Behind the Numbers

Behind the Numbers

By Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder

It's an axiom in business that "you can't manage what you can't measure." Business performance, business valuation - it's all managed by the numbers. While Dave has spent a great deal of time 'inside' the numbers, he has learned that the real stories and lessons-learned occur 'behind the numbers.' Join business valuation expert and best-selling author, Dave Bookbinder and his guests as they go Behind The Numbers to understand what matters most in business.

02/03/26

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

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 Karen - filmmaker, journalist, ghostwriter, educator,Read more

01/27/26

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 growth. Dave Bookbinder speaks with Brandon BarnuRead more

01/20/26

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 award-winning book Data Impact and creator of theRead more

01/13/26

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 kitchen knife designed for people with joint pain, liRead more

12/23/25

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 this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave BookRead more

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