The Scott Becker Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this episode, Srinivas Velamoor, Chief Executive Officer of NextGen Healthcare, discusses why healthcare organizations must pair AI adoption with disciplined execution, the importance of customer-focused transformation, and how enterprise software companies can build lasting competitive advantages through trust, domain expertise, and operational excellence.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores why every new venture requires learning, humility, and the right team, even for experienced leaders.
In this episode, Paula Avenaim, Broker & Real Estate Expert at Baird & Warner, discusses the housing trends shaping Chicago and Florida, from new construction and luxury demand to shifting buyer preferences and inventory challenges.
In this episode recoded during The Virtual CEO Summit, Tom Mallon, CEO, Perpetuate Capital, Mark R. Williams, CEO, Magna Legal Services, and Michellene Davis, CEO, National Medical Fellowships, share their perspectives on building lasting organizations through strong culture, disciplined leadership, technology, and talent.
In this episode, Andrea Marin, Chief Financial Officer, Logicalis, shares how the CFO role is evolving beyond finance, why data modernization is essential for AI success, and how building strong teams and cross-functional leadership drives long-term business growth.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses Kevin O’Leary, public controversy, and the balance between engaging audiences and differing opinions.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the strong stock performance of Starbucks and Victoria’s Secret.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how perseverance, resilience, and maximizing your strengths often matter more than natural talent.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Apple’s sharp market cap decline following concerns about future growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the market rally, Amazon’s strong AWS-driven gains, and the continued challenges facing Rivian, Tesla, and other electric vehicle makers.
In this episode, Dylan Werner, Founder & Partner at Elevate Talent Advisors, shares his approach to recruiting across industries, explains why speed is the key to winning top talent, and discusses the firm’s new advisory business helping entrepreneurs grow, merge, and transition their companies.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, explores what business leaders can learn from winning cultures, smart team building, and why lower-payroll teams often outperform expectations.
In this webinar-turned-podcast, Scott Becker speaks with 14 CEOs on different subjects including “How CEOs Win”, “Building Great Businesses”, “The New CEO Agenda”, and “From Momentum to Scale”.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Microsoft’s surge, Amazon’s earnings-driven rally, and Apple’s sharp pullback.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the biggest lessons from launching Building Great Businesses.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares takeaways from two influential books, reflects on leadership and productivity.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the year to date performance of the Magnificent Seven, highlighting Apple and NVIDIA’s gains, Tesla and Microsoft’s declines, and why he continues to favor index fund investing.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews a difficult week for Oracle, Intel, Tesla, and Google.
In this episode, Eric Mangold, CWS, Founder of Argosy Wealth Management, shares how he built a specialized wealth management firm focused on physicians, common financial planning mistakes, investment strategies, and the importance of protecting and growing wealth over time.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a story about a lengthy coffee shop order to reflect on the importance of self-awareness.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the value of striving for excellence while accepting that mistakes and setbacks are part of the journey.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the three types of employees and why organizations succeed by valuing both overachievers and dependable team members while addressing underperformance.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Tesla’s earnings miss, Alphabet’s AI spending, and the tech selloff hurting the markets.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses new findings from the American Heart Association suggesting that drinking up to five cups of coffee a day may support heart health and reduce stroke risk.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares stories from playing two renowned golf courses and reflects on imposter syndrome, gratitude, and the humbling nature of the game.
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC, explains the “SMSO” methodology for managing technology transfers during mergers and acquisitions.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores Peter Lynch’s investment philosophy and how consumer experiences with brands like Starbucks, Netflix, and Peloton can offer valuable investing insights.
In this episode, Scott Becker ranks the Magnificent Seven stocks by year-to-date performance, highlighting Apple’s surprising lead, strong gains from Alphabet, NVIDIA, and Amazon, and steep declines for Microsoft, Tesla, and Meta.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 20 practical lessons on building successful businesses for CEOs, founders, and leaders.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Larry Ellison’s fluctuating net worth, Oracle’s recent struggles, and the debate over taxing unrealized gains.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Netflix’s recent decline and what makes streaming services indispensable to consumers.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on seeing robotic lawnmowers replace manual labor at a golf course and discusses the broader economic and workforce implications of automation and AI-driven job displacement.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses how AI is reshaping the legal and healthcare industries, the leadership skills organizations need to navigate rapid change, and why clear communication and decisive action are critical for long-term success.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the reported end of Warren Buffett’s long-standing philanthropic partnership with Bill Gates.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, shares insights on today’s healthcare private equity market, the importance of alignment in successful transactions, and the leadership, culture, and AI strategies that position organizations for long-term success.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into IBM’s sharp stock decline following a software profit warning.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses concerns around politicians profiting while in office, the intersection of politics and personal wealth, and the importance of accountability and public service.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares key business stories, including cooling inflation, IBM’s sharp decline, strong bank earnings, changes in Warren Buffett and Bill Gates’ relationship, and more.
