# From Bankrupt Builder to $300M CEO: The Wild Story No One Believes

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Podcast: [Dropping Bombs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dropping-bombs-204039)
Published: 2026-07-04T18:21:00+00:00
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This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & EchoMav LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Trey Sprinkle, a former cop and pastor turned drone entrepreneur now running a $300 million defense company. Trey shares how his time in Ukraine led him into drone warfare, why chip manufacturing could decide the next global conflict, and how his technology is already being used by the U.S. military. This is a story about turning hard resets into massive opportunities, and it might just change how you think about where the world is headed next. 🔗 Connect with Trey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelastamericanoutlaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LastAmericanOutlaw Podcast: American Outlaw ( Apple Podcasts ) ✅ Additional Resources EchoMAV Technologies: https://www.echomav.com Investor Inquiries: sales@echomav.com 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…

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