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 welcomes keynote speaker and best-selling author Jim Knight to the Limitless Leadership Podcast. Jim shares vital leadership truths from his unique career journey. His bread and butter has been building world-class cultures through learned human behavior, and he says the key is clear communication at every organizational level.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 "Jim's Journey to Consultancy"
• 05:06 "Customized Keynotes for Leadership"
• 08:17 Mentorship's Role in Leadership Success
• 09:59 Limitless Leadership for Growth
• 15:13 "Creating Culture Through People"
• 18:17 "Building a Robust Culture"
• 21:56 "Engagement Through Respect and Care"
• 22:41 "Servant Leadership's Rise Since 2020"
• 28:36 "Measure Twice, Cut Once"
• 31:43 "20 Years of Leadership"
• 32:26 Client-Focused Professional Approach

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 Elijah McMillan, owner of Second Mile Repair in Canadian Lakes, Michigan. Elijah shares how his faith-driven approach shapes daily operations at his shop, from team prayer to client interactions. He also emphasizes the importance of extreme ownership and accountability in leadership, drawing inspiration from Jocko Willink’s teachings. Finally, Elijah highlights the value of empowering team members to become leaders themselves, stressing the impact of recognition and celebrating wins on employee engagement.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 "Faith and Connection in Industry"
• 04:00 "Changing the World Smiling"
• 08:29 "Divine Opportunity Through Service"
• 10:35 "Developing Leaders to Lead"
• 14:13 Connection Through Authenticity and Engagement
• 16:44 "Celebrating Wins and Positivity"
• 22:05 "Leaders Develop Other Leaders"
• 25:19 Lions' Rise Under Dan Campbell

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 sits down with Rick White, President of 180 Biz, live from the 2025 ASTA Expo. Rick shares his journey from working in his father's auto repair shop to becoming a respected coach and trainer for independent auto and truck repair businesses. Rick brings up that the pursuit of the "perfect life", actually hinders people from enjoying the life they have.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 "Josh and Rick FINALLY Meet
• 04:28 "Collaboration Over Competition Mindset"
• 09:11 Flat Rate Pay Analysis
• 10:36 "From Software to Coaching Transition"
• 15:51 "Fixing Cars vs. Family Loss"
• 17:00 Leadership, Reflection, and Relationships
• 20:16 "Two-Degree Shift for Change"
• 24:27 "Learning Through Mistakes"
• 28:34 "Overcoming Surgery Challenges"
• 30:44 "Benefits of Hiring a Coach"
• 35:53 "Life's Five Spinning Plates"
• 37:11 "Relational Over Transactional Focus"
• 42:33 Always Attuned to the Energy
• 45:30 Advice for Aspiring Coaches
• 49:26 "Coach's Impact and Advice"
• 51:42 "Joy in Progress, Not Goals"

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 sits down with Sunil Patel, founder and CEO of Tekmetric, to explore Sunil’s unconventional journey from medical school to automotive industry leadership. Sunil shares his insights on building a high-performing, people-first organization, emphasizing the importance of hiring for core values such as coach-ability, emotional intelligence, and attitude over technical skills.

Timestamps:

00:00 "Sunil Patel: Tekmetric Founder"

05:19 "Leadership: Safety, Trust, Clarity"

08:30 "Values Over Talent in Hiring"

12:21 "Core Values Drive Clarity"

13:30 Building a High-Performance Culture

16:57 Testing SIT Scenarios in Hiring

22:25 Leadership Growth Examples

24:01 "Growth Through Challenge and Leadership"

