Dropping Bombs

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In this unfiltered Dropping Bombs episode, Carlos Reyes—illegal immigrant turned serial entrepreneur with 25 businesses (7 grossing 7 figures)—reveals why the biggest generational business transfer in Mexican-American history is happening RIGHT NOW. After quitting a 14-year corporate job, Carlos scaled a real estate empire generating consistent 6 figures monthly across multiple markets, then launched Empresarios—the movement unplugging entrepreneurs from limiting beliefs and cultural programming.

Hear Carlos's journey: spending $160K on personal development in one year, why ignorance—not racism—is the real enemy, and the prison story that proves Latino unity is unstoppable. Learn the frameworks behind building multiple 7-figure companies and why businesses need NEW strategies to scale. If you're ready to own your piece of the American Dream and break free from the matrix, this conversation destroys every excuse holding you back.

🔗 Connect with Carlos Reyes

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/carlosreyes/

YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialCarlosReyes

Website — https://officialcarlosreyes.com/

All In Nation — https://allinnation.com/carlos

Join Empresarios — https://joinempresarios.com

The All In Podcast — Available wherever you listen/watch

Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.

LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out:

https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/

This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it.

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This episode sponsored by Matson Money

Brad Lea is not currently a client of Matson Money but has been compensated in connection with this video. Compensation creates a financial incentive to support Matson Money. For additional information, please visit matsonmoney.com/podcasts. LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

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Mark Matson joins Dropping Bombs to ask a hard question: are you investing—or gambling with your future? Founder/CEO of $12B Matson Money and author of Experiencing the American Dream, Mark tears down the myths of stock-picking, timing, and guru worship. He shows how evidence-based, rules-driven portfolios align money to purpose so you can build wealth without guessing.

Mark drops practical insights on reframing money relationships through his "Matson Method"—a powerful, purpose-driven approach to investing. He shares why "hard work alone" isn't enough, the dangers of emotional investing, and how to protect principal in volatile markets. For anyone skeptical of financial "experts," this is your guide to real preservation and growth—no hype, just proven steps from a 6x national bestseller.

🔗 Connect with Mark Matson

Personal Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/markmatson1/

Business Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/matsonmoney/

Website — https://www.matsonmoney.com/

Experiencing the American Dream (Book) — https://www.experiencingtheamericandream.com/

Main Street Money (Book) — https://a.co/d/fYUYo5I

Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.

Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.

LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out:

https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/

This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it.

Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs

LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/

Dakota Lohan, youngest of the Lohan siblings, opens up about carving his own path as actor, model, artist, and fashion designer in this powerful Dropping Bombs conversation. Growing up in Lindsay's shadow, Dakota reveals the journey from defending family honor to overcoming fear about leveraging connections. He exposes the mindset shifts that transformed him from caring too much about others' opinions to confidently pursuing acting and designing one-of-one clothing.

From experiencing homelessness to confronting family trauma, Dakota delivers raw truths about authentic success, and why vulnerability beats ego every time. Expect raw, funny, and vulnerable moments that cut straight to the core. If you've struggled with imposter syndrome or others' expectations, this episode is your wake-up call to stop playing small and start owning your authentic power.

🔗 Connect with Dakota Lohan

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/dakotalohan/

Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.

Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.

LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out:

https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/

This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it.

Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs

This episode sponsored by growpro.co LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/

Jessica White hits Dropping Bombs with a ruthless playbook for launching high-margin GLP-1 brands that print recurring cash. As a physical therapist for 26-years to becoming a growth architect, Jessica maps the exact model founders use to scale weight-loss and longevity offers—traffic first, compliant providers, pharmacy partners, software, and scripts. Expect real numbers ("They could make $100,000 a month."), pricing frames, and how micro-influencers beat ads when you package the offer correctly.

