Crash Champions Founder Matt Ebert Launches PodCrash with Guests Daymond John, Chicago Bears’ Gervon Dexter

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CHICAGO, IL (June 3, 2025) – Crash Champions, one of the nation’s fastest-growing collision repair providers, today announced founder and CEO Matt Ebert is launching PodCrash, a new platform that invites listeners to explore the personal untold stories of some of the most impactful leaders and entrepreneurs. 

Hosted by Ebert, listeners can stream the first two episodes of PodCrash beginning today (June 3) by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and other major streaming platforms. In the first episode, special guest Anthony Amunategui, CDO Group founder and host of the Future Factory Podcast, explores Ebert’s remarkable story of growing Crash Champions from a single local body shop into the nation’s third-largest operator on the show’s debut episode.

Episode 2 welcomes Shark Tank’s Daymond John for a candid conversation unpacking the influences that shaped his entrepreneurial mindset, the myth of the ‘original idea,’ and how to earn respect from mentors. John also reflects on his work with the Kardashians in their early TV days and the entertaining bragging rights he’s earned over fellow Sharks on Shark Tank, such as his investment in Bombas, now Shark Tank’s most successful brand.

“PodCrash is all about exploring what inspires people to be difference makers in business and life,” Ebert said. “Everyone has a story, and PodCrash aims to open a window into the world of some of the most unique, creative, and influential leaders making the world a better place today. At Crash Champions, we’ve been lucky enough to experience rapid growth and success, and this new resource aims to share the lessons we’ve learned along the way while inviting like-minded entrepreneurs and leaders to share new ideas and perspectives.” 

Future episodes of PodCrash are scheduled to feature Chicago Bears defensive lineman Gervon Dexter, Podium’s co-founder and CEO Eric Rea, and more. 

PodCrash is available wherever listeners find podcasts and will continue to welcome thought-leaders and change-makers with new episodes released regularly.

About Crash Champions 

Crash Champions is one of the largest founder-led multi-shop operators (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S., serving customers and business partners at more than 650 state-of-the-art repair centers across 38 states — including Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified repair centers. The company was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran Matt Ebert, a 2023 Winner of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest Award.

Crash Champions is a recipient of the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards program, and the Company’s hands-on apprenticeship program (“STEP”) has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor.

For more information and to locate a local repair center, visit www.crashchampions.com. Industry professionals interested in career opportunities at Crash Champions are encouraged to visit careers.crashchampions.com.