Dropping Bombs

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Bottarini Marketing Group LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Jaden Bottarini, a 19-year-old who turned elite athletic discipline into a marketing agency generating $50K a month before he ever finished high school. His firm manages over $10 million in annual ad spend and has driven more than $1 million in client profits in the last 60 days alone. Jaden breaks down why most businesses don't have a sales problem but a marketing problem, how to rank your brand inside ChatGPT before your competitors realize it's the new Google, and why discipline beats talent every time. He's 19, no degree, and already lapping people twice his age. The blueprint is right here. The only question is whether you're going to use it. 🔗 Connect with Jaden IG: https://www.instagram.com/jadenbottarini TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_jadenbottarini 📖 Books Mentioned: - The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene - The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene 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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Restored Identity LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Amy Elohim — holistic wellness educator and founder of Restored Identity, a faith-based health company built on what she calls God's original design for the human body. At 34, Amy was on 11 medications, walking with a cane, and running out of options — until she stopped listening to doctors and started listening to Scripture. She breaks down why parasites and heavy metals are the real root of most chronic disease, why biblical dietary laws have hard science behind them, how fabric frequencies directly impact hormone and testosterone levels, and how her company has already helped people reverse stage four cancer. Seven years later, she's 40, feels 16, and runs a company that's doing what trillions in cancer research hasn't. This episode is worth your full attention. 🔗 Connect with Amy & Restored Identity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoredidentity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RestoredIdentity TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amyelohim Website: https://www.restored-identity.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. Individual results may vary. 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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff, Prosperitas Financial & Jerry Citarella Presents LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode gets brutally honest about money with Jerry Citarella — 35-year top-percentile financial advisor, bestselling author, and founder of Prosperitas Financial. Jerry breaks down the pay-yourself-first system most advisors skip, why emotional investing destroys portfolios, the needs-vs.-wants reality check that actually changes behavior, and how to start building wealth even if you're starting late. He also unveils LetsTalk.money — an AI platform built to help people have the hard financial conversations they've been avoiding. Doesn't matter if you have $500 or $5 million, the principles in this conversation will change how you think about money for the rest of your life. 🔗 Connect with Jerry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrycitarella YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JerryCitarellaPresents Website: https://www.prosperitasfin.com AI Financial Platform: https://www.LetsTalk.money Email: jcitarella@pfria.com 📚Books Mentioned The Truth Hurts Help Series by Jerry Citarella — Currently available as signed hard copies directly from Jerry. Reach out via his socials or website to request one. The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley 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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Ryan Alexander, a credit educator who rebuilt from a 500 score to 800+ credit and now teaches everyday people how to do the same. Ryan exposes why credit repair companies are largely a scam and the real difference between bad credit and no credit. He breaks down how to get a teenager an 800 score within 30 days of turning 18, the credit card trifecta strategy most business owners are completely missing, and the story of a man who sold his company for $220 million and still got denied for a mortgage. Credit isn't just a number. It's leverage, and most people are leaving a fortune on the table because nobody taught them the rules.This is the conversation that changes how you see money forever. 🔗 Connect with Ryan Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderprime11 Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/iteachcredit.llc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iteachcredit ✅ Additional Resources Website: https://www.iteachcredit.com Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/i-teach-credit-4427/about Linktree: https://linktr.ee/iteachcredit 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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Empire Ink LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Steve Santacruz — the street-raised New Yorker who opened a tattoo shop before he could tattoo, and built it into a multi-location empire with 200,000+ clients and over 7,000 five-star reviews. Steve reveals the one responsibility shift that ended gang life and started empire building, the counterintuitive advantage of knowing nothing when he opened, and why his philosophy — "Empire is the Way" — starts from the inside out, not the bank account. Most people are one decision away from an entirely different life. Watch this before you waste another year avoiding yours. 