Dropping Bombs

What can businesses learn from the grassroots marketing efforts used to promote political campaigns? In the 109th episode of Dropping Bombs, that's exactly what Brad will explore with guest Phillip Stutts. Here are a few highlights of today's episode:

• Is what's wrong with our current political system something that can be fixed? And, if so, who's best to do the fixing? #BradLea2028!
• Hundreds of CEOs shared their frustrations, and Phillip found a solution to their problem: Marketing that's all tactics and no strategy makes for poor ROI.
• EVERYTHING is about personal relationships and strategy. That means, our marketing plan isn't just paid activity. It's everything from the way your staff communicates to your customers and clients. It's how your brand is represented from the top, down.

Bottom line: If you master marketing, you'll never be broke. And, if you're not quite there yet, Phillip Stutts is offering the Bomb Squad a FREE, 5-minute marketing audit that can help you grow your business by up to 50%! Just follow this link: http://phillipstutts.com/audit/.

For the 108th episode of Dropping Bombs, Brad Lea is joined by Fam Mizra. Fam is a serial entrepreneur determined to create businesses that give back.

Most recently, he founded a smash-hit with the startup 1:Face — a philanthropic watch brand that allows customers to make a difference by giving a whopping 50% of each purchase to the charity of your choice.

Today on Dropping Bombs, Brad and Fam talk about building brands that change lives. Here are a few highlights:

• You're SURROUNDED by opportunities! In the middle ages, the average person only met 100 people in their lifetime. Now, a photo can get liked by 20,000 people and a status update can change the world.
• Don't mistake activity with progress. You can't go from watching motivational videos to Netflix n' chill and expect to accomplish anything. The average human lives 26,000 days. You have to use that time correctly.
• The lessons learned in your life will come from your failures, not your successes.
• Give yourself that hour when you wake up in the morning, it'll change your life. Yoga, meditation, a gratitude journal. Unplug from your phone. The first hour of your day determines your day. Use that time to create a positive loop for yourself. Focus on the thoughts that should be a priority

Not only have both Brad and Fam demonstrated what their businesses can do to give back, but they both also excel at teaching others how to succeed. You don't want to miss this bomb-filled episode!

For the 107th episode of Dropping Bombs Podcast, Brad sits down with Jay Adkins. As one of six coaches at Agency Sales Academy, Jay helps train insurance agencies on how they can generate more revenue. Today, he and Brad go beyond talking money to identify different measurements of success:

• How do we break down the walls we've built up over the years? Being honest, open, and vulnerable inspires trust. By doing so, you're showing people that you care.
• On the flip side, it's important to have the confidence to show people who you really are! Remember, they'll judge you no matter what. It's your job to open your mouth and prove them different.
• Relationships are the new economy. Your relationships build trust and create new opportunities. Think of all the opportunities you miss by NOT being open.
• Finally, know that you can ALWAYS get better. Always be learning! Train every day. Improve every day — even if it's just 1%, always be better than yesterday. Remember, if you want the results, you have to be willing to endure the struggle to get there.

How does Jay Adkins out-do yesterday? He trains his team EVERY DAY using a mix of the LightSpeed VT platform and weekly live calls.

"My team income up 48%. My production is up 62% over ANY OTHER YEAR," says Jay.

Brad's response? "I just gave you the scalpel. You're the one wielding it in a way that's creating success."

Are you an insurance agency and want to learn more? Visit AgencySalesAcademy.com and don't miss out on this killer episode slam-packed with bombs!

For the 106th episode of Dropping Bombs podcast, Brad sits down with Sean V. Bradley to chat about what it really takes to make it. Here are a few highlights:

• Relationships are the new economy. You have to be able to build trust.
• If you get someone else to see your vision, believe in your vision, then you get to recruit allies without having to spend any money.
• The biggest advantage you can have when faced with obstacles is your mindset. The skills and tools required to get there are only half the battle. If you believe the world is against you, have a victim mindset, or that you don't have what it takes to be successful, you won't be. You have to BELIEVE that you can do something to achieve it.
• If you're surrounded by individuals who perpetuate a poor mindset, that culture is ingrained in your mindset, you have to put effort into shifting your perspective before you can achieve success.

Want to hear more of Sean's advice? Those interested in learning how to crush Google and drive first-page dominance can check out his new book, Win the Game of Googleopoly: Unlocking the Secret Strategy of Search Engines, available on Amazon.

Mike Calhoun is the CEO and Founder at Board of Advisors, a private, closed-door mastermind with a select group of the nation's most disruptive business owners, real estate investors, technology providers, and marketers.

While Mike assembles members from all four corners of the globe to complete powerful meetings each quarter, today he met up with Brad to talk about the importance of carefully cultivating your network, and what happens when a grade-A group is paired with talented leadership.

A few highlights from their chat include:

• At Board of Advisors, our success is a direct result of focus. A lot of people like to diversify. But we set out to be the top mastermind group on earth. Think of what you want to be, and program yourself. Then your team, then your members. One day, someone decides that phrase you keep saying should be on a pen, mug, or t-shirt. Eventually, that phrase is what you become.
• Start intertwining yourself with the individuals who can get you where you want to be. You become the mirror of those you surround yourself with.
• When you're not sharp, someone else is. Treat every meeting like you're one introduction away from the person who can help change your life.
• On the flip side, when you get to a certain level, you need to invest in the people around you. Bring them into the fold. By helping them to improve, you're leveling up your immediate network in a way that pays off over the long term.
• Leadership is about integrity. If you say something, you have to do it. You have to follow through. Learning to be a leader will carve against you while you're doing it -- but it makes you better, stronger, and more successful over time.

The Q4 Board of Advisors Mastermind is October 29th - November 2nd. Quarterly Board of Advisor's events are only for official members and privileged guests. However, if you think you'd be a good fit, fill out the interview form at www.boardofadvisors.com and they'll give you a call!