Josh Letsis: From High School Dropout to Managing Partner of a Top Auto Dealership
Growing up in a single wide trailer and dropping out of high school, Josh knew the odds would be stacked against him. He started in the car business at the age of 18, as a summer job. Knowing he would have to outwork everyone around him to prove his worth he worked 7 days a week for the first 10 years of his career.
Josh rose through the ranks rapidly in the automotive world and worked for an automotive group that is a fortune 500 company and became the youngest GM in the company at the age of 28.
What We Discuss In This Episode:
In this episode, we dive deep into his journey, exploring how faith, discipline, and leadership have shaped his life and brought him to where he is today.
The Power of Consistency: We delve into the concept that consistency is the bridge to success, as Josh Letsis shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to industry leadership.
Redefining Adversity: Gain insights into how challenging circumstances can fuel determination and the key role adversity played in shaping Josh's character and drive.
The Three Steps to Success: Explore Josh's proven formula for achieving your goals: Identify what you want, make a plan, and attack that plan with unwavering consistency.
Champion Mindset: Learn how shifting from a self-limiting mindset to an empowered champion mentality can redefine your trajectory and amplify your impact.
The Power of Discipline and Parenting: Josh shares how he's instilling the value of hard work and discipline in his son's life. He emphasizes that while he wants to provide for his son, he's also keen on making him earn things through effort and dedication. This conversation sparks thoughts about how we balance giving our children what we didn't have while ensuring they develop a strong work ethic.
Leadership Philosophy: Josh delves into his philosophy of leadership. He reveals that his focus shifted from self-centered pursuits to mentoring and developing his team members. This shift not only brought him immense satisfaction but also positively impacted his own career growth. Josh explains that scaling yourself as a leader means focusing on developing those who work under you, ensuring they're equipped to drive success.
Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Faith: Josh discusses how faith has played a pivotal role in his life. He highlights moments of struggle, including fertility issues, where he turned to his faith for guidance and strength. He speaks about the calming and comforting influence that a strong faith has, helping him navigate challenges and make critical decisions.
This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to succeed in their career, foster leadership skills, or navigate challenges with faith and determination.
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