Dropping Bombs

Joe Vargas, a multi-faceted entrepreneur, discusses personal branding, CBD industry success, and distinguishing fake Cuban cigars. He shares insights on the limitations and legality of selling weed and delves into questionable activities and mysterious disappearances. The chapter also explores relationships, beliefs regarding CBD, navigating long COVID, revamping during the pandemic, and the impact of high functioning autism. They emphasize the importance of credibility, identifying fake Cuban cigars, and building a personal brand through storytelling and marketing collaborations.

Joey Fatone, former NSYNC member, discusses his life growing up in the spotlight. Topics include his career as a young performing arts kid, NSYNC's success, relationships with managers, their start as a group, reflections on the music industry, the experience of fame, and lessons learned throughout their careers.

Kaylor Betts is a rising star in the mental health space; he is a contrarian and holds no punches when speaking out against mainstream opinion. Kaylor faced his mental health head-on and tackled his long history with anxiety and depression. He has taken a deep dive into studying human optimization and has created a brand around ‘Mental Wealth’. Working with clients around the world, he has changed thousands of lives and is only getting started. Kaylor is a force. Fueled by adversity, he is relentless in his passion to change lives and help us all understand how to live life beyond what we thought was possible. Self-proclaimed Anti-Woke Life and Biz Coach.   In this episode, Kaylor and Brad about what it means to win in life and business.   Bombs: Don’t be a slave to your coaching program   Follow Kaylor @thekaylorbetts Learn more about what Kaylor does here: https://awakeandwinning.com  Watch the full video episode on Brad’s Rumble here: https://rumble.com/c/c-2544182  Watch the full video episode on Brad’s Youtube Here: https://bradlea.tv     

Ben is one of the owners and founders of Linqqs. Through Linqqs in partnership with ERC Specialists, Brad has been able to help over 200 businesses get over $30 million in ERC funds. Linqqs was created to help businesses get money such as the ERC and retain earnings by saving on things such as Health Management Programs, Health Insurance and Workers Comp.  About Linqqs: Like an extension of your HR team, Linqqs Business Concierge helps you consolidate your employee benefits with one partner so you can connect the services and strategies you need to uncover savings, retain employees, gain efficiencies, and increase profit. In this episode, Brad and Ben discuss how your company could be maximizing its tax benefits. Follow Linqqs @Linqqs Learn more about how this can help you too at https://bradlea.linqqs.com   Watch the full video episode on Brad’s Rumble here: https://rumble.com/c/c-2544182  Watch the full video episod  

Kristofor Healey is a former award-winning DHS Special Agent whose work investigating India-based tele-fraud networks targeting American citizens was the subject of the top 2022 podcast Chameleon: Scam Likely chronicling his team's takedown of the organization behind the $300 million dollar IRS impersonation scam. Healey left DHS last year to found The Secure Entrepreneur, a private investigations firm that provides proactive and reactive investigative services, litigation support, and expert witness testimony to help entrepreneurs and small businesses protect their bottom lines. Healey is also a public speaker, author, and host of The Indispensable Man podcast where he uses his experiences in law enforcement and endurance racing to teach lessons on leadership and overcoming adversity.   In this episode, Brad and Kristofor discuss national security and border issues and fraudulent scams that are affecting homeland security, and how he went from DHS Agent to Leadership Coach.   Bombs: Plan your life like your life depends on it.   Follow Kristofor @team_healey  Learn more about what Kristofor does https://www.kristoforhealey.com  Watch the full video episode on Brad’s Rumble here: https://rumble.com/c/c-2544182  Watch the full video episode on Brad’s Youtube Here: https://bradlea.tv         

Bruce Cardenas is the Chief Communications Officer at Quest Nutrition. He met the owners of Quest in 2010 and hasn’t looked back since. Whether he’s at bodybuilding, CrossFit or entertainment events, or even if it's just through engaging with different communities, it's Bruce’s mission to share Quest's products, message and lifestyle with as many people as he can. Bruce has always thought of Quest as more than just a protein bar company, and he knows that developing long-lasting relationships is key to any successful business. When Bruce joined The Quest Nutrition Team they were at 3 million a year in sales. 9 years later Quest was acquired for a $1 billion cash Deal. Bruce was instrumental in the wrapped growth and expansion of the Quest brand globally. It's been Bruce’s natural entrepreneurial ambition, combined with his love for connecting communities through meaningful relationships, that has solidified his place with the Quest family. Originally from Somerville, New Jersey, Bruce joined the United States Marine Corps following high school. During that time, he experienced several classified assessments, excelled on the powerlifting team and earned his college degree. Next, Bruce pursued his lifelong dream of joining the Los Angeles Police Department, where he continues to serve as a reserve deputy. While with the LAPD, Bruce launched a prominent global executive protection business that serviced major A-list artists, actors and CEOs, all the while serving as the Executive Vice President of the largest private chauffeured service in the United States.   In this episode, Brad and Bruce talk about how to create success, a brand, and a business.   Bombs: Relationships are better than money. If you have a consumable item and you show up anywhere empty handed, you’re an idiot.     Follow Bruce @BruceECardenas Learn more about what Bruce has done at https://www.brucecardenas.com  Watch the full video episode on Brad’s Rumble here: https://rumble.com/c/c-2544182  Watch the full video episode on Brad’s Youtube Here: https://bradlea.tv       

