Imagine you’re making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life; selling your business, securing financing, or planning for succession, based on guesswork.
Yet, this is precisely what happens when business owners rely on “ballpark” estimates instead of a professional valuation. At first glance, the appeal of a quick, low-cost estimate is understandable. However, these estimates are riddled with
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 attract and retain top talent.
We discuss why leadership feels harder today, the damage caused
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 your audience, and understand prospect pain points—and explains how he builds and activates audiences to generate measurable results.
You’ll learn
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 coaching—to reveal what it really takes to turn managers into influential leaders.
Dave and Brian
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 communication.
Juanita shares her journey from introvert to speaker and coach, revealing
What if HR could be measured with the same rigor as finance?
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we’re diving into how human capital can—and should—be treated as a value-creating investment. Dave is joined by Dr. Solange Charas, founder of HC Moneyball, co-author of Humanizing Human Capital, and professor at Columbia University.
Dr. Charas shares how
What’s stopping your business from scaling? It might be a revenue bottleneck—and Andrea Beach knows how to fix it.
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Andrea Beach, CEO of Growth Concierge and founder of 22 companies, shares how her membership-based model gives businesses access to a team of seasoned entrepreneurs—without the overhead of full-time hires.
Andrea
Can mindfulness actually make you a better business leader?
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we’re exploring a transformative approach to entrepreneurship with Sid Mohasseb—author, TEDx speaker, angel investor, and self-described Entrepreneur Philosopher. As the founder of Anabasis Academy, Sid offers a powerful framework that blends mindfulness and business strategy to unlock human potential.
Sid shares
What separates businesses that scale from those that stall?
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we’re joined by Stewart Ervin, founder of Bracket Management and creator of Built to Run: The $100 Million System. Stewart specializes in business turnarounds and operational systems designed to align finance and operations—so businesses can scale efficiently and maximize value.
Stewart
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