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.

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

12/16/25

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 factor and its impact on business value and investmentRead more

12/09/25

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, serial entrepreneur, AI strategist, and co-author of ARead more

11/25/25

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 traction among business owners, advisors, and manageRead more

11/18/25

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, processes, and products. Drawing from his leadershipRead more

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