Matt Ebert, founder and CEO of Crash Champions, overcame modest beginnings to establish a successful collision-repair empire. Starting with one shop in 1999, the company grew to over 650 locations and generated $2.75 billion in revenue. Many employees, like Ebert, thrive without formal college education, showcasing opportunities in the industry. Ebert's passion for cars began in childhood and led to a hands-on approach in the collision-repair business after repairing his own first car. His success emphasizes the potential for growth in non-traditional career paths.
"We didn't have much from a financial standpoint. College and big career planning weren't ever a discussion in my family."
"For me, a car meant freedom. I still remember the first time I was in a car by myself, thinking about how I could go anywhere I want right now."
"I've done really, really well without a college degree."
"I came literally, by accident into the industry."
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