Why Blue-Collar Work Is Becoming More Technical Than Ever with I-CAR CEO Kyle Thompson

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 his path from working around cars and running a collision repair shop to leading I-CAR, the industry organization focused on training and standards for collision repair professionals. He and Matt talk about how quickly vehicle technology has changed, why proper training is now directly tied to safety, and why the old model of having only one or two people in the shop who know the “hard stuff” no longer works. They also discuss the shortage of technicians, how the industry can do a better job attracting young people, why collision repair should be seen as a high-skill career, and how tools like virtual reality, mixed reality, and AI could help make training faster and more effective. It’s a conversation about the future of work, the value of skilled trades, and why the people who keep learning will have a major advantage. Want more Matt in your life? Of course you do! (https://www.instagram.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.facebook.com/MattEbertCC) (https://twitter.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.tiktok.com/@mattebertcc) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ebert-7169a5180/) Get paid while you learn on the job at Crash Champions: https://step.crashchampions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 achievers build successful careers, make money, and still end up feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsatisfied. She shares how early life experiences can shape ambition, how blind spots show up in leadership, and why self-awareness is one of the hardest but most important parts of personal and professional growth. They also talk about executive coaching, family systems, work-life integration, the emotional cost of achievement, and how leaders can stop repeating the same patterns at work and at home. Want more Matt in your life? Of course you do! (https://www.instagram.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.facebook.com/MattEbertCC) (https://twitter.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.tiktok.com/@mattebertcc) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ebert-7169a5180/) Get paid while you learn on the job at Crash Champions: https://step.crashchampions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 “no” from countless investors, and why the best founders often have an irrational belief in themselves before anyone else does. He explains why easy ideas are not actually easier, why dreaming small usually leads to building small, and how founders have to keep iterating until they find what works. They also get into what Baiju is building now with Cowboy Space Corporation (formerly Aetherflux), a company focused on creating a power grid in space and using satellites to beam solar energy and eventually power AI infrastructure. He shares why space has been a lifelong interest, why he wanted to take on another huge challenge, and how he thinks about risk, innovation, and building for the future.Follow Baiju and his company Cowboy Space Corps here: https://www.instagram.com/realbaijubhatt/?hl=en#https://www.instagram.com/cowboyspacecorp/?hl=enhttps://x.com/BaijuBhatthttps://x.com/CowboySpaceCorp Want more Matt in your life? Of course you do! (https://www.instagram.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.facebook.com/MattEbertCC) (https://twitter.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.tiktok.com/@mattebertcc) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ebert-7169a5180/) Get paid while you learn on the job at Crash Champions: https://step.crashchampions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 engine, and a push from his mom led him into the Navy, where he learned the discipline and focus that later shaped his career as an entrepreneur. He talks through the rise and fall of Run For Your Lives, what went wrong when the business took off too fast, and how those lessons helped him build Hunt A Killer into a $55 million company. They also get into product-market fit, why most companies misunderstand hiring, the value of peer groups and coaching, and why the right systems matter once a business starts to grow. Want more Matt in your life? Of course you do! (https://www.instagram.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.facebook.com/MattEbertCC) (https://twitter.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.tiktok.com/@mattebertcc) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ebert-7169a5180/) Get paid while you learn on the job at Crash Champions: https://step.crashchampions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 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 road to bringing a new ballpark to Las Vegas, what makes a team and an organization successful over time, and why great leaders focus on results without losing sight of people. They also get into Vegas as a sports market, the business of baseball, building trust inside an organization, and why consistency, toughness, and humility still separate people over the long run. Want more Matt in your life? Of course you do! (https://www.instagram.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.facebook.com/MattEbertCC) (https://twitter.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.tiktok.com/@mattebertcc) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ebert-7169a5180/) Get paid while you learn on the job at Crash Champions: https://step.crashchampions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]