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Kathleen Callahan is a shop owner, industry advocate, and vice chair for Women in Auto Care. Today, Kathleen shares the powerful impact of industry conferences and networking on shop growth, advocating for business owners to invest in both their personal development and their teams’. She also brings up the Repair Act and how access to vehicle repair data is crucial for the future of independent shops. Finally, Kathleen offers actionable advice on leadership, focusing on empowering teams to achieve their own goals and emphasizing that relationship-building is key to long-term customer loyalty and business success.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 "Advocacy for Aftermarket Repair Rights"
• 03:56 Changes in Vehicle Data Access
• 08:28 Mismanaged Business Lessons
• 12:07 "Connection Boosts Performance"
• 15:12 Empowering Team through Vision Training
• 17:10 "Focus on Three Key Takeaways"
• 21:14 Clashing Personalities and Career Changes
• 25:18 Passionate Leadership Defined
• 28:21 Empowerment and Decision-Making Strategy
• 31:36 "Set Souls on Fire"
• 35:12 Distinguishing Consumers, Customers, Clients
• 38:19 Youth Value Environmental Impact
• 41:03 "Prioritizing People Over Transactions"
• 44:07 Influenced by Introverts

I'm Josh Parnell, Founder and CEO of Limitless Leadership. As a leadership coach, trainer, and speaker, I help aspiring leaders in the automotive repair industry tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results.

For more information, please visit limitlessleadership.co and check out The Limitless Leadership Blueprint HERE