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 transforming the CFO role, and what finance leaders must do to prepare their organizations for the next wave of change.
In this episode, Rachel Axelrod, Speaker Coach, Event Producer, Attorney, Axelrod Consulting Chicago, shares practical strategies for becoming a more engaging speaker, from using storytelling to simplifying complex messages and connecting with audiences.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on why simply saying thank you can strengthen relationships and leave the door open for future opportunities.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the meaning people attach to luxury, recognition and status symbols, reflecting on whether success matters if no one else sees it.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares examples of subtle professional criticism and explains how passive aggressive comments can undermine credibility and confidence.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares why building a sustainable career should come before pursuing passion alone.
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker and Molly Gamble discuss the core principles of building and scaling successful companies, including creating strong teams, maintaining operational discipline, ignoring naysayers, and staying focused on customers and execution.
Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP, Perpetuate Capital, Priority Search Management, Thinkspan, Baird & Warner, Elevate Talent Advisors, & Grange Park Partners.
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 tax efficient succession strategy while preserving company culture, rewarding employees, and delivering competitive financial outcomes.
Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP, Perpetuate Capital, Priority Search Management, Thinkspan, Baird & Warner, Elevate Talent Advisors, & Grange Park Partners.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares the story behind a typo on the cover of Building Great Businesses.
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 commercial markets.
Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP, Perpetuate Capital, Priority Search Management, Thinkspan, Baird & Warner, Elevate Talent Advisors, & Grange Park Partners.
In this episode, John Poziemski, Head of Strategy & Partnerships Advisory, VMG Health, and Chad Zoretic, Practice Leader, Partnerships, Mergers & Acquisitions, VMG Health, discuss today’s healthcare M&A landscape, the importance of strategic due diligence, and how organizations can improve deal success.
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 performance of Apple, Alphabet, UnitedHealth, and CVS.
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 strategies.
Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP, Perpetuate Capital, Priority Search Management, Thinkspan, Baird & Warner, Elevate Talent Advisors, & Grange Park Partners.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the Magnificent 7’s year to date performance, highlighting gains for Alphabet, Apple, NVIDIA, and Amazon while examining declines in Microsoft, Tesla, and Meta Platforms.
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 navigating today’s healthcare and business services deal market.
Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP, Perpetuate Capital, Priority Search Management, Thinkspan, Baird & Warner, Elevate Talent Advisors, & Grange Park Partners.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a humorous story about a dropped call and why good conversations require listening as much as talking.
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, implementation challenges, and how leaders can drive meaningful business results with AI.
Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP, Perpetuate Capital, Priority Search Management, Thinkspan, Baird & Warner, Elevate Talent Advisors, & Grange Park Partners.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a humorous story about feeling overlooked at a spine conference.
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 market.
Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP, Perpetuate Capital, Priority Search Management, Thinkspan, Baird & Warner, Elevate Talent Advisors, & Grange Park Partners.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 3 qualities that drive career success and explains why responsiveness can set high performers apart.
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, Talent & Recruitment, and Building Great Businesses.
Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP, Perpetuate Capital, Priority Search Management, Thinkspan, Baird & Warner, Elevate Talent Advisors, & Grange Park Partners.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a story about humility, leadership, and treating people well throughout your career.
In this episode, Manav Sevak, CEO, Novitas Holdings, Venkat Mocherla, Founder of Midstream, and Malinka Walaliyadde, CEO, AKASA, discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare operations, revenue cycle, patient navigation, and clinical decision-making.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the market rebound, AI stock volatility, and the geopolitical and economic forces driving investor sentiment.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses the Giannis trade, the NBA Finals, and the Chicago Blackhawks’ future, while sharing insights on leadership, team building, and navigating change.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, examines the recent SinglePoint acquisition of Helix Infusion Services and explains why it reflects broader trends shaping healthcare private equity.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, shares insights on the current state of private equity investment in physician practice management, the specialties attracting the most interest, and the operational factors shaping today’s healthcare transactions.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Intel’s remarkable surge, Meta’s ongoing struggles, and Lucid Motors’ steep decline in a look at three very different stock stories.
