The Limitless Leadership Podcast

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

May 20, 2026·49 min
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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 multiples when selling. Stop wasting your marketing dollars and connect with Shop Marketing pros at https://www.shopmarketingpros.com. Visit https://www.tekmetric.com to book a demo and see how Tekmetric can help you run your shop with more clarity and confidence. Optimize Labor. Unlock Capacity. For less than $5 a day per technician, improve absorption rate, increase ELR, and give your techs the career pathway that keeps them engaged and in the bay. Book a demo Book a demo with Mentor Mentee today! today!  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jen-grimes/demo-meeting?utm_campaign=41778739-Limitless+Leadership&utm_source=Limited+Leadership&utm_medium=LL+referral&uuid=57616c84-28ec-48d0-9a44-7b64074e5d8c Timestamps: 00:00 – Meet Jesse Jackson 00:45 – Scaling Fast: From One Shop to Eight in Four Years 02:57 – Family, Thrills, & Why “Fun” Matters at Work 04:45 – Redefining Shop Culture: Beyond Burnt Coffee and Old Magazines 07:10 – Facing Industry Challenges with Vision and Heart 10:20 – The Power of Acquisitions & Opportunity for Owners 13:16 – Innovating Exits: The Co-Op Model Explained 18:07 – Leadership Lessons: Hire Better, Have Fun, Stay Humble 28:14 – Blind Optimism and Growth Mindsets 38:41 – Delight the Customer: How Mango Makes a Difference 40:11 – The Best Leadership Advice Jesse’s Ever Received 44:02 – Connect with Jesse & the Mango Team  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.

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