Matt Ebert
@MattEbertCC
Founder and CEO of @CrashChampions | Champion of Blue-Collar & Trades
I'm honored that I got to speak to Fortune about my journey, the future of collision repair, and why a college degree isn’t the only path to success. Thanks, Sydney, for taking the time and helping share the mission. fortune.com/2025/07/13/cra… #fortune #championsmindset…

There are many roads to prosperity. One of the best ones is going into collision repair and keeping cars on the road.
Collaboration isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the future of collision repair. I’m grateful to Ryan Mandell and the @Mitchell_Intl Podcast for having me on to share this message. You can check out the entire episode now on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.…

The path to success takes many forms, but going into the skilled trades is the only one I know that won’t burden you with student debt. Follow me for more insights on why we need the blue-collar trades.
Today, I want to give a shout-out to @MikeRoweWorks for being a blue-collar champion and reminding the world every single day of the dignity, value, and opportunity within the trades.
When the chance to spread the word about blue-collar careers comes up, you know I’m going to take it. Thank you, Fortune, for the great article and for sharing this message with everyone. fortune.com/2025/07/13/cra… #fortune #championsmindset #bluecollar #skilledtrades #growth…

I recently chatted with a college president, and you know what he said? His rural, blue-collar grandfather was the smartest person he knew. Something to think about.
You already know my favorite blue-collar trade is collision repair, and now I want to know yours. Drop it in the replies and follow me for more blue-collar content!
Those in the skilled trades get the job, and guess what? They'll be out there earning while everyone else spends the next 25 years paying off their student debt.
What happens when things stop working? You call the blue-collar worker in your life, and they fix it. Blue-collar workers have been holding the world together since the dawn of time. Follow me if you want to support those who are building this country.
Don’t fall in love with your solution; fall in love with the problem you’re trying to solve. Dr. Aaron Kuecker shares this shift in thinking and many more insights on the latest episode of PodCrash. Available now on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.…
Dr. Aaron Kuecker, President of Trinity Christian College, has the degrees, but his grandpa has the knowledge and wisdom that come from hands-on experience. Both think the other is smarter. Who’s right? Listen to the latest episode of PodCrash on Spotify or wherever you get your…
No shortcuts. No handouts. Just skill. That’s why I’ll forever respect the skilled trades.
The skilled trades may not ask for attention, but our results demand it.
Why do we have a system that perpetuates student debt? Dr. Aaron Kuecker, President of Trinity Christian College, and I discussed at length how to solve the debt problem and reimagine college on the latest episode of PodCrash. Listen now on Spotify or wherever you get your…
Looking for a word to describe the skilled trades? Try: Irreplaceable.
We need to start telling high school students to be the person who knows how to do things. Because the skilled trades are a viable option to a successful career.
The system pushed millions into college, and now they are indebted to student loans. That’s why I’m pushing back and promoting the skilled trades.
Everyone will tell you results don't come easy, and they're right. In order to grow Crash Champions from 8 locations to over 650, I had to make some very hard sacrifices, but it taught me that grit and persistence are non-negotiable in building something lasting. What everyone…
You can’t fake calluses. Respect the blue-collar workers who make your world run.