In this episode, Jeff Ellman and Michael Krasman of UrbanBound discuss how technology, AI, and smarter relocation strategies are helping healthcare systems attract top talent, reduce costs, and improve the employee experience.
In this episode, Scott Becker outlines the journey from idea to scale, emphasizing execution, customer validation, profitability, and sustainable growth.
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 companies.
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 uncertainty is impacting markets.
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC, shares why multitasking often reduces productivity, increases stress, and leads to costly mistakes.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Allbirds’ stock surge after rebranding itself around AI.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses the evolving healthcare private equity landscape, investor interest across physician specialties, the continued growth of ASC strategies, and more.
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 someone becomes, there is always another level to aspire to.
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.
In this episode, James A. Field, Partner at Field and Goldberg, LLC, and Joseph James Calvanico, MAI, FRICS – President, J2C Valuation, discuss commercial property tax appeals, the critical role of valuations in reducing tax burdens, and key developments shaping the real estate market.
In this episode, Sean Diwan, shares his framework for prioritizing technology investments, leveraging data and AI for meaningful impact, and driving operational excellence.
In this episode, Guy Weiss, CEO of Zenzap, discusses how his company is helping businesses replace personal messaging apps with secure, purpose-built workplace communication tools. He also shares insights on employee retention, operational efficiency, and the growing role of AI-powered agents in the future of workforce collaboration.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on Elon Musk’s rise to a trillion-dollar net worth.
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.
In this episode, Scott discusses the importance and benefits of in person events and social gatherings.
In this episode Scott discusses Elon Musk becoming the world’s first trillionaire and how people are reacting to it.
In this episode, Scott Becker compares avoiding a falling portfolio to avoiding the scale when diet habits are off track.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the shifting balance between mega cap technology stocks and traditional blue chip companies, highlighting how market rotations can create opportunities across both sectors.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares how CEOs evolve from doing everything themselves to building strong leadership teams that drive scalable, long-term growth.
In this episode, Luke Oberlander, shares insights from his journey through health technology and climate innovation, discussing the challenges of scaling new solutions, driving adoption, and creating long-term impact through operational excellence and cross-functional leadership.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines the co-CEO model through the recent struggles of Oracle and Lululemon.
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 financial reporting, and the growing role of AI in helping businesses make faster, smarter decisions.
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 and technology stocks.
In this episode, Jack and Olivia Gordon share insights as young professionals on networking, internships, leadership, philanthropy, and preparing for careers in an AI-driven economy.
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.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares seven key strategies for building high-performing teams, from identifying top talent and addressing underperformance to fostering gratitude, strengthening culture, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker explains how negativity can spread through organizations, why talented people attract other high performers, and the importance of fostering a positive, solutions-focused culture.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins the podcast to discuss what separates winning sports organizations from struggling franchises.
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.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the latest performance of the Magnificent 7, highlighting NVIDIA’s continued dominance, Apple’s strong iPhone-driven growth, and more.
In this episode, Todd Sorrel, CEO and Founder, 6lock, shares lessons from building fintech businesses, the growing fraud risks driven by AI, and his vision for the future of payments in private markets.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines criticism of leading technology entrepreneurs, arguing that despite concerns about wealth inequality, their companies have driven innovation, job creation, and economic growth.
In this episode, Shams Merchant, Attorney, CRE Law, discusses what separates successful real estate entrepreneurs, where he sees opportunity in today’s commercial real estate market, and the importance of practical experience when advising investors and fund managers.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Microsoft’s recent rebound, highlighting its recovery from a steep decline, strong AI and Azure performance, and the continued leadership of CEO Satya Nadella.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Dell’s transformation into an AI infrastructure leader, highlighting soaring AI server sales, a 234% year-to-date stock gain, and the company’s remarkable growth story.
