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In this electrifying Dropping Bombs episode, national guitar champion Zachary Adkins shatters the starving artist myth—revealing how he scaled from teaching guitar in his house to running four music schools across Nebraska with 800+ students and $1M+ revenue. Why chase fame when you can build a 7-figure empire from your garage? Zach even shreds live on his custom Ernie Ball, proving talent meets strategy.

From flipping $100 ad spend into full-time freedom to expanding during Covid to 250 students, Zach exposes the blueprint: reinvest ruthlessly, pay teachers well, and dominate underserved suburban markets. Action takeaways: leverage convenience over competition, charge premium to avoid burnout, and scale multiple locations. Music isn't just notes—it's a scalable empire.

Whether you're a musician, entrepreneur, or just hate leaving money on the table—this conversation is your wake-up call to build real wealth in an overlooked industry.

🔗 Connect with Zachary Adkins

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/adkinsguitar

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adkinsguitar_official/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachAdkinsGuitar

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachary_adkins_guitar

Website: https://www.zacharyadkinsofficial.com/

Guitar Efficiency Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9jUI9d1

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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.

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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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