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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
The Markets Are Getting Crushed Today + 14 Quick Notes 1-14-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on major stocks, private equity performance, notable earnings moves, and more.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Valuation Trends and Building Durable Value Across Real Estate and Business with Joe Calvanico of J2C Valuation 1-14-26
In this episode, Joseph James Calvanico, MAI, FRICS, President of J2C Valuation, shares insights on real estate and business valuation trends, including…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
JPMorgan Chase Releases Results: 5 Things to Know 1-13-26
In this episode, Scott Becker examines why JPMorgan is still outperforming most major banks despite near term market concerns.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Leadership, Compliance, and Expanding Access in Eating Disorder Care with Susan Barrett of Monte Nido 1-13-26
In this episode, Susan Barrett, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Monte Nido, discusses the organization’s mission to expand access to…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Andrew Walker of Under Hood Insights on Solving the Technician Shortage With AI and Smarter Training 1-12-26
In this epiosde, Andrew Walker, Founder and CEO of Under Hood Insights, shares how his experience as a master automotive technician inspired AI powered tools…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Motley Fool Ranks the Magnificent Seven 1-12-26
In this episode, Scott Becker walks through The Motley Fool’s ranking of the Magnificent Seven stocks, from Alphabet and Nvidia at the top to Apple at number…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
NVIDIA Keeps Rocking & Rolling 1-10-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down why Nvidia continues to dominate with a $4 trillion plus market cap, key moves including its Intel investment and…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Leadership & Investing with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 1-10-26
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses the qualities of effective leadership and thoughtful team building, along with his…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Getting Punched in the Face 1-10-26
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on why setbacks and criticism are often signs of progress in business and life.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Intel Surges: 2 Core Reasons 1-9-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Intel’s recent stock surge, pointing to two key drivers: major alliances with the U.S. government and NVIDIA, and the…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Dealmaking Outlook for Healthcare and Private Equity in 2026 with Amber Walsh of McGuireWoods LLP 1-9-26
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses trends shaping hospital M&A, private equity activity, regulatory headwinds, and why…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Will the Market Crash This Year? 1-9-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 5 perspectives on whether a market crash is coming, including why the odds remain relatively low.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Chief Transformational Officer of the Month: Annie Yatch, Founder, North Star Leadership 1-8-26
In this episode, Annie Yatch, Founder of North Star Leadership, shares how she helps founders and executives transform trauma driven survival patterns into…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
13 Key Business Points 1-8-26
In this episode, Scott Becker outlines 13 core lessons on building strong businesses, including customer focus, team building, execution, and smart growth…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Golf & Therapy 1-7-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses rebuilding his golf swing, bombing spectacularly on the course, and firing a therapist who dared suggest quitting the…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Advisors of the Month: Dylan and Brett Werner of Elevate Talent Advisors 1-7-26
In this episode, Dylan and Brett Werner share how they built Elevate Talent Advisors from the ground up, navigating early uncertainty, relying on…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Warren Buffett Big Five 1-7-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the 5 stocks that make up 65% of Berkshire Hathaway’s holdings Apple, American Express, Bank of America, Coca Cola…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
A Shout-Out to Unconditionally Constructive People 1-6-26
In this episode, Scott Becker offers a brief message of gratitude for the friends and colleagues whose support fuels progress through both wins and challenges.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Coach by Day and Coach by Night with Chris Papin of Papin Speaks 1-6-26
In this episode, Chris Papin, CPA & Attorney, Owner & Operator, Papin Speaks, shares insights on leadership, time management, and clarity, including…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Business & Strategic Planning: Wins & Losses 1-6-26
In this episode, Scott Becker examines the planning spectrum acting with no plan, minimal plans, or overly complex plans arguing that most success comes from…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Entrepreneur of the Month: Rachel Axelrod of Axelrod Consulting Chicago 1-5-26
In this episode, Rachel Axelrod, Speaker Coach, Event Producer, Attorney, Axelrod Consulting, LLC shares her journey from attorney to speaker coach and…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
“5 Private Equity Trends to Watch in 2026” 1-5-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down five key private equity trends, including softer fundraising, uneven exit activity, the rise of mega funds, and more.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Berkshire, 3 AI Stocks, & Lou Gerstner 1-3-26
In this episode, Scott Becker covers Berkshire Hathaway’s succession, 3 AI stocks to watch, and the lasting leadership impact of Lou Gerstner at IBM.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
From Humility to Greatness: The Scott Levy Story 1-3-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a sports inspired story about performing under pressure, highlighting how Scott Levy delivered in a high stakes moment…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Condo Market is Tanking 1-2-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down why condo prices and sales are declining while the broader housing market holds up.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
What Separates Charm, Generosity, & True Niceness 1-2-26
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the difference between being generous and being nice, and between being charming and being genuinely kind.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Microsoft, Costco, & the Race to $5 Trillion 1-1-26
In this episode, Scott Becker takes a quick look at why Microsoft and Costco stand out as long term holdings and which tech giants could be first to reach a $5…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
2026 Whatever it Takes 12-31-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses setting personal goals for 2026.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Clarity & Simplicity in Goal Setting 12-23-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the power of setting a small number of clear, simple goals, especially at the start of the year, and explains why…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
6 Big Losers for 2025 12-23-25
