The Limitless Leadership Podcast

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. Sarah Frazier 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 – Sarah 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.

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.

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.

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.