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The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Discussions about private equity and business with Scott Becker
Episodes
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Tennis & Friends: None of Us Are Champions 4-29-26
In this episode, Scott Becker uses a humorous tennis story to highlight the importance of self awareness, humility, and embracing confidence.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Founder in the Spotlight: Building the Leadership Layer that Drives Execution and Enterprise Value with Chris Lacy of Priority Search Management 4-29-26
In this episode, Chris Lacy, President at Priority Search Management, discusses building a search firm focused on the “missing middle” of leadership talent…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
14 Thoughts on the Healthcare Private Equity Environment 4-28-26
In this episode, Scott Becker outlines 14 insights on the evolving healthcare private equity landscape, including stronger deal flow, growth in non-provider…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Building Uncommon Fitness with Carson Neely 4-28-26
In this episode, Carson Neely, Owner, Uncommon, shares how he built a thriving personal training business from scratch through disciplined growth, community…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Whitehouse Correspondents’ Dinner, Anthony Scaramucci’s Thoughts on Investing, Layoffs, + More 4-27-26
In this episode, Scott Becker covers rising AI-driven layoffs in tech, Intel’s sharp market surge, political tensions highlighted by the White House…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Landman, GLP-1s, & Golf 4-25-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares humorous takes on a Landman scene, GLP 1 experiences, and a strong day on the golf course.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Cult of Personality & Leadership with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 4-24-26
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, explores how charismatic leaders shape companies and politics, the risks of personality driven…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Tesla the Conundrum 4-24-26
In this episode, Scott Becker explains how Tesla’s strong earnings were overshadowed by plans for heavy future spending, sending the stock lower and deepening…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
IBM Hits the Brakes 4-23-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down IBM’s sharp decline after disappointing profits and weak consulting revenue, raising investor skepticism despite…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Markets Are Having a Horrible Day 4-23-26
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights a sharp market downturn with losses across major stocks and reflects on volatility and sticking with index funds.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Culture, Performance, and Talent Strategy with Holly Buckley of McGuireWoods LLP 4-22-26
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, discussing how organizations can attract top talent, build high performing cultures, and…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
3 Stocks Getting Crushed 4-22-26
In this episode Scott Becker shares a quick look at steep declines for Figma, Lucid Motors, and Klarna, highlighting how once high-flying companies are…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Florida & New York: A Disaster and a Debacle 4-21-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into how Florida’s growth is driving affordability challenges for the middle class while New York’s tax policies…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly in Today’s Economy 4-20-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses market gains and rising wealth alongside geopolitical tensions, market losses, and growing concerns around inequality…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Berkshire Hathaway’s Concentrated Portfolio & Their 5 Biggest Holdings 4-18-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a quick overview of Berkshire Hathaway’s investment strategy highlights its heavy concentration in top holdings like…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Building Great Businesses 4-18-26
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker & Molly Gamble discuss key lessons from the upcoming book “Building Great Businesses: Create Momentum…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Healthcare, Car Accidents, & Putting 4-17-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on the rise of concierge healthcare and physician shortages, reflects on car ownership challenges in Chicago, and…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Allbirds, New York City Taxes, & Snapchat 4-17-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a quick update covers Snap’s layoffs, Allbirds’ surge after shifting toward AI, and growing debate around new tax policies…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Carvana, Amazon, & Autos 4-16-26
In this episode, Scott Becker explores Carvana’s improving customer experience and Amazon’s expansion into auto sales.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Markets Are Bouncing Back, Hoorah, Hoorah! 4-16-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a brief update on the market’s sharp comeback, led by major tech stock rebounds and improving sentiment.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Trends for CFOs 4-16-26
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker is joined by Chris Lacy, Joseph Calvanico, Nathan Freystaetter, & Craig Levy to discusses evolving CFO…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
NVIDIA & Amazon Bounce Back 4-15-26
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the recent recovery of NVIDIA and Amazon, noting their return to positive territory and the role of AI growth and…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
AI Business Use Cases 4-15-26
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker hosts a panel with Amanda Verner Thompson, Brett Jansen, and David Friedman on real world AI applications…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Microsoft & Sticking to Index Funds 4-14-26
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on Microsoft’s 23% drop and the value of sticking with index fund investing.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Founder of the Month – Fractional CFO: Neil Cohen of Quantum CFO Advisory and Services LLC 4-14-26
In this episode, Neil Cohen, Founder/CEO, Quantum CFO Advisory and Services LLC, shares insights on the rising demand for fractional CFOs and how they help…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Private Credit & Private Equity Continue to Get Crushed 4-13-26
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights sharp year to date declines across major firms like Blackstone, KKR, Apollo Global Management, and Ares Management.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Connecting Hospitality Operators with Trusted Vendors with Jason Felsenthal of Got A Guy 4 Hospitality 4-13-26
In this episode, Jason Felsenthal of Got A Guy 4 Hospitality, shares how his platform connects bars and restaurants with vetted service providers to save time…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Building a New Healthcare Model for Employers and Patients with Nicole Semeraro of Karias Health 4-12-26
In this episode, Nicole Semeraro, Founder & CEO, Karias Health, shares how she is creating a first-of-its-kind platform that unifies health plans, cost…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Plain English vs Corporate Speak: A Quick Tirade 4-11-26
In this episode, Scott Becker critiques overused corporate jargon and emphasizes the importance of clear, straightforward communication.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
AI Business Use Cases, Trends for CFO’s, and Building Great Businesses 4-11-26
