Behind The Numbers Podcast
1) How to Build a Scalable Referral Engine That Drives Profitable Growth - Brandon Barnum
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 profitable...Show More
2) Why Most Data & AI Initiatives Fail - And How to Create Real Business Value - Ritavan
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 the...Show More
3) Turning Personal Challenge into Innovation: Building Nulu – Doug Katz
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 kit...Show More
4) Equity Crowdfunding, Angel Investing, and Valuation Mistakes Founders Make - Karen Rands
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 wealth. In...Show More
5) How Human Capital Metrics Shape Portfolios and Valuations – Kristof Gleich
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 fact...Show More
How Human Capital Metrics Shape Portfolios and Valuations – Kristof Gleich
30:24 | Dec 16th, 2025
6) What Really Drives Enterprise Value (and What Destroys It) – Anthony Franco
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, seri...Show More
What Really Drives Enterprise Value (and What Destroys It) – Anthony Franco
35:12 | Dec 9th, 2025
7) What Business Owners Need to Know About ESOPs – Kelly Finnell
If you’ve ever wondered whether an ESOP could be the right succession or liquidity strategy for your business, this episode breaks it down in practical, owner-friendly terms. ESOPs continue to gain tr...Show More
8) How to Drive Organizational Transformation and Growth – Jim Stevenson
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave speaks with Jim Stevenson, CEO of Bletchley Group, about how companies can achieve real transformation by aligning strategy, people, pr...Show More
9) Estate Planning and Business Succession: What Every Business Owner Needs To Do Now - Brian Balduzzi
Why estate planning and business succession fail most often has nothing to do with legal documents. It comes down to communication, valuation, and timing. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Da...Show More
10) Shift Happens: How to Build a Change-Ready Culture - Erica Wexler
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave is joined by change facilitator and organizational alignment expert Erica Wexler to explore how companies can eliminate unseen barriers...Show More