🔗 Connect with Steve Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevesantacruz Empire Ink IG: https://www.instagram.com/empireinkstudios | https://www.instagram.com/empireinkstars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@empireinkstudios | https://www.tiktok.com/@empireistheway Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@stevesantacruz Websites: https://stevesantacruz.com | https://empireink.com | https://empireinkstars.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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff, Meritage Partners & Inevitable Exit LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Brian Franco — M&A advisor who's closed over $2 billion in business sales and spent 23 years turning founder-owned companies into transferable, sellable machines. Brian breaks down why most business owners are unknowingly building a job, not a business — and the seven value drivers that separate a 4–6x exit from a 10–15x payday. He gets into deal structure, earnouts, the boomer wealth trap, and why waiting too long to exit is the most expensive mistake a founder can make. If you've built something real, this episode is the conversation you didn't know you needed. Your business is either an asset or a liability — this episode tells you exactly how to tell the difference. 🔗 Connect with Brian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_t_franco/ Podcast: The M&A Guy Podcast ✅ Additional Resources Meritage Partners: http://meritage.partners Inevitable Exit: http://inevitableexit.com Inevitable Exit Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/02TFLonb Apple Bites AI: https://applebites.ai/ 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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Hayden Garlock LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Hayden Garlock — the 27-year-old who built California's largest bird control company from a single door-knock observation, installed pigeon deterrent systems in 7,500 homes, and sold the whole thing for seven figures before most people figure out what they want to do with their lives. Hayden exposes why dirty, unglamorous service businesses are the fastest path to millionaire status right now, why "burn the boats" is dangerous advice for most entrepreneurs, and why the online gurus selling success have never actually built anything outside the internet. The trend chasers are losing, and those doing what nobody else wants to do are winning. This episode shows exactly why — and how to be one of them. 🔗 Connect with Hayden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haydengarlock/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haydengarlock 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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff, Last Rep, & Reach Peak LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Stephen Samson, a self-made entrepreneur who went from the military to the boardroom without a degree, built a multi-million dollar company from nothing, and walked away with a life-changing exit in six years. Stephen gets into what it really takes to survive a bootstrapped startup, why most growing companies are being held back by their own technology, and how he's now building a THC recovery beverage targeting the millions of people ditching alcohol for something better. Whatever you're building right now, this episode is the push you didn't know you needed. 🔗 Connect with Stephen LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/stsamson Last Rep: https://lastreparc.com (Use Promo Code: BRAD for 20% off) Reach Peak: https://reachpeak.co Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube. This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Last Rep contains Delta-9 THC derived from hemp. Must be 21+ to purchase. 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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & MocToe Wine Co. LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Andrew Schultz, an Army veteran turned winemaker who spent over a decade farming some of Washington State's most elite vineyards before buying the one where his career first began. Andrew gets into what actually makes a great wine (it starts in the field, not the cellar), why Washington is quietly producing some of the most underrated bottles in the world, and how he built a business that takes care of the people doing the real work. From combat tours to owning some of the most sought-after land in American wine country, this is a story about what obsession and integrity build over time. This episode is proof that patience, integrity, and doing things right still wins. 🔗 Connect with Andrew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewleeschultz/ Website: https://www.moctoewines.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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Travis Larsen Construction LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Travis and Kaidden Larsen, a father and son who built a construction and development company from the ground up, survived the 2008 housing crash, and are now sitting on one of the most overlooked investment opportunities in the country. Travis breaks down why most licensed contractors don't actually know what they're doing, how to vet one before you spend a dime, and why the region they're building in is quietly becoming a commercial goldmine before most people even know it exists. Whether you're looking to invest, already in the trades, or have never picked up a hammer in your life, this episode will change how you think about building real wealth from the ground up. 🔗 Connect with Travis & Kaidden IG: https://www.instagram.com/travislarsenconstructionllc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TravisLarsenConstruction Website: https://www.travislarsenconstruction.