It takes talent, drive, and determination to make a champion player. What makes a champion team? That’s the question Brad asks Coach Jamy Bechler, a basketball coach turned professional consultant who helps organizations of any size rebound from a bad patch. With Brad having just recently revamped the LightSpeed VT vision statement to gear up for his company’s hiring spree, Coach’s timing couldn’t be better. After all, who doesn’t like working with a clean slate? While Brad’s purpose for the fut...
Aug 06, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 93
“If you can control what people see about your brand, then you can control what they think about you,” says Ulyses Osuna. But, how does an entrepreneur in the early stages of their business strike go about controlling their image during a stage when any press is seen as good press? The smart ones bring in help, such as public relations guru Ulyses Osuna. Self-described as the number-one public relations expert in the US, Ulyses states that million-dollar companies look to him for advice — an imp...
Aug 01, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 92
How to build the best possible teams and then, how to help those teams beat out the neighborhood competition? Those are the two questions Kress Johnson, Co-Founder of Evolve Pest Control, faces every time he and his crew of salespeople pound pavement. Kress is convinced his pest control service is the best on the block. Not just because of Evolve’s operational standards, but because of the staff that defines their brand. “We want to build the best team possible,” he says. “Whether they stay with...
Jul 24, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Brad’s guest today is Faisal Sublaban. Known as the Hotel Boss, Faisal doesn’t run a hotel — he rates them, sending hordes of followers to stay at the locations that leave him impressed. So, how does someone who doesn’t own a hotel become known as the “hotel boss”? According to Faisal, the only thing you need for success is an entrepreneurial spirit. “Sales can make up for any number of shortcomings,” agrees Brad. “Not even leadership — nothing’s as important as sales.” In this episode of Droppi...
Jul 19, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 90
Are you in the mortgage or real estate industry? Angelo Christian, author of Don’t Get Scammed When Buying a Home and creator of Real Estate University VT, can help you blow up your business — and your income. From generating leads to increasing your net earnings to over six-figures a year, The Real Estate University VT offers over 15 years of experience and 1000 hours of content that’s guaranteed to help you succeed. In this episode of Dropping Bombs, Brad chats with Angelo about the lessons he...
Jul 16, 2018•59 min
At Dropping Bombs, we’re big on the idea of MORE. Doing more, making more, giving more, achieving more. Listen long enough, and you’re sure to hear Brad tell you his secret sauce how: Work your ass off doing double, or get twice as good at what you’re doing now. “Let’s say you’re doing door-to-door sales,” says Brad. “There are two ways you can earn more: Knock on twice as many doors. Or, improve your sales pitch you hear two-times as many yeses.” Gady Medrano, a Las Vegas realtor who’s skyrocke...
Jul 13, 2018•59 min•Season 2Ep. 88
“Often I’d try to sell employee training, and a prospect would say ‘No, we don’t train.’ But that same business will spend fifty-thousand advertising their product or service. That doesn’t make sense,” says Brad Why should those businesses consider even a small investment training employees to capitalize on new customers? “Because, if you’re not training your employees, then your customers are.” Coach Burt uses a different angle — for him, it’s all in the follow-up. “Most people don’t go the dis...
Jul 09, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 87
IBF welterweight titleholder from 2013 to 2014, Shawn Porter has spent his life training for “what if” moments. “What if I get hit? What if I forget to breathe? What if I get knocked down?” The mindset of being prepared for anything shaped Shawn’s daily training for over two decades. Now that those efforts have paid off, he’s looking to give back outside the ring. Enter Shawn’s friend Nick Llewellyn. A US Marine and father, the frequency of school shootings left Nick feeling powerless to protect...
Jul 05, 2018•59 min•Season 2Ep. 86
Are you running your company without a dedicated sales team? Then you’re just floating along… and eventually those sales numbers might start to sink. In this episode of Dropping Bombs, Brad chats with Tony Capullo -- one of the leading salespeople at LightSpeed VT. What does Brad say to those who think just anyone can take on a sales role? Not so fast. A badass salesperson doesn’t just push for a close. They understand how to build the relationships that lead to deals. And, how to overcome any o...
