Dropping Bombs
Brad Lea: CEO, Entrepreneur, and Host of The Bottom Line
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!
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!
Episodes
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Jan 30, 2026 • 53min
How Scammers Steal Homes in 24 Hours (And How to Prevent It)
John Pignetti, Founder and CEO of Gold Patrons and fraud-prevention entrepreneur, exposes how scammers use forged documents and digital loopholes to steal property fast. He discusses rapid 24-hour monitoring, real consequences like HELOCs and foreclosures, his pivot to deed protection, and how his team tests and scales AI-driven defenses to stop title theft.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 28min
$2M/Year Remote Job No One Knows About
Mike Kortas, founder and CEO of NEXA Lending who rose from homelessness to build an independent mortgage broker platform. He talks about a 100% commission model and revenue-share residuals. He explains how wholesale rates beat retail, prospecting routines that tripled pipeline, and using AI tools to scale without middle management.
Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 12min
How I Own 40 Houses With $0 Down (100% Financing Unlocked)
Ali Choucair, a young real estate investor who scaled from wholesaling to 40+ rentals, shares his zero-cash-down playbook. He explains using hard-money lenders and BRRRR to fund purchases and rehabs. Hear stories of big wins, mentorship, hiring contractors, spot‑ting distressed properties, and the systems he uses to scale rapidly.
Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 6min
How To Make BUCKETS of Money In SERVICE Businesses
Ian McCarthy, former accountant turned founder who scaled landscaping and sports companies to eight figures and now teaches contractors financial systems. He exposes fatal pricing mistakes and outlines the Know Your Numbers framework. Listens cover true overhead, markup and manpower formulas, buying vs building businesses, rapid scaling from big projects, M&A moves, and AI in estimating.
Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 12min
Funding Secrets The Banks Don't Want You To Know In 2026
Jay Avigdor, founder and CEO of Velocity Capital Group who built a revenue-based finance firm from near-bankruptcy to funding thousands of businesses. He explains revenue-based financing vs MCA, rapid three-hour funding with low credit, AI underwriting, how he scaled from $17.25 to a billion in career sales, and the culture and capital strategies that keep growth sustainable.
Jan 25, 2026 • 1h 23min
90% Success Rate Saving Marriages: The Strategy No One Teaches
Denver Griffin, founder of Divorce Stoppers International and cancer survivor turned marriage coach. He recounts surviving stage-four cancer and rebuilding purpose. He explains the communication-based method he claims saves 90% of marriages. He also discusses using AI to scale coaching businesses and the rapid growth that followed his faith-driven comeback.
Jan 24, 2026 • 1h 6min
How Broke Beginners Make $20K in 7-10 Days Selling Solar
Michael Gutschmidt, the Megawatt Millionaire — a Marine vet turned direct-to-home solar leader who has earned over $7M — explains why solar is booming again. He covers massive commissions, blitz trips that let broke beginners earn $10K–$20K fast. He breaks down door-to-door grind, common homeowner objections, tax-credit clarity, grid risks, and why recruiting and persistence win big.
Jan 22, 2026 • 54min
He Went From Prison to $80M Roofing CEO
Brandon J Kowalski, founder and CEO of Brandon J Roofing, shares his incredible journey from a decade in prison to building an $80 million roofing empire. He discusses the pivotal moment of his suicide attempt that sparked his transformation and commitment to personal development. Emphasizing extreme accountability and a relentless work ethic, Brandon reveals the importance of having a clear vision and a culture-first approach where second-chance talent thrives. His experiences shine a light on the power of discipline, coachability, and the relentless pursuit of growth.
Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 5min
Make $50K/Month from Home: The Business in a Box You Never Knew Existed
Patrick Manning, CEO of ROK Financial, shares his journey from door-to-door sales to building a $2 billion alternative lending empire. He reveals how his zero-cost, business-in-a-box model empowers over 25,000 affiliates to earn significant income by facilitating loans. Discussion highlights include strategies for consultative selling, the appeal of alternative lending, and the potential for long-term wealth through residual commissions. Patrick emphasizes the importance of training, support, and technology in succeeding without upfront investments.
Jan 18, 2026 • 1h 3min
$0 to $10M in 3 Years: The Shark Tank Blueprint No One Talks About
Brandon Himmel, a former U.S. Marine Corps intelligence analyst and CEO of Ruff Liners, shares his inspiring journey from a secure engineering job to building a million-dollar dog vehicle protection business. He talks about the life-altering impact of losing his parents, the risks he took by investing his inheritance, and the preparation that led to multiple Shark Tank offers. Brandon emphasizes the importance of focusing on your goals, marketing with a story, and not being afraid to start, no matter your age.