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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & thejasonmitchellgroup.com LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Jason Mitchell, the CEO who started from nothing, lost everything, and then built the #1 real estate group in the country with $200M in annual revenue. Jason breaks down the referral machine distributing 13,000 qualified leads a month, why America's housing market is trapped in purgatory, how Wall Street quietly cornered the first-time homebuyer market, and what it actually takes to create generational wealth on a normal income. He also tells the story of wiring away his last $3 million the night before filing bankruptcy and how that one decision changed the entire trajectory of his life. If you're a realtor, an aspiring homeowner, or an entrepreneur just trying to build real wealth, this episode is your blueprint. 🔗 Connect with Jason Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonmitchell_jmg/ Website: https://thejasonmitchellgroup.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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Aaron "Sgt. Q" Quinonez, a Marine combat veteran turned entrepreneur and mental health advocate who went from homelessness to building a thriving company and coaching leaders across the country. Sergeant Q breaks down the neuroscience of unhealed trauma, how it silently destroys relationships and success, and the simple daily habits that actually rewire your brain for resilience. He also gets into the raw personal story that changed everything for him. If you've ever felt stuck, reactive, or like you're running on empty — this one's for you. The tools are simpler than you think, and someone in your life needs this conversation as much as you do. 🔗 Connect with Aaron/Sgt Q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/ Website: https://www.evolvepathway.com ✅ Additional Resources Healing Thru Service (SgtQ's book): https://a.co/d/0dJUDkmO The Body Keeps the Score (Bessel van der Kolk): https://a.co/d/0hVet8ZJ QActual App: https://www.qactual.com Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 anytime. This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. 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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & American Dream TV LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Craig Sewing — founder of American Dream TV, a two-time Emmy®-nominated media company reaching tens of millions of viewers a month, and one of the most influential names in real estate media. Craig breaks down why the news is designed to keep you angry, why personal brand is now a survival skill for anyone in real estate or mortgage, and why AI is about to hand the market to professionals who understand what it can't do — and punish everyone who doesn't. This is the episode for anyone who wants to stop being invisible in their industry. 🔗 Connect with Craig IG: https://www.instagram.com/craigsewingmedia/ & https://www.instagram.com/theamericandreamtv/ ✅ Additional Resources American Dream TV: https://americandreamnetwork.tv/ Real Producers (Brad's Company): https://www.realmortgagesuccess.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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & KLV Capital and Experience Ventures LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Vic Keller — the quiet operator who founded 17 companies, exited 9 of them, and had three acquired by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. No hype, no flash. Just results. Vic breaks down why building a great team is the only real multiplier, what it actually takes to build a business buyers want to pay top dollar for, and why the next 5–10 years will be the greatest window in history to sell a business. He also gets into the buy vs. build debate, why blue-collar industries are the new gold rush, and what AI will never be able to replace. This conversation separates the operators from the talkers. If you're building, buying, or thinking about selling — this one's worth your time. [Insert Timestamps here] 🔗 Connect with Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vickeller/ Website: https://vickeller.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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & letsgetfunded.com LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode brings back Evan Rugen — the entrepreneur who reverse-engineered the banking system and built a multiple 7-figure company teaching everyday people how to access real money for their businesses. Evan breaks down how he personally accessed $1.5 million at 0% interest, why most people are playing the funding game completely wrong, and how his team helps people fix their credit and get funded, no matter where they're starting from. Whether you're sitting on bad credit, waiting to save up, or already in business and need capital to scale — this episode lays out exactly how to get the money and what to do with it once you have it. Stop waiting. Start getting funded. This conversation is your golden ticket to free capital. 00:00 - Intro 6:02 - Inside the 'Let's Get Funded' Community 07:45 - Understanding Lexus Nexus & Credit Repair 12:17 - Six Levels of Business Funding 16:38 - Why Credit Repair is Essential for Entrepreneurs 25:10 - The Importance of Marketing & Sales Skills 29:48 - Sponsor Break 34:40 - Secrets to Maximum Funding Approvals 38:41 - Real Client Funding Success Stories 47:00 - Best Banks to Get 0% Loans 48:31 - Getting Started with Funding (Actionable Advice) 55:19 - Wrap-up & Final Thoughts 🔗 Connect with Evan IG: https://www.instagram.com/boweryboi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boweryboi ✅ Additional Resources Free Community: https://skool.letsgetfunded.com/ Skool Inner Circle: https://www.skool.com/100k LGF Website: https://letsgetfunded.