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Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder
by Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder
Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder is the premier corporate finance and leadership podcast uncovering what truly drives business valuation, strategic growth, and enterprise value.You’ve heard the saying, “You can’t manage what you can’t measure.” Performance, company worth, and strategy are driven by metrics—but the real story happens behind the spreadsheets. Hosted by business valuation expert and best-selling author Dave Bookbinder, this show goes beyond traditional financial statements to explore the operational leadership, execution, and hidden factors that maximize business asset value.In each episode, Dave sits down with global CEOs, entrepreneurs, and financial thought leaders to unpack real-world insights on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and scaling intangible assets. Whether you are a business owner looking toward exit planning, a CFO managing financial strategy, or an executive driving growth, this podcast will change the way you calculate true org
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Human-First Marketing Strategies That Convert Social Media into Measurable ROI - Phil Treagus-Evans
Stop chasing vanity metrics and start building the human trust that actually drives revenue. In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Phil Treagus-Evans, Founder and CEO of Giraffe Social Media and author of Human First Marketing, to solve the ultimate digital...
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Why 80% of Businesses Never Sell - Christine Nicholson
Eighty percent of business owners fail to sell their company because they build a job instead of a transferable asset. In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with award winning business mentor, author, and exit readiness expert Christine Nicholson to confront the...
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Treating People as Appreciating Assets – Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer
When companies view workforce payroll strictly as an expense rather than an appreciating financial asset, they trigger a compounding cycle of organizational drift that silently destroys enterprise value. In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Dr. Cynthia...
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The Human Edge: Harnessing Cognitive Strategy and AI in High-Stakes Decisions - Cheryl Einhorn
Data and analytics are worthless without the human judgment required to make sense of them. In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Cheryl Einhorn, creator of the AREA Method and author of The Human Edge, to unpack how business leaders maintain a competitive...
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Turning Intellectual Property into Enterprise Value: The Business of Publishing - Terry Whalin
A book can be a lot more than a book. For a business owner, executive, or professional, it can turn knowledge and experience into intellectual property—and open doors to opportunities far beyond book sales. In this episode of Behind the Numbers, I talk with Terry Whalin, author of more than 60...
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Building a Future-Fit Organization - Jay Weiser
A company's true value isn't locked in a spreadsheet; it is built or destroyed at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and execution. On this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Jay Weiser, founder of Jay Weiser Consulting, to unpack what it truly means to…
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Why Culture Is a Financial Asset - Brett Hoogeveen
Company culture is not a soft HR expense - it is a high-yield strategic asset that directly drives bottom-line profitability and enterprise value. In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Brett Hoogeveen, co-founder of BetterCulture and seasoned angel investor…
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Overcoming Founder Syndrome: Scaling Beyond the Bottleneck - Luke Mickelson
True operational scale requires more than expanding a business model—it demands scaling the human capital and personal leadership of the founder behind it. In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, to explore how…
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Stop Paying CEO Rates for Admin Work - Nicole Grinnell
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Nicole Grinnell - founder of Bosun Solutions and Mic'd Up Booking - to break down the exact financial and operational mechanics of scaling a small business. They pull back the curtain on payroll optimization, calculating…
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Behind the Numbers of Authority: How Smart Leaders Turn Stages Into Revenue - Terry Fossum
On this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Terry Fossum - #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author, global TEDx speaker, LA Magazine’s Person of the Year, and winner of Fox’s Kicking & Screaming. Together, they go behind the data to unpack the hidden drivers of...
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Earning Attention in a Crowded Market - Cass Bailey
How do you build a resilient, scaling business when the rules of the market are constantly changing? In this episode of Behind The Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Cass Bailey, founder and CEO of Slice Communications, to unpack the realities of modern entrepreneurship, leadership...
