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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 5 Big Stories of the Week 12-10-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the week’s top stories, including the bidding battle for Warner Brothers Discovery, IBM’s Confluent acquisition…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Medline Goes Public 12-9-25
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews Medline’s move to go public on the NASDAQ.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
CEO of the Month: Stacy DiStefano of Consulting for Human Services 12-9-25
In this episode, Stacy DiStefano, CEO of Consulting for Human Services, shares insights on scaling mission driven organizations, the rising sophistication of…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
IBM Tries to Become a Player Again 12-9-25
In this epiosde, Scott Becker explains how IBM is working to reestablish itself as a major tech player by shifting deeper into AI and cloud.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Leadership, Mentorship, and Building Winning Teams with Lori Beth Irvin of LBIngenuity 12-8-25
In this episode, Lori Beth Irvin, Founder and CEO of LBIngenuity, shares lessons from her self-taught leadership journey, offering insights on building strong…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Mark Zuckerburg: A Story of Grit & Resilience 12-8-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Zuckerberg’s approach to bold pivots and rapid course corrections shows how Meta continues to reinvent itself and drive…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Leadership Insights for 2026 with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods 12-6-25
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares how leaders can navigate complexity, build trust, and make sound decisions in a highly…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Netflix Takes a Big Swing at the Plate 12-6-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Netflix’s ambitious plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, exploring how the deal could reshape its business…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Strategic Insights for Healthcare and Private Equity in 2026 with Holly Buckley of McGuireWoods 12-5-25
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, discusses margin pressures, deliberate leadership, evolving state regulations, and the…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
6 Notes on the Largest Market Cap Companies 12-5-25
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 6 insights on today’s top market cap leaders, including the rise of Alphabet and Nvidia, Amazon’s challenges, and the…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Ben Johnson, Eliot Moskow, & Tim Donohue 12-4-25
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on team leadership, shares thoughts on building strong group culture, and closes with a brief stock update on Microsoft…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
January Founder of the Month: Brian Taylor of Thinkspan 12-4-25
In this episode, Brian Taylor, founder and CEO of Thinkspan, discusses building a groundbreaking platform for personal information management, the deep tech…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The 5 Steps to Building a Business 12-4-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the five essential stages of building a successful business, from idea and product development to revenue, profit…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Leadership Insights and Growth Strategies with Jim Feinstein of ENT Partners 12-3-25
In this episode, Jim Feinstein, CEO of ENT Partners, shares core leadership principles, lessons from decades in physician practice management, and strategies…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
5 Observations on the 5 Big Market Cap Companies 12-3-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the five largest market cap companies and offers five key observations on their recent performance, competitive…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Bitcoin & Leverage 12-2-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down how high leverage on foreign exchanges turns small Bitcoin price moves into major gains or losses.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Building Value Through ESOPs and Long Term Strategy with Thomas Mallon of Perpetuate Capital 12-2-25
In this episode, Tom Mallon, General Partner at Perpetuate Capital, discusses his journey from founding Regent Surgical to pioneering ESOP based financing…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Building Great Businesses: 10 Key Concepts 12-2-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down 10 principles for starting and scaling successful companies, from finding product market fit and choosing the right…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
It’s Not Just 10,000 Hours 12-1-25
In this episode, Scott Becker explains why mastery requires more than just logging hours, and emphasizes the importance of deliberate practice, expert…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Howard Klieger on Building True Wealth Through Planning and Behavior 12-1-25
In this episode, Howard Klieger, Founder and Managing Partner of Walled Lake Planning and Wealth Management, discusses his path from broker to planner, the…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Becker Business Media Standout Company of the Year: Google Alphabet 12-1-25
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights why Alphabet stands out as the 2025 company of the year, pointing to its resilience in AI, soaring stock performance…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Apple Keeps Rocking On 11-28-25
In this episode, Scott Becker explains Apple’s steady gains driven by rising iPhone sales, a powerful ecosystem, and its place on Dan Ives list of top…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Palantir Keeps Surging 11-28-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Palantir’s continued rise as a leading AI driven government tech company.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
10 Tech Stocks You Need to Own 11-28-25
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights Dan Ives list of 10 standout technology stocks.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Innovation, Leadership and Gratitude in Healthcare Law with Amber Walsh of McGuireWoods LLP 11-26-25
In this episode, Amber Walsh of McGuireWoods shares how innovation in healthcare, legal practice and firm leadership is reshaping the industry and energizing…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Tesla Keeps Overcoming Obstacles 11-26-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how Tesla’s stock remains up despite falling car sales.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Alphabet Google Surges 11-26-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Google’s 68% year to date surge.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Uban Outfitters is Soaring 11-26-25
In this episode,Scott Becker highlights Urban Outfitters’ sharp rebound.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
What Do NVIDIA and Carvana Have in Common? 11-26-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how NVIDIA & Carvana are raising concerns over customer financing practices and whether their growth is truly…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
