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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
PE Funds, the S&P, and the Ivy Leagues 2-16-26
In this episode, Scott Becker examines how Ivy League endowments that once thrived on private equity are now reassessing allocations as the S&P 500…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
CEO in the Spotlight: David Rajakovich of Acuity Risk Management 2-16-26
In this episode, David Rajakovich, CEO of Acuity Risk Management, discusses how boards and CEOs are rethinking cyber risk as a strategic priority, the…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Stick to Index Funds, Stupid 2-14-26
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on recent losses in individual and makes the case for sticking primarily to index funds and treasury bonds.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Dumbest Thing That I Do 2-13-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares what he considers his most pointless habit, arguing with bots on Twitter.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The January Jobs Report: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly 2-13-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the January jobs report, highlighting stronger than expected job gains and a slight drop in unemployment.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Tanking in Professional Sports with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 2-12-26
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses why tanking has become so prevalent in the NBA, how it affects league integrity and fan…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
What’s Wrong with Microsoft? 2-12-26
In this episode, Scott Becker explains why Microsoft is down despite strong earnings.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
5 Big Tech Stocks Having a Rough Year 2-11-26
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights 5 major technology companies facing significant YTD declines.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Stellantis Jeep Stuck in the Mud 2-11-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Stellantis’ ongoing challenges, highlighting years of poor performance, steep stock declines, and new leadership…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Shout Out to Justin Ishbia & Mark Cuban 2-10-26
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the energy of leaders like Mark Cuban and Justin Ishbia, praising their continued hustle and engagement even after…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Washington Post & What’s Wrong with the Media 2-10-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the Washington Post’s layoffs and subscriber losses after shifting toward the political middle.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Markets Surged on Friday & Nvidia and Bitcoin Jump 2-9-26
Markets Rally, Nvidia and Bitcoin Jump Description: Scott Becker covers a strong market rebound with major indexes surging, Nvidia nearing a $4.5 trillion…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
A Shout-Out to Highly Resilient People 2-9-26
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the strength of people who face setbacks, loss, or adversity yet continue to show up each day with determination and…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Leading Growth, Technology, and Culture at Magna Legal Services with Mark R. Williams 2-9-26
In this episode, Mark R. Williams, Chief Executive Officer at Magna Legal Services, shares his journey from global law firm leadership to running a private…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Least Accomplished People Are Often the Most Critical 2-7-26
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on how highly critical people are often those who have achieved the least, while successful and confident individuals…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Thrive Thrive Mentality 2-6-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares why the most successful teams are built on a thrive thrive culture, where individual strengths and company needs align…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Bitcoin Under Pressure 2-6-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Bitcoin’s drop from its recent peak near $126,000 to the mid $60,000 range as risk sentiment weakens, leveraged…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Is Peloton Spinning Towards Its Grave? 2-5-26
In this episode, Scott Becker break down Peloton’s disappointing earnings report with revenue falling short of expectations and weak future guidance…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Lululemon, Lucid Motors, Bitcoin, & Oracle 2-5-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares quick takes on Oracle, Bitcoin, Lululemon, and Lucid Motors, breaking down steep year to date and one year declines and…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
5 Stocks We Love to Follow & Their Best to Worst YTD Results 2-5-26
In this episode, Scott Becker walks through the year to date performance of several closely followed stocks including Intel, Coca-Cola, Bank of America…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
5 Signs the Apocalypse is Upon Us 2-4-26
In this episode, Scott Becker outlines 5 troubling signals in the economy, including sharply lower job creation, major media layoffs, and more.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
5 Private Equity Questions with Holly Buckley of McGuireWoods LLP 2-4-26
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP, shares how private equity investing in healthcare is evolving, from increased…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Private Equity Funds & the Dog Who Caught the Car 2-3-26
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on his personal experience investing in private equity and venture capital, comparing expectations with reality and…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Mega PE Fund Stocks & Their YTD Results 2-3-26
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the YTD performance of the largest private equity and alternative asset managers, ranking Carlyle, Apollo, Blackstone…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Building the Leadership Layer that Drives Execution and Enterprise Value with Chris Lacy of Priority Search Management 2-3-26
In this episode, Chris Lacy, President at Priority Search Management, joins Scott Becker to share practical insights on hiring, onboarding, and why companies…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Magnificent 7 & Their YTD Results 2-2-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the year to date performance of the Magnificent 7, highlighting gains and losses across Meta, Tesla, Apple…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Private Equity Outlook for 2026 with Craig Castelli of Caber Hill Advisors 2-2-26
In this episode, Craig Castelli, Founder and CEO of Caber Hill Advisors and host of The Close M&A Podcast, shares findings from the firm’s annual private…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
How to Excel as a Professional and a Leader with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 1-31-26
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker to share practical insights on what separates top performers from the rest…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Apple Hits Record Revenues: 8 Key Points 1-31-26
In this episode, Scott Becker covers Apple’s $143 billion quarter powered by record iPhone sales, while the stock slipped amid concerns about margin pressure…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Building Great Businesses: Create Momentum, Overcome Setbacks & Scale with Confidence 1-30-26
In this webinar turned podcast, Molly Gamble joins Scott Becker to share insights into the book they co-authored “Building Great Businesses: Create…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Microsoft, Facebook, + 10 Stories We Are Following This Week 1-30-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into Microsoft’s sharp stock decline, Meta’s rebound, healthcare payers, Starbucks, the Fed, and more.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Microsoft Gets Crushed 1-29-26
