Ep. 63 - They Asked Us EVERYTHING — Unfiltered Leadership Q&A w/ The Lewis Bros

In this special Q&A edition of Crossroad Conversations, the Lewis Brothers hand the mic to their audience and employees for a candid session of Unfiltered Leadership Questions. From favorite hobbies to leadership lessons, time management, and running a family business, this episode is all about real answers to real questions.

They dive into how patience, trust, and communication shape leadership; how staying humble and surrounding yourself with smarter people creates growth; and why balancing family and business comes down to respect and long-term perspective. The brothers also share stories about racing each other, building their dream dealership, supporting the local running community, and how showing up matters more than any check you write.

Takeaways

• Seek advice from people already at the level you want to reach.
  
  
  
• Great leaders listen first and act only after gathering all sides.
  
  
  
• Patience and clarity prevent unnecessary conflict.
  
  
  
• Hobbies evolve with life—balance creates longevity.
  
  
  
• In family business, define boundaries between “family” and “work.”
  
  
  
• Respect outweighs hierarchy in leadership.
  
  
  
• Preparation and discipline are key to showing up on time and ready.
  
  
  
• Community impact comes from participation, not just sponsorship.
  
  
  
• Growth happens when you delegate and trust others to lead.
  
  
  
• Humility, communication, and shared goals keep a family business thriving.
  
  
  

Chapters

00:00 Surround Yourself with Smarter People
00:20 Welcome to Unfiltered Leadership Questions
01:05 Favorite Hobbies Outside the Dealership
03:45 Leadership Lessons from Experience
06:00 The Power of Listening Before Reacting
07:10 Managing People and Building Respect
08:00 Future Growth and Expansion Plans
09:20 The Key to Being on Time
10:40 Preparation, Planning, and Accountability
12:30 Work–Life Balance and Communication
13:00 Competition, Teamwork, and Brotherhood
16:40 Why the Dealership Moved Locations
18:20 How to Earn Leadership the Right Way
21:00 Favorite Cars and Automotive Memories
25:50 Challenges of Running a Family Business
27:30 Respect, Authority, and Communication Among Brothers
30:00 Maintaining Trust and Shared Goals
34:00 Transitioning from Traditional to Social Media
36:50 The Decision that Changed Everything
38:30 Growth, Vision, and Accountability
40:00 Community Involvement and the Running Culture
44:00 Why Showing Up Matters More Than Sponsorship
46:30 Closing Thoughts

Feel the dynamic energy of the Lewis Brothers as they deliver real stories and lessons that keep local businesses on their toes, and share how experiences in the community inspire them to keep on driving.

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