PodCrash with Matt Ebert

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.

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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 footing at Independence Community College, learning accountability, and how faith and discipline helped him transform both on and off the field.

Jermaine also opens up about fatherhood, faith, and redefining success beyond football, sharing how he’s preparing for life after the NFL, and what it means to him to be a great dad above all else.

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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, foremen, and anyone who believes grit can change a life.

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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 Coach Ben Johnson and Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen, why his chemistry with teammates like Montez Sweat is key to the Bears’ future, and how the defense has found its rhythm through communication and trust.

He also opens up about fatherhood, staying grounded through tough stretches, and the mindset shift that helped him go from rookie to impact player.

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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 dig into the lost art of leadership, America’s growing divide between the haves and have-nots, and why empathy and humility matter more than ever. Scaramucci also shares his thoughts on crypto, wealth, parenting, and what it means to live in the present after losing everything.

00:00 Introducing: Anthony Scaramucci

01:37 Discussing 'Lost Boys' Podcast

03:26 Challenges and Successes in Personal and Professional Life

08:06 Parenting and Raising Successful Children

12:38 Anthony's Blue-Collar Upbringing on Long Island

17:47 Entrepreneurial Journey and Resilience

25:24 Leadership and Unity in Business and Politics

26:38 The Erosion of Civic Duty

28:22 The Fragmentation of News Media

30:17 The Cost of Speaking Out

34:18 The Broken Political System

38:59 Understanding Cryptocurrency

46:06 Lessons Learned and Personal Growth

48:45 Rebuilding Relationships

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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 transforms businesses into trusted brands. He and Matt dive deep into why most organizations fail to execute, how human behavior drives decision-making, and why real growth starts with empathy and clarity, not more hustle. Jay shares timeless lessons on leadership, storytelling, and trust, along with practical ways to think exponentially and build companies that last.

00:00 Meet Jay Abraham: The Billion Dollar Man

01:36 Jay Abraham's Unique Approach to Business

04:19 The Tony Robbins Connection

10:18 The Power of Marketing and Storytelling

21:02 Selecting the Right Clients and Ensuring Execution

28:05 Finding Leverage in Business

28:32 The Roast Story: Breaking Traditions

30:10 Accidental Business Journey

31:23 Introducing Success Approaches

32:24 The Concept of Exponential Growth

34:49 The Strategy of Preeminence

36:56 Understanding Client Relationships

39:58 The Mind of the Market

44:24 Building Trust in Business

48:33 The Joy of Continuous Learning

50:15 Championing Others

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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 shortage of collision repair technicians head on.

Mary shares her personal story of starting in a Florida branch in 1985, working her way through car washes and rental counters to eventually shaping Enterprise’s national strategy. She explains why culture and mentorship have been the backbone of the company’s growth, and how Enterprise’s Collision Engineering Program is rewriting the blueprint for workforce development.

The conversation dives into how to turn meetings into real problem-solving sessions, why young people actually do want to work if they see purpose, and how female and underrepresented talent are thriving when given the right environment. Mary also unpacks Enterprise’s “people first” philosophy: take care of your employees and customers, and growth takes care of itself.

00:00 Mary's Background and Journey to Enterprise

05:49 Enterprise History and Growth

11:36 Evolution to Enterprise Mobility

14:00 Enterprise's Unique Business Model

32:32 The Collision Engineering Program

40:11 Changing Perceptions About Young Workers

46:56 Future Goals and Call for Support

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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 your week, why most companies confuse activity with progress, and how to connect every team member’s work to what truly drives value.

Lee also shares stories from his journey running businesses, from a small guitar shop to a global aerospace company, and breaks down his MIND Methodology for leaders who want to scale without burning out their teams. Along the way, he highlights why emotional intelligence is the overlooked driver of performance, why clarity beats motivation, and what it really means to “own it” inside an organization.

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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 invaluable support from teammates, and life lessons he gained along the way. You’ll also hear about Gervon's personal life, including his special bond with his son and the supportive role played by his wife.

00:00 Intro

01:01 Gervon's Love for Classic Cars

02:21 From Basketball to Football

05:52 The Influence of Gervon's Father

08:06 Transitioning to Football: The Early Days

13:03 High School Football: The Turning Point

15:19 Coping with Loss and Finding Strength

18:35 The Challenge of College Football

19:02 Balancing High School Stardom and College Realities

19:44 Emotional NFL Draft Day

21:35 Advice to My Younger Self

24:25 Transition from College to NFL

25:10 Rookie Year Challenges and Mentorship

26:02 Team Dynamics and Leadership

28:48 Measuring Progress and Setting Goals

36:27 Personal Life and Support System

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 transform tense situations. Jay shares practical ways to read a room, adjust your tone, and frame ideas so they land. He also explains the role of humor in disarming conflict and why storytelling often beats raw facts.

From boardrooms to family dinners, Jay’s advice is filled with examples you can put to work immediately—making this a masterclass in persuasion you won’t want to miss.

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