The Limitless Leadership Podcast

Josh Parnell
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The Limitless Leadership Podcast was created to help automotive repair shops learn how to lead, coach, train, and manage people better by sharing proven techniques and thought provoking interviews from industry leaders. The key to sustainable growth and profitability lies in the perfect synergy of leadership and performance, and we're dedicated to helping aspiring leaders in the automotive repair industry tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results. People + Process = Profit.

  1. Ep 151: The 4-Day Workweek Changed Their Lives | Erich and Lola Schmidt

    1D AGO

    Ep 151: The 4-Day Workweek Changed Their Lives | Erich and Lola Schmidt

    In this episode, Josh Parnell sits down with Lola and Erich Schmidt of Schmidt Auto Care to discuss their leadership journey as husband-and-wife shop owners. Lola shares how implementing strong business processes and a four-day workweek transformed their team's engagement and productivity. Erich reflects on the power of investing in staff development and fostering a positive workplace culture, emphasizing how both personal connections and well-planned growth strategies can lead to truly life-changing results for their team. Learn more about Promotive or start your next search at https://www.gopromotive.com.  Stop wasting your marketing dollars and connect with Shop Marketing pros at https://www.shopmarketingpros.com.  Visit https://www.tekmetric.com to book a demo and see how Tekmetric can help you run your shop with more clarity and confidence.  Visit Golden Hour Garage at https://www.goldenhourgarage.com to schedule a discovery call - & Own Your Golden Hour.  Timestamps: 00:00 – Meet Lola & Erich Schmidt 01:30 – Operations, Marketing, and Technical Mastery 04:05 – Why Growing Your Team Is Life-Changing 06:03 – Building Connections at Industry Events 10:20 – How a Conversation Became a Career 13:45 – Bringing Lessons from Other Industries into Auto Care 14:35 – Implementing a Four-Day Workweek: Process & Payoff 17:29 – Turning Culture Into Performance 22:17 – Stability, Empowerment & Setting People Free 25:03 – Risk, Rewards, and the Power of Planning 27:25 – The Best Advice Ever Received   I'm Josh Parnell, Founder and CEO of Limitless Leadership. With a team of leadership coaches, trainers, and speakers, Limitless Leadership helps aspiring leaders tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results. For more information, please visit https://www.limitlessleadership.co.

    39 min
  2. Ep 150: Embracing Change in Family Business Leadership | Bill Haas and Sara Fraser

    3D AGO

    Ep 150: Embracing Change in Family Business Leadership | Bill Haas and Sara Fraser

    In this episode, Josh Parnell is joined by Bill Haas and Sara Fraser from Auto Ignite Management. Bill Haas shares his journey from technician to industry coach, highlighting the importance of purposeful growth and legacy in business. Sara Fraser discusses her transition into the family business, emphasizing the value of carving out one's own path and the power of "stay interviews" to support employee well-being. Stop managing chaos and start leading with purpose. Visit https://www.limitlessleadership.co to learn more about Limitless Leadership coaching, training, and speaking. Visit https://www.tekmetric.com to book a demo and see how Tekmetric can help you run your shop with more clarity and confidence. Stop wasting your marketing dollars and connect with Shop Marketing pros at https://www.shopmarketingpros.com. Timestamps: 00:00 – Meet Bill and Sara 01:06 – Building Businesses: Lessons from Bill’s Journey 04:16 – Sara Fraser: Six Years Growing a Shop 08:03 – Too Many Hats: How to Coach & Manage Roles 13:44 – Blazing Your Own Path: Rebranding and Identity 17:26 – Defining Leadership: Space to Fail & Learn 18:48 – The Best Advice Ever Received 22:45 – Fostering Creativity & Avoiding Stagnation 25:57 – Connect with Auto Ignite Management   I'm Josh Parnell, Founder and CEO of Limitless Leadership. With a team of leadership coaches, trainers, and speakers, Limitless Leadership helps aspiring leaders tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results. For more information, please visit https://www.limitlessleadership.co.

