Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder

Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder

Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder

Episodes 326
Avg. Duration 28m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (66)
Since Aug 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder explores what really drives business valuation and long-term enterprise value.

You’ve heard the saying, “You can’t manage what you can’t measure.” But the most important drivers of company worth don’t always show up on a spreadsheet. Hosted by business valuation expert and best-selling author Dave Bookbinder, the show goes beyond traditional financial statements to examine the leadership, strategy, and execution that determine how companies grow, scale, and sustain value.

Through conversations with elite executives, entrepreneurs, and financial thought leaders, listeners gain practical insight into corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), exit planning, and organizational culture.

Earning two best-in-category podcast awards and listened to in over 100 countries, Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder proves that while the numbers tell the story, the people bring it to life.

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Beyond the Paycheck: Why Corporate Recognition Fails and Genuine Appreciation Wins - Dr. Paul White

Jun 09, 2026 31m Transcript

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…

Why Most Companies Aren’t Really Strategic - Rich Horwath

Jun 02, 2026 32m Transcript

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…

How IT Strategy Impacts Business Value, Risk, and Exit Readiness - Keith Tessler

May 19, 2026 27m Transcript

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…

How to Build a Team That Runs Without You - Daria Rudnik

May 12, 2026 25m Transcript

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…

Winning Trust: What Championship Teams Teach Business Leaders

May 05, 2026 44m Transcript

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…

DEI as a Core Business Strategy - Michael Bach

Apr 28, 2026 28m Transcript

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…

Why Leaders Make Bad Decisions (and How Better Judgment Drives Business Value) - John Little

Apr 14, 2026 35m Transcript

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…

The Power of Human Connection in a Digital World - Nick Adkins

Apr 07, 2026 33m Transcript

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…

How Performance-Based Pay Can Transform Productivity and Workplace Culture - Michael Fortinberry

Mar 24, 2026 31m Transcript

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…

How Leadership Principles Help Startup Founders Build Successful Companies - Angelo Valletta

Mar 17, 2026 38m Transcript

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…

Leadership as the Missing Link in Long-Term Value Creation - Kris Kluver

Mar 03, 2026 29m Transcript

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 -…

What’s Really Holding Your Business Back? Breaking Leadership “Boxes” - Betsy Pepine

Feb 24, 2026 26m Transcript

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…

Can a Mission-Driven Brand Survive Beyond Its Founder? Leadership, Risk, and Enterprise Value - Bob Bush, CEO of Mutombo Coffee

Feb 17, 2026 34m Transcript

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…

How Storytelling Builds Authority - and What Leaders Get Wrong About Authenticity - Autumn Karen

Feb 03, 2026 27m Transcript

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…

How to Build a Scalable Referral Engine That Drives Profitable Growth - Brandon Barnum

Jan 27, 2026 29m Transcript

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…

Why Most Data & AI Initiatives Fail - And How to Create Real Business Value - Ritavan

Jan 20, 2026 30m Transcript

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…

Turning Personal Challenge into Innovation: Building Nulu – Doug Katz

Jan 13, 2026 29m Transcript

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…

Equity Crowdfunding, Angel Investing, and Valuation Mistakes Founders Make - Karen Rands

Dec 23, 2025 36m Transcript

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…

How Human Capital Metrics Shape Portfolios and Valuations – Kristof Gleich

Dec 16, 2025 30m Transcript

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…

What Really Drives Enterprise Value (and What Destroys It) – Anthony Franco

Dec 09, 2025 35m Transcript

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,…

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