

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!
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Dec 29, 2022 • 52min
Brad Lea. My Last Word of 2022. Episode 540 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)
It’s almost 2023 and Brad wants to talk about how you can get ANYTHING you want. Focus on your health, relationships, and finances in 2023, and specifically figure out what that looks like. To do that, Brad has four simple steps: Figure out what it is that you want, Figure out how to get it, Do the work, and make adjustments. Check out Brad’s crash house https://crashhouse.io/elite Check Brad out at https://www.bradlea.tv and subscribe to his Youtube Channel. Get Brad’s book on Amazon, “The Hard Way” or go to https://www.bradlea.com Want to make money in 2023: Check out how at https://www.bradlea.com Bomb: Life is what you make of it; happiness is something that you choose Bomb: It’s a bitch getting rich, but it’s a bitch being broke, so pick one Bomb: You will never get a higher ROI than in the investment you make in yourself

Dec 26, 2022 • 1h 1min
Clark Bartram. America’s Most Trusted Fitness Professional. Episode 539 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)
As "America’s Most Trusted Fitness Professional," Clark Bartram is dedicated to helping men and women become their best selves—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Learning as a U.S. Marine to “always be ready,” Clark has appeared on the cover of more than 130 fitness publications over a career that spans more than three decades.Clark has inspired millions of people around the world through two successful television shows, segments on Home Shopping Network and QVC, numerous movie roles, and Clark also works with people one-on-one, through his CBX mindset coaching system and as an elite Master Trainer, certified by the ISSA.Thanks to an unwavering dedication to living a fitness lifestyle, along with his service work with the Prison Fellowship/Operation Starting Line, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, the Special Olympics, and other organizations, Clark was honored by the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2018. Clark lives in San Diego, California with his wife Anita. They have two adult children, Taylor and Mitch. In this episode, Brad and Clark discuss how Clark has become America’s Most Trusted Fitness Professional. Clark works with people on their mind, body and soul and this episode gives you some tactical steps to do just that. Clark Bartram wrote five best-selling books: You Too Can Be a Fitness Model; Spiritually Fit, A Fitness Program You Can Have Faith In; Where Your Mind Goes, You Go; Where Your Mind Goes, You Go Volume 2; and Magical Morning. Learn more about Clark by visiting https://www.maximizedmanelite.com Bomb: “Consider your abs as the invitation to the party.” - Clark Bartram Bomb: Having your cake and eating it too Bomb: “Create a sustainable lifestyle or else it’s a waste of time.” Bomb: Commitment to self-talk Bomb: “Take the chance to get healthier than never taking the chance at all.” Bomb: The better in shape you are, the better your life will be

Dec 22, 2022 • 1h 18min
Gary Cardone. The New Crypto World. Episode 538 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)
In this episode, Brad and Gary, a true business entrepreneur, dive into the digital world and discuss how it is affecting every aspect of everyday life, with a specific emphasis on business and security. 00:00 Intro 00:54 Brad introduces Gary Cardone and highlights his experience in being a business entrepreneur and starting/buying companies such as Chargeback911 as well as a twin to Billionaire, Grant Cardone. 05:58 Gary explains how his company, Charback911, helps and protects business owners and institutions participating in E-commerce sales. 09:15 Cardone shares his insights on how COVID-19 affected business and financial transactions for the foreseeable future and what that means for banks. 13:47 Brad and Gary discuss how the world is transitioning to digital and how security will heighten; everything leaves a trail. 19:33 Brad tells his own experience with e-commerce, specifically bitcoin. 23:52 Gary and Brad touch on the risk of attempting to evade taxes while conducting business: Not worth it, spend the extra time and money to do it the right way with a fantastic accountant. 27:44 Cardone thinks bitcoin and other e-commerce platforms have given the US an immense amount of power, and he thinks it has allowed our nation to become a leader. 32:55 Brad expresses his fear of banks as financial institutions and how they control almost all of someone's personal finances. 37:45 Mr. Cardone and Brad chat about the control the government tries to hold on people's finances and their financial decisions. 42:49 Gary tells the story of Walmarts almost fall from grace in competition with amazon and what saved them. 48:15 Gary gives his advice about buying crypto and what will make it worth it financially and how to educate yourself about the industry. 52:42 Brad enlightens listeners about his experience with crypto and its security measures. 57:19 Cardone talks about credit card companies and their M.O. for their rates and fees, or their lack thereof. 1:03:42 Gary shares his opinion about the future of our currency as a nation and how its structure of it will have to adjust to the development of cryptocurrency. 1:07:18 Lea and Cardone talk about politics, including the current events in Russia and America's lack of initiative to fully understand situations before forming opinions. 1:10:06 Gary talks inflation and how it's affecting his business and his companies. 1:13:18 Cardone emphasizes how the digital universe is affecting our real world: connecting people on a different level.

