Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur and visionary best known as the founder and CEO of LightSpeed VT, an interactive virtual training platform that has revolutionized online education. His professional journey began as a high school dropout at age 16, leading him into a successful career in automotive sales, where he mastered the art of closing. 

At the Gladiator Summit, Lea delivered high-energy sessions centered on the "Gladiator Mindset" and leadership. A core theme of his talk was that "relationships are the new currency," underscoring how networking and trust drive modern success. He also shared his "Sacred Six" framework, a daily discipline for building confidence through small, consistent wins. Lea emphasized that "knowledge isn't power, applied knowledge is," urging attendees to eliminate negative influences, focus on intentional sales preparation, and shift their identities to achieve high-level professional goals.