The Limitless Leadership Podcast

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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  Episode #176

  Ep 171: How Emotional Intelligence Makes Better Leaders with Dan Taylor

  Aug 18, 202646 min

  In this episode, Josh Parnell welcomes Dan Taylor, Chief Learning Officer and Performance Coach for Power Peer Groups, to discuss how great leadership is built through emotional intelligence, communication, and continuous learning. Drawing from a career that includes Fortune 500 companies like FedEx, Dan shares why peer groups and coaching help leaders grow faster, how "speaking greatness" into others unlocks potential, and why most people succeed when given the right support, systems, and environment. 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 Stop wasting your marketing dollars and connect with Shop Marketing pros at https://www.shopmarketingpros.com. Timestamps: 00:00 People First Mindset 00:29 Podcast Introduction and Welcome 01:02 Meet Dan Taylor 02:18 Sponsor: Shop Marketing Pros 03:53 Dan's Career Journey 08:15 What Power Peer Groups Does 09:27 Sponsor Break 11:20 Women in Leadership 15:10 Group Coaching vs. One-on-One Coaching 19:20 Defining Leadership 22:46 Speaking Greatness Into Others 25:52 Challenging Limiting Beliefs 26:31 The Two Sides of Emotional Intelligence 27:13 Breaking Negative Thought Loops 28:48 Why People Skills Drive Performance 30:31 How Work and Home Affect Each Other 32:37 Communication, Coaching, and Leadership 33:37 Everyone Leads Themselves First 35:02 Never Stop Learning 35:39 The Five Communication Styles 40:16 Leadership Book Recommendations 41:59 The Best Leadership Advice Dan Received 44:47 Recognition and Closing Thoughts   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 .

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  Episode #175

  Ep 170: Why We Should Reject Mediocrity with Andrew Klement

  Aug 12, 202645 min

  In this episode, Josh interviews Andrew Klement, former Christian Brothers technician and new owner of Finley River Auto & Diesel in Ozark, Missouri, about launching his repair shop and building a culture centered on excellence. Andrew shares why excellence goes beyond clean facilities, it requires consistency, teamwork, continuous improvement, and a commitment to serving both customers and employees well. He also discusses hiring a coach early, creating a people-first workplace, learning from costly mistakes, and building systems that allow the business to grow without sacrificing culture. Stop wasting your marketing dollars and connect with Shop Marketing pros at https://www.shopmarketingpros.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. Learn more about Promotive or start your next search at https://www.gopromotive.com. Timestamps: 00:00 Excellence Mindset Teaser 00:22 Podcast Introduction and Welcome 00:55 Meet Andrew Klement 02:37 Sponsor: Promotive 03:24 Sponsor: Shop Marketing Pros 04:17 Andrew's Origin Story 05:29 Defining Excellence 07:34 Putting People First 07:49 Sponsor: Tekmetric 09:02 Building a Kaizen Culture 12:35 Hiring and Building the Team 16:20 Early Financial Challenges 19:14 The Best Advice: Hire a Coach 22:07 What Leadership Means 23:41 Vision and Mission Alignment 24:49 Mission Statement Workshop 25:48 Building Team Buy-In 27:22 Why Complacency Breeds Mediocrity 30:27 Creating a Low-Stress Culture 33:07 The "Leaders Eat Last" Mindset 34:22 Learning from Mistakes and Improving Processes 38:31 Mentorship and Lessons from the Past 41:25 Faith Over Fear 42:51 The Hard but Rewarding Journey 44:26 Final Thanks and Sign-Off   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 .

