Dropping Bombs

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$2.4M/Year Remote Job Nobody Knows Exists Apr 12, 2026

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This episode was sponsored by Cardiff

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

Today's Dropping Bombs episode is a return visit from Mike Kortas, the man who went from homeless at 18 to building the #1 mortgage brokerage in the country.

Mike breaks down how NEXA Lending dominates the mortgage industry, why the broker model is crushing the big banks, and the bold moves he's making right now while everyone else plays it safe — including an industry-first move that will pay loan officers residual income on their own loans, something that's never been done before.

If you've got a mortgage or real estate license and you're not making the money you should be, this episode is for you. And if you don't have one yet, you'll want one by the time this is over.

🔗 Connect with Mike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike.kortas/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-kortas-529966139

✅ Website: https://www.joinrealproducers.com

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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.

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

How I Used Social Media to Turn My Passion Into $60M (And You Can Too) Apr 10, 2026

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This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & onlyatgrandslam.com

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

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

Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Nathan Burns, the guy who turned a childhood dream into a $60 million American dream sports card empire using nothing but an iPhone and Facebook Live.

Nathan breaks down how he clawed his way up from rock bottom, why failure is just tuition, and the simple mindset shift that changed everything.

This isn't just a business story — it's a blueprint for anyone who feels like they're drowning and wonders if one more shot is even worth it. Spoiler: it is.

Whether you collect cards or have never touched one in your life, this episode will change how you think about passion, persistence, and building something from nothing.

🔗 Connect with Nathan

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

Website: https://onlyatgrandslam.com/

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

How to Build a $1 Billion Snack Brand From Your Kitchen With No Marketing Budget Apr 09, 2026

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This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & omahaproteinpopcorn.com

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

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

Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Tim Rexius, a self-made entrepreneur who went from sleeping in his car at 19 to building companies that operate across the globe.

Tim breaks down how he created a protein popcorn that doesn't taste healthy, why it failed for years before one single word change made it explode, and what it really takes to build something from nothing.

This is part business masterclass, part origin story, and it's the kind of episode that makes you rethink what's actually possible when you refuse to quit.

🔗 Connect with Tim

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

Website: https://timrexius.com/ (hub for all companies)

Business Sites: rexiusnutrition.com | vhifit.com | ironheavenomaha.com | omahaproteinpopcorn.com

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DISCLAIMER: This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not medical or nutritional advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any health decisions.

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The IRS Loophole That Saves Employers $640 Per Employee And Gives Workers A Raise Apr 08, 2026

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This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & MJN Insurance Services, Inc.

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

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

Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Michael Notte, the insurance adviser helping small business owners save serious money through a little-known tax program buried inside the Affordable Care Act.

Michael breaks down how employers can quietly pocket thousands, sometimes tens of thousands of dollars a year in tax savings, while actually putting more money in their employees' pockets at the same time. That's real money, and it's recurring, and it costs nothing.

From broke college grad chasing a music career to building a thriving insurance practice and qualifying for New York Life's Chairman's Council, Michael's story is proof that the backup plan sometimes becomes the main event.

If you own a business or you're hungry for a real commission-based opportunity with recurring income, this one's for you. The money is already there — Michael just shows you where to find it.

🔗 Connect with Michael

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

Website: https://www.mjninsuranceservices.com/

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https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

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 AI Robot Runs an Entire Hotel in Las Vegas (And It's Terrifying How Smart It Is) Apr 07, 2026

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This episode was sponsored by Cardiff

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

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

Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Philippe Ziade — the Lebanese immigrant who arrived in America with nothing and built one of the most ambitious business empires in Las Vegas.

From scraping his way through real estate to now building the world's first AI-powered hotel, Philippe's story is proof that hunger beats advantage every time.

He breaks down how the hotel adapts to every guest before they even arrive, why most people born with opportunity waste it, and the mindset that took him from zero to a conglomerate spanning three continents. And running the lobby? A humanoid robot named Otto who's already become a Vegas attraction in his own right.

If you've ever needed a reminder of what's actually possible, this is it.

🔗 Connect with Phillipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philippe.ziade/

OTO (AI Robot) on IG: https://www.instagram.com/otothegreat/

✅ Additional Resources

Otonomus Hotel: https://otonomushotel.com/

TEDx Talk: https://tedxreno.org/philippe-ziade/

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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

The Neuroscience of Getting Unstuck: Why Your Subconscious Is Quietly Destroying Your Life Apr 05, 2026

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This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & comechangeyourlife.com

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

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

Today's Dropping Bombs episode features three powerhouses: Brenda Wood, Dr. Ruben West, and Dr. Toby Potter, and the conversation hits different right from the start.

