Go Behind the Numbers With Dave Bookbinder to Discover What Drives Business Success
You’ve heard the saying: ”You can’t manage what you can’t measure.” But the real stories of business success happen behind the numbers.
Join business valuation expert and best-selling author, Dave Bookbinder, as he goes beyond the spreadsheets to explore what truly drives success.
With insights from top executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of leadership, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, technology, and workplace culture.
Listen in and uncover the real factors behind business success!
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Numbers tell a story but people bring it to life. ~ Dave Bookbinder
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Creating a High-Performance Culture That Delivers Results – Julie Hruska
Episode 386
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 • Duration 38:35
What does it take to build a high-performance culture that actually moves the needle on engagement and business results?
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we’re exploring the intersection of mindset, leadership, and organizational alignment with certified high-performance coach and corporate trainer, Julie Hruska.
Julie shares how high-performance coaching helps leaders identify and close critical gaps—both in mindset and skill set—to elevate individual and team performance. We unpack the role of rapid transformational therapy in helping leaders overcome limiting beliefs and blind spots that hold them back.
We also talk about how clarity of vision and cultural alignment can translate into measurable gains in revenue and employee engagement—backed by research. Julie offers practical tips for adopting high-performance habits and creating an energized, accountable workplace.
If you’re a leader looking to sharpen your edge—or someone aiming to help your organization thrive—this conversation delivers both inspiration and actionable takeaways.
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About Julie Hruska:
Julie Hruska is a highly regarded high-performance coach and workshop facilitator known for her expertise in elevating executive and leadership performance. She specializes in unlocking your executive edge, excavating limiting beliefs, fostering mindset mastery, and enhancing effective communication.
Julie's coaching approach is customized to drive impactful change and maximize leadership potential across various industries, including construction, finance, fashion, technology, and real estate. Her goal is to empower leaders to transcend mindset barriers, optimize their impact, and cultivate high-performance environments for high levels of success.
Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.
He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.”
💡 Want to share your insights with the business community? Message Dave to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers
Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review to help more listeners discover the show!
To do so, here are the simple instructions:
Open Apple Podcast App.
Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” for Behind The Numbers with Dave Bookbinder Podcast
Click on the SHOW, not the episode.
Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”
Click on “Write a Review”
BEHIND THE NUMBERS WITH DAVE BOOKBINDER IS ENJOYED IN MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES AND WAS RECENTLY NAMED THE #1 BUSINESS VALUATION PODCAST TO FOLLOW IN 2025. THANK YOU FOR MAKING BEHIND THE NUMBERS AMONG THE MOST POPULAR PROGRAMS GLOBALLY!
How Great Leaders Stay Human in the Age of AI – Faisal Hoque
Episode 385
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 • Duration 38:26
What do failure, artificial intelligence, and mindful leadership have in common? They're all critical elements in the journey of Faisal Hoque - entrepreneur, innovator, and one of today’s most respected voices in business transformation.
In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, I’m joined by Faisal Hoque for a candid discussion about how great leaders navigate complexity, maintain their humanity, and build organizations that thrive in an era defined by rapid technological change.
We explore:
Why failure is foundational to entrepreneurial success
How Faisal’s leadership style has evolved - and the importance of the “middle path”
The interplay between innovation, AI, and human-centered values
Practical strategies for resilience and purpose-driven leadership
We also dive into Faisal’s bestselling book, Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI, which outlines a framework for integrating human values into the future of work and technology.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or advisor, you’ll take away powerful insights on how to lead with clarity, courage, and character - especially when the stakes are high and the landscape is shifting.
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----more----About Faisal Hoque:
Faisal Hoque is the founder of SHADOKA and NextChapter and serves as a transformation and innovation partner for CACI, an $8 billion company focused on U.S. national security. He is a #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author with ten award-winning books to his name. His new book, TRANSCEND: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI, has been named by the Next Big Idea Club as a ‘must read'.
For thirty years, he has been developing commercial business and technology systems, and enabling leadership teams at MasterCard, American Express, GE, Home Depot, French Social Security Services, US Department of Defense (DoD), US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), PepsiCo, IBM, Chase, and others with sustainable growth.
