Matt Ebert’s path to founding Crash Champions didn’t start with a grand plan—it began with a car wreck. At 16, he found himself needing to fix his own car, sparking an unexpected passion that led to building one of the largest collision repair companies in the United States.
In this episode of Built to Sell Radio, you discover how to:
• Sell a majority interest in your business and leverage private equity for growth.
• Build a company through strategic acquisitions.
• Weigh the pros and cons of growing versus cashing out.
• Understand the risks of staying stagnant in a consolidating industry.
You’ll hear the story of how Ebert sold a majority interest in his business, and how he now approaches buying companies to expand Crash Champions into a national brand with 645 locations and $2.8 billion in revenue.
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Video: Matt Ebert on Selling Control to Private Equity and Expanding Crash Champions to 645 Locations
Mark Hartmann is a three-time Inc 500|5000 CEO with a rich sales, operations, and leadership background in the insurance, financial services, and healthcare sectors. With extensive experience growing and selling his own businesses, Mark leverages his expertise to help owners grow and sell businesses valued at $1M —$25M. He’s earned a Master of Business Administration from Eastern University, a master of science degree in organizational change management from St. Elizabeth University, and a graduate certificate in executive coaching from Columbia University. Mark’s professional certifications include Certified Mergers and Acquisitions Professional (CM&AP), Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Certified Value Builder (CVB).