Reverb Podcast

Reverb Podcast
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What shapes the way leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals think, solve problems, and define success? On Reverb Podcast, hosts Gary Barss and Todd Sherman explore career journeys, leadership insights, personal growth, and the mindset behind success through in-depth interviews with inspiring guests. Each episode dives into real-life stories, business lessons, turning failure into growth, and practical advice for navigating career, family, and life with purpose — all with thoughtful conversation and authentic energy.

Episodes

  1. The Wisdom of Precision: Surgery, Careers & Life Lessons from a Surgeon

    2D AGO

    The Wisdom of Precision: Surgery, Careers & Life Lessons from a Surgeon

    In this episode of the Reverb Podcast, Dr. Bill Wagner, a renowned hand surgeon and sports medicine consultant with nearly 30 years of experience, shares his journey from childhood inspiration to becoming a leading expert in hand and upper extremity surgery. Join hosts Gary Barss and Todd Sherman as they explore the realities of medical training, the challenges and rewards of performing complex surgeries, and the human side of patient care. Dr. Wagner also shares fascinating stories from his career, including trauma cases, microsurgery, and his work with professional athletes. Whether you’re a medical student, aspiring doctor, or simply curious about life inside the operating room, this episode offers valuable insights into surgery, mentorship, and the discipline required to succeed in medicine. Key topics discussed: hand surgery, orthopedic surgery, microsurgery, surgical training, medical career path, trauma cases, emergency surgery, sports medicine, professional athletes, mentorship, patient care, life as a surgeon

    50 min
  2. The Founder of Car Toys: Dan Brettler on Risk, Growth, and Real Success

    MAR 12

    The Founder of Car Toys: Dan Brettler on Risk, Growth, and Real Success

    In this episode of the Reverb Podcast, entrepreneur Dan Brettler, founder of Car Toys and co-founder of Wireless Advocates, shares his journey of building a business from scratch into a multi-state retail empire. Dan talks about starting with just $30,000, the challenges of scaling a company, and the lessons he learned while managing rapid growth, leading teams, and delivering exceptional customer service. He also reveals the story behind his Costco partnership and how he turned opportunities into long-term success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, startup founder, business leader, or aspiring retail professional, you’ll gain practical insights into leadership, business growth, resilience, and scaling a company. Key topics discussed: entrepreneurship, startup business, business growth, leadership lessons, building Car Toys, retail strategy, scaling a company, Costco partnership, wireless retail, customer service leadership, resilience, lessons for entrepreneurs

    54 min
  3. Success Beneath the Surface with Christopher McKey: Leadership and Resilience from a Submariner

    FEB 28

    Success Beneath the Surface with Christopher McKey: Leadership and Resilience from a Submariner

    In this powerful interview on Reverb Podcast, a seasoned submariner shares leadership lessons learned from years beneath the ocean’s surface—where teamwork, discipline, and trust determined survival. He reflects on months without sunlight, the psychological resilience required in confined environments, and how staying calm under pressure shaped his mindset and career. This conversation explores overcoming challenges, building mental toughness, and developing the kind of leadership that thrives in uncertainty. His advice for young professionals and aspiring leaders is simple: embrace new experiences, pursue growth, and fall in love with the learning process. Life, he explains, is much like being under the sea—you don’t succeed by rushing, but by learning to breathe steadily in the unknown. Topics discussed: leadership development, resilience, teamwork, career growth, overcoming adversity, mindset training.

    48 min
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What shapes the way leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals think, solve problems, and define success? On Reverb Podcast, hosts Gary Barss and Todd Sherman explore career journeys, leadership insights, personal growth, and the mindset behind success through in-depth interviews with inspiring guests. Each episode dives into real-life stories, business lessons, turning failure into growth, and practical advice for navigating career, family, and life with purpose — all with thoughtful conversation and authentic energy.

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