Episode 31

From Dirt Floors to a Thriving Auto Empire: The Inspiring Journey of A1 Automotive’s Kendall Warnock

Join host Ryan Burton on the High Gear Podcast as he sits down with Kendall Warnock, owner of A1 Automotive in Lincoln, Nebraska. Kendall’s story begins on the dirt floors of a reservation shop and follows his journey to building a multimillion-dollar automotive business—all driven by an unwavering commitment to faith, family, and community.

In this episode, Kendall shares the personal discipline strategies that keep him at peak performance, insights into creating an outstanding customer experience, and why giving back to the community is at the core of A1 Automotive’s success. From discussing the challenges of opening a second 12-bay location to highlighting the power of team vision boards, Kendall offers actionable tips and genuine inspiration for shop owners and entrepreneurs alike. Don’t miss this honest and heartfelt conversation on transforming obstacles into opportunities and building a business that truly serves people.

About the Podcast

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High Gear Podcast
Each episode of the High Gear Podcast is a journey into the heart of automotive entrepreneurship.

About your host

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Ryan Burton

Ryan Burton is the Founder & Owner of Leads Near Me a Digital Marketing Company for Auto Repair Shops. Ryan has spent the last 20+ years in marketing including 8 years on air as a radio announcer. Near Me Radio was born from thousands of conversations with Repair Shop owners & realizing we have a unique voice that needs to be shared. The podcast has a "radio feel" paying tribute to Ryan's days on the radio.