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Key Business News Stories We Are Following Today 7-14-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares key business stories, including cooling inflation, IBM’s sharp decline, strong bank earnings, changes in Warren…
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How AI Is Reshaping the CFO Role with Brad Wolfe of Wolfe Packs Consulting 7-14-26
In this episode, Brad Wolfe, AI/Operational CFO, Wolfe Packs Consulting, shares why AI should be viewed as a capital allocation decision, how it is…
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The Art of Powerful Public Speaking with Rachel Axelrod of Axelrod Consulting Chicago 7-13-26
In this episode, Rachel Axelrod, Speaker Coach, Event Producer, Attorney, Axelrod Consulting Chicago, shares practical strategies for becoming a more engaging…
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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished 7-12-26
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on why simply saying thank you can strengthen relationships and leave the door open for future opportunities.
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Flying First Class & the Tree in the Forest 7-11-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the meaning people attach to luxury, recognition and status symbols, reflecting on whether success matters if no one…
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Being Thrown Under the Bus 7-11-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares examples of subtle professional criticism and explains how passive aggressive comments can undermine credibility and…
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“Follow Your Passion” 7-10-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares why building a sustainable career should come before pursuing passion alone.
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Building Great Businesses with Molly Gamble of Becker’s Healthcare 7-10-26
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker and Molly Gamble discuss the core principles of building and scaling successful companies, including creating…
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Can ESOPS Be a Great Answer for Founders & Companies? 7-9-26
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker speaks with Tom Mallon, CEO and Founder of Perpetuate Capital, about how ESOPs can provide business owners with a…
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Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover 7-9-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares the story behind a typo on the cover of Building Great Businesses.
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The Deal Market: Residential, Commercial, & Development 7-8-26
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker is joined by Paula Avenaim, Rick Levin, Kenny Motew & Michael Motew to discuss today’s housing, rental, and…
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Navigating the Healthcare and Health System M&A Landscape: Strategies for Better Deal-Making 7-8-26
In this episode, John Poziemski, Head of Strategy & Partnerships Advisory, VMG Health, and Chad Zoretic, Practice Leader, Partnerships, Mergers &…
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The 6 Largest U.S. Companies by Revenue 7-8-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the six largest U.S. companies by revenue, highlighting Amazon’s rise past Walmart and the strong year to date…
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Talent & Recruiting: What Works & What Doesn’t 7-7-26
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker is joined by Jeff Freedman, Dylan Werner, Chris Lacy, & Erris Langer Klapper for a discussion on effective hiring…
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The Magnificent 7 YTD 7-7-26
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the Magnificent 7’s year to date performance, highlighting gains for Alphabet, Apple, NVIDIA, and Amazon while…
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The Top 6 U.S. Companies by Market Cap 7-6-26
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the largest companies by market cap.
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The Deal Market: Business Services and Healthcare 7-6-26
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker is joined by Jeremy Jacobowitz, Tom Mallon, and Bart Walker to share strategies for preparing a business for…
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Long Talkers and Cell Blackout Spots 7-3-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a humorous story about a dropped call and why good conversations require listening as much as talking.
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Artificial Intelligence for Business Leaders: Practical Use Cases and AI That Actually Move the Needle 7-2-26
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker is joined by Brian Taylor, Will Conaway, Robert DeVita, and Andrea Marin, to discuss practical AI use cases…
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Spine Salespeople & “I Get No Respect” 7-2-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a humorous story about feeling overlooked at a spine conference.
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The Deal Market: Private Equity, Venture Capital, & More 7-1-26
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker is joined by Bart Walker, Jeff Freedman, Nader Samii, and Dr. Paul Slosar to discuss the evolving healthcare deal…
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The Triple Aim at Work 7-1-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 3 qualities that drive career success and explains why responsiveness can set high performers apart.
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The Business Leadership Summit 2026: The Deal Market, AI Use Cases, Talent & Recruitment, and Building Great Businesses 6-30-26
In this long-form webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker speaks with several industry leaders on 7 different panels including The Deal Market, AI Use Cases…
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“The Big Desk” 6-30-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a story about humility, leadership, and treating people well throughout your career.
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How AI Is Reshaping Healthcare’s Next Decade with Manav Sevak, Venkat Mocherla, & Malinka Walaliyadde 6-29-26
In this episode, Manav Sevak, CEO, Novitas Holdings, Venkat Mocherla, Founder of Midstream, and Malinka Walaliyadde, CEO, AKASA, discuss how artificial…
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The Markets Give & They Take 6-29-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the market rebound, AI stock volatility, and the geopolitical and economic forces driving investor sentiment.
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Sports with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 6-27-26
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses the Giannis trade, the NBA Finals, and the Chicago Blackhawks’ future, while…
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How Infusion Services Became a Private Equity Hotspot with Amber Walsh of McGuireWoods LLP 6-26-26
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, examines the recent SinglePoint acquisition of Helix Infusion Services and explains why it reflects…
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The Evolving Landscape of Physician Practice Acquisitions with Holly Buckley of McGuireWoods LLP 6-25-26
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, shares insights on the current state of private equity investment in physician practice…
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Intel, Meta Platforms, & Lucid Motors: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly 6-25-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Intel’s remarkable surge, Meta’s ongoing struggles, and Lucid Motors’ steep decline in a look at…
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AI, Relocation, and the Future of Talent Acquisition with Jeff Ellman and Michael Krasman of UrbanBound 6-24-26
In this episode, Jeff Ellman and Michael Krasman of UrbanBound discuss how technology, AI, and smarter relocation strategies are helping healthcare systems…
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The 5 Stages of a Business: From Idea to Scale 6-24-26
In this episode, Scott Becker outlines the journey from idea to scale, emphasizing execution, customer validation, profitability, and sustainable growth.