This webinar-turned-podcast features panels on artificial intelligence, CFO leadership, and practical strategies for building strong businesses, with insights…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Intel, Starbucks, Disney, & Nike: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly 4-9-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the contrasting performance of major brands, highlighting strong momentum from Intel and Starbucks, ongoing…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Stacking Talent vs Building Balanced Teams with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 4-10-26
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares how leaders should balance stacking top talent with building complementary teams.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Is Tesla Running Out of Gas? 4-9-26
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Tesla’s declining sales momentum, rising supply-demand imbalance, and growing reliance on autonomous driving and…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Understanding Imposter Syndrome & How Leaders Can Overcome It with Erris Klapper 4-9-26
In this episode, Erris Klapper, Coach/Consultant at Erris Klapper Coaching and Consulting, breaks down the realities of imposter syndrome, why high achievers…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Stacking Talent vs Separating Out Talent 4-8-26
In this episode, Scott Becker argues that concentrating top talent in key areas drives stronger performance and growth, while spreading talent too thin leads…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
6 Quick Stories 4-8-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Molina Healthcare and Lucid Motors facing steep declines and more.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The State of Healthcare M&A: Trends, Opportunities and Risks with Lukas Recio & Emily Rizos of VMG Health 4-8-26
In this episode, Lukas Recio, Managing Director, VMG Health, and Emily Rizos, Director, VMG Health, break down key trends shaping healthcare mergers and…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Is Apple Rebounding or in Trouble? 4-7-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Apple showing strong iPhone sales growth and massive cash flow, but facing stock declines, missed expectations, and…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Intel vs Private Equity 4-7-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Intel surging with a major buyback from Apollo Global Management.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Breaking Into Investment Banking and Private Equity with Max Adams of Wall Street Mastermind 4-7-26
In this episode, Max Adams, Head Coach at Wall Street Mastermind, shares how students can break into investment banking and private equity through early…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
5 Stories to Start the Week 4-6-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses market momentum, tech stock swings including Tesla and NVIDIA, SpaceX’s anticipated IPO, and more.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Travis Guerra, Founder at ONWARD on Scaling Search and Market Trends 4-6-26
In thi episode, Travis Guerra, Founder at ONWARD, shares insights on scaling a niche executive search firm, the evolving role of AI in hiring, and where…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Advancing Autism Care Through Innovation and Engagement with Kelly Bozarth, CEO, Center for Social Dynamics 4-5-26
In this episode, Kelly Bozarth, CEO at Center for Social Dynamics, shares how her organization is transforming applied behavior analysis through virtual…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Focus, Passion, & Money 4-4-26
In this episode, Scott Becker explores insights from Michael Saylor and Scott Galloway on why success comes from focusing on your strengths, aligning talent…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
12 Stories Shaping the Markets Today 4-3-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into 12 key stories including market swings, geopolitical tensions, healthcare workforce opportunities, and more.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Lifelong Learning and Leadership Lessons from Bruce Lee with Amber Walsh of McGuireWoods LLP 4-3-26
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, explores Bruce Lee’s philosophy of adapting what is useful, rejecting what is not, and building a…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Turning Around Teams in Business and Sports with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 4-2-26
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares practical insights on turning around struggling teams by focusing on personnel, resources…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
5 Depressing Stories 4-2-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down 5 key worries including market declines, billionaire losses, retirement risks, rising national debt, and concerns…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Apple: Is Its Future Bright or Dim? 4-2-26
In this episode, Scott Becker examines predictions that Apple may be the weakest performer among the Magnificent Seven over the next five years.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
5 Lessons From Writing a Business Leadership Book 4-1-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares key lessons from writing a seventh book, emphasizing iterative improvement, the importance of feedback, and how strong…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
AI Leader of the Month: Abid Bodla, CEO & Principal Consultant at Novizant 4-1-26
In this episode, Abid Bodla, CEO & Principal Consultant at Novizant, shares how organizations can bridge the gap between AI demos and real-world…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Allbirds Crashes 3-31-26
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the dramatic 99% decline of Allbirds and highlights the challenge companies face not just in becoming a popular brand…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The U.S. Keeps Minting Millionaires 3-31-25
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the rise to 24 million US millionaire households, the dominance of self made wealth, and how business ownership and…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Markets, the Magnificent Seven, Millionaires, + More 3-30-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses market declines with the S&P and Nasdaq down, sharp losses among the Magnificent Seven, and a bright spot as the…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Inflation & the Federal Debt 3-28-26
In this episode, Scott Becker explains how rising federal debt and continued government spending work against efforts to reduce inflation and interest rates.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
5 Business News Stories We Are Following This Weekend 3-28-26
In this episode, Scott Becker outlines 5 stories including market declines, Magnificent Seven losses, sharp drops in Microsoft and Meta, and growing trouble in…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
“Even An Idiot Can Do It” 3-27-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a humorous story about falling behind his son in tech skills and the generational divide it highlights.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Tax the Rich? 3-27-26
In this episode, Scott Becker argues that relying on higher taxes on the wealthy alone is largely a political soundbite that fails to meaningfully reduce…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Bond Market Struggles 3-26-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discussses how rising or steady interest rates have driven a sharp $2.6 trillion decline in bond market value, highlighting how…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
CEO of the Month: Bruno Raschio of East Harbor Financial 3-26-26
In this episode, Bruno Raschio, Fund Manager and CEO of East Harbor Financial, shares his perspective on private credit, leasing, and asset-based investing…