Ask The Planman – Episode 50 – Mindset, Skill Sets, and Habits With Brad Lea

Ever wondered how to grow your personal brand successfully? Well, in Episode 50 of “Ask The Planman,” I had a chat with the infamous  Brad Lea, a guy who knows a lot about business and branding (because, spoiler, he’s had quite a bit of success in both of those areas). In this episode, we talked about all the ways you can build your personal brand confidently. 

But First… Meet Brad Lea

Brad Lea is a successful entrepreneur who started Lightspeed VT, an innovative virtual training program. He’s also a podcaster, author, and public speaker, and he’s been featured in top magazines and newspapers like Forbes and The New York Times. You can learn more and connect with Brad Lea on his website, bradlea.com or over on Instagram @therealbradlea.

The 3 Secrets to Building a Personal Brand

Brad began building his personal brand four years ago, and he’s made millions from it. During our episode, he breaks down the top 3 secrets to building a multi-million dollar brand (get the notebooks ready for this because there’s some big wisdom drops coming)…

Secret 1 – It’s Not Always Mindset (But It Often Is) 

Brad talked a lot about how your mindset is by far one of the most important things you should be supporting every day. It’s all about staying positive and not hanging out with negative people. Surround yourself with folks who lift you up. But there’s a few things to remember here when it comes to mindset:

1. Your words matter – it’s why Brad prefers to refer to himself as “sharp” rather than being “blunt,” especially when it comes to being direct. 
2. Who you surround yourself with IS a big piece – we’ve all heard the saying about surrounding yourself with positive people, but at the end of the day, this is one of the most important thing you can do.
3. Be real & honest – you can’t please everyone, so don’t worry about what they think, at the end of the day what really matters is you being authentic and REAL to YOU.
4. Everyone is their own unique character – we’re all playing characters, and it gets to be WAY too much of a headache if you’re playing a character that’s not who you really are. Go back to bullet point number 3 above.

Secret 2  – Don’t Ignore Your Skill Sets

You need to learn and get better at things. Keep gaining knowledge and improving your skills. Brad wrote a book called “The Hard Way” where he talks about six things that can make you more confident and successful. In essence, it all boils down to the following formula:

• Be nice to yourself.
• Keep your promises.
• Celebrate your wins.
• Get rid of negativity.
• Picture your goals.
• Keep learning new stuff.

And don’t forget to sprinkle the gratitude on top. Being thankful is a BIG deal. In the episode, Brad shares that he even has a sign on his wall that reminds him he got the privilege of living another day. Don’t waste it. That way, he starts each day on a positive note.

Secret 3: Change Your Beliefs, Change Your Habits

Good habits lead to good actions and help you grow your business. To change your habits, you need to change your beliefs. And the best way to do that is to learn new things. Reading books and gaining knowledge can help you see things differently and take better actions. In the end, building your personal brand means changing your mindset, improving your skills, and developing good habits. Be yourself, attract the right people, and see your brand and worth grow.

Where To Listen To The Episode

To learn more about what Brad Lea has to offer, check out his website here. Listen to the Ask The Planman podcast on all of your favorite listening channels. You can get financial, insurance, and investment tips on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.