The Limitless Leadership Podcast

Every great leader deserves a great beard. Be sure to visit https://www.thebeardedbrotherhood.co/LEAD15 to grab your favorite beard oils, beard balms, mustache waxes, and more, and get 15% off in the process.  As the new Executive Director for the ASTA, Ryan Ragan is a man on a mission. He says what he means and means what he says, and he's taking action with the Automotive Service & Tire Alliance...

Every great leader deserves a great beard. Be sure to visit https://www.thebeardedbrotherhood.co/LEAD15 to grab your favorite beard oils, beard balms, mustache waxes, and more, and get 15% off in the process.  Automotive repair industry podcast host and producer Braxton Critcher joins me to share his take on the industry with an outside perspective.  From the good, the bad, and the ugly, Braxton s...

Every great leader deserves a great beard. Be sure to visit  https://www.thebeardedbrotherhood.co/LEAD15 to grab your favorite beard oils, beard balms, mustache waxes, and more, and get 15% off in the process. The ruler of the auto gods and the perfector of the pretty, Lola Schmidt, joins us to talk about what it REALLY looks like to put people first. As COO of Schmidt Auto Care, Lola uses her cor...

Every great leader deserves a great beard. Be sure to visit https://www.thebeardedbrotherhood.co/LEAD15 to grab your favorite beard oils, beard balms, mustache waxes, and more, and get 15% off in the process.  Life, liberty, and the pursuit of automotive nirvana. Now that I have your attention, Mike Allen is here to talk about all those things and more on this episode.  Mike is a 3rd generation sh...

Every great leader deserves a great beard. Be sure to visit https://www.thebeardedbrotherhood.co/LEAD15 to grab your favorite beard oils, beard balms, mustache waxes, and more, and get 15% off in the process. In a world obsessed with instant success and constant productivity, Chuck Conners reminds us that true growth comes from small, intentional steps taken each day. Chuck is the head of sales at...

Every great leader deserves a great beard. Be sure to visit https://www.thebeardedbrotherhood.co/LEAD15 to grab your favorite beard oils, beard balms, mustache waxes, and more, and get 15% off in the process. Shop owner and industry leader Bret Fadely joins us to talk all things leadership, lessons learned, the power of networking, the joys of craft beer, and the importance of investing in trainin...

Joshua Taylor is on a mission to help technicians live happier, healthier, and more productive lives. As the host of the Wrench Turners podcast with over 20 years in the automotive industry, he understands how important it is to stay above the line while on the daily grind. Inspired by both of his grandfathers, Joshua believes that anything is possible with hard work, and he shares what this looks...

This week, I sit down with Kevin Peak of Christian Brothers Automotive to discuss the power of 1-on-1 meeting, or as he calls them, "Coffee Talks." These simple yet intentional conversations create a space for team members to feel heard, valued, and truly supported. Kevin shares about the power of connection, where engagement and performance follow. Don't miss this episode packed with leadership w...

Limitless Leadership is excited to partner with Jon Kidwell, CEO of Leadwell, to introduce Leadwell+, a simple platform to increase engagement, provide visibility on how teams are doing, and strengthen leaders with training and development. Jon and I break down the reasons for Leadwell+, share the value of it, and how it works. 70% of employees are disengaged at work. So how do we change that? Con...

We're almost done with January, and statistically speaking, over 1/2 of us have already quit our new year's resolutions. Many of us set goals at the end of the year and haven't addressed them since. Many of us are already questioning why we tried to make the changes we did when we made them, and we've subsequently fallen victim to the familiar cycle we've experienced year after year. Nothing chang...

Director of Training with Standard Motor Products Ryan Kooiman joins us to share his take on people development, servant leadership, and developing a spirit of resilience. When we pour into and invest in our people, we're setting them up for success, and the ability to grow an develop others. Ryan shares real life experiences and dives into what it looks like to lock arms with team members to prov...

Shift happens! Especially when changes are being made.  Shop Owner and host of The Gearbox Podcast, Jimmy Purdy, joins us to talk about the shifts that are necessary for growth and development.   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 ac...

What does leadership mean to you? What core principles are critical to effective leadership? Shop owner and business coach Maryann Croce joins us to break down the 7 pillars of leadership and how to apply each on a daily basis.   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...

Jeff Compton aka The Jaded Mechanic joins us to talk about perspective, purpose, and positioning ourselves to be change agents in our industry. As a technician with over 30 years experience, Jeff has seen a lot of changes over the course of his career.  He's experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, and at one point found himself as a jaded mechanic, cynical of the industry that he...

It's that time of the year again! It's goal setting season, and VP of Limitless Leadership Brandon Jones join us to talk all things goals. Why they're important, how we set them, and most importantly, how we achieve them.   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...

Head of Business Development at Tekmetric, PJ Leslie, sits down with us to talk about the power of effective communication, and the role that discomfort plays when adopting a growth mindset. As one of the first employees at Tekmetric, PJ knows a thing or two about growth, as he's seen exponential growth with the brand, and even serves as the face of Tekmetric at conferences and industry events, sh...

Leaders can't influence if they can't connect. Jacki Lutz is the Content Director for Auto Care Association, and she joins us to discuss how we can connect through content, among other things. From the importance of core values, to leading through difficult times, to being vulnerable with your team, to getting over the fears stopping you from being limitless, Jacki shares a wealth of knowledge and...

VP of Training for AutoFlow, Craig O’Neill, joins us to discuss the level of importance communication plays in our lives. As the host of Speak Up!, a podcast dedicated to effective communication on the aftermarket radio network, Craig does a deep dive on leading with communication, the impact of toastmasters, and how we can be change agents in our industry.   I'm Josh Parnell, Founder and CEO...

Charles Sanville, also known as The Humble Mechanic, joins me to chat all things leadership, the importance of taking action, doing the right thing, and taking care of people. Most people will never take action to create the life they're destined for. Charles is not like most people. Tune in to find out how a Volkswagen technician turned into a full time content creator by simply taking action and...

Multi-unit shop owner AJ Nealey joins us to talk leadership, grit, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning. AJ brings a wealth of knowledge in this episode that everyone can learn and grow from.   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 pote...

The Auto Care Association is the voice for the auto care industry—a coast-to-coast network of 500,000 independent manufacturers, distributors, parts stores and repair shops offering quality, choice and innovation for drivers.  ACA President Bill Hanvey joins us to discuss the right to repair, the importance of core values, and how to be the change agent in the automotive industry.  Please click HE...

Practice makes... PROGRESS! But we have to be consistent in the practice to make the progress. On this episode, Josh talks all things training... from the WHY behind it, to the proven method that Limitless Leadership uses, to the ROI received. One of the biggest mistakes shops make is not investing in proper training, or receiving information and throwing it against the wall. Josh does a deep dive...

Keith Perkins is an automotive repair shop owner, trainer, leader, husband, and father. On an episode you do NOT want to miss, Keith drops some fire on how he's been able to create and cultivate a culture that will blow you away! His unconventional approach to leadership and his heart to serve his TEAM make this an episode everyone, especially business owners, need to hear.    I'm Josh Parnel...

Chris Jones, the Group Editorial for the Vehicle Repair Group at Endeavor, joins Josh to share his take on leadership, communication, and the importance of having your story told. Chris' unconventional journey into the automotive industry is a testament that everything happens for a reason, and we can't ever let the seat that we're in dictate the significance of our impact.    I'm Josh Parnel...

Out with the old, in with the new. The Josh Parnell Leadership Podcast was a fun ride, but the rocket ship we're on is soaring to new heights, and we're laser focused on the targeted direction. 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 indu...