Sales trainer Brad Lea shares his journey from self-interest to helping others, growing his net worth. He discusses building a successful training platform, self-sabotage in wealth building, and raising self-worth. Brad also talks about faith, spirituality, and the importance of a strong morning routine.
Raise your self worth to increase your net worth by developing a positive mindset, valuable skills, and productive habits.
Borrowing money can be a fast way to achieve a million dollar net worth, but it's important to understand the risks and responsibilities involved.
Success comes from building relationships with people who can help, inform, or educate you - value yourself and recognize what you have to offer.
Achieve financial success by focusing on a positive mindset, valuable skills, and productive habits - overcome obstacles, offer value, and consistently take action towards goals.
Deep dives
Raising Your Net Worth by Raising Your Self Worth
The key to increasing your net worth is to first raise your self worth. This means valuing yourself and recognizing that you have something to offer. By developing a positive mindset, honing valuable skills, and cultivating productive habits, you can start on the path to financial success.
Borrowing as the Fastest Way to a Million Dollar Net Worth
One of the fastest ways to achieve a million dollar net worth is by borrowing money. This allows you to leverage other people's resources to invest in income-generating assets or to start a business. However, it is important to be mindful of the risks and responsibilities that come with borrowing.
Introducing Yourself to Build Relationships
Building relationships is key to success. By introducing yourself to people who can help, inform, or educate you, you can expand your network and opportunities. It's important to value yourself and recognize that you have something to offer. Remember, success comes from the people you know and the relationships you build.
Mindset, Skill Set, and Habits as the Path to Success
To achieve financial success, focus on developing a positive mindset, honing valuable skills, and cultivating productive habits. A positive mindset will help you overcome obstacles and seize opportunities. Valuable skills are essential for offering something of value to others. Productive habits ensure that you consistently take action towards your goals.
The Million Dollar Morning Routine
Every morning, the host follows a routine called the Million Dollar Morning. He starts by waking up with a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for being alive. Then, he focuses on four key areas: health, relationships, money, and belief system. He prioritizes his health by exercising and getting his blood flowing. He reaches out to five people every day to strengthen his relationships. He reads 10-50 pages to expand his knowledge and beliefs. Finally, he concentrates on his money, identifying key actions to drive revenue. This routine has been transformative in his life.
The Importance of Self-Changing
The host emphasizes that ultimately, each individual is responsible for changing their own life. While others may provide inspiration and guidance, it is up to the individual to take action and make the necessary changes. He believes in the power of self-worth and encourages people to recognize their own value. By acknowledging the role they play in changing their own lives, individuals can gain control and achieve success.
Focusing on Human Trafficking
The host is passionate about combatting human trafficking, particularly the trafficking of children. He believes it is crucial to prioritize the prevention and eradication of this heinous crime. He advocates for channeling resources toward organizations that are actively working to rescue victims and bring traffickers to justice. By shining a light on this issue and supporting anti-trafficking efforts, positive change can be brought to the lives of vulnerable individuals.
Building Better Relationships
The host recognizes the importance of building and nurturing meaningful relationships. He has implemented a practice where he reaches out to five people every day to check in, offer assistance, or simply let them know that he appreciates them. This intentional focus on relationships has led to stronger connections and a more fulfilling social network.
Brad Lea is a sales trainer, founder of the web-based learning platform LightSpeed VT, and host of the Dropping Bombs podcast.
In this no-holds-barred conversation, Brad shares his journey from self-interested young entrepreneur to leader focused fully on helping others – a transformation that massively grew his net worth and life satisfaction.
Brad also discusses:
How he built his training platform into a monster business with clients like Grant Cardone and Tony Robbins
Why he believes “the more hands you shake, the more money you’ll make”
The 4 necessary ingredients for effective training
The ways people self-sabotage when trying to build wealth
How he’d help a 25-year-old become a millionaire by focusing on 3 specific capabilities
Why he doubled his speaking fee
Why he doesn’t set budgets
How he got rid of a scarcity mindset
Selling versus Helping
How raising your “self worth” leads to a higher net worth
His view on faith, spirituality and The Bible
The first thing he does every morning to set himself up to crush the day
Brad’s charitable cause:
Any solid charitable organization fighting child abuse and trafficking.