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Why Money is Emotional - Kate Duffy
Money is emotional. Every financial decision we make is shaped by experiences, beliefs, fears, and behaviors that have nothing to do with spreadsheets or market performance. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Kate Duffy, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Bryn…
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Why Companies Lose Their Best Innovators - Shannon Lucas
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave talks with Shannon Lucas, co-founder and co-CEO of Catalyst Constellations and co-author of Move Fast. Break Stuff. Burn Out., about the people who drive organizational transformation from the inside. Drawing on her leadership...
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The Founder Is the Bottleneck - and the Breakthrough - Andrew Poles
Founder success isn't just about scaling a business -it's about scaling the person leading it. In this episode of Behind The Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with founder coach Andrew Poles to explore the often-overlooked connection between personal growth and business growth. Drawing from...
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How to Turn Words into Wealth: The Neuroscience of 27X Storytelling - Aurora Winter
How do you cut through the noise when text is cheap, AI is everywhere, and human attention spans are shorter than ever? In this episode, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Aurora Winter - former Hollywood TV executive, serial seven-figure entrepreneur, and founder of Same Page Publishing - to...
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Why Cybersecurity Is Really About People - Robert Siciliano
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue - it’s a leadership issue, a risk management issue, and increasingly, a business value issue. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, cybersecurity expert, author, and security analyst Robert Siciliano explains why the greatest…
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Beyond the Paycheck: Why Corporate Recognition Fails and Genuine Appreciation Wins - Dr. Paul White
Why do expensive corporate recognition programs, automated anniversary emails, and branded company swag so frequently fail to keep employees from walking out the door? In this episode, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with renowned psychologist, leadership expert, and bestselling author Dr. Paul...
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Why Most Companies Aren’t Really Strategic - Rich Horwath
What separates companies that thrive from those that slowly lose relevance? Often, it comes down to strategy - not just having a plan, but developing the insight and discipline to make better decisions over time. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave speaks with…
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How IT Strategy Impacts Business Value, Risk, and Exit Readiness - Keith Tessler
Technology problems rarely start with technology. They start with leadership decisions, culture, and treating IT as an afterthought instead of a strategic asset. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave speaks with Keith Tessler of CMIT Solutions about why smart companies...
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How to Build a Team That Runs Without You - Daria Rudnik
Why do businesses stall - even when demand is strong? Often, it comes down to leadership bottlenecks. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave speaks with executive coach and author Daria Rudnik about what happens when leaders become the constraint on growth—and how to fix...
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Winning Trust: What Championship Teams Teach Business Leaders
What do championship teams understand about trust, culture, and performance that most businesses miss—and how can leaders apply those lessons to drive real results? Host Dave Bookbinder talks with Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and author Joel Goldberg about what business leaders can learn from...
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DEI as a Core Business Strategy - Michael Bach
DEI is often treated as a social initiative - but in reality, it’s a core business issue that directly impacts performance, decision-making, and enterprise value. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, I speak with Michael Bach about why diversity, equity, inclusion, and...
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Why Leaders Make Bad Decisions (and How Better Judgment Drives Business Value) - John Little
Why do leaders make poor decisions - even with more data, better tools, and AI? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, host Dave Bookbinder speaks with leadership advisor and performance architect John Little about why judgment - not just data, tools, or experience - is the...
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The Power of Human Connection in a Digital World - Nick Adkins
In a world dominated by digital communication, many leaders and organizations are struggling with a fundamental challenge - how to build genuine human connection. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, I speak with Nick Adkins, founder of the global PinkSocks Life movement,...
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How Performance-Based Pay Can Transform Productivity and Workplace Culture - Michael Fortinberry
Can performance-based pay outperform the traditional hourly wage model? And what does that mean for productivity, culture, and ultimately, business value? On this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Michael Fortenberry, co-founder of Protiv, explains how shifting from time-based…
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How Leadership Principles Help Startup Founders Build Successful Companies - Angelo Valletta
Leadership and innovation are closely tied - especially when building companies that create jobs, scale new ideas, and strengthen local economies. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave speaks with Angelo Valletta, President and CEO of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of...