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  Episode #173

  Ep 168: Stop Guessing. Start Leading. | Eric Joern

  Aug 4, 202641 min

  In this episode, Josh Parnell sits down with Eric Joern, partner and Chief Revenue Officer at Kaizen CPAs and Advisors, to discuss how financial strategy can help auto repair shops grow beyond simply balancing the books. Eric shares his journey from working at a car dealership to becoming a CPA and helping Kaizen specialize in the automotive industry. The conversation explores leadership, employee development, accountability, continuous training, and why great advisors do much more than prepare tax returns—they help business owners make better decisions. 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 Cut Through the Noise 00:25 Podcast Introduction and Guest 01:24 Sponsor Messages 03:22 Introducing Under the Hood CPA 04:38 What Kaizen CPAs Does 06:40 Eric's Career Journey 08:43 From Dealership Employee to CPA 12:29 Specializing in the Automotive Industry 15:47 Defining Leadership 16:46 Training as a Long-Term Investment 19:28 Kaizen's Training Systems 20:06 Customized Growth and One-on-Ones 21:52 Building Better Employee Relationships 22:48 EOS Quarterly Check-Ins 23:14 Supporting Employees Beyond Work 23:53 Leading Across Multiple States 24:58 Rethinking Shop Hours 25:42 Scheduling for Success 27:14 Building Customer Loyalty 28:15 Developing a Growth Mindset 30:24 Helping Shops Embrace Change 31:34 Why Accountability Matters 32:34 The Best Leadership Advice Eric Received 34:03 Time, Action, and Execution 35:50 Under the Hood CPA Podcast Launch 37:23 Where to Find Kaizen CPAs 40:07 Final Sign-Off   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 .

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  Episode #172

  Ep 167: The Promotion He Never Wanted Changed His Life with Nestor Gutierrez

  Jul 29, 202634 min

  In this episode, Josh is together with Nestor Gutierrez, owner of Rancho Express Lube. He shares about his journey from starting as a lube technician in 2016 to becoming the shop owner just a few years later. Nestor shares how difficult early leadership nearly drove him out of the industry, how stepping into uncomfortable roles accelerated his growth, and why leadership starts with setting the example. The conversation explores mindset, mentorship, goal setting, and creating a workplace where employees can grow personally, professionally, and financially. 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.thebeardedbrotherhood.co to grab your grooming essentials from The Bearded Brotherhood. Timestamps: 00:00 Hating Growth at First 00:09 The Dealership Ceiling Discussion 00:52 Podcast Introduction 01:25 Meet Nestor Gutierrez 02:59 Sponsor Message 03:41 Finding a Career in Automotive 06:21 Escaping Toxic Management 08:28 Being Pushed to the Front Desk 09:41 Sponsor Break 10:40 Building Confidence Through Discomfort 11:59 Choosing Clarity Over Money 15:59 What Happens If You Quit? 17:08 The Dealership Ceiling Trap 18:11 Mindset Shifts and Growth Opportunities 19:51 Mentoring Beyond the Paycheck 20:54 Personal, Professional, and Financial Goals 22:39 Leading by Example 26:27 Mentors and Hard Truths 30:27 Standards Over Goals 31:04 Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs 33:30 Closing Thoughts and Thanks   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 .

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  Episode #171

  Ep 166: Why Great Leaders Give People Permission to Fail with Ron Helmer

  Jul 23, 202637 min

  In this episode, Josh welcomes Ron Helmer, CEO of Mentor Mentee, to discuss tackling the automotive technician shortage through structured career development and mentorship. Drawing from 22 years in the U.S. Navy, recruiting, and business ownership, Ron explains how clear career pathways help shops improve technician retention, productivity, and long-term success. The conversation also explores authentic leadership, building trust, emotional intelligence, accountability, and creating a culture where people are encouraged to learn, grow, and recover from mistakes. 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. Learn more about Promotive or start your next search at https://www.gopromotive.com . Timestamps: 00:00 Trust Starts Here 00:45 Podcast Introduction and Guest 04:16 The Mentor Mentee Mission 06:05 Ron's Journey from the Navy to CEO 08:38 Building Safety and Trust as a Leader 12:13 What Great Leadership Looks Like 16:53 Giving People Permission to Fail 21:24 Excuses vs. Explanations 25:31 Leadership Lessons and Mentorship 29:26 How Mentor Mentee Helps Repair Shops 32:58 The Chance and Choice Mindset 35:04 Final Thoughts and Closing   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 .

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