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Dropping Bombs w/ The Real Brad Lea
Hosted by Brad Lea · EN
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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Why 87% Of Married Men Aren't Happy In The Bedroom (And Don't Even Realize It)
2d ago01:00:48Tap to summarizeThis episode was sponsored by Cardiff LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/Today's Dropping Bombs episode brings back Keith Yackey — the former pastor and real estate mogul turned self-proclaimed "world's most expensive relationship coach" — this time joined by his wife and Married Game Podcast co-host, Jesse. Their marriage nearly ended in divorce before Keith rebuilt it from the ground up, and that rebuild became a movement.Keith and Jesse break down the five brutal metrics that determine whether your spouse actually desires you, the difference between short-term and long-term attraction, why "nice guy" behavior kills marriages, and the real math behind their no-BS money-back guarantee — plus Jesse's unfiltered take on the exact moment she was ready to walk out.Married, single, or somewhere in between — this episode names the habits that quietly kill relationships and hands you the scoreboard nobody else will show you to start rebuilding them. 🔗 Connect with Keith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithyackeyWebsite: https://www.keithyackey.com 🔗 Connect with Jesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessejoy1111/✅ Additional Resources The Married Game (Book & Coaching): https://www.marriedgame.comMarried Game Podcast on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@MarriedGameBrad 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
Transcribe →The Hidden Industry Paying $10K/Week (An Ex-Heroin Addict Built It From Rock Bottom)
4d ago00:50:34Tap to summarizeThis episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Top Tier Solar Solutions LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/This episode delivers a gut-punch redemption story with Vincent Torres, a sales leader who spent years cycling through addiction, arrests, and a 325-pound rock bottom before rebuilding himself from nothing.Vincent breaks down his path from Brooklyn street life, gang ties, and heroin addiction to losing everything — then simultaneously getting clean and dropping over 110 pounds in 18 months. He now leads sales teams generating $20-25 million annually and reveals the exact mindset shift that took him from self-pity to seven-figure opportunity.If you think your past has already decided your future, this conversation proves otherwise — Vincent lived the worst-case scenario and still built the best-case life.🔗 Connect with Vincent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitmatic15Watch 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
Transcribe →From $12K To $2.5M In 12 Months: The Pricing Secret Nobody Teaches Contractors
5d ago01:13:04Tap to summarizeThis episode was sponsored by Cardiff & The Contractor Fight LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers straight-up truth with Tom Reber, the U.S. Marine Corps veteran who built and sold his own painting company before founding The Contractor Fight — now widely regarded as the most impactful coaching community in the trades.Tom breaks down his "fix the cheeseburger first" philosophy, the three-step sales process that gets contractors paid what they're worth without hard-closing anyone, and why his "strong you, strong home, strong business" framework matters more than any pricing strategy.If your work is great but your bank account isn't, this episode hands you the real reason — and it isn't your competition.🔗 Connect with Tom Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/fightwithtomContractor Fight IG: https://www.instagram.com/contractorfightWebsite: http://thecontractorfight.com/bradWatch 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
Transcribe →Stop Aging Your Face: The Weird Habit Pro Athletes Use To Look AND Feel Younger
6d ago01:10:11Tap to summarizeThis episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Jawzrsize LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a wild survival-to-empire story with Brandon Harris, founder of Jawzrsize — the facial fitness brand built on jaw resistance training that's now used by millions worldwide.Brandon breaks down the motorcycle crash and 13-day coma that shattered his jaw and sparked the invention, the worldwide patent hunt he started before he could even manufacture a prototype, why he refuses to move production overseas, and the affiliate strategy he's using to scale into a global household name.If a broken jaw can birth a multimillion-dollar company, what's stopping your comeback story? This one's proof pain can be the blueprint.🔗 Connect with Brandon Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/jawzrmanJawzrsize IG: https://www.instagram.com/jawzrsizeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jawzrsizeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jawzrsizeWebsite: https://www.jawzrsize.comWatch 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
Transcribe →The Secret Cookie Wars Of New York: Stolen Recipes & Corporate Sabotage Exposed
1w ago01:19:04Tap to summarizeThis episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Dutchess CookiesLightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a raw redemption story with Patrick Poix, co-founder of Duchess Cookies — the New York stuffed-cookie brand now flying off shelves after Patrick traded a decade behind bars for a second shot at life.Patrick breaks down the teenage MDMA deal that spiraled into a federal conspiracy charge, his run to France on a second passport, the ten years he served after 9/11 shut down his escape route, and how he rebuilt everything — his family, his freedom, his empire — one cookie at a time.Whether you're chasing a comeback, building a business, or just love a story that shouldn't have a happy ending but does, this one's for you.🔗 Connect with Patrick Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/patrickrpoix/Duchess Cookies IG: https://www.instagram.com/duchesscookiesnycTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@DuchesscookiesWebsite: https://duchesscookies.comBrad 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
Transcribe →The $90M Scheme That Financed The Wolf of Wall Street (Insider Tells All)