Action takeaways: niche your promise, own the traffic, secure the five components, and stack recurring revenue with coaching and continuity. You'll hear the mindset that separates winners, plus the simple retention levers most skip. Ready to build a real business instead of chasing one-off sales? Press play and turn demand into durable, compounding income.

🔗 Connect with Jessica White

Personal Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/zenjessica_official/

Business Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/kickstartsocial.co/

Grow Pro Website — https://growpro.co/

Kin Meds Website — https://kinmeds.com/

Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.

Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.

LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out:

https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/

This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it.

Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs

This episode is sponsored by Troy Roofing Inc. LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/

In this Dropping Bombs episode, second-generation roofer and multi-million-dollar owner Troy Musulman reveals how blue-collar grit scales real companies. He exposes industry roll-ups, margins, and consumer traps, explaining how he escaped a wage ceiling and dominated the tear-off roofing niche. Troy also reveals why most "lifetime" warranties are actually just marketing.

Action takeaways: pricing with discipline, strategic material sourcing, documenting installs, and unifying with solid operators to increase EBITDA and exit options. Learn how to evaluate offers, avoid slow-pay partnerships, and the simple phrase that saves thousands. Whether you own a home, run a crew, or just hate getting hustled, this episode shows how to keep more money—and more leverage—on your side.

🔗 Connect with Troy Musulman

Personal Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/tmusulman89/

Business Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/troyroofingusa

TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@troyroofing

Website — https://www.troyroofingusa.com/

Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.

Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.

LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out:

https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/

This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it.

Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs

This episode sponsored by Vita Bella Health LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/

In this Dropping Bombs episode, Phil Vella, the former Cisco software sales "godfather" who helped scale the company from $0 to $5B, reveals a data-first playbook for hormones, peptides, and performance. Now running Vita Bella Health, Vella explains the anti-aging protocols, why comprehensive bloodwork is crucial, the reasons behind low testosterone in young men, and the safe, physician-supervised use of peptides and GLP-1s—avoiding sketchy "not for human consumption" products.

Learn how to structure your health like a sales machine, the key labs that matter, and why recovery is leverage, not a luxury. You'll also hear how properly dosed female testosterone can transform energy, mood, and relationships. This episode provides a framework for entrepreneurs to sell harder, sleep deeper, and perform longer by upgrading both their business and the body that runs it.

🔗 Connect with Phil Vella

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/phillyvz/

Vita Bella Health — https://vitabella.com/ (Use Promo Code: BRADLEA2025)

Bringing Alphas Back — https://bringingalphasback.com/

Vita Bella Health Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/vitabellahealth/

Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.

DISCLAIMER: This episode is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any health-related decisions.

Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.

LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out:

https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/

This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it.

Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs

This episode sponsored by Carpenter Realty LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/

In this explosive Dropping Bombs episode, Larry Carpenter III drops a straight-up masterclass on scaling rentals fast — creative financing, the 1% rule, cash-out refinances, and why "hard work alone" keeps you poor.

From buying his first house at 18 to now owning 400+ doors with Carpenter Realty — Larry reveals exactly how he did it: sourcing off-market deals nobody wants, knowing when to never sell, Section 8 realities, property management at scale, the math to decide in minutes, and partnerships + seller financing that 10x'd his portfolio. If you're ready for your first door or your next hundred, this is your green light.

🔗 Connect with Larry Carpenter III

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/carpenterrealestate/

Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/larry.carpenter3

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-w-carpenter-iii-548b7893/

Carpenter Coaching Group — https://carpentercoachinggroup.com

Carpenter Realty — https://www.carpenterrealty.com/

Carpenter Realty (FB) — https://www.facebook.com/CarpenterRealty

Jasper Properties (FB) — https://www.facebook.com/jasperproperties/

BB Fit (Gym) (FB) — https://www.facebook.com/bbfit11/

Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.

Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.

LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out:

https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/

This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it.

Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs

LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/

In this mind-blowing Dropping Bombs episode, Nick Terekhov reveals the truth about unbreakable faith, impossible miracles, and defying medical odds. From fleeing Ukraine at age 4 to building a business empire in America, Nick shares how 4 heartbreaking miscarriages tested everything—until a divine whisper said "it's your turn." Doctors couldn't explain their infertility, but Nick warns: God's protection often looks like delay in a world full of hidden agendas and "truth" suppressions.

Nick drops bombs on his 100% natural lifestyle (keto, cold plunges, no compromises) and how it ties to spiritual warfare—perfect for those seeking real resilience. He unveils how faith the size of a mustard seed moved his "Miracle Mountain," turning barrenness into blessing with his son. If you're battling doubt, setbacks, or conspiracies against your destiny, this is your call to action: Build that relationship with God, ditch excuses, and watch miracles unfold. No hype—just raw, undeniable proof that heaven intervenes when the system fails.

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🔗 Resources 📚 Miracle Mountain: Faith of a Mustard Seed (Book) — https://a.co/d/5NFPXZK 🌐 Nick Terekhov Website — https://www.nickterekhov.com 📲 Nick Terekhov Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/presteegefit/

Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.

Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.

LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/

This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it. Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs

This episode sponsored by The Max Screen Printing LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/

Ray Minger hits Dropping Bombs with a raw masterclass on resilience, discipline, and building a million-dollar empire from scratch. Starting as a teen bodybuilder obsessed with gains, Ray shares how tragedy sparked his passion, pushing him to championships, and learning the hard way about bodies, booze and bad decisions. At his peak, a massive heart attack nearly ended it all—until he walked out on that dire prognosis and rebuilt stronger.

After building The Max Screen Printing into a 7-figure company, Ray reveals his new mission: "Age Better," a movement beyond apparel into discipline, stoicism, and longevity—because quality of life beats quick fixes. He warns about the "dark side" of bodybuilding (steroids, heart risks) and shares tactics for dark seasons, the reality of injuries, plus tips on scaling businesses. If you're bored at your current level or rebuilding after setbacks, this conversation will push you past excuses and into action. Watch now and age better—in business and in life.

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📲 Guest Socials:

Ray Minger Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rminger2020

🌐 Company Sites:

Age Better Apparel — https://agebetter-apparel.com/

The Max Screen Printing — https://themaxsp.com/

👍 Company Socials:

Age Better (FB) — https://www.facebook.com/p/Age-Better-61554328397277/

The Max SCR (IG) — https://www.instagram.com/themax_scr/

The Max Screen Printing (FB) — https://www.facebook.com/TheMaxScreenPrinting/

Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.

Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.

LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out:

https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/

This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it.

Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs

LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/

In this episode of Dropping Bombs, Christian Dawes brings a raw masterclass on leverage, grit, and buying businesses. Christian is living proof that Dan Peña's QLA methodology works—even if you're starting from rock bottom. Kicked out of seven schools and raising four kids, he bought his first company for $2.4M with 110% financing and lined up two more, pushing toward $10.5M in acquisitions.

Inside: use other people's money, build a credible board, and chase deals where the math wins—not your ego. Expect ruthless filters and volume: call hundreds of owners, walk in, and ask to buy the business. High margins buy forgiveness; low margins kill you. If the numbers fail, bin it and move on. This is a field manual for average men who refuse average outcomes—watch now, take the first swing, and become relentlessly capable.

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🔗 Resources 🌐 Dan Peña's Website — https://www.danpena.co.uk 📚 QLA for Dummies (Free Guide) — https://www.danpena.co.uk/qla-for-dummies 🏰 Guthrie Castle Seminars — https://www.danpena.co.uk/seminar/ 📚 Your First Hundred Million (Audiobook) — https://www.danpena.co.uk/your-first-hundred-million-audio-book-download/

Guest Socials: 📲 Christian Dawes Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/christiandawes26/

Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.

Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.

LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/

This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it. Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs