Episodes 11
Avg. Duration 1h 3m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
66%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

Behind Closed Books is where raw business stories meet real financial turning points. It is not about glossy success; it is about the breakdowns, pivots, and gut-punch lessons that came from finally paying attention to the numbers. Each episode delivers unaltered insight from entrepreneurs and advisors who have faced the hard calls and came out sharper.This show brings on bold founders, sharp consultants, and those who have been deep in the trenches of business chaos and clarity. They unpack what actually moved the needle and what nearly broke it. If you think accounting is boring, you have not heard these stories.

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Recent Episodes

Storytelling, Sales & Business Growth: Turning Ideas into Revenue | Peter E. Cohan | EP 111

Mar 26, 2026 1h 20m

Peter E. Cohan shares how storytelling, sales strategy, and business thinking drive real growth. Learn how to communicate value, build strong business cases, and position yourself as an expert.

Data Integrity and Financial Leadership: Why Accurate Data Drives Better Decisions | Justin Norton | EP 110

Mar 12, 2026 54m

In this episode of Behind Closed Books, Craig Sheets speaks with finance leader Justin Norton about the importance of data integrity, financial reporting systems, and decision-making in modern…

From Cruise Ships to Creative Director: The Business of Dance and Global Performance | Sammie Denham | EP 109

Feb 26, 2026 1h 4m

Craig Sheets interviews Sammie Denham about building a global career in dance and creative direction. From cruise ship productions to Olympic-level aquatic shows, Sammie shares the creative…

Shipping Costs Jumped 5x: Surviving Tariffs & Supply Chain Chaos | Corey Carruth | EP 108

Feb 12, 2026 1h 13m

Shipping costs went from $6,000 to $30,000 for a few pallets. That is not a headline. That is a margin crisis. In this episode of Behind Closed Books, Corey Carruth explains what really happens when…

What Scaling a Company Really Demands | Ray Bazzi | EP 107

Feb 04, 2026 1h 3m

In this episode, Ray Bazzi shares a candid look at leadership, discipline, and what it takes to build a company that can scale without losing focus or integrity. Ray reflects on his entrepreneurial…

Product-Market Fit: Test Before You Build | Dan Brown | EP 106

Jan 15, 2026 1h 6m

Most businesses waste money on marketing before proving product-market fit. Dan Brown, lifelong entrepreneur and founder of Lead Navigators AI, shares the framework that saved him after losing $30K…

Private Lending: Rates, Terms & Real Estate Tips | Dustin Lauer | Behind Closed Books | EP 105

Dec 22, 2025 1h

Discover how private money lending is revolutionizing real estate investment! In this episode of Behind Closed Books, host Craig Sheets sits down with Dustin Lauer, Chief Production Officer at…

Comic Books, Community & Creator Income: The Mike Koslik Story | Behind Closed Books | EP 103

Nov 19, 2025 1h 14m

When you’ve known someone for 15+ years, you get to skip the small talk and get straight into what actually matters. Today, Mike Koslik joins me for a real conversation about what it actually takes…

Toolbox & Jenn Rush | Behind Closed Books | EP 102

Nov 04, 2025 56m

Payroll is more than just cutting checks. Are there more details you should know? In this episode of Behind Closed Books, host Craig Sheets sits down with Jenn Rush from Heartland Payroll…

Death by a Thousand Receipts: Surviving Fleet Expense Chaos | Behind Closed Books | EP 101

Oct 22, 2025 39m

Welcome to the first episode of Behind Closed Books — the podcast that reveals the real stories hidden within the numbers. Hosted by Craig Sheets, founder of Crestville Accounting, this series…

Behind Closed Books Podcast

Sep 25, 2025 0m Trailer

Behind Closed Books is where raw business stories meet real financial turning points. It is not about glossy success; it is about the breakdowns, pivots, and gut-punch lessons that…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Behind Closed Books have?

Behind Closed Books has published 11 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

Is Behind Closed Books still active?

Behind Closed Books is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 3m.

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