In this episode, Nathan Jameson, Founder & Managing Partner, ARX Capital, discusses investing in resilient asset classes, the evolving manufactured housing market, and the leadership principles guiding long term value creation in today’s economy.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses why the strongest founders and CEOs stay deeply connected to the parts of the business that truly drive success.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the importance of concentrating top talent in the areas that drive the greatest impact, rather than spreading resources too thin across every function of a business.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the 3 phases of entrepreneurship, from doing everything yourself to building a leadership team of experts that removes the founder as the limiting factor and allows a business to truly scale and thrive.
In this episode, Scott Becker explains how operating at 90% instead of 100% can improve performance, balance, and relationships in business and life.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses the structure and scale of the Veterans Health Administration, the growing role of private providers and contractors within the VA system, and the policy and procurement dynamics shaping veteran healthcare
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the five highest revenue-generating U.S. companies and discusses how giants like Amazon, Walmart, Apple, UnitedHealth Group, and Alphabet continue to dominate commerce and growth.
In this episode, Nathan Freystaetter, CEO & Financial Analytics Engineer, Go Fig, joins the podcast to discuss how his company is helping mid-market CFOs modernize financial operations with AI-driven data infrastructure and automation.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares key insights on leadership, team building, product market fit, and scaling businesses for long-term success.
In this episode, Scott Moran, President, Sutker Moran Business Consulting & CFO Services, discusses the growing demand for outsourced CFO leadership, the impact of CPA shortages and AI on finance teams, and how middle market companies can access strategic financial expertise without building oversized internal teams.
In this episode, Scott Becker explains the difference between transactional client relationships and true trusted advisor partnerships.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the decision of when to leave a stable job for a startup.
In this episode, Scott Becker explains why successful businesses must be intentional about excluding difficult or low-value clients in order to protect team culture, maintain profitability, and focus on higher-value customers that drive sustainable growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights public and private healthcare AI companies drawing attention for their innovation and growth potential.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights standout Chicago businesses and leaders that have built strong cultures.
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC., shares why defining what not to focus on is essential for successful leadership, integration projects, and long term personal and professional growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Tesla’s recent stock drop, SpaceX’s expected public debut, and the ongoing debate around free speech and toxicity on X.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how market gains and personal progress can lead to overspending, overeating, and losing discipline.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the market selloff, rising inflation concerns tied to deficit spending and oil prices, and more.
In this episode, Ritu Shah, Chief Executive Officer, ClostraBio, Inc., discusses building a biotech company focused on next-generation probiotics for gut health, IBS, IBD, and food allergies.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker for a conversation on the NBA and NHL playoffs, the future of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on simplifying life by removing distractions and becoming more selective with commitments.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Microsoft’s recent market struggles despite strong leadership.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares candid advice for early career professionals on work ethic, reliability, and how managers quietly evaluate long-term potential.
In this epiosde, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP, share insights on hiring, leadership, energy and resilience, and evaluating long term potential.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines the challenges facing major private equity firms, highlighting how strong assets under management are being offset by a slowdown in traditional exits and weaker overall performance.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the endless cycle of task management, sharing lessons on protecting time and energy, and focusing on meaningful work.
In this episode, Daniel Klapper, Founder, Fox & Chester, shares insights on scaling with speed, building strong operational infrastructure early, leveraging AI thoughtfully, and why trust, discipline, and legal strategy are critical for founders and fast-growing businesses.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Nvidia’s extraordinary growth, its soaring market cap and continued dominance in AI.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 4 practical strategies for managing time and energy more effectively.
In this episode, Jake Stotter, Vice President, Fenceworks, Inc. “The Guy on 41”., discusses how the third generation family business has built lasting trust through personalized service, quality craftsmanship, and deep community roots in the Chicagoland area.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines the contrasting performances of Intel, Palantir, and major private equity firms like KKR.
In this episode, Michael Lourie, Founder & Managing Partner, Driver Media Worldwide, joins the podcast to discuss how his firm helps law firms and businesses drive lead generation through digital marketing, LinkedIn strategy, targeted campaigns, and data-driven client engagement while serving as an outsourced extension of their teams.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the sharp market rebound, rising oil prices, President Trump’s rejection of Iran’s negotiation response, Intel’s massive year-to-date surge, and the continued challenges facing private equity stocks like KKR.
