Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder

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 tha...

Welcome to another episode of Behind the Numbers! In this episode, we're joined by Jodi Hume, a seasoned expert in "on-call decision support" — a unique service she developed from her extensive career and entrepreneurial upbringing. Jodi shares her inspiring journey from marketing to becoming the COO of an architecture firm, where she sharpened the skills that now help entrepreneurs make pivotal d...

Welcome to Behind the Numbers, where host Dave Bookbinder explores the power of sales in business with expert guest Liz Heiman, CEO and Chief Sales Strategist at Regarding Sales. With over two decades of experience since 2002 in building sales infrastructures, Liz shares actionable strategies for creating successful sales systems in midsize companies. In this episode, Liz reflects on her career, s...

Welcome to another episode of "Behind the Numbers" with your host Dave Bookbinder. This week, we have the pleasure of chatting with Andi Simon, a pioneering corporate anthropologist, renowned podcaster, and author of "Women Mean Business". Dive into the world of corporate anthropology and discover how Andi aids organizations in navigating transformative changes by understanding the data behind the...

Welcome to another engaging episode of Behind the Numbers, where host Dave Bookbinder is joined by Steve Kantor, Executive Vice President at KEH Insurance. In this episode, Steve dives into the intricacies of managing risk in the dynamic world of business insurance, offering invaluable insights into both the "have-tos" and "shoulds" of insurance coverage for small to mid-sized companies. The conve...

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Dave Nast—three-time CEO, award-winning business coach, and workplace behavior expert—for an engaging conversation on leadership, workplace dynamics, and the evolving business landscape. 🔑 Key Takeaways: The Power of Peer Advisory Groups: Discover how Vistage, the original CEO peer advisory group, is transforming leadershi...

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, Dave Bookbinder welcomes Dr. Candy Campbell, an award-winning actor, author, filmmaker, and artist, to discuss the crucial role of communication skills in business. The conversation navigates through Dr. Campbell's unique career journey from an actor and flight attendant to a distinguished nurse and educator. She shares her insights on how comedy, and specifi...

Welcome to Behind the Numbers with Dave Bookbinder! In this episode, we dive deep into the critical role of trust in building high-performance teams with Captain George Dom, founder of the High Trust Leadership Network and author of High Trust Leadership. Drawing on his remarkable 26-year Navy career, including flying fighters off aircraft carriers and leading the iconic Blue Angels, George offers...

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder dives deep into the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) with special guest Faisal Abid, co-founder of Irene Cremations. Faisal shares his incredible journey from the tech world to reshaping the funeral services industry through innovation and technology. Discover how Irene leverages AI to streamline funeral services, enab...

In this must-listen episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with John Hewitt, an entrepreneurial legend and the mastermind behind Loyalty Brands. With a 55-year career that includes founding Jackson Hewitt Tax Service and Liberty Tax, John reveals the leadership principles and strategies that have fueled his success—and how giving back is the ultimate measure of achievement....

Thinking about selling your business? The process is more complex—and more emotional—than most owners realize. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, I’m joined by Sean Sands, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at Haefele Flanagan, to break down the business exit process from every angle. With over 30 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, and M&...

What does it take to overcome massive challenges and achieve extraordinary goals? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, world record-holding mountaineer, motivational speaker, and author Jenn Drummond shares her powerful story of resilience, mindset, and purpose. After surviving a near-fatal car accident, Jenn set out to climb the Seven Second Summits—the second-highest peaks...

Welcome to another episode of Behind the Numbers, where host Dave Bookbinder dives into the core elements of business success. In this episode, Dave is joined by Robert Brill, CEO of Brill Media, to explore the intricacies of marketing strategies that can transform businesses. Robert shares his 20+ years of experience in the advertising industry and offers insights into developing a robust marketi...