Candy started her first business before she could legally order a drink. Starting at 19 years old with NO degree, NO corporate background, NO money (and no internet) she began her career in business and investing. She has successfully started, scaled, and sold businesses in multiple industries, in addition to creating a vast real estate portfolio as an investor.  At 26, she founded a non-profit charity and through her business success, she bought and donated a building to the organization. Since then they have saved thousands of lives and was  actively involved, personally raising millions for the charity.  During her two and half decades as an entrepreneur, she has been named to Top Business Leaders 40 Under 40, Top 50 Women In Business, 10 People Making a Difference, Top 10 Business Consultants by Yahoo Finance, and was the youngest female to receive the Governor’s Award in Entrepreneurship in Pennsylvania. More recently she have been selected by Success Magazine as one of just 6 ‘Women of Influence’ and additionally listed as ‘Leaders Who Get Results’ with names like Tony Robbins and Brene Brown. She is a Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author, business trainer and financial analyst.   In this episode, Brad and Candy discuss business strategies and how to maximize your potential.   Bombs: 10:59 When you’re in the box, you can’t see how dangerous it is. 26:20 The only person stopping you is you. 35:30 The only way you can ever make work optional is with passive income and assets that pay you.   Follow Candy @candyvalentino    Learn more about Candy https://www.candyvalentino.com  Watch the full video episode on Brad’s Rumble here: https://rumble.com/c/c-2544182  Watch the full video episode on Brad’s Youtube Here: https://bradlea.tv         

Deron McBee toured the professional racquetball circuit for three years. McBee was an original Gladiator on American Gladiators, performing under the name Malibu. McBee appeared for one season on the show and returning several years later for the live tour. McBee is known for (as Malibu) his blond hair, tanned skin, and surfer persona. McBee has trained in karate at the Billy Blanks World Karate Studio, and hand-to-hand combat and swordsmanship with Anthony De Longis. As an actor McBee has generally been cast in action movies, usually in roles which allow him to use his fighting skills to portray a villain. For example, in Enter the Blood Ring, he portrays the wrestler Gregor. His most notable film role is that of Motaro in the second Mortal Kombat film, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. In the DVD extras of The Killing Zone, McBee states that he has produced his impressive physique by abstaining from steroids and using a combination of prayer and faith. In addition to film, McBee has had many guest starring roles on television. McBee was a deputy sheriff with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in the early 1980s.   In this episode, Brad and Deron discuss their views on faith, money, mindset, and family.   Bombs: 24:22 “Serving God is my main thing.” 31:00 We should praise The Lord’s name properly since we now know it’s true form. 42:50 It’s not the money making you miserable, so you might as well have some. 44:50 Investing in your family is your best investment. 51:41 Reaching others who need it, that’s what this is all about.   Watch the full video episode on Brad’s Rumble here: https://rumble.com/c/c-2544182  Watch the full video episode on Brad’s Youtube Here: https://bradlea.tv        

Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson is a former Alabama state trooper, Air Force veteran, and world renowned chess champion. He is the author of the  #1 Amazon best seller, One Move at a Time, How to Win at Chess and Life. He is a captivating speaker/facilitator and is the founder of Be Someone, a Georgia-based nonprofit which provides a youth-focused leadership skills development program on how to win in life using the game of chess. His formula – using the chess board – teaches that for every move that is made, whether it is playing the game or living as a contributing citizen, there is a corresponding positive or negative consequence. Hudson’s ultimate vision is to serve one million at risk students using his motivating mantra: “Get Your Heads-Up!!, Pants-Up! and Grades-Up!, and most of all, to “Never Give Up! – No Matter What!”   In this episode, Orrin and Brad talk about Orrin’s mission for empowering kids to be better.    Bombs: Cash is king “Once you know it all, you’re no longer teachable.” “What you sincerely desire for others will happen to you.” “A full time soldier sleeps with his boots on.” “Go back and learn from the best so I can make the hood good.”     Follow Orrin @besomeoneonline Learn more about what Orrin does and his event at https://besomeone.org  Watch the full video episode on Brad’s Rumble here: https://rumble.com/c/c-2544182  Watch the full video episode on Brad’s Youtube Here: https://bradlea.tv      

When Jacqueline started The Elliott Group with her husband, Andy they wanted to build an environment that they couldn’t find anywhere else. They wanted a place where they could have a family-like culture with the freedom to use their hearts and also be business driven; Where negativity was cut by the root and cancer wasn’t spread.  Today, they have proven not only by building their own team of like minded individuals that share the same dream, they have also shown many companies how to model the same example. If you can create a place that you don’t have to micromanage your staff and are wanting to grow as a team, the the battle is won and that’s what the Elliott’s do. Jacqueline believes the key is investing in self education and growing every day.   In this episode, Brad and Jacqueline discuss how she is the heart of their business and her journey to how she got here in life.   Follow Jacqueline @officialjacquelineelliott TEXT: 480-680-7752 Watch the full video episode on Brad’s Rumble here: https://rumble.com/c/c-2544182  Watch the full video episode on Brad’s Youtube Here: https://bradlea.tv