In this episode, Michael D. Alter, Rattan L. Khosa Clinical Professor of Entrepreneurship, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, shares lessons from building and scaling businesses, the traits that define successful entrepreneurs, and why focus, self-awareness and strong teams are critical to long-term growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares two Sunday reflections focused on learning to say no when stretched too thin and the challenge of maintaining confidence and performance under pressure.
In this episode, Elliot C. Jarvis, business development professional in private equity, shares insights on today’s M&A landscape, the shift toward hybrid deal sourcing models, and the growing focus on lower middle market buy and build strategies across service based industries.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights how PayPal, Coinbase, and Meta Platforms are implementing significant layoffs.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores how focusing on one standout aspect of a company can distort investment decisions, using examples like Amazon, Microsoft, and Bitcoin to highlight the risks of overlooking the bigger picture.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares insights on how effective leaders maintain clarity, discipline, and composure during periods of disruption.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses CVS exceeding expectations with $100 billion in first quarter revenue.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores Google’s 26% year to date rise, its leadership among major tech companies, and a reported $200 billion AI cloud deal with Anthropic that signals continued growth and diversification.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers markets rising on optimism about a potential Middle East peace agreement, along with Alphabet Google reaching a 26% year to date gain.
In this episode, Mirianas Chachisvilis, Ph.D., CEO & CTO, Veriskin, Inc., discusses building and scaling a medical device company, navigating clinical trials and FDA pathways, and creating a cost effective model to improve early skin cancer detection and reduce unnecessary healthcare spending.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the difference between being idle, simply busy, and truly busy with purpose, emphasizing the importance of focusing time and energy on meaningful, fulfilling pursuits.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy, highlighting rising costs, financial struggles, and how the blocked JetBlue merger may have left the company more vulnerable.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Microsoft’s recent stock decline driven by massive capital expenditures, and explains why its strong revenue and long term positioning still support confidence.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines how Blackstone and KKR are evolving into fee-driven giants with massive inflows and diversified revenue streams, while lower and middle market private equity firms remain heavily dependent on deal exits for returns.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the difference between situational and deep friendships, highlighting how lasting, meaningful relationships stand apart from those formed by convenience or shared environments.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers the market’s strongest April since 2020, Apple’s standout $111 billion quarter driven by iPhone growth, Alphabet’s rapid AI-fueled surge, and Meta’s stock drop amid heavy capital spending plans.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Jerome Powell’s handling of economic policy under pressure and examines the broader political and ethical concerns surrounding gerrymandering in the United States.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights sharp declines in Waystar, Wayfair, and Meta Platforms alongside Amazon’s strong recent rebound, underscoring the volatility and unpredictability of current market movements.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores arguments around anti-wealth movements like Occupy Wall Street, discussing their potential economic impacts and broader societal consequences including political and cultural tensions.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers sharp market swings among the Magnificent 7, with Alphabet jumping ahead while Nvidia, Meta, and others see rapid shifts that reshape year to date performance rankings.
In this episode, Scott Becker explains why true business development is not driven by social media presence but by consistent, targeted outreach to a focused group of key relationships in an increasingly crowded information landscape.
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC, shares practical insights on giving and receiving feedback to drive personal and professional growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker uses a humorous tennis story to highlight the importance of self awareness, humility, and embracing confidence.
In this episode, Chris Lacy, President at Priority Search Management, discusses building a search firm focused on the “missing middle” of leadership talent, the value of embedded partnerships with private equity-backed organizations, and how trust, clarity, and consistent execution drive long-term recruiting success.
In this episode, Scott Becker outlines 14 insights on the evolving healthcare private equity landscape, including stronger deal flow, growth in non-provider services and specialty practices, rising AI investment, and more.
In this episode, Carson Neely, Owner, Uncommon, shares how he built a thriving personal training business from scratch through disciplined growth, community focus, and a commitment to delivering results while carefully balancing demand, hiring, and burnout.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers rising AI-driven layoffs in tech, Intel’s sharp market surge, political tensions highlighted by the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares humorous takes on a Landman scene, GLP 1 experiences, and a strong day on the golf course.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, explores how charismatic leaders shape companies and politics, the risks of personality driven leadership, and why strong teams and substance ultimately matter most.
