Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder

Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder

Go Behind the Numbers With Dave Bookbinder to Discover What Drives Business Success You’ve heard the saying: ”You can’t manage what you can’t measure.” But the real stories of business success happen behind the numbers. Join business valuation expert and best-selling author, Dave Bookbinder, as he goes beyond the spreadsheets to explore what truly drives success. With insights from top executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of leadership, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, technology, and workplace culture. Listen in and uncover the real factors behind business success! Listened to in more than 100 countries | Recognized as one the the top podcasts globally | Recognized with two awards for best in-category podcast. Numbers tell a story but people bring it to life. ~ Dave Bookbinder

Episodes

July 8, 2025 36 mins

What does it really take to succeed as a first-time CEO?

In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we're cutting through the theory and getting real about leadership at the highest level. Dave Bookbinder talks with David Roche—former CEO, startup chair, and author of Become a Successful First-Time CEO—about the lessons no one teaches you before stepping into the top role.

David shares his journey from working in a...

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What does it take to bring financial clarity to a growing business?

In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we’re cutting through the noise with Jim Emerich, founder and CEO of Backbone CFO, to talk about how businesses can move from financial chaos to control—and why a fractional CFO might be the key to making it happen.

Jim shares hard-earned insights on when a company is ready for financial leadership beyond ...

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What separates effective leaders from those who stall out? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we explore the answer with leadership strategist Liz Weber—author, speaker, and founder of Weber Business Services.

Liz unpacks the core ideas from her latest book, Something Needs to Change Around Here: The Five Stages to Leveraging Your Leadership. She breaks down the leadership development journey, from “doing” ...

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Is “executive presence” still about polished suits and boardroom bravado—or has the definition evolved?

In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we’re unpacking the future of leadership with Katherine Lazaruk, founder of Lazaruk Consulting and author of Executive Being: Humanizing Business One Leader at a Time.

Katherine is on a mission to redefine what it means to lead in today’s workplace—one that demands authe...

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What separates good leaders from great ones? Mental strength.

In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we're unpacking the psychology of leadership with Scott Mautz—CEO of Profound Performance and author of The Mentally Strong Leader. Scott brings deep insight from his executive tenure at Procter & Gamble and shares how the same mindset tools he used to lead at the highest level can be developed by anyone.

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Is your performance management system helping your team thrive—or holding them back?

In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we're joined by JJ Ghatak, founder and CEO of Onloop, who shares how he's rethinking team assessment and development for the modern workplace. Drawing from his leadership experience at Uber and his journey as an angel investor, JJ offers a deep dive into how AI—particularly generative AI—i...

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Employee turnover is expensive—and preventable.

In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we’re tackling the hidden costs of turnover and the ROI of investing in your people. Dave is joined by Francie Jain, founder of Terawatt, a B2B marketplace for group coaching that Francie describes as “Airbnb for executive coaching.”

Francie unpacks how scalable group coaching can help organizations drive learning, build psyc...

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What if the key to a thriving workplace isn't strategy or technology—but genuine human connection?

In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave is joined by Morag Barrett, founder of SkyeTeam and author of You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work and How to Show Up as One. Morag shares compelling insights from her research and experience about the power of relationships at work—and why cultivating allies ca...

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What does it take to build a high-performance culture that actually moves the needle on engagement and business results?

In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we’re exploring the intersection of mindset, leadership, and organizational alignment with certified high-performance coach and corporate trainer, Julie Hruska.

Julie shares how high-performance coaching helps leaders identify and close critical gaps—bot...

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What do failure, artificial intelligence, and mindful leadership have in common? They're all critical elements in the journey of Faisal Hoque - entrepreneur, innovator, and one of today’s most respected voices in business transformation.

In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, I’m joined by Faisal Hoque for a candid discussion about how great leaders navigate complexity, maintain their humanity, and build organi...

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What really drives performance in today’s best leaders? This episode explores the mindset and methods that create high-impact leadership.

In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we’re exploring how great leaders are made—not born.

Dave Bookbinder welcomes H.R. Huntsman, organizational strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of Leaders Edge, to unpack the real mechanics of leadership. From a difficult upbringing...

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How do high-performing organizations remove barriers and unlock results? In this episode, we’re exploring proven strategies for aligning strategy, empowering people, and creating a culture built for growth.

In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we’re exploring what it really takes to build a thriving organization.

Dave is joined by Jurriaan Kamer—co-founder of Unblock and author of Unblock: Clear the Way for R...

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How do you build a team that truly drives business success? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we explore the critical link between talent and enterprise value with Ryan Englin, CEO of Core Matters and author of Hire Better People Faster.

Ryan, who grew up in a blue-collar family, understands the unique hiring challenges in the trades and beyond. He shares why people don’t just quit jobs—they quit leaders—a...

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In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave visits with Claire Milligan, CEO and co-founder of Aimably, to explore the complexities of private equity ownership. Claire shares her personal journey in the private equity landscape, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities companies encounter when transitioning from venture capital to private equity.

Throughout the conversation, Claire provides practica...

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In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave is joined by Tom Schwab, founder and Chief Evangelist Officer of Interview Valet, to unpack how podcast interviews can drive real business growth.

Widely known as the godfather of podcast interview marketing, Tom has helped countless thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals turn podcast guest appearances into measurable ROI.

In this insightful conversation, T...

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In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Jennifer Thornton, CEO of 304 Coaching and host of the Let’s Fix Leadership podcast, for a deep dive into the critical role of talent strategy in business success.

Jennifer shares her journey from retail leadership to becoming a sought-after expert in HR consulting and talent development. Together, they explore how aligning talent strategy with business obje...

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In this episode of Behind the Numbers, hosted by Dave Bookbinder, we embark on a journey into the realm of business differentiation with Barry Labov, president of Labov and Beyond Marketing Communications and author of The Power of Differentiation: Win Hearts, Minds, and Market Share.

  • From Rock Musician to Entrepreneur of the Year: Barry shares his inspiring path, transitioning from a rock musician to achieving Entrepreneur o...

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In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with David Van Adelsberg and Bart Houlahan from Irrational Capital to explore the game-changing role of human capital in business valuation and investment strategies.

Irrational Capital is at the forefront of quantifying the employer-employee relationship’s impact on a company's equity value. David and Bart introduce the human capital factor, a groundbreaking inv...

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In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder welcomes back Anne Dranitsaris, author of Become Who You Are Meant to Be in Your Relationships, for a deep dive into the intersection of personal relationships and leadership in the business world.

Anne shares her expertise as a leadership coach, exploring how personality types and brain organization shape emotional behaviors and workplace culture. She and Dave discuss the...

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In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder is joined by Erin Andrea Craske—executive psychologist, award-winning author, and renowned brand strategist—to explore the power of brand strategy, equity, and differentiation in today’s business landscape.

Erin shares her personal journey as a nonconformist in the corporate world, highlighting the challenges she faced and the lessons that reshaped her approach to busi...

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