The Limitless Leadership Podcast

Ep 175: Why Change Doesn't Have to Be Scary with Joe Flammer

In this episode, Josh Parnell is with Joe Flammer, Account Executive at Broadly and former auto repair marketing professional, about leading through change, embracing fee

Ep 174: More Leads Won't Fix a Broken Sales Process with Christian Mosley

In this episode, Josh Parnell welcomes Christian Mosley of Auto Mastery to discuss why generating leads is only the beginning of growing an independent auto repair shop.

Ep 173: How to Upskill Leadership Skills in the AI Era with Jacki Lutz

In this episode, Josh Parnell welcomes Jacki Lutz, Content Director at the Auto Care Association, to discuss why automotive businesses need to build a strong digital pres

Ep 172: People Don't Buy What They Can't Trust with Kamran Rahman and Saurav Kumar

In this episode, Josh Parnell welcomes Kamran Rahman and Saurav Kumar, co-founders of 47 Consulting, to discuss how authentic storytelling helps independent auto repair s

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

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 em

Ep 170: Why We Should Reject Mediocrity with Andrew Klement

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

Ep 169: How They Doubled Revenue With Fewer People with Brian Moak

In this episode, Josh Parnell is with Brian Moak, 2025 Ratchet+Wrench All-Star/Owner of the Year and Executive VP of the Heart Division at Telly Tire, about building high

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

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 re

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

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

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

In this episode, Josh welcomes Ron Helmer, CEO of Mentor Mentee, to discuss tackling the automotive technician shortage through structured career development and mentorsh

Ep 165: Leadership Isn't Talent, It's Daily Practice with Lynne Ghelfi

In this episode, Josh welcomes Lynne Ghelfi, director of marketing for two major dealerships, John Maxwell–certified coach, trainer, and speaker, and author of No Talent

Ep 164: You Don't Need More Leads—You Need Better Follow-Up with Jono Long

In this episode, Josh Parnell and co-host Bobby McGraw interview Jono Long, CEO of Leads Near Me, about his journey from youth ministry to leading a digital marketing age

Ep 163: The Culture Every Business Owner Wants to Build with Edward Caswell

In this episode, Josh is with Edward Caswell, owner of Full Throttle Automotive and Fastlane Auto Repair, about building a business centered on faith, servant leadership,

Ep 162: How Coachability Turned a Struggling Shop Into a $7M Business with Thomas Andrews

In this episode, Josh sits down with Thomas Andrews, owner of CDT Automotive and Select Auto Pros, and a coach with Shop Fix Academy. Thomas shares how he built a brand t

Ep 161: The Leadership Lessons Behind Building a Trades Business with Evan Richard

In this episode, Evan Richard, founder of ER Plumbing Services shares his journey from selling cars to building a successful plumbing business. Evan shares how he launche

Ep 160: Hiring for Culture Changes Everything with Stacey Black and Ethan Whidden

In this episode, Stacey Black and Ethan Whidden from Promotive join the podcast to share their thoughts on leadership and culture in the automotive industry. Stacy emphas

Ep 159: The Leadership Test Every Owner Faces with Dan Thieken and Ted Cooke

In this episode, Dan Thieken and Ted Cooke from Kreager Tire and Service share their journey navigating leadership, friendship, and business partnership. Dan reflects on

Ep 158: Stop Managing. Start Multiplying Leaders. | Shawn Gilfillan

In this episode, Shawn Gilfillan, multi-shop owner from New Jersey, joins the podcast live at the Tektonic 2026 conference. Shawn reflects on how personal growth and self

Ep 157: Great Culture Doesn't Happen by Accident with Sam Freeman and Amber Wright

Amber Wright is the VP of Business Development at Tekmetric, and Sam Freeman is the Partnership Manager at Promotive. Today, Josh and Bret talk with the ladies about the

Ep 156: Patrick Egan’s Secrets to Leading and Marketing in Auto Repair

In this episode, Patrick Egan, founder of Spark Interactive, shares his journey from leading marketing for major automotive software companies to pioneering digital vehic