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 its year to date decline.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down IBM’s sharp decline after disappointing profits and weak consulting revenue, raising investor skepticism despite recent momentum and leadership optimism.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights a sharp market downturn with losses across major stocks and reflects on volatility and sticking with index funds.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, discussing how organizations can attract top talent, build high performing cultures, and balance growth with long term sustainability.
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 struggling with sharp losses and market pressure.
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 risk pushing out high earners, highlighting contrasting but equally complex economic strains.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses market gains and rising wealth alongside geopolitical tensions, market losses, and growing concerns around inequality and retirement savings.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a quick overview of Berkshire Hathaway’s investment strategy highlights its heavy concentration in top holdings like Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola, Bank of America, and Chevron.
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker & Molly Gamble discuss key lessons from the upcoming book “Building Great Businesses: Create Momentum, Overcome Setbacks, and Scale with Confidence”.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on the rise of concierge healthcare and physician shortages, reflects on car ownership challenges in Chicago, and offers practical tips for improving putting on the golf course.
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 in New York.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores Carvana’s improving customer experience and Amazon’s expansion into auto sales.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a brief update on the market’s sharp comeback, led by major tech stock rebounds and improving sentiment.
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker is joined by Chris Lacy, Joseph Calvanico, Nathan Freystaetter, & Craig Levy to discusses evolving CFO priorities, highlighting the shift toward real time data, strategic leadership, disciplined capital allocation, and AI adoption amid economic volatility and growing demands for faster, more actionable insights
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 diversified business lines in driving the rebound.
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker hosts a panel with Amanda Verner Thompson, Brett Jansen, and David Friedman on real world AI applications, highlighting early wins in research, sales, and operations.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on Microsoft’s 23% drop and the value of sticking with index fund investing.
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 companies become fundable, scalable, and sellable.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights sharp year to date declines across major firms like Blackstone, KKR, Apollo Global Management, and Ares Management.
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, reduce costs, and improve operations. He also discusses key trends in hospitality, from shifting consumer behavior to the importance of margins, team building, and focusing on what drives profitability.
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 containment, and consumer experience for employers.
In this episode, Scott Becker critiques overused corporate jargon and emphasizes the importance of clear, straightforward communication.
This webinar-turned-podcast features panels on artificial intelligence, CFO leadership, and practical strategies for building strong businesses, with insights from industry leaders.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the contrasting performance of major brands, highlighting strong momentum from Intel and Starbucks, ongoing challenges at Disney, and Nike’s steep long term decline.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares how leaders should balance stacking top talent with building complementary teams.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Tesla’s declining sales momentum, rising supply-demand imbalance, and growing reliance on autonomous driving and technology innovations to reignite future growth.
In this episode, Erris Klapper, Coach/Consultant at Erris Klapper Coaching and Consulting, breaks down the realities of imposter syndrome, why high achievers struggle in silence, and practical strategies to reframe self-doubt and build lasting confidence.
In this episode, Scott Becker argues that concentrating top talent in key areas drives stronger performance and growth, while spreading talent too thin leads to mediocrity across teams and business lines.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Molina Healthcare and Lucid Motors facing steep declines and more.
In this episode, Lukas Recio, Managing Director, VMG Health, and Emily Rizos, Director, VMG Health, break down key trends shaping healthcare mergers and acquisitions, including valuation alignment, private equity activity, and growing interest in outpatient care. They also explore future opportunities and risks, from evolving deal structures to regulatory pressures and shifting care models.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Apple showing strong iPhone sales growth and massive cash flow, but facing stock declines, missed expectations, and questions about whether it can sustain long term momentum beyond its core business.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Intel surging with a major buyback from Apollo Global Management.
In this episode, Max Adams, Head Coach at Wall Street Mastermind, shares how students can break into investment banking and private equity through early preparation, effective networking, and strong technical skills. He also discusses how to stand out in a competitive market and build long-term success beyond landing the first role.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses market momentum, tech stock swings including Tesla and NVIDIA, SpaceX’s anticipated IPO, and more.
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 opportunities are emerging across private equity and healthcare. He also reflects on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the personal influences that shaped his journey.
In this episode, Kelly Bozarth, CEO at Center for Social Dynamics, shares how her organization is transforming applied behavior analysis through virtual immersion, gamification, and caregiver engagement. She also discusses leadership lessons, the importance of culture, and how technology is expanding access and improving outcomes in autism care.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores insights from Michael Saylor and Scott Galloway on why success comes from focusing on your strengths, aligning talent with income, and finding the overlap between passion, skill, and what people will pay for.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into 12 key stories including market swings, geopolitical tensions, healthcare workforce opportunities, and more.
