PodCrash with Matt Ebert
Episodes
45 episodes
"My Heart Wasn't In It" - Ralph Barbosa on Hosting His Own Show
Netflix comedian Ralph Barbosa sits down for one of his most honest interviews yet. He gets into his blue-collar roots learning auto body in his dad's Dallas shop, how wrecking his own cars pushed him into the trade, and knocking o...
The Voice Mistakes Holding You Back with Vocal Coach Roger Love
In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with legendary voice coach Roger Love for a conversation about speaking, confidence, leadership, and why your voice may be shaping your life more than you realize. Roger shares how he became a voi...
Jordan Harbinger on the Secret to 20 Years of Podcasting
In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with Jordan Harbinger, host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, for a conversation about podcasting, marketing, trust, relationships, and what it takes to build something that lasts. Jordan looks back o...
Most Employees Aren’t Lazy, They’re Unstructured
In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with entrepreneur and performance coach Matt Granados for a practical conversation about people problems, leadership, burnout, and the systems that help teams perform. Granados explains why people...
He Built PAW Patrol at His Company’s Lowest Point
In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with Spin Master co-founder Ronnen Harary, whose company is behind PAW Patrol, Bakugan, Air Hogs, and some of the biggest toy and entertainment brands of the past three decades. Ronnen shares how ...
Why Most People Never Take the Leap with Jen Sincero
In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with Jen Sincero, bestselling author of You Are a Badass, for a conversation about fear, money, identity, habits, and what it really takes to change your life. Jen explains why so many people stay...
How Business Owners Should Use AI First with AI Advisor Sam Woods
In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with AI advisor Sam Woods for a practical conversation about how businesses should actually use AI right now. Sam explains why the gap between flashy AI demos and real business value is still huge...
How Shirin Behzadi Turned Adversity Into a Billion-Dollar Career
In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with Shirin Behzadi, author of The Unexpected CEO, for a conversation about adversity, belief, leadership, and building a future before anyone else can see it.Shirin shares how leaving Iran at 17, ...
How to Make People Care About What You’re Building with Jason Feifer
In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine, for a conversation about storytelling, change, personal branding, and how builders can make people care about what they are creating. J...
How to Prevent Burnout with Psychologist Guy Winch
In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with psychologist and bestselling author Guy Winch to talk about burnout, stress, and why working harder is not always the answer. Guy explains how overwork can quietly hurt your performance, your...
Why Blue-Collar Work Is Becoming More Technical Than Ever with I-CAR CEO Kyle Thompson
In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with Kyle Thompson, CEO of I-CAR, for a conversation about the future of collision repair, skilled trades, training, and why blue-collar work is becoming more technical than ever. Kyle shares hi...
Why Success Still Feels Empty for So Many High Achievers with Dr. Sharon Spano
In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with executive coach Dr. Sharon Spano for a deep conversation about leadership, self-awareness, trauma, and why success does not always lead to fulfillment. Dr. Spano explains why so many high ach...
Robinhood Co-Founder Baiju Bhatt on Building Big Ideas That Sound Crazy
In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with Baiju Bhatt, co-founder of Robinhood, to talk about entrepreneurship, big ideas, and what it really takes to build something ambitious. Baiju reflects on the early days of Robinhood, hearing ...
How to Stop Making Bad Hires with Ryan Hogan
In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with entrepreneur and Navy officer Ryan Hogan for a conversation about failure, leadership, hiring, and what it really takes to build something that works. Ryan shares how a rough start, a blown e...
What 42 Years in Baseball Taught Him About Leadership
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 b...
FBI Negotiator: Why Getting a "No" Is Better Than Getting a "Yes" with Chris Voss
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 conversatio...
The Hidden Cost of Doing Business With Bad People with David Meltzer
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 ide...
Why Most Service Businesses Never Hit $1 Million (and How to Get There) with John McDonald
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 busin...
Mario Andretti on Why Mediocrity Kills Great Teams
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 ...
Why You’re Always Busy But Getting Nothing Done with Nick Sonnenberg
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 di...
The CEO Who Saved Marvel From Bankruptcy | PodCrash
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...
How Robert Herjavec Went from Immigrant Kid to Millions
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...
Find the Bottleneck: The One Thing Killing Your Growth with Dr. Alan Barnard
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 worki...
When a Location Faces Closure: CEO Answers the Tough Questions | Ask Matt Anything
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...
Building a Family While Building a Company with Mandi Ebert | A PodCrash Valentine's Special
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...