
This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Executive Career Upgrades
LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/
Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/
Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Tim Madden, the Army veteran turned "reverse headhunter" who almost took a $12-an-hour job after leaving the military — and instead built Executive Career Upgrades into an Inc. 5000 company helping directors, VPs, and C-suite execs land six-figure roles.
Tim breaks down the documented hiring process most companies never write down, why "hire slow, fire fast" beats every gut-feel decision, and the negotiation tricks that add six figures to a client's offer. Plus, a hiring story of his own gone wrong takes an unexpected turn.
Whether you're chasing your next executive seat or trying to fill one, this episode is the playbook. Don't make your next move blind.
🔗 Connect with Tim
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetimmadden
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timmadden83
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TimMaddenExecUpgrades
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmadden83/
Website: https://execupgrades.com
📚 Books - Available on Amazon & Audible ⬇️
Discipline Equals Dream Job: https://a.co/d/0d501ELt
Start Then Optimize: https://a.co/d/06ZWSl7Y
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:
https://www.lightspeedvt.com/
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://ourreward.store/collections/brad-lea/the-hard-way
This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it.
Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/
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