Dropping Bombs

Brad Lea: CEO, Entrepreneur, and Host of The Bottom Line

Laugh while you learn how to solve some of life's challenges! In fact, Brad Lea keeps it as real as it gets while he's "Dropping Bombs" on a wide-range of topics that educate, inspire and makes you laugh out loud. Brad's bombs are explosive strategies discovered through conversations with his fascinating guests that you can use to obliterate any obstacle getting in the way of your personal or business success. Listen to the Dropping Bombs podcast for exclusive content, success strategies rooted in real-life experiences and stories from the front lines. Brad's dropping bombs. Listen up or run for cover!

  1. 3 HR AGO

    Turn Car Crashes Into Cash: Founder Reveals $300M Strategy

    This episode was sponsored by Crash to Cash   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ In this must-watch Dropping Bombs episode, Crash to Cash founder George Byrom shares his incredible redemption—from federal prison to generating $300M+ helping crash victims nationwide. Starting as a high school side hustle, he built a win-win empire with zero upfront costs, starring in Crash Money Millionaires along the way.   George breaks down scaling marketing empires, turning underdog stories into multimillion wins, and building teams that deliver life-changing results. Hear how he turned rock bottom into a nationwide operation empowering clients and families. If you're ready to rewrite your story, overcome obstacles, and build real wealth, this is your wake-up call—watch now and get fired up.   🔗 Connect with George Byrom  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashtocashga/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/GeorgeByrom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crashtocash Crash Money Millionaires reality show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmrPGbJReXWCE7vqUlZos9g Website: https://crashtocash.com/   Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.   Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.   LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/   Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/   This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it. Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs

    1h 6m
  2. 1 DAY AGO

    How to Build a Business That Runs Without You

    LightSpeedVT: https://instant.lightspeedvt.com/?mt=sub,rep,dropping-bombs Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ In today's solo episode, I reveal my REAL Scale Framework—the exact 7 pillars I've used to build businesses that run without me being chained to them every day. If you're trapped working 80-hour weeks just to keep things afloat, this is why—and how to finally break free.    I break down vision, people, data, issues, processes, traction, and pure profit—plus why a world-class training system is the ultimate game-changer. See how LightSpeed VT deploys instant training departments for pennies, turning chaos into precision growth. If you're done with excuses and ready for real freedom, this is your blueprint—implement it now and watch your business explode.   🔗 Resources  Instant Training Department: https://instant.lightspeedvt.com/?mt=sub,rep,dropping-bombs FREE Live Training Webinar: https://train.lightspeedvt.com/training-workshop-db   Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.   Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.   LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/   Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/   This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it. Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs

    55 min
  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    I Built a $32M Empire in the Industry Every Man Wants In (Banks Hate Me)

    This episode was sponsored by Peppermint Hippo   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ This Dropping Bombs episode features strip club CEO Alan Chang, revealing how he scaled from $1M to $32M revenue across 10+ gentleman's clubs nationwide. With over 20 years in adult entertainment and a proven track record, Alan delivers the blueprint for turning taboo into profit.   Alan breaks down why banks blacklist the industry, how two strippers invested nearly $2M to fuel his growth, and wild stories from inside the clubs most people never hear. From handcuffing customers to celebrity sightings and catfights, this conversation delivers the unfiltered truth on building wealth in a controversial industry.  🔗 Connect with Alan Chang  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepperminthippolv/   Company Websites: The Peppermint Hippo: https://thepepperminthippo.com/ Las Toxicas: https://lastoxicas.com/   Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.   Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.   LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/   Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/   This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it. Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs

    1h 25m
  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    Do This To Completely HEAL Your Body and Mind in 2026

    This episode was sponsored by Inner Alpha Fitness   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ This Dropping Bombs episode features AnnMarie Lawrence, former IFBB Pro bodybuilder turned CEO of Inner Alpha Fitness. Her multi-six-figure company has helped 3,000+ busy moms lose weight and reclaim confidence. AnnMarie went from blackout-drunk bartender to natural bodybuilding champion to entrepreneur, proving health discipline equals business discipline every time.   She debunks extreme diets, the power of small daily habits over perfection, and her exact strategy for sustainable weight loss without living in the gym. Hear her strategy: 80% of clients work out from home just 30 minutes, four days a week, and typically lose 20-25 pounds in four months.    Whether you're struggling with consistency, mindset, or just need a wake-up call—this conversation delivers the powerful truth about generational health, confidence, and building the discipline that transforms every area of life.   🔗 Connect with AnnMarie Lawrence  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annmarielawrence_/ Website: https://inneralphafitness.com/   Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.   Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.   LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/   Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/   This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it. Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs

