The Fastest Growing Blue-Collar Business in America (And Nobody's Talking About It)

The Fastest Growing Blue-Collar Business in America (And Nobody's Talking About It)

From Dropping Bombs by Brad Lea: CEO, Entrepreneur, and Host of The Bottom Line

July 10, 2026 · 1h 2m · Episode 1118

About this episode

Brandon Bess shares his journey from a troubled childhood to founding a successful artificial turf business in Middle Tennessee.

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Beacon Turf LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers raw redemption with Brandon Bess, the Beacon Turf founder who traded a childhood surrounded by drugs and prison for a $500 startup that's now reshaping Middle Tennessee's artificial turf market. Brandon breaks down the decision that nearly cost him everything, why he ditched a red-ocean landscaping business for turf's blue ocean, and the franchise blueprint he's using to hand independent contractors a shot at the same success. A kid who grew up watching his family deal drugs is now running a multimillion-dollar company — proof that where you start has nothing to do with where you end up. 🔗 Connect with Brandon Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/thatbeaconguy Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/beaconturf Website: https://www.beaconturf.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…

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Host: Brad Lea

Guest: Brandon Bess

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Cardiff & Beacon Turf

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Organizations: LightSpeed VT, Dropping Bombs, Beacon Turf

Places: Middle Tennessee

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