The Business of Education | S01E22 | Brad Lea

Summary

Brad Lea, CEO and founder of Lightspeed VT, discusses his journey in transforming lives through education for over 20 years. He explains how he pioneered online learning and virtual training, emphasizing the importance of good content, repetition, practice, and accountability in effective training. Brad shares his motivation to make an impact and help others succeed, highlighting the power of gratitude and positive mindset. He also emphasizes the significance of developing skills and cultivating productive habits to achieve success. In this conversation, Kyle Wallgren and Brad Lea discuss various topics including the importance of practice, the power of gratitude, the value of information, the significance of relationships, and the impact of education. They also touch on the role of authenticity and being real in personal and professional interactions. Brad emphasizes the need to appreciate waking up each day and the importance of self-worth. Kyle shares his mission to improve early childhood literacy rates and the potential positive impact it can have on society. They conclude by highlighting the importance of networking and leveraging relationships for success.

Takeaways

- Online learning and virtual training require good content, repetition, practice, and accountability to be effective.
- Making an impact and helping others succeed can be more fulfilling than financial success.
- Gratitude and a positive mindset can change your frequency and attract positive outcomes.
- Success is a combination of mindset, skillset, and habits.
- Developing skills and cultivating productive habits are essential for achieving success. Consistent practice, even for a short amount of time each day, can lead to significant improvement and success.
- Gratitude is a powerful tool for happiness and success. Expressing gratitude for waking up each day can shift one's perspective and mindset.
- Access to information is crucial for personal and professional growth.
- Utilizing resources and networking can help in acquiring the necessary knowledge.
- Authenticity and being real in interactions can lead to stronger connections and more meaningful relationships.
- Improving early childhood literacy rates can have a profound impact on society and contribute to a better future.
- Networking and building relationships are essential for success.
-Leveraging one's network can provide valuable resources and opportunities.

Sound Bites

"If you have to put your wife on a budget, you don't make enough money."
"Real training has to have good content, repetition, practice, and accountability."
"Most companies that think they have a training program actually have an exposure program."
"It only takes 18 minutes a day every day of practice to become the top 1%"
"The importance of gratitude"
"Congratulations, you get another day"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:28 The Importance of Good Content and Accountability

06:44 Differentiating Training from Exposure

13:55 Making an Impact and Finding Fulfillment

22:42 The Power of Practice and Consistency

25:41 Accessing and Utilizing Information

29:05 Improving Early Childhood Literacy

32:26 Networking for Success

About Brad

Brad Lea is the Founder of LightSpeed VT, dedicated to bridging the gap between knowledge and those who seek it. He believes that inadequate information is often the root cause of failures in both individuals and businesses. Brad revolutionized online training by creating an advanced interactive system that sets the standard for delivery, tracking, and measurement of training effectiveness. LightSpeed VT's platform engages users through interactive video-based training, role-play simulations, and innovative testing methods, supported by real-time reporting and notifications.

Specializing in sales, closing techniques, training technology, and creative vision, Brad is passionate about leveraging brands and maximizing ROI through effective marketing and accountability.

Connect with Brad

LinkedIn: [@bradlea]
X: [@TheRealBradLea]
Instagram: [@therealbradlea]
Youtube: [@THEREALBRADLEA]