Brad Lea is an entrepreneur and businessman who’s become somewhat of a thought leader with his podcast, books, and courses. Lea made his fortune through founding LightSpeed VT, an interactive virtual training system. Today, Brad Lea has a net worth of $10 million.
Early Life
Brad was born in Cottage Grove, Oregon, on November 9, 1969 but didn’t grow up in a stable environment. When his parents split up, three siblings were taken to an orphanage. Eventually, his father got his life back on track and all the kids lived with him.
Despite not having a good relationship, his father was a serial entrepreneur and founded a number of businesses such as a newspaper and pizza parlor. Brad dropped out of high school at 16 and his father kicked him out of the house. As a result, Brad didn’t get the opportunity to go to college.
Humble Beginnings
In the early days, Brad was passionate about acting but after six months of failing to get any major roles, he was broke and had to take another path. At 17 years old, Brad got a job with the Forest Service in Oregon.
Next he tried his hand as a car salesman and was one of the top salesmen. Later on, he started selling vacuums and art. During this time, he developed and honed his sales skills.
Founding LightSpeed VT
Brad soon realized that he had a talent for teaching people but could only teach a limited number of people in person. This gave him the idea of using the internet to reach a larger audience. Around this time, the tech bubble was at its peak.
In 1999, he launched LightSpeed VT with the goal of revolutionizing online learning. They offer users a more engaging way to learn that is better than the traditional methods corporations use. According to RocketReach, LightSpeed VT makes an estimated $10 million in annual revenue and has 68 employees.
Lea has become a powerful figure on social media. He regularly shares motivational advice with over 1.2 million Instagram followers and has branched out to other ways of educating people.
Other Business Ventures
His podcast Dropping Bombs is aimed at entrepreneurs looking to start a business or take it to the next level. The podcast covers a range of topics such as leadership, marketing, and real estate.
Lea likes to bring on guests who are an expert in their field to provide the audience with detailed insights. He also has a YouTube channel called BRAD LEA TV where he uploads podcast episodes and short clips. The channel has over 237,000 subscribers.
Lastly, he published a book titled “The Real Deal” and penned “The Hard Way,” a book that outlines life lessons that anybody can use to become successful. In addition, he sells a high-ticket coaching program on closerschool.com. The regular price is $1,997 but it’s currently on sale for $497.
Personal Life
Brad has been married twice. His first wife is unknown, they had three kids together but sadly divorced. He found love again and married Melissa Renee Lea. The couple has three kids meaning Brad Lea has six kids in total. At this rate, he’s not too far behind Elon Musk!