26:15 Andrea Leads; Amber Reports

31:13 Listening Fuels Customer-Centric Growth

34:16 Entrepreneurship and Collaboration Insights

35:52 CRM Data Management Challenges

40:21 Inclusive Automotive Industry Conference

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 Benjie and Kristy Burris, owners of Frog Pond Performance in Oakboro, North Carolina, for a conversation at the 2025 ASTA Expo. Benjie and Kristy share their journey of building a business and family, emphasizing the importance of resilience and teamwork during challenging times. They discuss strategies for creating a positive shop culture, including daily huddles, individualized development plans, and servant leadership.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 "The ASTA Expo is GREAT"
• 03:27 "Growth Through Challenges and Community"
• 09:23 "Resilience, Persistence, and Family"
• 10:44 Prioritize One-on-One Meetings
• 16:06 "Golden Moments with Family"
• 19:19 "Impactful Boy Scouts Mentorship"
• 22:33 Employee Development Goals Workshop
• 24:28 From Job to Career Transformation
• 27:42 "Recognition as Leadership ROI"
• 33:00 "Team Huddles and Integrity"
• 34:57 "Leadership: Responsibility, Not Control"
• 38:26 "Fail to Prepare and Prepare to Fail"
• 39:57 Grateful for Relationships

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.

Dutch Silverstein is a retired shop owner and former American Airlines captain. Dutch's daughter Anna also hung out for this episode. Dutch shares his journey from aviation to auto repair, highlighting the importance of investing in personal and professional development despite industry instability. The conversation dives deep into the need for proficiency-based testing in the automotive industry, emphasizing that true expertise requires more than passing standardized exams. Anna reflects on the leadership lessons learned from her father, illustrating how clarity, directness, and resilience play crucial roles both at home and in the workplace.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 "ASTA Expo is Awesome!"
• 03:46 Journey from Mechanic to Airline Pilot
• 09:10 Creating Safety for Clarity & Trust
• 12:55 Emotional Intelligence in Hiring
• 15:54 Shop Credentials Enhance Customer Trust
• 17:26 Mechanic Certification Awareness Lacking
• 22:08 "Public Ignorance of Certification Value"
• 25:11 "Dedication and Leadership Lessons"
• 27:50 "Choosing Responsibility Over Resentment"
• 32:42 "Embrace Change: Be a Leader"
• 34:24 "Delegating Leadership Insight"

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 Amber Wright, VP of Business Development at Tekmetric, live from the ASTA Expo 2025. Amber says she's passionate about people-focused leadership and the power of resilience. They also discuss the value of vulnerability as a leader, the importance of accountability and faith in overcoming challenges, and strategies for navigating fear of change in business.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 "Amber and Josh Have a Lot in Common"
• 05:08 "Prioritizing People for Success"
• 08:00 Leadership and Trust in Education
• 12:36 Overcoming Fear's Negative Mindset
• 15:10 "Embracing the J Curve"
• 18:31 Focus on One Simple Impact
• 20:46 "Effective Leadership Through Engagement"
• 23:34 "Importance of Listening in Communication"
• 26:48 "Vulnerability: Career's Cornerstone"
• 30:09 Empathy and Connection in Conversations
• 34:56 Questioning Thought Validity for Success
• 39:01 Tekmetric: Launching All-in-One Platform
• 40:40 Tektonic is Coming Up in Huston!

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 Bobby McGraw, a pastor and leadership coach from the Atlanta area. Bobby shares powerful truths on leading both paid teams and large groups of volunteers, emphasizing the importance of vision casting and valuing each individual’s unique story. He also discusses the need to embrace the “messiness” of teams by understanding different backgrounds and perspectives, and highlights the concept of “going pro” in leadership, encouraging listeners to treat leadership as a profession that requires continuous growth and feedback.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Social Media's Impactful Assignments
• 04:37 Inspiring Leadership Through Vision
• 09:15 "Go Pro as Leaders"
• 11:44 "Go Pro: Lifelong Learning"
• 13:45 360-Degree Feedback's Transformative Power
• 17:50 "Everyone Needs a Trusted Mentor"
• 21:07 Understanding Hidden Psychological Triggers
• 25:37 "Adaptive Leadership: Assess and Respond"
• 28:45 Balanced Leadership Approach
• 32:31 Celebrate Employees' Growth and Departure
• 36:01 Leadership: Embrace the Journey
• 36:38 Mutual Grace and Understanding

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