
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 61 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusiness | |||

In this episode, Gary and Tony Loyd discuss:
* Early career in nuclear health physics and radiation protection
* Pivot from technical expertise to learning, development, and human performance
* Intrapreneurship at John Deere and building John D... more
In this episode, Gary and David Homan discuss:
* Early musical influences and creative process
* Visualizing music, emotion, and narrative in composition
* From composer to “connector of connectors”
* Designing intentional, trust-based networ... more
In this episode, Gary and Doug Brown discuss:
* Early entrepreneurial lessons and leverage in selling
* Military discipline, resilience, and leadership applied to business
* Identifying and pursuing the “ideal right-fit buyer.”
* Fixing broke... more
In this episode, Gary and Morag Barrett discuss:
* Nonlinear career path from banking to executive coaching
* The missing “who” in business success
* Building intentional leadership habits that stick
* Founder-to-CEO transition and letting go... more
In this episode, Gary and Patrick Thean discuss:
* Patrick’s career journey
* Decision-making and career inflection points
* Entrepreneurship and building software companies
* Execution, leadership, and helping CEOs succeed
* Succession, ro... more
About Steve Preda: Steve Preda was born and raised in Hungary, where his early curiosity for business and leadership inspired him to build his first company—an investment banking firm that he later grew and successfully sold. Seeking new challenges, ... more
About Jim Bishop: Jim Bishop is the founder of Conjunction Leadership and an executive coach for founders, CEOs, and senior leaders in tech, ag-tech, biotech, and the life sciences. With a bachelor’s and master’s degree in science—his master’s in phy... more
About Derek Fredrickson: With over 16 years of experience as Chief Operating Officer at Boldheart and other six—and seven-figure businesses, Derek witnessed firsthand how transformative a robust operational strategy can be for entrepreneurs who are r... more
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.
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.
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
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
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Apple Podcasts | #147 |










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