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 personalized path to growth, sharing how these principles apply to leadership, mentorship, and continuous learning in business and life.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares practical insights on turning around struggling teams by focusing on personnel, resources, and strategic fit.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down 5 key worries including market declines, billionaire losses, retirement risks, rising national debt, and concerns about Apple’s outlook.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines predictions that Apple may be the weakest performer among the Magnificent Seven over the next five years.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares key lessons from writing a seventh book, emphasizing iterative improvement, the importance of feedback, and how strong distribution and teamwork are critical to success.
In this episode, Abid Bodla, CEO & Principal Consultant at Novizant, shares how organizations can bridge the gap between AI demos and real-world implementation, highlighting the importance of integration, executive buy-in, and scalable platforms.
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, but in maintaining long-term relevance and value.
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 disciplined investing drive long term financial success.
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 number of US millionaires continues to rise.
In this episode, Scott Becker explains how rising federal debt and continued government spending work against efforts to reduce inflation and interest rates.
In this episode, Scott Becker outlines 5 stories including market declines, Magnificent Seven losses, sharp drops in Microsoft and Meta, and growing trouble in private credit.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a humorous story about falling behind his son in tech skills and the generational divide it highlights.
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 deficits without accompanying spending cuts.
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 higher yields reduce the price of existing bonds and create broader challenges for investors.
In this episode, Bruno Raschio, Fund Manager and CEO of East Harbor Financial, shares his perspective on private credit, leasing, and asset-based investing, with a focus on capital preservation and steady returns.
In this episode Scott Becker shares insights into how electric vehicle companies like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid remain under pressure in sales and stock performance, with their future largely tied to advancements in autonomous driving and robo taxi technology driving potential recovery.
In this episode, Benjamin Lerner, Founder at TheFind, and Jason Zins, Founder and Managing Partner, Nomi Capital, discuss building businesses from the ground up, how AI is reshaping talent and investing, and why private markets and defense tech are gaining momentum.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into how the rise of artificial intelligence is transforming the job market by automating tasks, threatening roles in driving, trucking, and entry-level tech jobs.
In this episode, Jeremy Jacobowitz, Founder at Grange Park Partners, shares how his firm acts as an outsourced deal team to guide founders and investors through complex M&A transactions from start to finish. He breaks down common mistakes, what drives premium valuations, and why the right preparation, advisors, and execution strategy are critical to success.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Rivian securing a $1.25 billion deal to supply 50,000 robo taxis to Uber.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the markets showing cautious gains after last week’s sharp losses, driven by optimism around U.S.–Iran discussions.
In this episode, Cadey O’Leary, Luxury Real Estate Broker & Developer Strategist at @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, shares insights on inventory challenges, pricing strategy, and emerging opportunities in high-end urban markets. She also discusses her Boutique by Design initiative and how developers and buyers can adapt to shifting demand.
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC, shares how leaders can drive successful change by clearly communicating the why behind decisions. She explains how connecting organizational goals to individual impact helps teams move from confusion to alignment and action.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines the steep declines of Lululemon, RH, and Lucid Motors, highlighting how difficult it is to maintain market leadership and scale over time.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, breaks down the latest in sports, from the NBA MVP race and playoff implications to the World Baseball Classic and NFL offseason activity.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores how rising national debt and inflation are driving higher housing prices, with low inventory and government spending creating a cycle that keeps affordability out of reach.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP, shares her perspective on the evolving healthcare private equity landscape, highlighting increased discipline, sector trends, and what is driving deal activity today. She also previews the firm’s Healthcare Private Equity Conference in Chicago, April 29-30, 2026.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Vail Resorts’ weak winter-driven decline in visits, long-term stock struggles, and its strategic shift toward annual passes to stabilize revenue.
In this episode, Michael Weis of Weis Burney, LLC, shares insights on evolving M&A activity, the changing landscape of private equity and private credit, and the growing valuation disconnect in today’s market.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares discusses Microsoft’s growth in Microsoft Azure and AI keeping its long term outlook strong, despite being down nearly 18% year to date.