5 More Stories We Are Following Today 11-25-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Apple’s surge toward a $4.1 trillion valuation, NVIDIA’s recent losses, Google’s rapid rise in the…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
10 Stories We Are Following Today 11-25-25
In this episode, Scott Becker shares quick update on a strong market surge driven by big gains in Tesla and Google, plus more.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Markets Surge + Tesla & Google 11-24-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down a strong market surge, Google’s rise to the 3rd largest company by market cap, and a sharp jump in Tesla shares.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Accessibility of Very Successful People 11-24-25
Scott Becker reflects on why many highly accomplished leaders are surprisingly accessible while some less accomplished individuals guard their time.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Expensive Gifts Are a Bad Flex 11-24-25
In this episode, Scott Becker argues that overspending on gifts is an unnecessary flex that can strain personal finances.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
3 Quick Business News Stories 11-24-25
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights 3 business news stories.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Rebounding & Improving 11-22-25
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the importance of self improvement and the power of simply starting again, even after setbacks, as a reminder that…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Oracle & Bitcoin 11-22-25
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the sharp pullbacks in both Oracle and Bitcoin.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Survive & Advance and the American Dream 11-22-25
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on perseverance, seizing opportunity, and why the American Dream remains alive despite economic and societal challenges.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Legal Trends, Deal Activity, and Chicago Sports with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 11-21-25
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses DOJ enforcement priorities, deal market momentum, how government slowdowns affect…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Restoration Hardware Surges 11-21-25
In this episode, Scott Becker covers the surprising 11% surge in Restoration Hardware’s stock.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Walmart, Exact Sciences, & Verizon 11-21-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Walmart’s jump after raising guidance, Abbott’s $21 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences, and Verizon’s plan to lay…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Magnificent 7: A Mixed Bag 11-21-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the year to date performance of the Magnificent 7.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
5 Stories We Are Following Today 11-21-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down a sharp market pullback driven by disappointing reactions to strong Nvidia earnings, weakening momentum among the…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
“Are You On or Off the Bus?” with Liz Hutson of EGH, LLC 11-20-25
In this episode, Liz Hutson of EGH, LLC discusses how leaders can address team misalignment, when to make a final attempt at realignment, and how to decide…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The 3 Main Reasons Why Physicians Sell Their Practices to Private Equity 11-20-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down reasons physicians sell their practices to private equity; the need to cash out, hopes for stronger management, and…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Top Stories We Are Following Today 11-19-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down several fast moving business and market stories including NVIDIA earnings, the continued Bitcoin slide, a proposed…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Realtor of the Month: Paula Avenaim of Baird & Warner 11-19-25
In this episode, Paula Avenaim, broker and real estate expert at Baird and Warner, shares how authenticity, deep market knowledge, and resilient leadership…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Bitcoin Loser Story 11-19-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Bitcoin’s recent 12% slide.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Should You Retire at 35? 11-19-25
In this episode, Scott Becker explores why the popular idea of early retirement is often misguided.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Business Leader in the Spotlight: Ranil Herath of Shorelight 11-18-25
In this episode, Ranil Herath shares insights on scaling organizations, leading through volatility, building effective teams, and the evolving role of boards…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
4 Half Truths 11-18-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down four widespread half truths about national wealth, personal spending, debt, and Medicare for All.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Should We Have Medicare for All? 11-18-25
In this episode, Scott Becker explains why Medicare for All and insurance subsidies fall short of solving the real health care challenge.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
“The U.S. is so Rich” 11-18-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down why the U.S. having the largest economy does not automatically make it the richest country.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
Building Success in Southeast Florida Real Estate with Jake Geleerd of Tortoise Properties 11-17-25
In this episode, Jake Geleerd, CEO of Tortoise Properties, shares insights on evaluating opportunities, navigating market cycles, building strong partnerships…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
2 Awful Pieces of Advice from Twitter 11-17-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down two misguided financial trends spreading on Twitter that push reckless spending and excessive debt.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Largest Companies by Revenue + More Awful Financial Advice 11-17-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the performance of Walmart, Amazon, and UnitedHealth Group & pushes back against popular advice on X that…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The 3 Biggest Market Cap Companies + Horrible Financial Advice 11-17-25
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the soaring performance of the three largest market cap companies and pushes back on trending financial advice that…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
The Worst Sales Technique Ever 11-15-25
In this episode, Scott Becker explains why overpromising early and revealing obstacles only at the last minute is one of the most damaging sales tactics.
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
StubHub Crashes + More 11-15-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down StubHub’s sharp decline following accounting issues and halted guidance, while also highlighting major year to date…
- The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business
“No Good News: Part 2” 11-14-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down five more challenges hitting the markets.