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Microsoft: Even the Most Powerful Companies Complain 6-23-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Microsoft’s recent struggles and the irony of a tech giant raising concerns about the growing power of AI…
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A Mix of Business & World Affairs 6-22-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations, the resignation of U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and how global…
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Be Here Now: Why Multitasking Is Holding You Back with Liz Hutson 6-20-26
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC, shares why multitasking often reduces productivity, increases stress, and leads to costly…
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Allbirds to Smartbirds: A Sucker is Born Every Minute 6-20-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Allbirds’ stock surge after rebranding itself around AI.
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Physician Practice Management and Healthcare Private Equity Trends in 2026 with Amber Walsh of McGuireWoods LLP 6-19-26
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses the evolving healthcare private equity landscape, investor interest across physician…
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Elon Musk & Billionares 6-19-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Elon Musk becoming a trillionaire and what it says about competition and the reminder that no matter how successful…
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Iran & U.S. Sign Memorandum of Understanding & Meet the New Fed Boss 6-18-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the market reaction to a new U.S.-Iran agreement, the Federal Reserve’s continued focus on inflation, and more.
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Property Tax Appeals, Valuation Expertise, and Building Lasting Businesses with Jim Field & Joseph Calvanico 6-18-26
In this episode, James A. Field, Partner at Field and Goldberg, LLC, and Joseph James Calvanico, MAI, FRICS – President, J2C Valuation, discuss…
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Sean Diwan on Smart Technology Investments, AI, and Leadership 6-17-26
In this episode, Sean Diwan, shares his framework for prioritizing technology investments, leveraging data and AI for meaningful impact, and driving…
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Guy Weiss on Building the Future of Work Communication with Zenzap 6-16-26
In this episode, Guy Weiss, CEO of Zenzap, discusses how his company is helping businesses replace personal messaging apps with secure, purpose-built workplace…
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Elon Musk Becomes a Trillionaire: 5 Quick Thoughts 6-16-26
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on Elon Musk’s rise to a trillion-dollar net worth.
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Ceasefire, SpaceX, the Markets Soar, & More 6-15-26
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, SpaceX’s massive public debut, and the market’s strong surge on the news.
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The Beauty of In-Person Events and Human Interaction 6-14-26
In this episode, Scott discusses the importance and benefits of in person events and social gatherings.
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SpaceX, Trillionaires, Winners and Losers 6-13-26
In this episode Scott discusses Elon Musk becoming the world’s first trillionaire and how people are reacting to it.
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The Scale & the Portfolio 6-12-26
In this episode, Scott Becker compares avoiding a falling portfolio to avoiding the scale when diet habits are off track.
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Tech & Mega Cap Stocks vs. Traditional Blue Chip Companies & Sectors 6-11-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the shifting balance between mega cap technology stocks and traditional blue chip companies, highlighting how market…
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The 3 Stages of a CEO & Founder 6-10-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares how CEOs evolve from doing everything themselves to building strong leadership teams that drive scalable, long-term growth.
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Lessons from Innovation and ClimateTech with Luke Oberlander 6-10-26
In this episode, Luke Oberlander, shares insights from his journey through health technology and climate innovation, discussing the challenges of scaling new…
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Co-CEOs, Lululemon, & Oracle 6-9-26
In this episode, Scott Becker examines the co-CEO model through the recent struggles of Oracle and Lululemon.
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Cash Flow, CFO Leadership, and Building Stronger Businesses with Brent Berger of NXT Ascent 6-9-26
In this episode, Brent Berger, CFO, NXT Ascent, shares insights on why cash flow matters more than revenue alone, how CFOs can drive operational value beyond…
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The Markets Tanked & More 6-8-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Friday’s sharp market selloff, examining the impact of Middle East tensions, rising oil prices, and weakness in AI…
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Leadership, Learning, and Building a Career with Jack Gordon & Olivia Gordon 6-8-26
In this episode, Jack and Olivia Gordon share insights as young professionals on networking, internships, leadership, philanthropy, and preparing for careers…
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Make Yourself Indispensable 6-7-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares why building deep value for a few colleagues, leaders, or clients is often far more powerful than spreading yourself thin.
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7 Thoughts on Building Winning Teams 6-6-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares seven key strategies for building high-performing teams, from identifying top talent and addressing underperformance to…
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Whiners Aren’t Needed Here 6-5-26
In this episode, Scott Becker explains how negativity can spread through organizations, why talented people attract other high performers, and the importance…
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Sports Leadership, Team Building, and the CEOs Behind Winning Franchises with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 6-5-26
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins the podcast to discuss what separates winning sports organizations from struggling…
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Take Your Strokes & Shove it 6-4-26
In this episode, Scott Becker draws parallels between sports franchise owners who reject public funding and his own refusal to accept golf strokes from a rival.
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The Magnificent 7: Winners, Losers, & More 6-4-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the latest performance of the Magnificent 7, highlighting NVIDIA’s continued dominance, Apple’s strong iPhone-driven…