Episode
How Robert Herjavec Went from Immigrant Kid to Millions
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- PodCrash with Matt Ebert
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- Mar 10, 2026
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- 4773
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Summary
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 immigrant with his parents, growing up poor, and the mindset that drove him to succeed. He and Matt discuss the blue-collar work ethic that shaped both of their careers, the importance of sales and communication in business, and why the best product doesn’t always win. They also talk about Robert’s long-running role on Shark Tank alongside investors like Mark Cuban, including a memorable conversation where Cuban revealed that even at 12 years old he already knew he wanted to become a billionaire and own a basketball team. Robert contrasts that with his own motivation growing up: he simply didn’t want to stay poor. Robert also shares one of the most meaningful moments of his life and the best purchase he ever made: buying his father the Cadillac he had always dreamed of owning after immigrating and working blue-collar jobs to support the family. 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