Dropping Bombs

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. With a 30% chance of survival, Nick was fortunate that his organs were unaffected by the defect. Instead, Hanhart Syndrome deprived him of both legs and a portion of one arm—which hasn't stopped him one bit. From voluntarily amputating the remainder of his right arm so that he could compete on the school wrestling team to waking up every day in a determined state of gratitude, Nick Santonastasso's story is nothing short of remarkable. "I realized early on that he world isn't going to stop for me just because I was born like this," he tells Brad. "Life is fast; it's important to keep perspective." So, we'll ask you again, what's your excuse?

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 out okay? Most likely, now everything is fine, and you're on your way." So, what IS the sweet spot between avoiding comfort and getting stressed? It's simple: Lean in. Do the best you can. Stand in your convictions. Be confident in who you are and what you do. And, always, ALWAYS give 100%.

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 to win," says Brad. "But, if you keep not taking these insignificant actions on a daily basis, they're going to add up and bite you in the ass." Don't miss what might be the most motivating Dropping Bombs yet! And, remember, sure taking ownership is hard, but never reaching your potential is a hell of a lot harder.

"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 Ryan Stewman's lap, think again. You'll have to tune in to hear his full story, but just know that "hardcore" doesn't come from enjoying an easy ride. Learn more by tuning into these two sales heavyweights talk about drumming up and generating leads where in counts: online.

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? Play today's Dropping Bombs to find out!

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 and help my family when they needed me was the greatest gift I ever got," says Matt. "But I had to help myself first." Helping you make more money is exactly what Matt Manero's book is all about. So, are you ready to wake up and solve your financial problems once and for all? Check out this episode of Dropping Bombs to find out.

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 business model, Thrive teaches entrepreneurs how to make their money matter. How to get big enough that your wealth can help others? Check out Brad and Cole's stories of "making it," and the struggle it took to get there in this episode of Dropping Bombs.

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. "You want to grow, to build stuff," says Nate. But there's a difference between running on the 24/7 hustle hamster wheel and building a sustainable business. One will make you insane and eventually kill you. The other will gift you more freedom and impact than you can ever imagine. How did Brad build LightSpeed VT without missing a single Daddy-Daughter Dance? Get his insights and tips in Episode 65 of Dropping Bombs!