert shares the story of coming to North America as an immigrant with his parents, growing up poor, and the mindset that drove him to succeed. He and Matt discuss the blue-collar work ethic that shaped both o...

What actually limits growth in a business? In this episode of PodCrash, Matt sits down with Dr. Alan Barnard, one of the world’s leading experts on the Theory of Constraints, to break down why most companies stay stuck even when everyone is working hard. They discuss bottlenecks, decision making, why multitasking hurts performance, and how leaders can identify the single constraint that truly driv...

In this episode of PodCrash, Matt concludes the Ask Matt Anything series from the Crash Champions Leadership Summit. He responds to a candid question about a potential location closure, leadership under pressure, and communicating uncertainty with employees. Matt also breaks down his approach to recruiting talent and reveals the standing offer he makes to every Crash Champions team member. Want mo...

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Matt is joined by his wife, Mandi, for an honest conversation about what it’s really like to build a family while building a fast-growing company. They talk about how their relationship started, the early days of Crash Champions, and how the demands of leadership have shaped their home life over the years. Mandi shares her perspective on travel, raising kids while Matt...

As Crash Champions looks ahead to the year to come, CEO Matt Ebert hits the floor at CES 2026 to see what’s shaping the future of the industry. Filmed live from the show, Matt and Danny walk through the latest in automotive technology, AI, and connected vehicles, breaking down what innovations actually matter and which trends leaders should approach with caution. They discuss how technology is cha...

In Part Two of our Ask Matt Anything series, Crash Champions CEO Matt Ebert tackles a question every manager is facing right now: how do you lead and motivate Gen Z employees? After answering the question at the Leadership Summit, Matt and Danny head back to the PodCrash studio to unpack the idea that “kids these days don’t want to work.” They talk through where that mindset comes from, what young...

We’ve got one final gift for you: a compilation of the best moments from our first year of PodCrash. Hear inspiring stories and practical advice from guests like Daymond John, Anthony Scaramucci, Jesse Itzler, Gervon Dexter, Jermaine Johnson, and more. Thanks for being part of the journey. We’ll see you in 2026. Want more Matt in your life? Of course you do! (https://www.instagram.com/mattebertcc/...

What happens when the CEO steps into the hot seat? At the 2025 Crash Champions Leadership Summit, Matt Ebert opened the floor for employees to ask him anything — and they did. In Part One, Matt talks about how Crash Champions is creating opportunities for women in the collision repair industry, and how hosting PodCrash has changed the way he leads every day. Stay tuned for Part Two, coming soon. W...

In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson for an unfiltered conversation about grit, faith, and rebuilding after setbacks. From starting at a junior college and appearing on Last Chance U to becoming a first-round NFL draft pick, Jermaine’s story is a masterclass in perseverance. He opens up about flunking out of high school, finding his footi...

On today's episode of PodCrash: Darnell Epps spent 17 years in prison, earned his way into Cornell and Yale Law School, and trained as a machinist to understand the workforce from the ground up. He joins Crash Champions CEO Matt Ebert to talk mentorship, second chances, the future of the trades, and how Thurgood Industries is helping rebuild America’s workforce. A powerful episode for shop owners,...

In this first episode of a special PodCrash series, Crash Champions CEO Matt Ebert connects the dots between building a billion-dollar business and building an NFL career. Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. joins Matt for an honest conversation about leadership, accountability, and what it means to grow through change. Gervon explains how he adjusted to new leadership under Head Coac...

In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with entrepreneur, investor, author, and former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci for a raw conversation about reinvention, failure, and the price of resilience. Scaramucci opens up about his eleven-day stint in Washington, how it reshaped his outlook, and what it really takes to rebuild after public humiliation. He and Matt di...

Matt sits down with legendary business strategist Jay Abraham, known as the “Billion Dollar Man” and trusted advisor to leaders like Tony Robbins, Stephen Covey, and Brian Tracy. Jay has helped companies generate more than $75 billion in profits by uncovering hidden assets within existing companies and industries. He also teaches what he calls the Strategy of Preeminence, which is an approach that...

When most companies run into an industry-wide challenge, they say, “that’s someone else’s problem.” Enterprise Mobility chose a different path. In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with Mary Mahoney, Vice President at Enterprise Mobility, to talk about how one of the world’s largest private companies with $38 billion in revenue and 90,000 employees decided to tackle the massive shorta...

In this episode of PodCrash, Matt sits down with Lee Benson, author of Execute to Win and founder of several multi-million-dollar businesses, to unpack the lessons he’s learned about leading organizations to massive growth. He offers tangible advice that managers and business owners can start using right away, including how to transform meetings from time-wasters into the most valuable part of you...

Matt sits down with Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle Gervon Dexter, discussing his meteoric rise from high school basketball to NFL stardom. Gervon shares the emotions surrounding draft day, his transition from basketball to football, the influence of his late father, and the importance of persistence and grit. We delve into his learning curve from high school to college and then to the pros, the in...

Jay Heinrichs has spent decades teaching people how to use language to connect, persuade, and defuse conflict. In this episode of PodCrash, he joins Matt to break down the tools and mindsets that make persuasion work in the real world. They talk about how to win arguments without leaving scorched earth, why listening is a secret weapon, and how changing your goal from “winning” to “agreeing” can t...

What do you get when you mix a rapper, a co-owner of an NBA team, a serial entrepreneur, and a guy who let former Navy SEAL David Goggins run his life for a month? You get Jesse Itzler. In this episode of PodCrash, Jesse invites us into his home in Atlanta and into the mindset that has powered every wild chapter of his life. He shares how he went from cold DMs and handwritten letters to building a...