Dropping Bombs

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.

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...

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!  

"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 o...

"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....

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.

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. 

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 al...

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 bom...

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. W...

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...

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...

"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...

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.

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?...

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 an...

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...

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.

"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....

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 NO...

Ever watch your favorite TV detective crack a suspect by calling out their nervous ticks? Reading body language might not be so easy for the rest of us, but Janine Driver, founder of The Body Language Institute , has decades of practice spotting deception.   Today, she's here with Brad to show you how learning a few tricks can help get what you want in business.   Why is the ability to spot body l...

Have you ever failed to reach your goals because you couldn't even make a call? Brad Lea and Jeff Howard turn the tables on your fears. Sales veteran Jeff Howard of Winning Sales Habits   joins Brad Lea in an episode that gets back to the Dropping Bombs' roots: Solving entrepreneurial problems—specifically how to be better at selling.

Hoping to achieve the same success as your business idol just by copying their daily routines is like trying to go from dad bod to Dwayne Johnson just by drinking protein shakes--it ain't gonna work. As the founder and host of Build Your Network, what to ask industry gurus is Travis Chapell's specialty. Three times a week, Chappell interviews someone who's considered a leader in their field. He di...

Wish you could turn all your fears and insecurities into confidence?   According to Tim Marshall, author of The Power of Breaking Fear: The Secret to Emotional Power, Wealth, and True Happiness , doing just that isn't only possible—it's pretty simple, to boot.   The secret to conquering fear is learning when to lean in—and when to brush it aside.   Want to be motivated? Embrace that fear. Don't be...

The OG #BossLee talks about how she became the It Girl of MLM. With a team retention rate of 93%, you've got to ask, what's Jessie Lee Ward's secret to standing head and shoulders above the rest?   She and Brad Lea agree: The secret sauce to building a great team is all about how you train.   "If you're coached the best, you're going to perform the best. You perform the best, you're going to get c...