    30 min
  3. Ep 149: Mastering Servant Leadership with John Firm and Rick White

    MAY 6

    Ep 149: Mastering Servant Leadership with John Firm and Rick White

    In this episode, John Firm and Rick White share their experiences from decades in the automotive industry, focusing on leadership growth and the importance of continual training. Rick White emphasizes that true impact as a coach is determined by others, and stresses the value of encouraging and developing team members. John Firm highlights the necessity of grit, resilience, and gratitude in overcoming challenges and maintaining leadership growth. Learn more about Promotive or start your next search at https://www.gopromotive.com. Stop managing chaos and start leading with purpose. Visit https://www.limitlessleadership.co to learn more about Limitless Leadership coaching, training, and speaking. Visit https://www.tekmetric.com to book a demo and see how Tekmetric can help you run your shop with more clarity and confidence. Optimize Labor. Unlock Capacity. For less than $5 a day per technician, improve absorption rate, increase ELR, and give your techs the career pathway that keeps them engaged and in the bay. Book a demo today!  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jen-grimes/demo-meeting?utm_campaign=41778739-Limitless+Leadership&utm_source=Limited+Leadership&utm_medium=LL+referral&uuid=57616c84-28ec-48d0-9a44-7b64074e5d8c Timestamps:  00:00 – Meet John Firm & Rick White:  04:10 – Why Impact Is More Than Effort 08:10 – Encouragement, Safe Spaces, and Building Others Up 13:30 – Failing Forward: The Lessons of “Going Through Suck” 17:50 – Comfort Zones vs. Growth Zones: Finding Your Edge 21:04 – Gratitude, Perspective, and Leadership Through Tough Times 27:02 – What Does Real Leadership Mean? 34:00 – Servant Leadership and the Power of Community 38:40 – Final Words: Stop Telling Yourself You Can’t   I'm Josh Parnell, Founder and CEO of Limitless Leadership. With a team of leadership coaches, trainers, and speakers, Limitless Leadership helps aspiring leaders tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results. For more information, please visit https://www.limitlessleadership.co.

    48 min
  4. Ep 148: AVTECC Can Be the Change This Industry Needs with Dave Macholz

    APR 30

    Ep 148: AVTECC Can Be the Change This Industry Needs with Dave Macholz

    In this episode, Dave Macholz, founder and CEO of AVTECC, discusses the transformation of technician certification through a skills-based, performance testing model. He outlines how AVTECC’s pilot programs in four colleges are working to bridge the gap between traditional education and real-world competency. The conversation also explores the resistance to change in the industry, highlighting the need for combining technical proficiency with enduring, “durable” skills to raise both technician and employer standards. Stop managing chaos and start leading with purpose. Visit https://www.limitlessleadership.co to learn more about Limitless Leadership coaching, training, and speaking. Visit Golden Hour Garage at https://www.goldenhourgarage.com to schedule a discovery call - & Own Your Golden Hour. Visit https://www.thebeardedbrotherhood.co to grab your grooming essentials from The Bearded Brotherhood. Stop managing chaos and start leading with purpose. Visit https://www.limitlessleadership.co to learn more about Limitless Leadership coaching, training, and speaking. Optimize Labor. Unlock Capacity. For less than $5 a day per technician, improve absorption rate, increase ELR, and give your techs the career pathway that keeps them engaged and in the bay. Book a demo today!  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jen-grimes/demo-meeting?utm_campaign=41778739-Limitless+Leadership&utm_source=Limited+Leadership&utm_medium=LL+referral&uuid=57616c84-28ec-48d0-9a44-7b64074e5d8c Timestamps:  00:00 – Introduction & Meet Dave Macholz 01:23 – What AVTECC Is and Why It Matters 03:14 – 4 Pilot Schools Leading the Change 06:29 – Where Tech Education Fails: Real-World Skills Gaps 08:00 – The Vision: Community Colleges as Regional Skill Centers 10:15 – Safety, Accountability & Hands-On Certification 12:03 – New Era: ADAS, EVs, and the Evidence Employers Want 16:06 – Industry Backing and Overcoming Resistance 18:41 – The Roots of Testing: Voluntary Certification and Its Limits 22:07 – The Reality of Shop Pay and Technician Value 28:33 – The Next Step: Training, Practice, and Performance   I'm Josh Parnell, Founder and CEO of Limitless Leadership. With a team of leadership coaches, trainers, and speakers, Limitless Leadership helps aspiring leaders tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results. For more information, please visit https://www.limitlessleadership.co.