In this episode, Scott Becker explains Microsoft’s roughly 12% drop despite solid earnings, driven by slower cloud growth and high market expectations.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Put the Money Away While Times Are Good 1-29-26
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on why strong income years can create a false sense of permanence and encourages saving early to take full advantage of…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Starbucks, Amazon, Apple, & Epic 1-28-26
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights Starbucks’ turnaround in customer experience, Amazon’s push to improve margins through layoffs, and how Apple and Epic…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
UnitedHealthcare Gets Crushed 1-28-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down UnitedHealthcare’s sharp stock drop, strong recent earnings, and troubling signals including projected revenue…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
How Major Weather Events Shape Healthcare Investing and Dealmaking with Amber Walsh of McGuireWoods LLP 1-27-26
In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Amber Walsh of McGuireWoods LLP, about the economic impact of major storms, from GDP losses to business disruption…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
United Healthcare, Google, the 5 Largest Market Cap Stocks, & More 1-27-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses UnitedHealthcare’s drop on lower revenue expectations while Alphabet, Nvidia, and other mega cap tech stocks…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Alphabet Google Remains on Fire 1-26-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses why Alphabet continues to look like a compelling growth stock ahead of its upcoming earnings report.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Planning Gap: Why Most $1–20M Companies Stall Out with Yarin Gaon of Fractional Partners 1-26-26
In this episode, Yarin Gaon, Investor and Founder of Fractional Partners, explains why many companies in the $1 to $20 million range stall despite strong…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
People That Require Minimal Supervision Are the Greatest 1-24-26
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the value of colleagues who require minimal supervision and consistently deliver results, creating true leverage for…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Apple: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly 1-24-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Apple’s massive cash flow and iconic brand strength, while questioning whether its high price to earnings ratio is…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Intel – Not So Fast 1-23-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Intel’s shares drop sharply after a weaker than expected revenue and earnings outlook, wiping out much of the…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Trump Sues J.P. Morgan Chase & Jamie Dimon: 3 Key Points 1-23-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses President Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit against J.P. Morgan Chase and Jamie Dimon.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Leadership, Analytics, and Decision Making in a Data Driven World with J. Tod Fetherling 1-23-26
In this episode, J. Tod Fetherling, Author & Keynote Storyteller shares lessons from decades in healthcare analytics and startups, exploring how leaders…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Market Crashes & Allocations of Your Assets 1-22-26
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on how market swings test investor discipline and the temptation to shift asset allocations after strong runs or sudden…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Intel Surges, Markets Rebound, & the Economy Grows 1-22-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Intel’s sharp turnaround and stock surge, a market rebound tied to easing geopolitical tensions, and GDP growth…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Consultant of the Month: Ryan Spalding, Managing Advisor at Gibson 1-22-26
In this episode, Ryan Spalding, Managing Advisor at Gibson, shares lessons from building and selling an insurance agency and explains where companies most…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
“One Bite At A Time”: The Value of Multi-Phase Project Planning with Liz Hutson of EGH, LLC 1-21-26
In this episode, Liz Hutson shares a practical framework for multi phase project planning, from starting with the end in mind to breaking work into achievable…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Market Volatility & Global Risks: 8 Quick Notes 1-21-26
In this episode, Scott Becker covers a turbulent day in the markets, pressure on private equity exits, and notable stock moves across technology, healthcare…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Beyond Meat Gets Slaughtered 1-21-26
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Beyond Meat’s steep 80% decline over the past year and its move into protein drinks.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Porsche Sales Slip 1-20-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Porsche’s nearly 10% sales decline, driven by a tough China market and slower than expected electric vehicle momentum.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Retirement Plan Trends, Market Timing and the Role of Alternative Assets with Danny Resnick and Abe Puerto 1-20-26
In this episode, Danny Resnick, Managing Director and Wealth Partner at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, and Abe Puerto, Executive Director and head of J.P…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Saks, Amazon, Porsche, + More 1-19-26
In this episode, Scott Becker covers the breakup between Saks and Amazon, slowing Porsche sales, Beyond Meat’s pivot, and recent moves across Meta, Apple…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The CodeBreaker Mindset and Leading Through Change with Chitra Nawbatt 1-19-26
In this episode, Chitra Nawbatt, author, entrepreneur, investor, and host of The CodeBreaker Mindset podcast, shares insights on decision making, leadership…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Circle Internet + 3 More Stories 1-17-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Circle Internet’s recent drop, reflections on investor inertia, and what it feels like to hold declining assets.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Goldman & BlackRock Surge + 5 Other Stories We Are Following 1-16-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Goldman Sachs’ strong earnings, BlackRock’s growth to $14 trillion in assets, and recent market moves including…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
AI Governance and Leadership in Healthcare with Dr. Viv Babber of Lean Six Intelligence Group 1-16-26
In this episode, Dr. Viv Babber, CEO of Lean Six Intelligence Group, discusses why AI success depends less on tools and more on governance, leadership fluency…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
JPM Healthcare Conference Insights with Amber Walsh of McGuireWoods LLP 1-15-26
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares key themes emerging from the JPM Healthcare Conference, including renewed dealmaking…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Markets Bounce Back + 8 Other Stories & Thoughts 1-15-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into a market rebound, private equity performance, and more.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Investing in Private Equity & Venture Capital Funds vs Index Funds 1-15-26
In this episode, Scott Becker examines how private equity and venture capital investments compare with index funds.