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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & crane-financial.com LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Dylan Crane — former pro basketball player turned insurance sales machine who claims to be the #1 insurance producer in America. Dylan breaks down how he went from the hardwood to writing $1.9 million in life insurance his first year, hitting $120K in his pocket by month two, and how his sports mentality is the reason most people simply can't keep up. He also gets into the lead system that prints money, why most agents fail before they ever find their stride, and the step-by-step blueprint he's using to build one of the largest insurance agencies in America. Oh — and he's thinking about running for president. No big deal. Whether you're already in insurance or just tired of trading time for a paycheck, this one's worth your full attention. 🔗 Connect with Dylan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinsuranceathlete/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Theinsuranceathlete Email: dylan@crane-financial.com Website: https://crane-financial.com/learn-more 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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & ExtinctMALE LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Jimmie Harris, founder of ExtinctMALE — a movement helping men reclaim who they're supposed to be. Jimmie went to prison young, turned his life around through faith, and built a successful business empire from nearly nothing. Now he's on a mission to bring real masculinity back. We break down what real masculinity actually looks like, why so many men have lost it, and what it takes to get it back. No fluff — just a raw, honest conversation about identity, responsibility, and why the world needs strong men now more than ever. This is the conversation most men aren't having… but should be. 🔗 Connect with Jimmie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/extinct_male1/ Websites: http://extinctmale.com | http://custombrickworkinc.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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a raw comeback story with David Saylor — an eighth-grade dropout who went from drug addiction and a first-degree murder charge to building an eight-figure bootstrapped empire completely from scratch. David breaks down the moment everything changed, what he promised God in a jail cell, and how a $700 bet turned into 40 retail locations, a private jet, and two pouch brands he believes will hit a billion dollars. He also gets into his nicotine pouch brand ALTRD, why it hits differently than anything else on the market, and Motion Pouches — the nootropic pouch built for entrepreneurs who can't afford to be unfocused. This conversation will change the way you see what's possible. Your comeback starts here. 🔗 Connect with David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidleesaylor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Davidleesaylor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidleesaylor Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/justkiddingpodd/ ✅ Business Websites: ALTRD Nicotine Pouches: https://altrdnicotine.com/ Motion Pouches (Nootropic, No Nicotine): https://motionpouches.com/ Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this episode are those of the guest/host and do not constitute medical advice. Nicotine is an addictive substance. Consult a healthcare professional before use. This episode contains discussions about nicotine products and is intended for adults 21+. 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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & whooptriggerz.com LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Carlton "C-Dub" Whitfield, who went from playing piano in his dad's church to building a multi-app ecosystem used by musicians and churches worldwide — no funding, no label, no gatekeepers. In this episode, Carlton breaks down how he made the leap, what almost stopped him, and what it actually takes to build recurring revenue as a creator. Creators, musicians, and faith-based entrepreneurs — this one was made for you. __ 🎹📲 GUEST SNAPSHOT Carlton "C-Dub" Whitfield – Music tech entrepreneur and app founder who built a multi-app ecosystem (Loops by C-Dub, Scale Junkie, Hoop Triggers, What's Your Take) serving musicians, churches, and creators worldwide. Transitioned from working musician to tech founder, building scalable digital products without traditional industry gatekeepers or VC funding. SOCIAL HANDLES Instagram: @cdubworld | @loopsbycdub | @scaleljunkie | @whooptriggers 🔗 Connect with Carlton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cdubworld/ Website: https://whooptriggerz.com/ Apps/Additional Resources: https://linktr.ee/thecdubbrand 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

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & glownaturalwellness.com LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Dr. Michelle Sands, a naturopathic physician who cuts straight through the noise on peptides, hormones, and everything wellness culture gets wrong. Dr. Michelle breaks down the direct link between hormone health, sexual vitality, and business performance — and what your sex drive is actually telling you about your health and your success. She also covers what peptides actually do, why GLP-1s are being recklessly prescribed, why testosterone levels in young men are tanking, and the parasite conversation nobody wants to have. Raw, specific, and worth every minute. This one covers everything your doctor probably never will. 🔗 Connect with Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichellesands/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fixhormones Hormone Harmony Over 35 (Book): https://a.co/d/0etnXvmP Website: https://glownaturalwellness.com/ Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube. DISCLAIMER: This episode is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any health-related decisions. 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