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!
Episodes
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Feb 11, 2026 • 1h 2min
How to Pay ZERO TAXES to The IRS: Tax Loopholes You Can Use!
Rondi Lambeth, tax and credit strategist who leads Fortress Credit Pros and CreditMojo, shares high-impact tax strategies used by big corporations. He explains the Augusta Rule for tax-free home rentals, income-shifting across entities, 831(b) self-insurance for retirement funding, and practical credit repair approaches. Short, bold tactics for legally reducing what you pay and protecting assets.
Feb 10, 2026 • 47min
You're KILLING your MASCULINITY Every SINGLE Day (Without Realizing It!)
Jeremy Jackson, former actor turned founder of The Balanced Man retreat, shares raw stories of recovery and leadership. He talks about energy leaks and the 'nice guy' mask. He explores breathwork vs plant medicine, martial arts for confidence, radical acceptance, and reclaiming power after hitting rock bottom.
Feb 8, 2026 • 54min
Get 100% Funded to Flip Houses in 48 Hours (No Money, No Credit Required)
Javier Romero, CEO of Romero Capital and former U.S. Marine who built a hard‑money lending firm, explains 100% purchase and rehab financing with 48‑hour closings. He covers underwriting rules like the 75% ARV limit, why speed matters in competitive markets, geographic expansion, funding mechanics, and practical rehab priorities for flips.
Feb 6, 2026 • 45min
How to Get FILTHY RICH in Real Estate the RIGHT Way (Ditching Airbnb for Hotels)
Rich Somers, real estate investor and founder of Somers Capital who scaled a boutique hotel portfolio and built a big online presence. He talks boutique hotels in coastal, supply-constrained markets. He explains converting mom-and-pop motels, using AI and influencers to boost revenue and bookings. He also covers fund structures, hold strategies, and how podcasting fuels deal flow.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 1h 6min
Turn Car Crashes Into Cash: Founder Reveals $300M Strategy
George Byram, founder of Crash to Cash and star of Crash Money Millionaires, rose from prison to build a national personal-injury marketing and paralegal services business. He recounts starting as a high-school hustle, scaling thousands of cases into multimillion revenue, rebuilding after legal setbacks, and creating automated systems and a reality show to legitimize and grow the operation.
Feb 4, 2026 • 55min
How to Build a Business That Runs Without You
A seven-pillar blueprint for freeing business owners from daily grind. Covers a two-week test to expose owner-dependence. Explains crafting a crisp vision and hiring people for roles tied to that vision. Covers documented SOPs plus repeatable training systems. Details predictable lead flows, a trainable sales process, KPIs with owners, and feedback loops that keep the machine running.
Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 25min
I Built a $32M Empire in the Industry Every Man Wants In (Banks Hate Me)
Alan Chang, founder of Peppermint Hippo and multi-club operator, scaled one club into a national $32M business. He recounts starting in nightlife, club turnarounds, and rolling up locations for private equity. Hear stories about celebrity nights, financing hurdles when banks blacklist the industry, niche concepts like Las Tóxicas, and plans to expand to 100 locations.
Feb 1, 2026 • 1h 8min
Do This To Completely HEAL Your Body and Mind in 2026
AnnMarie Lawrence, former IFBB natural pro bodybuilder turned CEO who helps busy moms reclaim confidence, shares her journey from blackout-drunk bartender to sustainable health leader. She breaks down why small daily habits beat extreme diets. Short workouts, simple nutrition tweaks, mindset shifts, and disciplined routine are highlighted as the keys to lasting change.
Jan 30, 2026 • 53min
How Scammers Steal Homes in 24 Hours (And How to Prevent It)
John Pignetti, Founder and CEO of Gold Patrons and fraud-prevention entrepreneur, exposes how scammers use forged documents and digital loopholes to steal property fast. He discusses rapid 24-hour monitoring, real consequences like HELOCs and foreclosures, his pivot to deed protection, and how his team tests and scales AI-driven defenses to stop title theft.
10 snips
Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 28min
$2M/Year Remote Job No One Knows About
Mike Kortas, founder and CEO of NEXA Lending who rose from homelessness to build an independent mortgage broker platform. He talks about a 100% commission model and revenue-share residuals. He explains how wholesale rates beat retail, prospecting routines that tripled pipeline, and using AI tools to scale without middle management.