    42 min
  5. Ep 147: Scale Your Business with Culture | Eric Svedberg

    APR 28

    Ep 147: Scale Your Business with Culture | Eric Svedberg

    In this episode, Eric Svedberg, owner of European Auto Works and founder of Fuel Coaching, joins the podcast to talk about the importance of coaching for shop owners. Eric shares how building effective systems and empowering staff are critical for scaling a business and freeing up the owner’s time. He also emphasizes that both professional and personal growth can result from having the right coach, encouraging owners to seek support and not let past negative experiences hold them back. Learn more about Promotive or start your next search at https://www.gopromotive.com. Visit https://www.tekmetric.com to book a demo and see how Tekmetric can help you run your shop with more clarity and confidence. Stop managing chaos and start leading with purpose. Visit https://www.limitlessleadership.co to learn more about Limitless Leadership coaching, training, and speaking. Optimize Labor. Unlock Capacity. For less than $5 a day per technician, improve absorption rate, increase ELR, and give your techs the career pathway that keeps them engaged and in the bay. Book a demo today!  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jen-grimes/demo-meeting?utm_campaign=41778739-Limitless+Leadership&utm_source=Limited+Leadership&utm_medium=LL+referral&uuid=57616c84-28ec-48d0-9a44-7b64074e5d8c Timestamps: 00:00 – Meet Eric Svedberg: Decades in the Industry 02:27 – Leaving the Gas Business: The Birth of Automotive Specialists 04:28 – Systemizing Success: Working One Day a Week 05:21 – The Realities & Rewards of Shop Coaching 08:00 – Why Every Leader Needs a Coach 10:36 – Overcoming Skepticism: Finding the Right Coaching Fit 13:38 – Creating a Professional Advantage: Book Insights 17:23 – Learning from Your Clients: Growth as a Coach 20:05 – Shop Culture: Core Values and Morning Huddles 22:51 – Empowerment Over Control: Delegation & Scaling 23:45 – Systems and Game-Changing Leadership Rules 31:29 – The Best Advice: Want Big Problems!   I'm Josh Parnell, Founder and CEO of Limitless Leadership. With a team of leadership coaches, trainers, and speakers, Limitless Leadership helps aspiring leaders tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results. For more information, please visit https://www.limitlessleadership.co.

    39 min
  6. Ep 146: Why You MUST Embrace Change as a Leader | Charlie Burke and Luke Murray

    APR 22

    Ep 146: Why You MUST Embrace Change as a Leader | Charlie Burke and Luke Murray

    In this episode, Charlie Burke and Luke Murray, training managers with Worldpac, share their journeys from humble beginnings to impactful leadership roles. Charlie Burke reflects on the value of industry-specific training, emphasizing how targeted education can transform struggling businesses into award-winning operations. Luke Murray highlights the importance of business management skills for shop owners, noting the powerful shift required when moving from technician to leader. Learn more about Promotive or start your next search at https://www.gopromotive.com. Visit Golden Hour Garage at https://www.goldenhourgarage.com to schedule a discovery call - & Own Your Golden Hour. Stop wasting your marketing dollars and connect with Shop Marketing pros at https://www.shopmarketingpros.com. Visit https://www.tekmetric.com to book a demo and see how Tekmetric can help you run your shop with more clarity and confidence. Timestamps: 00:00 – Meet Charlie Burke & Luke Murray 01:33 – Charlie Burke’s Story: From Aviation Setback to Training Leader 04:06 – Luke Murray’s Early Lessons in Entrepreneurship & Mentorship 09:10 – “I Can’t Afford Training”: Breaking the Mindset That Holds Shops Back 12:11 – Technicians vs. Coaches: The Mindset Shift Owners Need 14:05 – What STX Really Offers: World-Class Training & Connection 18:29 – Practice, Not Just Play: Turning Knowledge Into Shop-Wide Wins 24:51 – What Leadership Means (and Looks Like) Today 32:38 – The Best Advice Charlie Burke & Luke Murray Ever Received   I'm Josh Parnell, Founder and CEO of Limitless Leadership. With a team of leadership coaches, trainers, and speakers, Limitless Leadership helps aspiring leaders tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results. For more information, please visit https://www.limitlessleadership.co.

    40 min
  7. Ep 145: Lead By Letting Go? | Connor Tracy

    APR 16

    Ep 145: Lead By Letting Go? | Connor Tracy

    In this episode, Josh Parnell welcomes Connor Tracy, Product Evangelist and Director of Partner Development at Kukui. Connor shares his journey from working in auto repair shops to leading teams and embracing servant leadership. He emphasizes the importance of empowering team members, developing active listening skills, and aligning leadership strategies with individual definitions of success. Stop wasting your marketing dollars and connect with Shop Marketing pros at https://www.shopmarketingpros.com. Visit https://www.tekmetric.com to book a demo and see how Tekmetric can help you run your shop with more clarity and confidence. Timestamps: 00:00 From bar hours to Kukui role 05:50 Balancing work and family life 07:19 House fire incident on the way 10:51 Recognizing burnout signals 14:18 Empowering leadership and ownership 17:13 Defining personal success metrics 22:30 Managing a challenging business atmosphere 25:57 Connor's best advice 28:02 The importance of listening 30:54 Kukui's auto repair marketing expertise   I'm Josh Parnell, Founder and CEO of Limitless Leadership. With a team of leadership coaches, trainers, and speakers, Limitless Leadership helps aspiring leaders tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results. For more information, please visit https://www.limitlessleadership.co.

    36 min
  8. Ep 144: How to Lead the Younger Generation with Eddie Campbell

    APR 14

    Ep 144: How to Lead the Younger Generation with Eddie Campbell

    In this episode, Josh welcomes Eddie Campbell, also known as "Eddie in Service," general manager and industry influencer. Eddie shares his leadership philosophy, emphasizing the importance of leading by example through actions like working alongside his team and empowering employees to serve customers. He also highlights the challenges and opportunities of connecting with younger generations in the workplace, adapting leadership and communication styles to meet their needs. Learn more about Promotive or start your next search at https://www.gopromotive.com.  Stop wasting your marketing dollars and connect with Shop Marketing pros at https://www.shopmarketingpros.com.  Visit https://www.tekmetric.com to book a demo and see how Tekmetric can help you run your shop with more clarity and confidence.  Visit https://auto.tekmetric.com/4r7jaUw to register for Tektonic In Houston, Texas, April 9th - 11th.  Visit Golden Hour Garage at https://www.goldenhourgarage.com to schedule a discovery call - & Own Your Golden Hour.  Timestamps: 00:00 – Meet Eddie Campbell 01:10 – Demystifying Auto Service for Customers 02:29 – Eddie’s Roots: Growing up in Independent Shops 03:34 – Lessons from a Life in Every Role, from Lube Tech to GM 06:01 – Situational Leadership: Adapting Across Generations 07:02 – What Leadership Means to Eddie 09:05 – Why “We Work Together” Is More Than a Motto 10:33 – The Power of Leading from the Trenches 12:13 – Empowering Teams: Giving Authority and Building Trust 17:10 – Why the Little Things Matter: Creating Customers for Life 18:07 – Eddie’s Best Advice & Inspiration from Star Trek   I'm Josh Parnell, Founder and CEO of Limitless Leadership. With a team of leadership coaches, trainers, and speakers, Limitless Leadership helps aspiring leaders tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results. For more information, please visit https://www.limitlessleadership.co.

    24 min
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The Limitless Leadership Podcast was created to help automotive repair shops learn how to lead, coach, train, and manage people better by sharing proven techniques and thought provoking interviews from industry leaders. The key to sustainable growth and profitability lies in the perfect synergy of leadership and performance, and we're dedicated to helping aspiring leaders in the automotive repair industry tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results. People + Process = Profit.

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