Dec 19, 2022 • 48min
Will Totten. From a 10 Year Prison Sentence to Successful Business Man. Episode 537 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)
In his entire career, Will has worked with some of the largest DTC brands and companies, helping them with sourcing, importing, and manufacturing products. In the last decade, Will has gained mastery of these industries and generated massive revenues from thousands of products like toys, apparel, ATVs, container homes, etc., which he then used to build and manufacture his own successful brand NOYORO. Today, Will shares his vast knowledge of this industry through this program to help aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs master these in-high-demand skills and maximize their revenues so they can build their own successful businesses and brands. In this episode, Will discusses how he went from a ten year prison sentence to a very successful businessman, and here’s how. 00:00 Intro 02:27 The Fed 04:00 Prison system 11:15 Branding 13:42 Follow Will @mrnoyoro 19:48 What suppliers need to do 27:30 The copy model 31:55 Giving the customers the option 35:46 Success 38:47 Check out Will https://www.noyorosimguide.com for training and information 44:00 Growing the business

Dec 15, 2022 • 44min
Brian Deegan. EXTREME SPORTS & EXTREME IDEAS. Episode 536 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)
Fueled by Monster Energy, and his tireless efforts, Brian is busy filming, and releasing videos daily on the massively influential YouTube page, “The Deegans.” He consistently cranks out entertaining social media content that is fresh and engaging. It’s not easy to eclipse winning X-games gold, and multiple championships, but the job he has done guiding his three children towards their dreams is some of his greatest work. Not only has he been a great coach, and inspiration to many, but all while staying in peak riding condition, racing off road trucks, filming his podcast, and doing personal appearances for his sponsors. His enduring popularity with fans of riding and racing attracts top-level sponsors to his programs like Ford and Can-Am. Brian continues to outwork everyone, which is why he is one of the most liked and respected ambassadors in our industry and draws huge crowds wherever he goes. Brian Deegan - Turned pro at age 17, won his first Supercross race a year later by ghost-riding his bike across the finish line... shortly thereafter, Brian created the Metal Mulisha lifestyle clothing line, helped develop a new sport (founding father of Freestyle Motocross / FMX) and the rest is history! In this episode, Brad and Brian, an extreme action sports professional, talk about his extreme life, both in the business and at home. Deegan explains his learning curve within the industry and how he put what he learned to use with his own family. 00:00 Intro: Deegan explains where his love for extreme sports began and how his career blossomed 04:13 Deegan explains his monster relationship with Hanson’s energy 07:53 The metal mulisha: Deegan creates his own brand 10:05 X-games: How to get good and be bad 13:01 Extreme parenting 16:05 Deegans near-death experience: How it changed his life 20:16 The Deegan Brand: a family affair 21:57 Bomb dropped: The key to being a great parent, BE THERE. 25:00 Brian’s son Hayden’s motocross career & how he guided him toward success 28:20 Brad's adrenaline thrill 32:19 Youtube opportunities: How to monetize 36:20 Brian explains his family’s “TV Show” and the village it takes to make it happen 40:51 The real social media influence: How to beat the system

Dec 12, 2022 • 1h 2min
Jason Phillips.The REAL Magic of A Nutrition Coach. Episode 535 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)
In this episode, Jason Phillips, fitness industry veteran and CEO of the Nutritional Coaching Institute and Business Coaching Institute, talks with Brad Lea about the real magic of a nutrition coach and why most people struggle to make life changes. Topics include body image, anorexia, low hormone levels, lifestyle maintenance, and following a plan. They also touch on the importance of doing the work, immediate ROI, and the significance of ascension and customer activation in a service-based business.

Dec 8, 2022 • 45min
Justin Tidd. BRONZE & BRAINS. Episode 534 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)
In this episode, Brad talks to Justin about his journey into the world of fitness, how Justin changed his life personally, and how fitness directly affects all aspects of life. 00:00 Intro 00:08 Introducing guest, Justin Tidd, who excels in the sales industry specializing in global technology and also whose passion for fitness inspired him to start a business in fitness. 01:20 Brad explains how he met Tidd and how he has influenced his fitness lifestyle. 02:26 The reason people so easily fail at their fitness journey but also the reason they can succeed. 03:00 Getting in shape: the aftermath 04:35 Tidd highlights how even though Brad’s life and career keep him extremely busy, he made time to change his health for the better. 05:40 Moe & his fitness journey with Justin Tidd. 06:17 Find your muscle type: Body scans 07:20 Not gonna get rich quick, not gonna get thin quick: Do your cardio 10:49 Creating habits & how they become easy: Change your relationship with “hard” 11:47 Brad asks Justin what his personal connection to the fitness plan “75 Hard” is and why he promotes it to the public. 13:18 Mind over matter: Your mindset matters 13:58 Women, Men, anyone can do it: all you need is direction 15:13 Why using an expert like Tidd makes it easy to follow your fitness dreams. 15:58 Turn the 12 week program into a lifestyle: the everyday benefits 16:40 Justin Tidds personal background & how he got into fitness 19:04 Be the change you want to see: How important it is to set examples for your children for a healthy lifestyle. 19:50 How your fitness can form a different first impression 22:06 It’s about control: Brad explains his deeper meaning for getting into shape and how it symbolizes his success in business. 23:20 Difference between a personal trainer, and a coach. 24:45 Calories in, calories out: What does it mean? 27:45 Why Justin’s clients lie. 28:31 The science of it all. 29:51 The dynamics of Tidd’s personal workouts. 30:20 Justin’s West Virginia life. 31:55 How Justin Tidd got involved with Arete & how it’s benefited him 32:54 How fitness applies to everyday life & your mental 34:20 If you want it, Justin will make it happen for you 37:19 Working backwards: Brad defined his end lifestyle goal first, then fit his fitness schedule around that goal. 38:30 How to bulk up 39:30 Brad seeing changes in his body 41:17 What everyone wants to know: How to build an ass 42:07 What part of your body should you focus on to notice your results? 43:00 How long will it take? 43:35 As Brad signs off, Justin explains his platforms and the services he offers.

