This episode sponsored by The Max Screen PrintingLightSpeed 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/

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 Skydeo

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

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

In this revealing Dropping Bombs episode, Mike Ford, CEO of Skydeo, breaks down the massive data industry that powers modern advertising. From his garage startup with a Super Bowl commercial to building one of the largest data companies in America, Mike explains exactly how "free" apps actually make billions—by turning your everyday habits into precision advertising gold.

Think your phone is just listening? It's worse—it's predicting what you'll do next. Mike reveals the real business model behind your smartphone: how apps legally collect data, why companies pay millions for insights, and how this enables eerily accurate ads. From a near-death experience to a mushroom trip launching Skydeo, this is an entrepreneurial journey of turning data into empire. Learn why data is the new oil, how targeting actually works, and what every business owner needs to know about the internet's hidden economy.

🔗 Resources

🌐 Skydeo — https://skydeo.com/

🌐 App Building Tool — https://www.builder.io/

Guest Socials:

📲 Mike Ford Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/mike_timespace/

🎵 Mike Ford TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@mike.ford

👤 Mike Ford LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeford/

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