Brenda built multiple successful companies, hundreds of employees, real estate, the whole thing, then spent years in federal prison for a deal gone wrong with the wrong people. She got out, rebuilt from nothing, and now runs a movement helping others do the same.

Dr. Ruben West saw something in Brenda nobody else did and gave her a shot on stage before she even had her footing back. Dr. Toby Potter lost everything in 2008, rebuilt bigger, and now helps others break the chains their past put on them.

Together they break down why most people stay stuck, why behavior never changes without belief, and why the prison most people live in has nothing to do with bars and everything to do with their own mind.

Whether you're stuck, starting over, or just tired of playing small, this one's for you. The journey to becoming the better version of yourself starts here.

🔗 Connect with Today's Guests

Brenda: https://www.instagram.com/brendaringwood1/

Ruben: https://www.instagram.com/rubenwest360/

Toby: https://www.instagram.com/tobypotterofficial/

✅ Website: https://comechangeyourlife.com/

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

https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

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

The Forbidden Truth About Plant Medicine, Addiction & Building Wealth (No One Talks About This) Apr 03, 2026

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This episode was sponsored by Cardiff, Henson Services, & Maurer Wrecker Service

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

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

In this episode of Dropping Bombs, entrepreneur and volunteer firefighter Patrick Henson shares his journey from burnout to building a growing blue-collar empire.

Patrick opens up about hitting rock bottom while working 100-hour weeks, drinking to cope, and reaching a point where he thought everyone would be better off without him. Then a random clip from Shawn Ryan's podcast changed everything. It led him to a five-day ibogaine and DMT experience in Mexico that reset his mind, killed his ego, and gave him a level of gratitude he never knew was possible.

He breaks down what it's actually like to experience "death" on DMT and the profound gratitude he now feels daily. Plus, how he went from being a prisoner in his own business to acquiring multiple companies and scaling the right way.

If you've ever felt like something in your life needed to change, this episode will light a fire under you.

🔗 Connect with Patrick

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenson369/

✅ Additional Resources Mentioned:

Ambio Life Sciences: https://www.ambio.life/

EOS: https://www.eosworldwide.com/

Shawn Ryan's Psychedelic Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asrnXJ-xCzs

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

https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

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

Highest Paying Blue-Collar Trade Nobody's Talking About (Making $100K+ With No Degree) Apr 02, 2026

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This episode was sponsored by Cardiff

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

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

Today's Dropping Bombs episode brings back Matt Ebert — founder and CEO of Crash Champions, and the man who built a $3 billion collision repair empire from starting with just a single shop.

Matt breaks down what it actually takes to scale a business, the real opportunity hiding in blue-collar trades, and why skilled workers are about to become the most valuable people in the workforce.

If you've ever wondered whether the trades are worth it, or how someone builds something this big from nothing, this one's for you.

🔗 Connect with Matt

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

Websites: https://mattebert.com/ | https://crashchampions.com/

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

https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

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

The Asset Protection Secret That Keeps Millionaires Lawsuit-Proof (99% Are Exposed) Apr 01, 2026

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This episode was sponsored by Cardiff

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

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

Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Hillel Presser, the attorney who's built a nationwide practice around one mission: making sure you can never lose what you've worked your whole life to build.

Hillel breaks down why 99% of people are walking around completely exposed, how something as simple as the way your car is titled could cost you everything, and the exact structure used by business owners, celebrities, and professional athletes to become judgment proof.

He also gets into business exits, why most companies never sell, and what you need to do right now — whether you're just starting out or sitting on a serious portfolio.

One lawsuit can wipe you out. This episode shows you exactly how to make sure it never does.

🔗 Connect with Hillel

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

Websites:

Asset Protection Attorneys: https://assetprotectionattorneys.com/

R360 Global: https://r360global.com/

My Exit Plan: https://myexitplan.com/

Law 359: https://law359.com/

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

https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

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

The Motel Loophole Making Investors FILTHY RICH in 2026 (No One Is Talking About This) Mar 31, 2026

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This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & kiteville.com

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

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

Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Budo Bunul — the international entrepreneur who spent 20 years figuring out the real estate game before cracking the code nobody else wanted to touch.

Budo breaks down how he's buying beat-up, underperforming motels for pennies on the dollar and flipping them into clean, tech-enabled living spaces that modern renters actually want — with 85-90% occupancy rates and 12% returns for investors. He explains why the old motel model is broken, how he cut operating costs by 75%, and why America is sitting on a massive housing opportunity that most people are completely ignoring.

Whether you're looking to invest, need a smarter place to stay, or just want to see how one immigrant with a vision is quietly reshaping the way America lives, this one's for you.

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🔗 Connect with Budo

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

Website: http://kiteville.com

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

https://www.lightspeedvt.com/

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