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Leadership as the Missing Link in Long-Term Value Creation - Kris Kluver
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave is joined by advisor and author Kris Kluver for a conversation on why leadership - not structures, not strategies, not spreadsheets - is the real driver of long-term value creation and generational wealth preservation. They dig into...
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What’s Really Holding Your Business Back? Breaking Leadership “Boxes” - Betsy Pepine
On this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave speaks with entrepreneur and author Betsy Pepine about her book Breaking Boxes: Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes That Bind Us — and what those “boxes” really mean for business owners. They move beyond the metaphor and into the...
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Can a Mission-Driven Brand Survive Beyond Its Founder? Leadership, Risk, and Enterprise Value - Bob Bush, CEO of Mutombo Coffee
How do you build a mission-driven brand that survives beyond a single personality - and still create real enterprise value? On this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, I speak with Bob Bush, founder and CEO of Mutombo Coffee, about building a purpose-driven specialty coffee…
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How Storytelling Builds Authority - and What Leaders Get Wrong About Authenticity - Autumn Karen
How does storytelling build authority - and where’s the line between authenticity and vulnerability? On this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave Bookbinder is joined by Autumn Karen - filmmaker, journalist, ghostwriter, educator, and author of The Surrogate Author - for a…
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How to Build a Scalable Referral Engine That Drives Profitable Growth - Brandon Barnum
Referrals are often talked about as a “nice to have.” In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, they’re treated for what they really are - a measurable, scalable driver of profitable growth. Dave Bookbinder speaks with Brandon Barnum, widely known as the “King of Referrals,”…
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Why Most Data & AI Initiatives Fail - And How to Create Real Business Value - Ritavan
How do companies turn data into real enterprise value - not just dashboards, pilots, and AI theater? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave speaks with Ritavan, author of the award-winning book Data Impact and creator of the SLASOG framework, about why so many data and…
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Turning Personal Challenge into Innovation: Building Nulu – Doug Katz
What happens when personal challenge meets disciplined innovation? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave speaks with Doug Katz, founder and inventor of Nulu, an adaptive kitchen knife designed for people with joint pain, limited mobility, or strength challenges. Doug...
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Equity Crowdfunding, Angel Investing, and Valuation Mistakes Founders Make - Karen Rands
Equity crowdfunding and angel investing have changed how capital is raised - but many founders and investors still misunderstand valuation, risk, and what it really takes to build long-term wealth. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave Bookbinder is joined by Karen…
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How Human Capital Metrics Shape Portfolios and Valuations – Kristof Gleich
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, I’m joined by Kristof Gleich, President and Chief Investment Officer at Harbor Capital Advisors, for a deep dive into the human capital factor and its impact on business value and investment performance. Kristof explains how Harbor’s...
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What Really Drives Enterprise Value (and What Destroys It) – Anthony Franco
What truly drives enterprise value - and what quietly destroys it? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave speaks with Anthony Franco, managing partner at First Strategy, serial entrepreneur, AI strategist, and co-author of AI First Principles and the WISER Method.…
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What Business Owners Need to Know About ESOPs – Kelly Finnell
If you’ve ever wondered whether an ESOP could be the right succession or liquidity strategy for your business, this episode breaks it down in practical, owner-friendly terms. ESOPs continue to gain traction among business owners, advisors, and management teams looking for a tax-advantaged way to...
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How to Drive Organizational Transformation and Growth – Jim Stevenson
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave speaks with Jim Stevenson, CEO of Bletchley Group, about how companies can achieve real transformation by aligning strategy, people, processes, and products. Drawing from his leadership experience at The Guardian and in global…
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Estate Planning and Business Succession: What Every Business Owner Needs To Do Now - Brian Balduzzi
Why estate planning and business succession fail most often has nothing to do with legal documents. It comes down to communication, valuation, and timing. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we explore the intersection of estate planning, business succession, and valuation...
