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If The Public Only Knew- Behind Every Success, a Story Worth Telling

Gary Sinderbrand
Leadership
Leadership Development
Artificial Intelligence
Entrepreneurship
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Conscious Leadership
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Saas
Nonprofit Fundraising
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Facet Wealth
Creative Principals
Aisle3
Google Ads
Peer-To-Peer Leadership
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ZICO
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Hill Capital Corporation

If the Public Only Knew is a podcast that takes you beyond the headlines and surface-level success stories to uncover the real journeys behind today’s most influential CEOs, founders, and business leaders. Hosted by Gary Sinderbrand, a seasoned professional with decades of experience in the financial and business worlds, the show has evolved from its original focus on exposing behind-the-scenes tr... more

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Recent Guests

Derek Sloan
Founder/Leader focused on leadership development and trauma-informed organizational work
Abridge Leadership
Episode: Derek Sloan: Leading with Curiosity in Trauma and Organizational Change
Noa Ronen
Executive coach focused on technology and peer-to-peer leadership
Coaching Connection
Episode: Noa Ronen: From Command-and-Control to Peer-to-Peer Leadership
Mitchell Levy
Serial entrepreneur, author, credibility advocate
Executive Abundance / Credibility Nation
Episode: Mitchell Levy: Building Parallel Six-Figure Businesses with Credibility and Clarity
Catherine Bell
Founder/lead of Awakened Company, author focused on applying archetypes and consciousness to leadership
Awakened Company
Episode: Catherine Bell: Waking Up Leaders from Sleepwalking Through Success
Jesse Gilmore
Founder of Niche in Control; developer of the Leverage for Growth method
Niche in Control
Episode: Jesse Gilmore: Systems, Scalable Offers, and the Leverage for Growth Method
Justin Banner
Founder/CEO of Noggin
Noggin
Episode: Justin Banner: Turning Restaurant Chaos into Simple, Scalable Systems
Katharine Manning
Founder of Blackbird; author focused on trauma-informed leadership
Blackbird
Episode: Katharine Manning: Leading Through Trauma with Clarity, Consistency, and Choice
Jordana Cole
Founder of Ignited and Shift Well, AI-enabled leadership coaching entrepreneur
Ignited / Shift Well
Episode: Jordana Cole: Scaling Human-Centered Leadership with AI Coaching
Aaron Coe
Founder of Future City Now, helps nonprofits with storytelling and fundraising
Future City Now
Episode: Aaron Coe: Turning Nonprofit Fundraising into Powerful Storytelling

Host

Gary Sinderbrand
Host of If The Public Only Knew; interviews leaders to reveal origin stories, tough decisions, and practical lessons behind success.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Thank you Gary

    I’ve always been inspired by the stories of successful individuals—maybe that’s part of why I enjoy being an advisor. I have the privilege of meeting with people and hearing firsthand how they found their success. I often listen to your podcast while driving, and I consistently find myself motivated by the guests you interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bed Itch
    United States3 months ago
  • Refreshing Takes

    If the Public Only Knew with Gary Sinderbrand is a refreshingly candid look at leadership and entrepreneurship beyond the highlight reel. Gary’s direct, no-fluff style creates space for honest conversations about the tough decisions, doubts, and defining moments that shape real success.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cvhdru
    Canada5 months ago
  • I never knew…

    Just listened to Dr. Mamut’s chat with Gary. She gave me a lot to think about when she correctly connected tech and cultural advances. Blending her background in Cultural Anthropology with enabled AI sounds like an obvious pathway for the AI curious

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    N 344CD
    United Statesa year ago
  • Experience and wisdom in the financial world

    Great job continuing to bring your experience and wisdom to the public Gary. Listening, even for a short period of time, you provide your audience with gold nuggets of information. Thanks for bringing clarity to an otherwise potentially complicated landscape. ~Doug

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doug Sandler
    United Statesa year ago

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The show is valued for blending personal storytelling with actionable strategies.
Listeners praise the candid, no-fluff style and practical leadership insights.
Guests are described as high-caliber and the conversations as honest and informative.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Patrick Donohue: Investing in Founders, Not Just Financials
Q: How do you evaluate deals if valuation is so subjective at the outset?
We use a hybrid structure that emphasizes expected returns and optionality for founders, so the upfront valuation isn't the sole determinant of a successful partnership.
Patrick Donohue: Investing in Founders, Not Just Financials
Q: Do you work with early-stage ideas or more established ventures?
We focus on founders with vision and some traction, typically not first-draft ideas, and we aim to help them take revenue to the next level while preserving flexibility in financing.
Mike Manazir: From Jet Cockpits to Leading with Purpose and Connection
Q: When did leadership start to become a conscious focus for you?
It began at the Naval Academy, where following and leading pequeños moments taught me that leadership is about your character and how you treat people, not just your rank.
Kasim Aslam: From Google Ads to Global Entrepreneurship and the Future of Work
Q: What led you from Google Ads to becoming a book publisher and entrepreneur?
Kasim explains that his success in ads gave him a front-row seat to countless business models, which inspired him to buy, build, and scale businesses. He emphasizes talent acquisition as a core skill that unlocks ongoing opportunities across ventures, and he's now sharing a framework for hiring and leadership through his book and resources.
Priya Nalkur: Becoming Who You’re Meant To Be – A Journey from Expectations to Empowerment
Q: What role did your education and early career play in shaping your coaching approach?
My Harvard PhD refined my questioning and listening, while the coaching certification pushed me to be more radical and creative, allowing me to blend empirical rigor with intuitive, human-centered methods.

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1. Derek Sloan
2. Noa Ronen
3. Mitchell Levy
4. Catherine Bell
5. Jesse Gilmore
6. Justin Banner
7. Katharine Manning
8. Jordana Cole

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