1w ago01:37:23Tap to summarizeThis episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Sugartime Inc. LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/Today's Dropping Bombs episode features David Sugarman, the former Wall Street vice president who talked his way into the NBA Players Association without a law degree and built a one-stop business empire for pro athletes under his "Sugar" persona.David breaks down signing New Edition with $900 to his name, then the fallout years later: a federal grand jury testimony against his best friend, Fugees co-founder Pras Michel, tied to fugitive financier Jho Low, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Obama campaign money — plus the jail stint and divorce that cost him everything.Wall Street, the Fugees, a fugitive financier, and a fall from grace — this episode has all of it, and somehow David is still standing. This one needs to be heard, not summarized. 🔗 Connect with David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdavidsugarmanX: https://twitter.com/SugarmanSpeaksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamdavidsugarmanWebsite: https://iamdavidsugarman.comCompany: https://sugartimeinc.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
Transcribe →The Hidden Industry Making Veterans Millions (The Government Doesn't Want You to Know)
2w ago01:06:01Tap to summarizeThis episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Vet Claims LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a gut-punch entrepreneurial story with Luke Simianer — a Purple Heart recipient who was shot in Afghanistan at 19, discharged with nothing, and ended up homeless, living out of his car with his dog before he ever built anything.Luke breaks down how he turned that rock bottom into VetClaims.ai, a company that's helped over 70,000 veterans fight the VA's broken disability system — exposing the predatory "claim sharks" who pocket 5-6x a veteran's payout increase, the military sexual trauma nobody talks about, and why he thinks the whole VA model needs to be torn down and rebuilt.If you're a veteran, you may be owed money the government is banking on you never collecting. This episode tells you exactly how the system is rigged — and how to beat it.🔗 Connect with Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luke_simianerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lsimianerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lukassimianer✅ Additional ResourcesVetClaims.ai: https://www.vetclaims.aiThe Veteran Voice: https://www.theveteranvoice.comBrad 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
Transcribe →The Secret to Turning Attention Into Millions (Most Influencers Miss This)
2w ago01:12:19Tap to summarizeThis episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Alive Print Shop LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Austin Boyd, the Las Vegas entrepreneur who turned a $3,000 loan into a multimillion-dollar apparel company, supplying the UFC and Fortune 500 brands.Austin breaks down the emergency order that landed his first major account, the week COVID erased 80% of his revenue, and the bet that took his family's life savings to zero before the comeback. He also unpacks co-founding a med spa with his wife, why merch might be the easiest revenue unlock for anyone with an audience, and how faith has shaped every high-stakes call. Seventeen years, one garage, zero shortcuts — this is what building something real actually looks like. Entrepreneurs, don't skip this one.🔗 Connect with AustinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinboydlasvegasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-boyd-3766a2248/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliveInsidepro✅ Additional ResourcesAlive Print Shop: https://aliveprintshop.comLaser Skin Lounge: https://www.laserskinlounge.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
Transcribe →This Is What Happens When You Pray For "Walking On Water" Faith
2w ago01:16:10Tap to summarizeThis episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Mitch Rice LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a raw and unfiltered testimony with Mitch Rice, the roofing contractor who turned $800 and zero industry experience into a multi-million-dollar business — hitting $1 million in revenue within his first six months.Mitch opens up about the opiate addiction that nearly consumed him, the daughter he lost before she was born, and the faith that pulled him from rock bottom into rebuilding his life — and his business — from nothing.He's not here to sell you anything. This is one man's proof that faith can carry you through the unthinkable — and it might just change how you see your own struggle.🔗 Connect with Mitch IG: https://www.instagram.com/gq_rooferFacebook: https://facebook.com/mitch.rice.796TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mitchrice7Brad 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
Transcribe →The Government Owes Small Businesses $80 Billion (No One's Talking About It)
2w ago00:49:53Tap to summarizeClaim your tariff refund at realtariffs.comThis episode was sponsored by Cardiff LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/"Nobody talks about the $80 billion the government still owes small businesses."Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a wake-up call with Trevor Hall, the CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner who's spent two decades untangling the tax code — and now leads the charge helping businesses claim tariff refunds most don't even know they're owed.Trevor breaks down the three-phase refund process and the 180-day clock most business owners don't realize is ticking. He exposes the six-figure filing mistakes he's personally caught before they cost real companies real money. Plus, he reveals the little-known buyout option that pays out 70–95% of your refund upfront, no strings attached.The government is sitting on billions it's legally required to hand back — and banking on the fact that most people never find out. This episode pulls back the curtain on exactly how that game works.🔗 Connect with Trevor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestdressedcpaWebsite: https://hallcpas.netLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-k-hall-cpa-cfe-3b70466✅ Additional Resources Real Tariffs (tariff refund filing help): https://www.realtariffs.comFound Money Project (unclaimed money/settlements hub): https://www.foundmoneyproject.comACE Secure Data Portal (official CBP account setup): https://ace.cbp.govBrad 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
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