    1h 8m
  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    How Scammers Steal Homes in 24 Hours (And How to Prevent It)

    This episode was sponsored by Gold Patrons    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ In this urgent Dropping Bombs episode, Gold Patrons CEO John Pignetti exposes how scammers—armed with AI—can steal your home without you knowing. From forged signatures to fake sales, he reveals the growing title fraud crisis hitting families nationwide.   John breaks down how scammers exploit digital loopholes while you sleep, why title insurance won't save you, and the future of paintball turrets stopping break-ins. From running an underground gym during COVID lockdowns to leveraging bodybuilding discipline as an entrepreneur, John's journey proves resilience wins.    If you own property or plan to buy, this conversation will make you question everything you thought was secure.   Get the Gold Patrons Discount here: goldpatrons.com/droppingbombs   🔗 Connect with John Pignetti  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnpignetti/ Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldpatrons Website (Special Deal): goldpatrons.com/droppingbombs    Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.   Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.   LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/   Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/   This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it. Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs

    53 min
  6. 29 JAN

    $2M/Year Remote Job No One Knows About

    JOIN: https://www.realmortgagesuccess.com/ LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/  In this brutally honest Dropping Bombs episode, NEXA Lending founder and CEO Mike Kortas exposes how he went from homeless at 18 to building one of America's most ambitious mortgage broker platforms. Mike reveals the 100% commission model that's disrupting traditional lending, why wholesale rates beat retail every time, and the prospecting strategies that tripled his pipeline in 90 days.   Steal the frameworks: listing agent prospecting secrets, revenue share residuals that pay forever, and how AI-powered tools are eliminating excuses. Ready to escape the wage ceiling and build generational wealth? This conversation delivers the blueprint banks don't want you to know.   🔗 Connect with Mike Kortas  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike.kortas/ Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.   Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.   LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/   Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/   This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it. Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs

    1h 28m
  7. 28 JAN

    How I Own 40 Houses With $0 Down (100% Financing Unlocked)

    This episode was sponsored by Own It University   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/   This Dropping Bombs episode delivers the playbook from Ali Choucair, the 21-year-old who went from broke to 40+ properties using other people's money.    After working six months without earning a dollar, Ali mastered wholesaling and now closes 20+ deals monthly while cherry-picking the best properties to keep using hard money lending that requires zero personal cash.   Ali breaks down how to wholesale houses, find distressed properties, and use hard money lenders who fund 100% of your deals. Hear the $70K phone call story, why mentorship beats college, and how to build wealth in real estate even if you're starting with nothing.    Whether you're 16 or 60, this episode proves you don't need money or a degree to win in real estate. Press play for the blueprint.    🔗 Resources Mentioned  Kiavi (hard money lender): https://www.kiavi.com/   🔗 Connect with Ali Choucair  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alichoucairr/   Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.   Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.   LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/   Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/   This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it. Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs

    1h 12m
  8. 27 JAN

    How To Make BUCKETS of Money In SERVICE Businesses

    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ This Dropping Bombs episode features Ian McCarthy, who scaled companies from $0 to eight figures THREE times across landscaping and professional sports. Former accountant turned founder, Ian exposes the fatal pricing mistakes contractors make and the exact financial strategies that unlock explosive growth.   Ian breaks down his "Know Your Numbers" system—how to calculate true overhead, stop copying competitors' rates, and price for actual profit. Steal the exact markup strategies, manpower formulas, and M&A moves that turn guesswork into empire-level growth.    If you're in the trades or looking to scale, this episode pays for itself in one job. Press play before your competition does.   🔗 Connect with Ian McCarthy  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueclawgroup_/ Website: https://blueclawgroup.com/ Titanic Deck Chair (Book): https://www.titanicdeckchair.com/   Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.   Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.   LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/   Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/   This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it. Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs

    1h 6m

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Laugh while you learn how to solve some of life's challenges! In fact, Brad Lea keeps it as real as it gets while he's "Dropping Bombs" on a wide-range of topics that educate, inspire and makes you laugh out loud. Brad's bombs are explosive strategies discovered through conversations with his fascinating guests that you can use to obliterate any obstacle getting in the way of your personal or business success. Listen to the Dropping Bombs podcast for exclusive content, success strategies rooted in real-life experiences and stories from the front lines. Brad's dropping bombs. Listen up or run for cover!

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