The Limitless Leadership Podcast

Josh Parnell

Booking Overview

This leadership podcast helps automotive repair shop owners and managers improve people leadership—coaching, training, management, and operational performance. Guests share real growth and workplace-culture lessons aimed at sustainable profitability in shop environments.

Metrics

Episodes: 153

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

30s Ad: 30 - 36, 60s Ad: 35 - 42

Contact Information

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Host

Josh Parnell - Founder and CEO of Limitless Leadership, a coaching/training/speaking organization focused on helping aspiring automotive repair leaders lead, coach, train, and manage people more effectively. His ...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Auto repair shop owners/operators, operators who have scaled shops or improved team performance, and leadership/management coaches tied to the automotive service industry (including family-business leaders and industry management leaders). Practical “what worked” experience is central—especially around people systems and shop operations.
Required Achievements:  
Scaled from single location to multi-location operations, Implemented leadership/process changes that improved retention/engagement, Introduced workplace policies (e.g., workweek scheduling) tied to productivity, Built recognized coaching/training or management services for the auto repair industry

Recent Guest Discussions

Jesse Jackson - Scaling Multi-location Auto Service, Workplace Culture, Acquisitions, And An Ownership/exit-focused Co-op Model

Erich Schmidt - Investing In Staff Development, Building Positive Culture, And Leadership Practices Tied To Stable Performance

Lola Schmidt - Leadership In Shop Operations, Business Process Design, Four-day Workweek Implementation, And Team Engagement/productivity

Sara Fraser - Transitioning Into A Family Business Role, Leadership Identity, Employee Well-being Practices (e.g., Stay Interviews), And Avoiding Role Confusion

Bill Haas - Family Business Leadership Transitions, Purposeful Growth, Legacy-building, And Coaching/leadership Development

Recent Topics

Auto Repair, Leadership, Workplace Culture, Operations, Employee Development, Management, Business Growth, Training, Coaching, Profitability

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Limitless Leadership Podcast
:

Ep 152: She Grew from Zero to Eight Shops in Four Years?? | Jesse Jackson

May 20, 2026

In this episode, Josh chats with Jesse Jackson, CEO and founder of Mango Automotive, about her journey in rapidly scaling her company from zero to eight locations in four years. Jesse emphasizes the importance of building a positive and fun workplace culture, even in traditionally challenging industries. The conversation also covers innovative strategies for business growth, including the use of acquisitions and the introduction of a co-op model that enables shop owners to increase their exit...

Ep 151: The 4-Day Workweek Changed Their Lives | Erich and Lola Schmidt

May 14, 2026

In this episode, Josh Parnell sits down with Lola and Erich Schmidt of Schmidt Auto Care to discuss their leadership journey as husband-and-wife shop owners. Lola shares how implementing strong business processes and a four-day workweek transformed their team's engagement and productivity. Erich reflects on the power of investing in staff development and fostering a positive workplace culture, emphasizing how both personal connections and well-planned growth strategies can lead to truly life-...

Ep 150: Embracing Change in Family Business Leadership | Bill Haas and Sara Fraser

May 12, 2026

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. Sara Fraser 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.limitlessl...

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