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Lead your shop to the next level by planning your marketing at the Plan With The Pros workshop. You’ll get three days of intensive training with the Shop Marketing Pros team and create your 2026 marketing plan for your shop. Ready to become a Pro? Reserve your space at https://www.planwiththepros.com.

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In this episode, Josh Parnell is joined by Jessee Potter and Ryan Ragan from the Automotive Service and Tire Alliance (ASTA) to discuss the upcoming ASTA Expo and the organization’s community impact. Ryan explains the origins and mission of ASTA, emphasizing their support for independent shop owners through advocacy and education. Jesse highlights the importance of the ASTA community and previews new and exciting events at this year’s Expo, including unique social gatherings and expanded training opportunities.

Register for the ASTA Expo HERE

Timestamps:

• 00:00 "Membership Perks and Community Value"
• 03:25 Industry Growth and Networking Journey
• 08:57 Event Highlights: Gameday, Bar, Cigar Rolling
• 13:24 Expo Blends Fun and Training
• 15:54 "Value Beyond the Training Sessions"
• 17:34 Immediate Action and Crazy Ideas
• 23:19 "ASTA Expo: Transformative Impact"
• 25:58 "Experience Show Growth Yourself"
• 27:48 Eccentric Dan

I'm Josh Parnell, Founder and CEO of Limitless Leadership. As a leadership coach, trainer, and speaker, I help aspiring leaders in the automotive repair industry tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results.

For more information, please visit limitlessleadership.co and check out The Limitless Leadership Blueprint HERE

Become a Pro today by partnering with Shop Marketing Pros for your shop’s digital marketing services. Stop wasting your marketing dollars and connect with them at https://www.shopmarketingpros.com.

Lead your shop to the next level by planning your marketing at the Plan With The Pros workshop. You’ll get three days of intensive training with the Shop Marketing Pros team and create your 2026 marketing plan for your shop. Ready to become a Pro? Reserve your space at https://www.planwiththepros.com.

Free up your team, boost efficiency, and increase profits without the extra workload. Hub Shop Solutions- Unlock your shop’s full potential by visiting https://www.hubshopsolutions.com to schedule a demo today.

In this episode, Josh is joined by Kate Wiggins, leadership program manager and facilitator. Kate shares her expertise on building a sense of community through leadership cohorts, emphasizing the importance of psychological safety and inclusivity. Drawing from her own journey as a former business owner, Kate highlights the challenges of leadership loneliness and the benefits of cultivating “intrapreneurs” within an organization.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 "Building Collaborative Leadership Programs"
• 06:04 Leadership Through Personal Growth
• 09:51 Former Coffee Shop Owner's Experience
• 11:39 Cultivating Intrapreneurship in Employees
• 15:03 Empowering Team Member Voices
• 19:32 Unleashing Workplace Potential
• 21:57 Modern Leadership: Self-Care First
• 26:06 "Leadership Gift: Faith in Potential"
• 28:23 "Faith Over Fear Inspires Confidence"
• 32:18 Influence of Social Proximity
• 36:31 Setting and Keeping Boundaries
• 38:54 Cultivating Intrapreneurship in Small Business
• 41:44 Unlocking Leadership Potential

I'm Josh Parnell, Founder and CEO of Limitless Leadership. As a leadership coach, trainer, and speaker, I help aspiring leaders in the automotive repair industry tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results.

For more information, please visit limitlessleadership.co and check out The Limitless Leadership Blueprint HERE

Become a Pro today by partnering with Shop Marketing Pros for your shop’s digital marketing services. Stop wasting your marketing dollars and connect with them at https://www.shopmarketingpros.com.

Lead your shop to the next level by planning your marketing at the Plan With The Pros workshop. You’ll get three days of intensive training with the Shop Marketing Pros team and create your 2026 marketing plan for your shop. Ready to become a Pro? Reserve your space at https://www.planwiththepros.com.

Free up your team, boost efficiency, and increase profits without the extra workload. Hub Shop Solutions- Unlock your shop’s full potential by visiting https://www.hubshopsolutions.com to schedule a demo today.

In this episode, Josh Parnell is joined by James Scotto, shop owner of Future Auto Repair in Bossier City, Louisiana. James shares his journey from a finance career into running his family’s auto repair shop, highlighting the pivotal role that continual learning and professional development played in transforming his business and team culture. Together, Josh and James dive into themes of servant leadership, the importance of casting a clear vision, and how building a supportive team culture requires consistency and a commitment to surrounding yourself with high achievers.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 From Finance to Family Business
• 03:28 "Face It Till You Make It"
• 08:58 Casting Vision is Critical
• 10:18 "Beware Mediocrity's Lollipop"
• 15:21 Thoughts Drive Outcomes
• 16:49 Empathy Boosts Employee Engagement
• 19:53 Leadership: Energy or Title?
• 25:17 Effective Leadership and Feedback Dynamics
• 27:43 "Embracing Radical Candor in Feedback"
• 30:32 Timeless Wisdom from Carnegie
• 33:21 Leadership in Uncertainty

I'm Josh Parnell, Founder and CEO of Limitless Leadership. As a leadership coach, trainer, and speaker, I help aspiring leaders in the automotive repair industry tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results.

For more information, please visit limitlessleadership.co and check out The Limitless Leadership Blueprint HERE