Welcome to another episode of Behind the Numbers, where host Dave Bookbinder explores the crucial role of leadership in business success. In this episode, Dave is joined by Thomas Gelmi, an executive and leadership coach and best-selling author, who brings over 20 years of experience working with leaders globally from his base in Switzerland. Thomas shares his journey from a diverse career backgro...

Welcome to another insightful episode of Behind the Numbers, hosted by Dave Bookbinder. In this episode, Dave is joined by Neil Cataldi, Chief Investment Officer at Starboard Advisors, for an engaging discussion on what truly matters in the world of business and investment. Neil provides an overview of Starboard Advisors, explaining their role as a multifamily office serving high-net-worth individ...

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder welcomes James Bond, one of America's leading marketing and behavioral management specialists, known for his insightful book, "Brain Glue: How to Sell Easier by Making Your Ideas Sticky." Discover how James's unique name led him to explore the power of brain triggers in marketing and selling. James shares his journey from running a succes...

Welcome to a special episode of "Behind the Numbers," featuring an exclusive TEDx-style talk from the Finance Innovation and Excellence (FinEx) Summit 2021! In this episode, Dave Bookbinder explores the powerful idea that a company’s most valuable asset—its people—is often missing from financial statements. In this award-winning talk, which earned the FinEx Award for Most Impactful Catchphrase, Da...

In this episode, we dive deep into the essence of leadership with certified executive coach and author, Traycee Mayer. Traycee discusses her book, The Leadership Contradiction: Choosing a Path of Love and Kindness, and shares her journey of discovering that leading with empathy and respect yields superior results. Traycee recounts the pivotal moments during the pandemic that inspired her to write...

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, I'm pleased to welcome Victoria Yampolsky, who is the president and founder of the Startup Station.  Victoria shares insights on how a positive mindset can lead to better outcomes, even in challenging situations like receiving negative feedback from investors. She highlights the importance of mindset training, comparing it to physical exercise, and discusses...

Welcome to another episode of Behind the Numbers with your host, Dave Bookbinder. In this episode, Dave welcomes a special guest, Dr. Andrew Temte, author of Balancing Act and The Balanced Business, and host of the Balancing Act Podcast. Dr. Temte shares his unique journey from being a high school dropout to earning a Ph. D. in finance and building a successful career in business education. Dr. Te...

Today, we're focusing on leadership, a recurring theme in our discussions, and we're thrilled to be joined by Doug Thorpe, a business advisor, executive coach, and host of the show "Leadership Powered by Common Sense." Doug shares his extensive background, from his early days as a military officer to his career in banking, and ultimately his journey into consulting and executive coaching. With exp...

Welcome to Behind the Numbers, hosted by Dave Bookbinder. In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking field of hypernomics with Doug Howarth, CEO of Hypernomics, Inc. and author of Hypernomics: Using Hidden Dimensions to Solve Unseen Problems. Doug introduces the science of hypernomics, explaining how it leverages multidimensional analysis to reveal hidden market structures, constraints, and op...

Welcome to another insightful episode of Behind the Numbers, hosted by Dave Bookbinder. In this episode, we delve into the art of creating game-changing value propositions with our guest, John Rossman. John is the CEO and founder of Rossman Partners and the author of the book, Big Bet Leadership. John shares his journey from being an early executive at Amazon, where he played a pivotal role in lau...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Behind the Numbers," hosted by Dave Bookbinder. In this episode, we delve into the crucial topics of leadership, transformation, and culture with the dynamic Paul Epstein, founder of Win Monday and author of "Better Decisions Faster" and "The Power of Playing Offense." Paul shares his extensive experience from 15 years in the NFL and NBA, where he held v...

In this episode of Behind The Numbers, Dave is joined by Lamees Butt, the Senior Vice President of Global Alliances and Channels at Zoovu. Lamees joins us all the way from the UK to delve into the fascinating world of AI-driven product discovery. With over 15 years in the tech industry, Lamees brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from both the corporate and startup worlds. She introduces us...