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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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This Blue-Collar Business Prints Money (No One’s Talking About It)
Jun 501:02:58Tap to summarizeThis episode was sponsored by Cardiff & ProWest Roofing and RestorationLightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a raw redemption story with Bob Schober — a man who was sleeping in a Volkswagen, selling food stamps for half price, and chasing Grateful Dead tours before he found sobriety at 28 years old and never looked back.Twenty-eight years clean and a nine-figure roofing exit later, he's here to talk about what he built — and what he's doing with it now.Bob breaks down the private equity deal that changed everything, why he walked away from the operator seat, and the program he's running inside prisons — training inmates on sales and roofing before they ever hit the street. Plus, how giving away cash every week turned into 400 million views in under 90 days.A man who once couldn't feed himself is now feeding entire communities.🔗 Connect with Bob Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9figurerooferYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@9figurerooferRoofing Career Opportunities: https://www.roofcareer.com📚 Book Mentioned: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: https://www.naphill.org/shop/books/think-and-grow-rich/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 Real Estate Hack Making Millionaires in 2026 (No One’s Talking About It)
Jun 401:08:09Tap 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 features Todd Pultz, a former cop who grew up in a trailer park, hit rock bottom, and rebuilt himself into a nine-figure entrepreneur with over 1,000 rental units and 15+ companies across real estate, healthcare, and beyond.Todd reveals the Medicaid-backed real estate model almost nobody is talking about, housing adults with disabilities through government-funded care programs, eliminating vacancy risk, and building 30% net margins while actually doing good. He also breaks down creative financing, why most landlords leave serious money on the table, and how anyone can plug into this model with little to no experience.If you're serious about building wealth, don’t skip this one. 🔗 Connect with Todd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddpultzofficialWebsite: https://www.toddpultz.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 Real Estate Strategy Nobody Talks About (Pay Off Your House in 6 Years)
Jun 301:05:08Tap to summarizeThis episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Replace Your UniversityLightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Michael Lush, the founder who spent nearly two decades in the mortgage industry before realizing the system was designed to keep Americans in debt — and decided to do something about it.Michael breaks down why your 30-year mortgage is costing you hundreds of thousands in unnecessary interest, how most homeowners can pay off their home in 5 to 7 years using a strategy banks quietly use themselves, and why nobody in the industry ever told you this existed.If you own a home or plan to buy one, this is the most important financial conversation you'll hear all year.🔗 Connect with Michael Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_realryuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReplaceYourUniversityTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replaceyourmortgage✅ Additional ResourcesReplace Your Mortgage (book): https://a.co/d/087wvOLrWebsite: Replaceyouruniversity.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 →Special Forces Vet: The Brutal Reason Most Men Stay Weak
Jun 301:36:27Tap to summarizeThis episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Damon Friedman of SOF MissionsLightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers battlefield-forged leadership wisdom with Dr. Damon Friedman — retired Air Force Special Operations Lt. Colonel, three-time Bronze Star recipient, and founder of SOF Missions, a nonprofit fighting the veteran suicide epidemic killing 20+ Americans a day.From juvenile delinquent in South LA to elite special warfare officer with four combat deployments, Dr. Friedman breaks down why comfort is a disease, the one character trait that kills more companies than bad strategy, and the leadership lessons most CEOs will never learn unless they've operated where failure means death — not a bad quarter.Twenty veterans will take their lives today. Dr. Friedman has made it his mission to stop that — and this conversation is part of how. Buy the book, share the episode, support the mission. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Damon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdamonfriedman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DamonFriedmanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@damonfriedmanWebsite: https://www.damonfriedman.com/📚 Get the Book: Special Warfare CEO: https://a.co/d/0bklKmGP🎖️ Support SOF Missions (Veteran Nonprofit): https://www.sofmissions.orgBrad 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 →$10k/Month Side Hustle That Actually Works in 2026
May 3101:13:46Tap to summarizeThis episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Profit With Kam LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Kam Dasani, a former Silicon Valley sales executive who walked away from a six-figure corporate career to pursue full-time financial freedom through options swing trading.Kam breaks down exactly how his system works and why swing trading is the smarter play for anyone with a busy life. He gets into the 85–90% win rate his team maintains, how members copy trades without any prior experience, and what it actually takes to start generating real side income from the market.If you've ever wondered whether there's a simpler way to make your money work for you, this episode is worth your time.🔗 Connect with Kam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profitwithkamDiscord Community (14-Day Free Trial): https://discord.gg/nHchWuyXRmWatch 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 Legal High That’s Making Millionaires Right Now
