Behind The Numbers

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Dave Nast—three-time CEO, award-winning business coach, and workplace behavior expert—for an engaging conversation on leadership, workplace dynamics, and the evolving business landscape.

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In this episode of Behind the Numbers, Dave Bookbinder welcomes Dr. Candy Campbell, an award-winning actor, author, filmmaker, and artist, to discuss the crucial role of communication skills in business. The conversation navigates through Dr. Campbell's unique career journey from an actor and flight attendant to a distinguished nurse and educator. She shares her insights on how comedy, and specifically improv, can significantly imp...

Welcome to Behind the Numbers with Dave Bookbinder! In this episode, we dive deep into the critical role of trust in building high-performance teams with Captain George Dom, founder of the High Trust Leadership Network and author of High Trust Leadership.

Drawing on his remarkable 26-year Navy career, including flying fighters off aircraft carriers and leading the iconic Blue Angels, George offers unparalleled insights into how tru...

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder dives deep into the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) with special guest Faisal Abid, co-founder of Irene Cremations. Faisal shares his incredible journey from the tech world to reshaping the funeral services industry through innovation and technology.

Discover how Irene leverages AI to streamline funeral services, enabling professionals to focus on supp...

In this must-listen episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with John Hewitt, an entrepreneurial legend and the mastermind behind Loyalty Brands. With a 55-year career that includes founding Jackson Hewitt Tax Service and Liberty Tax, John reveals the leadership principles and strategies that have fueled his success—and how giving back is the ultimate measure of achievement.

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Welcome to another episode of "Behind the Numbers" with host Dave Bookbinder, where we delve into the crucial aspects of business that matter most. In this episode, we explore the intricacies of the business exit process with Sean Sands, Director of Mergers and Acquisitions at Haefele Flanagan.

Sean shares his extensive experience from multiple perspectives within the M&A landscape, offering insights into when business owners s...

Join host Dave Bookbinder in this inspiring episode of Behind the Numbers as he interviews Jenn Drummond, world record-holding mountaineer, motivational speaker, and author of Break Proof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals. Jennifer shares her resilience journey from finance to becoming a resilience coach and record-setting climber, where she scaled the "seven second summits" after surviving a near-fatal ...

Welcome to another episode of Behind the Numbers, where host Dave Bookbinder dives into the core elements of business success. In this episode, Dave is joined by Robert Brill, CEO of Brill Media, to explore the intricacies of marketing strategies that can transform businesses.

Robert shares his 20+ years of experience in the advertising industry and offers insights into developing a robust marketing strategy. He emphasizes the impo...

Welcome to another episode of Behind the Numbers, where host Dave Bookbinder explores the crucial role of leadership in business success. In this episode, Dave is joined by Thomas Gelmi, an executive and leadership coach and best-selling author, who brings over 20 years of experience working with leaders globally from his base in Switzerland.

Thomas shares his journey from a diverse career background, including his time with Swissa...

Welcome to another insightful episode of Behind the Numbers, hosted by Dave Bookbinder. In this episode, Dave is joined by Neil Cataldi, Chief Investment Officer at Starboard Advisors, for an engaging discussion on what truly matters in the world of business and investment.

Neil provides an overview of Starboard Advisors, explaining their role as a multifamily office serving high-net-worth individuals and families. He delves into t...

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder welcomes James Bond, one of America's leading marketing and behavioral management specialists, known for his insightful book, "Brain Glue: How to Sell Easier by Making Your Ideas Sticky." Discover how James's unique name led him to explore the power of brain triggers in marketing and selling.

James shares his journey from running a successful advertising agency to uncoveri...

Welcome to a special episode of "Behind the Numbers," featuring an exclusive TEDx-style talk from the Finance Innovation and Excellence (FinEx) Summit 2021! In this episode, Dave Bookbinder explores the powerful idea that a company’s most valuable asset—its people—is often missing from financial statements.

In this award-winning talk, which earned the FinEx Award for Most Impactful Catchphrase, Dave challenges the traditional view ...

In this episode, we dive deep into the essence of leadership with certified executive coach and author, Traycee Mayer. Traycee discusses her book, The Leadership Contradiction: Choosing a Path of Love and Kindness, and shares her journey of discovering that leading with empathy and respect yields superior results.

Traycee recounts the pivotal moments during the pandemic that inspired her to write her book and explains why she chose...

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, I'm pleased to welcome Victoria Yampolsky, who is the president and founder of the Startup Station. 

Victoria shares insights on how a positive mindset can lead to better outcomes, even in challenging situations like receiving negative feedback from investors. She highlights the importance of mindset training, comparing it to physical exercise, and discusses proven strategies such as meditatio...

Welcome to another episode of Behind the Numbers with your host, Dave Bookbinder. In this episode, Dave welcomes a special guest, Dr. Andrew Temte, author of Balancing Act and The Balanced Business, and host of the Balancing Act Podcast. Dr. Temte shares his unique journey from being a high school dropout to earning a Ph.D. in finance and building a successful career in business education.

Dr. Temte discusses the key themes from hi...

Today, we're focusing on leadership, a recurring theme in our discussions, and we're thrilled to be joined by Doug Thorpe, a business advisor, executive coach, and host of the show "Leadership Powered by Common Sense."

Doug shares his extensive background, from his early days as a military officer to his career in banking, and ultimately his journey into consulting and executive coaching. With experience spanning various industries...

Welcome to Behind the Numbers, hosted by Dave Bookbinder. In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking field of hypernomics with Doug Howarth, CEO of Hypernomics, Inc. and author of Hypernomics: Using Hidden Dimensions to Solve Unseen Problems. Doug introduces the science of hypernomics, explaining how it leverages multidimensional analysis to reveal hidden market structures, constraints, and opportunities across various industri...

Welcome to another insightful episode of Behind the Numbers, hosted by Dave Bookbinder. In this episode, we delve into the art of creating game-changing value propositions with our guest, John Rossman. John is the CEO and founder of Rossman Partners and the author of the book, Big Bet Leadership.

John shares his journey from being an early executive at Amazon, where he played a pivotal role in launching the marketplace business, to...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Behind the Numbers," hosted by Dave Bookbinder. In this episode, we delve into the crucial topics of leadership, transformation, and culture with the dynamic Paul Epstein, founder of Win Monday and author of "Better Decisions Faster" and "The Power of Playing Offense."

Paul shares his extensive experience from 15 years in the NFL and NBA, where he held various roles, including Chief Reven...