The New Gold Rush Nobody's Talking About (And How to Get In Before It's Gone)

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Top Tier Solar Solutions

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Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Sam Van Wynen — the 28-year-old founder who built a nine-figure residential solar and battery company from the ground up, with no outside funding, and landed #4 on the Inc. 5000 with over 41,000% revenue growth in three years.

Sam breaks down the brutal $11 million loss that almost destroyed his company before it took off, the pivot he made within weeks of Trump eliminating the solar tax credit, and why the battery market is the biggest gold rush in home services right now. He also gets into what real masculinity looks like, his MMA record training alongside former UFC champion Chris Weidman, and the faith journey that turned a lifelong skeptic into a proud Mormon.

There's a gold rush happening right now in home services and most people are completely asleep on it. Sam breaks down exactly where the money is and how to get in. Don't sleep on this one.

00:00 - Intro
02:07 - Masculinity Defined
07:06 - Father's Masculine Influence Driven Success
10:05 - Top Tier Solar Nine Figure Company
12:40 - Pivot to Batteries After Tax Credit
25:55 - Sponsor Break
35:34 - Sam Embraces Mormon Faith Fully
51:26 - MMA Training With Chris Weidman
1:06:28 - Hiring Hungry Talent, Gold Rush Opportunity
1:15:07 - Closing

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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.

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