In this episode, host Josh is joined by Levi O'Brien, founder and CEO of Vintage Plumbing Services. Levi O'Brien shares how upgrading communication doubled his company’s business, explains his unique 50/50 partnership model that creates entrepreneurs within his organization, and discusses the life-changing impact of focusing on serving others above profit.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: Meet Levi O’Brien

01:51 – The Reluctant Plumber: Childhood Lessons & Family Business

03:40 – Upgrading Communication: How Tech Doubled Revenue

06:00 – Creating Jobs, Not Just Income: Shifting the Focus

07:35 – Partnerships, Not Employees: The 50/50 Model

10:24 – Navigating Tough Calls and Servant Leadership

13:10 – Proving Yourself vs. Improving Yourself

14:00 – Loss, Faith, and True Transformation

17:27 – Building Lasting Relationships and Unshakeable Trust

20:33 – What Leadership Means Now: Service & Sacrifice

25:18 – Content but Not Comfortable: Growth Never Ends

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In this episode, Josh Parnell is joined by Chris Cloutier, founder and CEO of AutoFlow, at the 2025 APPEX Show in Las Vegas. Chris shares how transparent communication is essential in the auto repair industry, highlighting AutoFlow’s role in building trust with customers. He discusses his three core values—caring enough to make a difference, demonstrating grit, and viewing feedback as a gift—that guide his leadership approach. Chris also offers practical advice for entrepreneurs and shop owners, emphasizing the importance of stepping away from the table to make thoughtful decisions.

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Timestamps:

00:00 "Auto Repair Transparency Innovator"

03:59 "Proactive Auto Repair Communication"

07:03 AI Enhancing Consumer Transparency

10:18 "Care Enough to Change"

14:47 "Feedback Is a Gift"

19:15 "Leadership and Team Expansion"

21:28 "Prioritize People Over Profits"

24:48 "Addressing Workplace Tension Decisions"

28:34 "Setting Boundaries Changes Life"

32:30 "Streamlined Customer Journey Solutions"

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, Josh Parnell is joined by Frank Ziede, professional facilitator and author. Frank shares insights from his 25 years of experience training leaders and teams, emphasizing the importance of mindset and emotional intelligence in effective facilitation. Together, they discuss how genuine connection and servant leadership drive engagement and performance within organizations.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Mindset and Soft Skills Training

04:13 "Engaged Learning Is Best"

06:43 "Leadership, Learning, and Perspective"

10:52 "Distracted Student with Business Crisis"

15:16 Leadership Through Courage and Care

17:36 Unlocking Potential Through Leadership

21:06 "Servant Leadership Explained Simply"

22:57 "Selflessness Yields Greater Rewards"

28:03 "Real-Life Motivation Examples"

29:38 "Connection Drives Engagement, Performance"

32:33 "Focus on What Truly Matters"

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.