True operational scale requires more than expanding a business model—it demands scaling the human capital and personal leadership of the founder behind it.
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, to explore how a humble garage project evolved into an international movement addressing an invisible community
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Stop Paying CEO Rates for Admin Work – Nicole Grinnell
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Nicole Grinnell – founder of Bosun Solutions and Mic’d Up Booking – to break down the exact financial and operational mechanics of scaling a small business. They pull back the curtain on payroll optimization, calculating the true opportunity cost of doing your own admin work, and why…
Behind the Numbers of Authority: How Smart Leaders Turn Stages Into Revenue – Terry Fossum
On this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Terry Fossum – #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author, global TEDx speaker, LA Magazine’s Person of the Year, and winner of Fox’s Kicking & Screaming. Together, they go behind the data to unpack the hidden drivers of enterprise value, executive execution, and authority-building.
Terry shares his “throw…
Earning Attention in a Crowded Market – Cass Bailey
How do you build a resilient, scaling business when the rules of the market are constantly changing?
In this episode of Behind The Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Cass Bailey, founder and CEO of Slice Communications, to unpack the realities of modern entrepreneurship, leadership evolution, and the art of strategic communication.
Cass shares her unconventional journey to launching…
Why Money is Emotional – Kate Duffy
Money is emotional. Every financial decision we make is shaped by experiences, beliefs, fears, and behaviors that have nothing to do with spreadsheets or market performance.
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Kate Duffy, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Bryn Mawr Trust, pulls back the curtain on the psychology of wealth. As a Certified…
Why Companies Lose Their Best Innovators – Shannon Lucas
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave talks with Shannon Lucas, co-founder and co-CEO of Catalyst Constellations and co-author of Move Fast. Break Stuff. Burn Out., about the people who drive organizational transformation from the inside. Drawing on her leadership experience at Vodafone and Ericsson, Shannon explains why every company has “Catalysts” – employees who naturally…
The Founder Is the Bottleneck – and the Breakthrough – Andrew Poles
Founder success isn’t just about scaling a business -it’s about scaling the person leading it.
In this episode of Behind The Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with founder coach Andrew Poles to explore the often-overlooked connection between personal growth and business growth. Drawing from his experience coaching entrepreneurs, Andrew shares the common blind spots that hold founders back, including…
How to Turn Words into Wealth: The Neuroscience of 27X Storytelling – Aurora Winter
How do you cut through the noise when text is cheap, AI is everywhere, and human attention spans are shorter than ever?
In this episode, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Aurora Winter – former Hollywood TV executive, serial seven-figure entrepreneur, and founder of Same Page Publishing – to crack the code on persuasive communication. Aurora bridges the gap between…
Why Cybersecurity Is Really About People – Robert Sicilian
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue – it’s a leadership issue, a risk management issue, and increasingly, a business value issue. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, cybersecurity expert, author, and security analyst Robert Siciliano explains why the greatest threat to most organizations isn’t technology -it’s human behavior.
Drawing on decades of experience investigating…
Beyond the Paycheck: Why Corporate Recognition Fails and Genuine Appreciation Wins – Dr. Paul White
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 Bookbinder sits down with renowned psychologist, leadership expert, and bestselling author Dr. Paul White. Together, they pull back the curtain on the global phenomenon he co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman: The…