The Psychology of Leadership: How Personality Shapes Workplace Culture - Anne Dranitsaris
Episode 376
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 • Duration 34:38
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder welcomes back Anne Dranitsaris, author of Become Who You Are Meant to Be in Your Relationships, for a deep dive into the intersection of personal relationships and leadership in the business world.
Anne shares her expertise as a leadership coach, exploring how personality types and brain organization shape emotional behaviors and workplace culture. She and Dave discuss the challenges leaders face in balancing authority with authenticity and how self-awareness can drive better decision-making and employee performance.
Key topics include:
✅ Understanding personality types to enhance workplace relationships
✅ Overcoming imposter syndrome and embracing authenticity at work
✅ The power of mindfulness in leadership effectiveness
✅ Setting boundaries while fostering a culture of open communication
✅ Practical strategies for creating a positive, high-performing team
Tune in for actionable insights that will help you strengthen your leadership skills, improve workplace dynamics, and drive organizational success!
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About Our Guest:
Anne Dranitsaris, Ph.D., is a behavioral change expert, psychotherapist, author, and leadership coach known for her groundbreaking work in psychological type, personal and leadership development. She and her daughter, Heather Dranitsaris-Hilliard are founders of Caliber Leadership Systems and co-creators of the Striving Styles Personality System. She writes and practices in her home in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario.
About the Host:
Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.
Use Science and Psychology For Pricing Your Product - Per Sjofors
Episode 283
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 • Duration 24:57
Pricing a product or service properly encompasses many factors. Today’s guest is a pricing strategist who’s here to shed light on this important topic.
Dave Bookbinder goes Behind The Numbers with Per Sjofors. Per, aka “The Price Whisperer”, is a thought leader in how companies can use pricing to drive higher growth, sales volume, and profits. He is a sought-after speaker for various conferences, appears regularly on podcasts and business radio shows, and gets routinely quoted in the financial and business press. Get Per’s new book, The Price Whisperer – A Holistic Approach to Pricing Power here.
In this episode, Per explains what drives pricing power and explains the psychology behind a buyer’s willingness to pay. Per also shares the impact that pricing power has on business value and private equity holding periods, and more!
About the Host:
Dave Bookbinder is the person that clients reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. He’s a corporate finance executive with a focus on business and intellectual property valuation. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.
He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.”
Leadership During Times of Chaos - Marty Strong
Episode 281
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 • Duration 29:58
Today’s guest learned about leading in crisis and chaos from his days as a Navy SEAL. He’s with us today to explain why the most difficult times are opportunities the for leaders to shine in the business setting.
Dave Bookbinder goes Behind The Numbers with Marty Strong. Marty is a retired Navy SEAL, CEO and author. While he is the author of nine novels, his expertise and passion are leading dynamic organizations. His insights are captured in his two business books, Be Nimble: How the Creative Navy SEAL Mindset Wins on the Battlefield and in Business, and Be Visionary: Strategic Leadership in the Age of Optimization.
In this episode, Marty discusses leading in crisis and shares what military leadership characteristics translate well for business and which ones don’t. We’re also discussing the characteristics that good leaders possess, how to develop those skills – and much more!
About the Host:
Dave Bookbinder is the person that clients reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. He’s a corporate finance executive with a focus on business and intellectual property valuation. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.
He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.”
Operations Management is Your Competitive Advantage - Tommy Yionoulis
Episode 280
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 • Duration 25:42
Today’s guest believes that the next big technological disruptor event for many businesses is going to be implementing Operations Management software to shape the future of work and beat competitors through better, more consistent daily operations.
Dave Bookbinder goes Behind The Numbers with Tommy Yionoulis, SaaS Founder & CEO of OpsAnalitica, an Operations Analytics platform that focuses on managing and measuring daily team activities for large multi-unit businesses.
In this episode, Tommy offers insights for how companies with multiple locations can deliver a consistent customer experience via a unique software platform. He also shares how artificial intelligence will impact the operations management space, and more.
About the Host:
Dave Bookbinder is the person that clients reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. He’s a corporate finance executive with a focus on business and intellectual property valuation. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.