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Shift Happens: How to Build a Change-Ready Culture - Erica Wexler
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave is joined by change facilitator and organizational alignment expert Erica Wexler to explore how companies can eliminate unseen barriers that slow performance, reduce trust, and stall transformation. Erica breaks down why disconnects...
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Crafting Powerful First Impressions and Executive Presence – Sylvie DiGiusto
First impressions happen fast—and they stick. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave talks with Sylvie DiGiusto, international keynote speaker and author of The Image of Leadership, about how leaders can shape powerful first impressions and build lasting influence.…
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Reclaim the Moment: 7 Strategies to Beat Distraction and Regain Focus – Greg Bennick
How do you cut through distraction and reclaim your focus in today’s always-on world? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, bestselling author and TEDx speaker Greg Bennick shares seven powerful strategies from his new book Reclaim the Moment. Greg and I explore practical…
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Turning HR Into a Profit Center – Scott Rosen
How can HR drive profit instead of just managing processes? In this milestone episode (#300!) of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we explore how HR can become a strategic profit center rather than a cost center. Guest: Scott Rosen, CEO of the Rosen Group and author of Transforming Your HR...
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Seven Practices for Success and High-Growth Leadership – Patrick Thean
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave interviews Patrick Thean – serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Rhythm Systems, and author of The Journey to CEO Success: Seven Practices for High Growth Leadership. Patrick shares the seven practices of high-growth leadership:...
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Great CEOs Are Lazy: How Top Leaders Drive Results by Doing Less – Jim Schleckser
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave is joined by Jim Schleckser—founder and CEO of The CEO Project and author of Great CEOs Are Lazy. Jim shares leadership strategies that help executives cut through busywork and focus on what really drives results. The conversation...
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Leadership Lessons From a Hospital Clown – Eddy Smits
What can business leaders learn from a hospital clown? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave talks with Eddy Smits — TEDx speaker, coach, author, and former professional hospital clown — about the surprising leadership lessons he discovered while performing for sick and...
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How to Lead With Purpose and Drive Employee Retention – Dr. Alise Cortez
How can leaders create workplaces where people actually want to stay? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, I talk with Dr. Alise Cortez—Chief Ignition Officer at Gusto Now, author, and host of the Working on Purpose podcast—about building purpose-driven cultures that…
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LinkedIn Sales Strategies That Drive Revenue Growth – Colin Hirdman
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, entrepreneur Colin Hirdman (co-founder of Monkey Island Ventures, Rainmaker, and Wrappt) shares practical strategies for using LinkedIn to drive revenue growth. Colin breaks down his three-level LinkedIn philosophy—be authentic, educate...
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How to Turn Managers Into Leaders – Brian Walch
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we’re exploring why strong managers are the backbone of every successful organization. Dave is joined by Brian Walch, owner of Shift Focus Coaching and Consulting, who draws on his diverse career—from software development to executive...
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Mastering Public Speaking for Career Success – Juanita Wheeler
Public speaking is one of the most common fears in business—but it doesn’t have to hold you back. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we’re exploring the business value of public speaking with Juanita Wheeler, a TEDx speaking coach, strategist, and expert in persuasive...
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Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder is the premier corporate finance and leadership podcast uncovering what truly drives business valuation, strategic growth, and enterprise value.You’ve heard the saying, “You can’t manage what you can’t measure.” Performance, company worth, and strategy are driven by metrics—but the real story happens behind the spreadsheets. Hosted by business valuation expert and best-selling author Dave Bookbinder, this show goes beyond traditional financial statements to explore the operational leadership, execution, and hidden factors that maximize business asset value.In each episode, Dave sits down with global CEOs, entrepreneurs, and financial thought leaders to unpack real-world insights on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and scaling intangible assets. Whether you are a business owner looking toward exit planning, a CFO managing financial strategy, or an executive driving growth, this podcast will change the way you calculate true org
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