He Built a $24M Business by Accident (The Truth Will Shock You)

Dropping Bombs w/ The Real Brad Lea

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In this fire episode of Dropping Bombs, serial entrepreneur Don Mastrangelo drops the ultimate entrepreneur's playbook—plus, how he accidentally built Jacked Up Fitness into a $24M empire. From high school dropout to multiple million-dollar exits, this 62-year-old beast reveals his exact problem-solving formula that created 10+ successful businesses and exits.

Don unveils the raw truth: why hunger vanishes on real food, his Shake Weight relaunch (ignore the jokes—science caught up), and the mindset shift from 227 lb blob to ripped entrepreneur. Whether you're struggling with fitness, looking for your next business idea, or need the kick to stop making excuses—this episode delivers the blueprint to solve problems, build wealth, and live without regret.

🔗 Resources

🌐 Jacked Up Fitness — https://jackedup.com/

📲 Jacked Up Fitness on Instagram @jackedupbrands — https://www.instagram.com/jackedupbrands/

📲 Don Mastrangelo on Instagram @don.mastrangelo — https://www.instagram.com/don.mastrangelo/

▶️ Jacked Up Fitness YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@jackedupfitness1

👍 Jacked Up Fitness Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/people/Jacked-Up-Brands/61550611409387/

📚 Don's Book: Ready Set Sell — Available on Amazon (https://a.co/d/0OhQR26)

💻 Promo Code: Use "DonVIP" for 10% off Jacked Up Fitness equipment

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:

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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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