He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.”
Grow Your Authority As An Industry Expert - Beate Chelette
Episode 279
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 • Duration 28:21
Today’s guest is here to help you to share your unapologetic value proposition and stake your claim as an industry expert.
Dave Bookbinder goes Behind The Numbers with Beate Chelette, The Growth Architect.
In this episode, Beate describes the ways to grow your authority quickly and effectively and how to systematize all of it for success.
About the Host:
Dave Bookbinder is the person that clients reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. He’s a corporate finance executive with a focus on business and intellectual property valuation. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.
He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.”
Today’s guest helps new and experienced managers become confident, high-performing leaders people love to work for.
Dave Bookbinder goes Behind The Numbers with Ramona Shaw, author of The Confident & Competent New Manager and host of The Manager Track podcast.
In this episode, Ramona shares insights about how to elevate your leadership skills; why what worked previously won’t work as you climb the corporate ladder; and the ROI of leadership development. She also offers tips for new managers to become successful leaders.
About the Host:
Dave Bookbinder is the person that clients reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. He’s a corporate finance executive with a focus on business and intellectual property valuation. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.
He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.”
Today’s guest is taking leadership to the next level with psychology and neuroscience.
Dave Bookbinder goes Behind The Numbers with R. Michael Anderson, 3x business Founder, Keynote Speaker and Author of Leadership Mindset 2.0.
In this episode, Michael explains the neuroscience of leadership and how to move from tactical to strategic thinking. We’re also discussing leadership ‘blind spots,’ mindset shifts and more.
About the Host:
Dave Bookbinder is the person that clients reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. He’s a corporate finance executive with a focus on business and intellectual property valuation. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.
He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.”
The Labor shortage combined with a skills gap in technical and general fields has created a void that employers need to close. Today’s guest offers a solution.
Dave Bookbinder goes Behind The Numbers with Scott Shaw, Chief Executive Officer at Lincoln Tech.
In this episode, Scott discusses the benefits of trade schools and why they are a viable alternative to college for many individuals. He also shares insights on his role as CEO.
About the Host:
Dave Bookbinder is the person that clients reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. He’s a corporate finance executive with a focus on business and intellectual property valuation. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.
Today, Faisal is a highly sought-after innovation and transformation (digital/AI, business, organization) partner for both public and private sector organizations, and recognized as one of the world’s leading management thinkers and technologists. As a founder and CEO of multiple companies, he is a three-time winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50TM and Fast 500TM awards. Faisal is a contributor at MIT's IDEAS Social Innovation program, Thinkers50, and the Swiss business school IMD. His work has appeared in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Business Insider, Fortune, Inc., Yahoo Finance, Fox, ABC, CBS, and others. Learn more at https://faisalhoque.com/
About the Host:
Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.
He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.”
💡 Want to share your insights with the business community? Message Dave to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers
Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review to help more listeners discover the show!
To do so, here are the simple instructions:
Open Apple Podcast App.
Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” for Behind The Numbers with Dave Bookbinder Podcast
Click on the SHOW, not the episode.
Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”
Click on “Write a Review”
BEHIND THE NUMBERS WITH DAVE BOOKBINDER IS ENJOYED IN MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES AND WAS RECENTLY NAMED THE #1 BUSINESS VALUATION PODCAST TO FOLLOW IN 2025. THANK YOU FOR MAKING BEHIND THE NUMBERS AMONG THE MOST POPULAR PROGRAMS GLOBALLY!
He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.”
💡 Want to share your insights with the business community? Message Dave to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers
💡 Want to share your insights with the business community? Message Dave to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers
Please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe to keep up with the latest episodes. Drop a review and rate the podcast so that others might find it.
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💡 Want to share your insights with the business community? Message Dave to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers
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💡 Want to share your insights with the business community? Message Dave to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers
Please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe to keep up with the latest episodes. Drop a review and rate the podcast so that others might find it.
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💡 Want to share your insights with the business community? Message Dave to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers
Please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe to keep up with the latest episodes. Drop a review and rate the podcast so that others might find it.
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💡 Want to share your insights with the business community? Message Dave to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers
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