Jul 02, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Rondi Lambeth has succeeded despite the odds. Growing up, he was forced to forage in dumpsters for food and navigate an emotionally unstable father. How did Rondi overcome such harsh circumstances? “First, you have to remember that there is no bad day,” he says. “If you open up your eyes in the morning, you’ve got a chance to make it okay.” He says it’s also important to not let whatever happened in your past dictate your future. With that mindset, it makes sense that Rondi started a business th...
Jun 25, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 84
Brad sits down with the rental moguls of Rapid Realty, Carlos Angelucci and Anthony Lolli to discuss the new book, The Heart of the Deal , co-authored by Benjamin Platt . This rags-to-real-estate-riches story doesn’t stop at the author’s wallets, but instead details how this Brooklyn team has helped over 40,000 people launch careers in real estate as well....
Jun 21, 2018•47 min•Season 2Ep. 83
If any one man knows something about greatness, it’s Tim Grover. CEO of ATTACK Athletics, Inc, Tim is known for his legendary work with elite champions and Hall of Famers, including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and hundreds of other athletes. In short, if you have any interest in upping your game and achieving excellence, the king is in the building. That’s fantastic for the few of us mortals who already get up at the crack of dawn, ready to attack the day. But, what about the rest ...
Jun 19, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 82
To change certain behaviors you need to change your beliefs. Brad and Carly discuss choices. Everything in life boils down to the choices you make. You are never going to make everybody happy, so get to know yourself, spend some time alone, look inward. Listen up for more insight!
Jun 15, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 81
“Nothing in life stays the same,” says Edwin Arroyave. “You’re either getting better or getting worse.” So, which way do you want to go? If your answer is getting better (and why wouldn’t it be?), then this might be the most valuable, actionable-advice-filled Dropping Bombs yet! Listen as Brad sits down with Edwin Arroyave, founder of Skyline Security Management—the hugely successful distributor of home security and automation products. In a mere 43 minutes, you’ll hear two entrepreneurs at the ...
Jun 12, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 80
“Make good shit and tell the truth” - Nicole Arbour doesn’t shy away from either. A comedy powerhouse and social media star, Nicole seems to be everywhere right now. And, whether promoting her new book or on stage delivering stand-up, she’s doing it with her trademark style of dishing out tough-to-swallow truths. Which might just be the tough love we all need right now—whether you like it or not. In this episode of Dropping Bombs, Brad and Nicole sit down to talk about what it takes to motivate ...
Jun 08, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Every company has culture, but more importantly, is it the right culture? Jay and Brad talk about cultural alignment and what it does for turnover, profitability and overall success of the company. Here’s just some advice from Jay Doran, the culture coach: Write down your values, lead your people by example and train them.
Jun 05, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Season two starts off right, with a speaker, coach, mentor and author, Weldon Long. If you don’t think the dreams are possible, you will miss the opportunity to make them a reality. You CAN change the way you think. How? Find out in this new episode of Dropping Bombs.
Jun 02, 2018•59 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Crowdsourcing is coming up in a big way. You can split the cost of a car ride with strangers, rent an entire vehicle by the hour, stay in stranger’s far-flung vacation homes, find responsible sitters for your pets, and even swap unwanted clothing or household goods. Even better, not only is crowdsourcing a handy way to get things done on a budget, the focus on splitting costs (and resources) is also great for the environment. So, what’s next on the crowdsourcing horizon? Brook Shehand would love...
Apr 26, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Daymond John sits down with Brad to drop some knowledge on the squad. You might know Daymond from the hit show Shark Tank , but this experienced entrepreneur has been perfecting his hustle for 36 years. Lesson number one? “If you can’t innovate, you might be doing the wrong thing,” says Daymond. “People who are passionate and driven about their business don’t have a shortage of ideas.” Let the bombdiggity drop. Don’t want to get left behind? Then tune into this knowledge-packed episode that will...
Apr 20, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 75Ep. 2
If Nick Santonastasso can wake-up grateful every day, what’s your excuse? At 21 years old, he already holds rank as an internet sensation and fitness champion and is now making rounds as a motivational speaker whose story resonates with audiences worldwide. What makes Nick such an inspiration? Nick was born with Hanhart Syndrome, a rare condition that affects the development of limbs and organs. With a 30% chance of survival, Nick was fortunate that his organs were unaffected by the defect. Inst...