Dec 5, 2022 • 1h 9min
Leon DeSimone. How to Overcome ANYTHING. Episode 533 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)
Retired Vegas police officer and mortgage broker/investor, Leon DeSimone, joins Brad to discuss his career in law enforcement and the challenges he faced in both fields post-pandemic. They delve into the unique integrity required to be a successful police officer, the implementation of bodycams, the controversy of prostitution in Las Vegas, and the importance of following laws like drunk driving. They also touch on the impact of interest rates on home prices and the correlation between attractiveness and success.

Dec 1, 2022 • 42min
Justin Colby. Real Estate Rags to Riches. Episode 532 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)
In this episode, Brad and Justin Colby discuss Colby’s unique story of his claim to fame in the real estate industry. Once a “paper mover” lacking a useful skill set, now a real estate typhoon, Colby reveals secrets to his trade and enlightens listeners to techniques to make money in the fast paced real estate industry. 00:00 Intro 00:15 Introducing Justin Colby 00:24 TheScienceOfFlipping.com 01:46 Bomb Dropped: Fast, Good, or Cheap- pick 2 02:34 Colby talks about overcoming obstacles when purchasing real estate: “Anybody can do it” 04:30 How to acquire the deals 05:45 Cost of owning a home 07:00 Airbnbs 07:41 Sunbelt: Best market right now (2022) 08:45 Renter damage control 10:50 How to raise money 12:20 How to begin your real estate journey 13:30 Hotels: Pros & Cons 15:00 Money lost: Earn or learn 17:29 Colby talks about his entrance into the real estate industry 19:40 Creative financing 22:00 Buying VS. Selling real estate 24:37 911- Call brad 27:00 Brad talks about his own real estate interests 28:05 How to fund investing in high end real estate 30:12 Creating a fund 31:15 Moving your goal posts down the field 33:25 Life is short, be willing to do the leg work 34:00 How bird dogs get paid 35:15 Colby was broke. Busted, & Disgusted 35:40 Bomb Dropped: Willingness to do the work & take the risk 37:25 Rentals VS. Wholesaling 38:47 Benefits of owning land 39:13 Colby talks his experience Miami living 40:05 Brads Miami opportunity 40:56 Get something done- youtube.com/JustinColby

Nov 28, 2022 • 1h 49min
Carlos Mencia. The TRUTH About Comedy with Carlos Mencia . Episode 531 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)
Ned Arnel "Carlos" Mencía (born October 22, 1967) is a Honduran-American comedian, writer, and actor. His style of comedy is often political and involves issues of race relations, Latin American culture, criminal justice, and social class. He is best known as the host of the Comedy Central show Mind of Mencia. Mencia performed at venerated LA stand-up venues such as The Comedy Store and The L.A. Cabaret. His success in these venues led to appearances on The Arsenio Hall Show and Buscando Estrellas, where he attained the title "International Comedy Grand Champion." Then, in 1994, Mencia was chosen to host HBO's Latin comedy showcase Loco Slam. He has performed with people like Chappelle, and George Lopez and has been mentioned as top three funniest comedians. He firmly believes that if you are not laughing, you are not living! In this episode, Brad and Carlos break down the TRUTH about comedy and Carlos’ journey in his career and what he is now overcoming. 00:00 Intro 01:40 The internet trying to cancel Carlos 03:49 Bomb: Hard work is not all you need to climb out of the “rat race” 06:30 The sense of humility taught 08:32 The road to comedy 11:50 The Comedy Store 14:40 What got him big 18:00 The internet attacks 23:00 The unfolding 30:00 Gag Gifts 34:18 Where the focus is 40:06 Comedy etiquette 47:00 Accused of stealing jokes 51:52 Bomb: The positive 57:00 Eddie Murphy 01:04:00 The reverse engineer 01:10:50 Bomb: The other side of pain 01:11:20 Bomb: “No matter how bad it is just keep on living.” - Carlos Mencia 01:12:55 Joe Rogan 01:19:45 Brad’s highschool reunion 01:26:00 Unification of Latinos 01:37:55 French 01:42:37 Follow Carlos @carlosmencia everywhere and look into his show at The South Point 01:46:55 Listen up #Bombsquad!