May 2901:21:59Tap to summarizeThis episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Evergreen Distributors LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Richard Ratcliff and Abhay Khattar, co-founders of Evergreen Distributors, a multi-million dollar hemp empire built from the ground up in under two years.They break down the legal gray area that makes THCA hemp virtually identical to marijuana. Then they get into why going farm-to-store direct is the biggest untapped opportunity in a $50 billion industry, and what a looming government deadline means for every hemp business in America.Four founders from different parts of the world who built something most people can't even dream up. If you're a smoker, an entrepreneur, or just someone who hates being told what to do, this one's for you.🔗 Connect with Evergreen Distributors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evergreendistributorsWebsite: https://www.buyevergreen.com Richard’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/richslife/This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed constitutes legal or financial advice. Hemp laws vary by state — always consult a legal professional and verify the laws in your area before purchasing, selling, or distributing hemp products. Brad Lea and Dropping Bombs do not endorse or promote the use of any substance.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 AI Secret That's Creating Millionaires In 2026
May 2801:15:46Tap to summarizeThis episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Carroll Media Corp LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/Today's Dropping Bombs episode features DJ Carroll, a serial entrepreneur who turned $300 and a push mower into a multimillion dollar business, sold it, and went on to build a global marketing agency and a $4.5M real estate portfolio from the ground up.DJ makes the case that within the next 36 months, AI will make entrepreneurship less of a choice and more of a necessity. He shares how he used AI to finally publish his bestselling book after a decade of writing as a dyslexic author, and reveals the 10-80-10 prompting framework every business owner needs to know right now.The playbook for building wealth in the AI era is in this episode. The only question is whether you'll use it.🔗 Connect with DJ Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dj_carroll✅ DJ's WebsitesCoach Carroll: https://www.coachcarroll.comCarroll Media: https://www.carroll.mediaAlli (AI Voice Agent): https://hirealli.com/Call Alli: (502) 401-1234 📖 The Hunter Head Game (Book): https://thehunterheadgame.com/📚 Additional Books Mentioned: Empire of AI – Karen HaoOutwitting the Devil – Napoleon HillThe Four Agreements – Don Miguel RuizAs a Man Thinketh – James AllenBrad 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 →Highest Paying Blue Collar Business Making Millionaires in 2026
May 2700:57:21Tap 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 delivers blue-collar brilliance with Ben Jordan — a former trades worker who started with a two-man plumbing operation and scaled it into a $75M multi-state empire, and lost 204 pounds while doing it.Ben exposes why 90% of home service businesses stay stuck under $2 million, why a salesman outperforms a plumber every time, and how getting his body right unlocked a completely different business. He also breaks down the subscription model, his five-day-a-week training system, and why he's turning down private equity to build the largest trades training organization in America.The trades are the most underestimated wealth vehicle in America — and this man built the blueprint. Grab a pen. 🔗 Connect with Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjordanofficial✅ Additional Resources The Action Group (Coaching): https://www.skool.com/the-action-group/aboutAction Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric: https://www.actionplumbing.netWatch 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 Truth About God, Jesus & Why 99% of People Are Going To Hell
May 2601:34:14Tap 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 delivers unfiltered conviction with Kimberly Brown — daughter of NFL Hall of Famer and civil rights legend Jim Brown, actress, entrepreneur, and founder of the Daughters of Legends women's empowerment movement.Kimberly breaks down why the Holy Spirit is God's wife and what God personally told her at a concert in 2015. She makes the case for why attending church puts you closer to the enemy, and why Trump is a king descended from the tribe of Judah. Plus, why a father in the home remains the single greatest predictor of a daughter's success.This conversation challenges your theology, your politics, and your entire framework of who's really in charge. Walk in with an open mind. You won't walk out with the same one…🔗 Connect with Kimberly Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.b.brown.dols/ Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/daughtersoflegends/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/kimbrownnfl32 Website: https://www.daughtersoflegends.org 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 Daily Habit That Reduces Your Risk of Death by 40% (And Nobody Is Doing It)
May 2401:03:59Tap to summarizeThis episode was sponsored by Cardiff & BlackRoot Recovery LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Andrew Cavanaugh, a combat Marine turned inventor who built the world's first Multi-Modality Recovery Sauna after his own health collapsed and the system had nothing real to offer him.Andrew breaks down why the PTSD diagnosis is a lie that destroys the men it's supposed to help, how grounding alone reduced blood viscosity by 270% in clinical studies, and why stacking infrared, earthing, and halo therapy into one unit attacks the root and not just the symptom.If you've ever felt like the system failed you or someone you love, this one hits different. Don't skip it.🔗 Connect with Andrew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackrootrecoveryX (Twitter): https://x.com/BlackrootsaunasWebsite: https://www.blackrootrecovery.com✅ BlackRoot Partnerships Vattan Cold Plunge (ACP Unit): https://vattencoldplunge.com/Project Restore Hope: https://www.projectrestorehope.org✅ Additional Resources Clint Ober (Grounding Research Pioneer): https://www.earthinginstitute.netThe Sean Ryan Show (mentioned in episode): https://shawnryanshow.com/Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.The views expressed in this episode are for informational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or treatment plan.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
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