In this episode, Scott Becker examines what went wrong for names like Lucid, CarMax, Restoration Hardware, and MicroStrategy as they head into 2025.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Economy: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly 12-22-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the current economic landscape, highlighting strong stock market performance alongside rising unemployment…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Larry Ellison Can’t Say No 12-22-25
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Larry Ellison’s aggressive push to back a potential Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
AI in Action: Reducing Burnout and Driving Value in Behavioral & Community Health with Mike Harris & Erik Lyon 12-22-25
In this episode, Mike Harris, Chief Information Officer, and Erik Lyon, CEO of Feather River Tribal Health Center, discuss how their organization leverages AI…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Healthcare Investing, AI Enablement, and Scaling Category Leaders with Saurabh Bhansali of Health Velocity Capital 12-20-25
In this episode, Saurabh Bhansali, Partner at Health Velocity Capital shares how his firm identifies and scales market leading healthcare companies, highlights…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Even the Rich Go Broke 12-20-25
In this episode, Scott Becker explains how debt and leverage erased vast wealth in the case of billionaire Gary Winick, offering a cautionary lesson on…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Tesla Surges to a New Record 12-20-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses why investors are increasingly valuing Tesla for its broader platform including robotaxis rather than just its core EV…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Recharging Your Batteries for Sustainable Leadership with Liz Hutson of EGH, LLC 12-19-25
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, shares why intentional rest is essential for effective leadership, especially in fast…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Nike Needs Another Michael Jordan 12-19-25
In this episode, Scott Becker looks at Nike’s recent stock decline and why the company needs a new star to reignite growth.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The 10 Big Market & Business Stories for the Week 12-19-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down this week’s biggest market and business developments, including rising unemployment, volatility in tech and AI…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Sports Talk with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 12-18-25
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker for a wide ranging conversation on MLB free agency, NBA roster building, NFL…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Unemployment Surges 12-18-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the rise in unemployment to its highest level in more than 4 years.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Is Oracle the Canary in the AI Coal Mine? 12-18-25
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Oracle’s recent stock decline and what it may signal about AI investment, data center spending, and broader market risk.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Ford’s EV Program Crashes 12-17-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Ford’s nearly $19.5 billion writedown on its electric vehicle program and why the market has largely shrugged it off.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Jeff Freedman on CEO Leadership, Culture, and Long Term Success 12-17-25
In this episode, Jeff Freedman discusses building strong teams, balancing strategy with daily execution, and the habits that drive long term success for CEOs…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Elon Musk Hits $600 Billion 12-17-25
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Elon Musk’s personal valuation crossing $600 billion, driven largely by SpaceX’s rising private market value and…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Healthcare Private Equity, and Setting the Agenda for the Year Ahead with Holly Buckley of McGuireWoods LLP 12-16-25
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP, shares insights on the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, goal setting in a changing…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Consulting Services: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly 12-16-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the realities of consulting services, outlining when they truly add value, when they fall short as packaged products…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Is NVIDIA Undervalued? 12-16-25
In this episode, Scott Becker examines whether Nvidia may still be undervalued despite being the world’s highest market cap company, strong free cash flow, and…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Alphabet Keeps Winning 12-15-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Alphabet’s standout performance and also highlights their lesser known SpaceX investment.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Roomba Goes Broke 12-15-25
In this episode, Scott Becker explores Roomba’s sudden bankruptcy filing.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Robinhood Gives Back Some of Its Gains 12-14-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Robinhood’s sharp slowdown in November, with equity and crypto trading volumes dropping significantly despite the…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Carvana is in First Gear 12-13-25
In this episode, Scott Becker explores Carvana’s rapid rebound from its near bankruptcy in 2022.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Private Equity in Healthcare: Current Trends & Issues 12-13-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the current trends, risks, and opportunities in private equity investing in healthcare.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
U.S. Jobs Claims Jump 12-13-25
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the Fed’s recent 25 basis point rate move.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Lululemon: Ding Dong the Witch is Dead 12-12-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Lululemon’s sharp decline in performance, the exit of CEO Calvin McDonald, and ongoing struggles with U.S. sales and…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Evaluating Talent and Building Strong Team with David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP 12-12-25
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses how he assesses talent, the importance of work ethic and leadership, and how to coach…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Oracle Gets Crushed 12-12-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Oracle’s sharp stock drop after a year of soaring AI driven gains.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The State of Private Equity in Healthcare with Amber Walsh of McGuireWoods LLP 12-11-25
In this episode, Amber Walsh of McGuireWoods, breaks down the current healthcare private equity landscape, including deal activity, value creation strategies…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
SpaceX Shoots for the Moon 12-11-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses SpaceX’s potential trillion and a half dollar IPO and why its massive valuation is capturing market attention.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Startups & Fire Starters 12-10-25
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the importance of fire starters, the high-drive innovators whose energy and focus push new ideas and companies off the…