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Brad sits down with Carly Evaristo to chat about the attitude of gratitude and how to ride the line between being thankful, staying hungry—and the stress of wondering if what you did was good enough. Does Brad ever get stressed? Nope. “The less you give a fuck, the happier you’ll be,” he says. “Most people are risk-averse. But, think about the last damn thing you worried about. Did everything turn out okay? Most likely, now everything is fine, and you’re on your way.” So, what IS the sweet spot ...
Apr 16, 2018•57 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Brad sits down with Johnny Cardon, LightSpeed VT’s resident handyman, to explore how this talented, almost-famous rock n’ roller wound up screwing light bulbs instead of groupies. After an unflinching, honest look at over a decade’s worth of questionable choices that have led to Johnny’s scooter-driving, back-porch-sleeping lifestyle, Brad dishes out some tough love. “We all possess what it takes to win,” says Brad. “But, if you keep not taking these insignificant actions on a daily basis, they’...
Apr 13, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 72
“What do you think about people who say they hate to sell?”—That’s the question that really kicks things off as Brad sits down with Ryan Stewman, otherwise known as The Hardcore Closer. Ryan’s answer might surprise you. According to him, EVERYONE can sell. The only thing they’re lacking is people to sell too. (Even better, he has the numbers to prove it.) And, if you think success just fell into Ryan Stewman’s lap, think again. You’ll have to tune in to hear his full story, but just know that “h...
Apr 06, 2018•56 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Albert has a problem. His business model is not working out. What to do but take a plane over and come see Brad Lea for some life and business advice? It’s easy. Build a business based on a product or service that you can control. Start a side hustle. Make good decisions.
Mar 26, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Brad sits down with Coach Micheal Burt, an internationally-known author and nationally-acclaimed keynote speaker that coaches on personal and business development topics. In today’s playbook, Brad and Micheal Burt talk about craving common sense advice, and what it means to “solve for clarity” when helping to elevate someone’s endgame. So, what advice does Coach Michael Burt have for Brad Lea? Play today’s Dropping Bombs to find out!...
Mar 20, 2018•48 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Matt Manero, author of You Need More Money , believes that life starts at 150,000 a year. Though, he admits, it gets really good at about 500,000. Did your brain blank out at those numbers? You’re not alone. “The reality is that most people don’t have success. They’re broke,” says Matt. But, if you’re going to aim for more income, why cap potential at 75,000 per year? “Being able to step in and help my family when they needed me was the greatest gift I ever got,” says Matt. “But I had to help my...
Mar 13, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 68
What do Cole Hatter and Brad Lea both have in common? The desire to force-multipliers of good in the world. “If you’re not giving back, you’re going to go out of business,” both agree. Cole is a writer, award-winning speaker, and entrepreneur chats with Brad Lea about his annual conference, Thrive. Inspired by the success of Tom’s, the footwear company that makes headlines with their philanthropic business model, Thrive teaches entrepreneurs how to make their money matter. How to get big enough ...
Mar 07, 2018•59 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Dropping in for today’s Dropping Bombs is Russ Whitney! Russ is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and worldwide leader in the business, real-estate investment, and financial training fields. So, what do Russ and Brad have in common? More than having “made it,” these two entrepreneurial powerhouses find the most satisfaction in helping others.
Mar 02, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 66
“I was laying in my bed, sure I was about to die.” Two nights ago, Nate Walker thought he was having a stroke. “Wondering if the ambulance would arrive in time was a big wake up call.” Do you ever struggle with the idea of slowing down? Hustle 24/7—It’s unofficial motto of entrepreneurs everywhere. And, at 33, Nate Walker of LevelUp University is no stranger to the self-made millionaire mindset. “You want to grow, to build stuff,” says Nate. But there’s a difference between running on the 24/7 h...
Feb 23, 2018•53 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Joined today by Colin Andrews of LearnCryptoFast.com, Brad explores the big questions surrounding cryptocurrency such as “What the heck is it?” “Does cryptocurrency come with too much risk?” And, more importantly, “Am I already too late to invest in cryptocurrency?” Colin The-Crypto-King Andrews made four-million off of investments made a mere eight months ago. The biggest risk, he states, is NOT jumping on this opportunity. Why is Colin Andrews so sure? “The total amount ever invested in crypto...
Feb 20, 2018•48 min•Season 2Ep. 64
