How a Broke Addict Built an $85M Empire From Scratch

<p dir="ltr">This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Icarus Recovery Center</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/</p> <p dir="ltr">Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/</p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a raw redemption story with Matthew De La Piedra — serial entrepreneur who went from homeless heroin addict to an $85 million healthcare company exit, multiple eight-figure businesses, and a substantial real estate portfolio.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Matt explains the moment he decided "enough was enough," how a recovery facility taught him the healthcare business, and why he's now applying that hunger to roofing, asphalt and contracting companies. He gets real about faith, fatherhood, and why those who've clawed back from rock bottom are often the most unstoppable entrepreneurs.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Matt's story is proof that your past doesn't matter; your next move does. And that next move starts the moment you hit play. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">🔗 Connect with Matthew </p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/limitless_matty/">https://www.instagram.com/limitless_matty/</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">✅ Company Websites   </p> <p dir="ltr">Blackstone Roofing Group: <a href="https://blackstoneroofinggroup.com/">https://blackstoneroofinggroup.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Blackstone Contracting Group: <a href="https://blackstonecontractinggroup.com/">https://blackstonecontractinggroup.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">MD Asphalt Co: <a href="https://mdasphaltco.com/">https://mdasphaltco.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Icarus BH: <a href="https://icarusbh.com/">https://icarusbh.com/</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAbrXOj2yIrzj8QE4jC-Og">here on YouTube</a>.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">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:</p> <p dir="ltr">https://www.lightspeedvt.com/</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">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/</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it.</p> <p dir="ltr">Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs</p> <p> </p>