In this episode, Matt Duchamp, Partner at Rigby Slack Lawrence Pepper + Comerford, PLLC, shares insights on the strength of industrial real estate and growing demand for healthcare facilities across key markets. He also discusses ongoing consolidation in physician practices, the rise of private equity partnerships, and shifting career preferences among younger physicians.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the latest performance of the Magnificent Seven, highlights leaders and laggards like NVIDIA, Amazon, Tesla, and Microsoft, discusses NVIDIA’s AI conference, Meta’s renewed focus on efficiency, and the massive surge in AI and data center spending.
In this episode, Shannon Smith, Founder of Rush360 and Pilates & and Strategy Advisor, discusses the growing complexity facing healthcare leaders and why organizations must invest in leadership performance systems alongside operational ones.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews a modest market rebound after a difficult week, highlights year to date declines in the S&P and Nasdaq, and discusses outlooks for Microsoft, Amazon, and NVIDIA as investors assess opportunities among the Magnificent Seven.
In this episode, Bart Walker and Kevin McGinnis, partners at McGuireWoods LLP, discuss the leadership traits that set great law firm leaders apart, including emotional intelligence, visibility, and recognition of team success. They also share insights on how AI, remote work, and evolving client expectations are shaping the future of legal practice.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how NVIDIA continues to outperform many peers in the Magnificent Seven by supplying the critical chips and infrastructure powering the global artificial intelligence boom.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses growing cracks in the private credit market, highlighting rising default rates, redemption and liquidity pressures, and increasing concerns about underwriting standards after years of rapid growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 10 key market stories including falling indexes amid Middle East tensions, rising oil prices, private credit concerns, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 4 concepts for the week focused on making small changes for big impact, striving to do your best work daily, committing to deep high-quality work, and staying focused on the core priorities that drive meaningful results.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the top 10 holdings in Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews five key market stories including stocks trending down amid oil price spikes and Fed uncertainty, while major private equity firms like Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo face steep year to date losses.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the power of positivity and gives shout outs to unconditionally constructive professionals.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 8 practical career lessons inspired by Guy Kawasaki and Chris Karam.
In this episode, Dutch Rojas, Founder of Bliksem Health, shares his candid perspective on structural misalignment in healthcare, arguing that payment reform and site neutral policies are key to lasting change.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down five forces shaping the market including a rebound on easing Iran war fears, South Korea’s sharp selloff, unexpected gains at Best Buy and Target, and more.
In this episode, Billy Bloom, President of Bloom Financial, host of the Retire As You Desire, and founder of Diane Money, shares how he launched his firm at 28 to address integrity gaps in financial services and built it from scratch. He discusses risk management before retirement, multigenerational wealth planning, hiring the right team, and why clients should confidently enjoy the money they worked so hard to earn.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down year to date results for the Magnificent 7 including Microsoft, Tesla, Amazon, Nvidia, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet.
In this episode, Karolyn Raphael, President and Owner of Winger Marketing, reflects on leading the firm through reinvention, building leaders from within, and aligning marketing strategy with business goals. She shares practical insights on multi channel amplification, LinkedIn thought leadership, executive presence, and how disciplined branding drives measurable growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker explains how Palantir Technologies’s unique embedded role in government and military intelligence AI drives stock performance amid geopolitical conflict.
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker is interviewed by Becky Robinson, founder and CEO of Weaving Influence on his upcoming book “Building Great Businesses: Create Momentum, Overcome Setbacks, and Scale with Confidence”.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the oddly satisfying habit of adding finished tasks to his to do list just to cross them off.
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker speaks with David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, about the habits and mindset behind sustained professional success, from setting clear goals and showing up consistently to balancing family, strengths, and long term career planning.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights a sharp surge in Circle Internet Group driven by strong crypto earnings.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines how firms like Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo Global Management are under pressure from high interest rates, stalled exits, and too many funds chasing too few deals
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares how this year’s Healthcare Private Equity Conference is organized around life sciences, traditional provider services, innovation, and operational excellence.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews how Warren Buffett’s Berkshire is trimming stakes in Apple and Bank of America, with American Express emerging as a potential top holding as the firm rebalances away from former growth giants.
In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes that success comes from focusing on a few clear priorities, executing relentlessly, and clearly defining your ideal customer profile rather than chasing too many competing strategies.
In this episode, Scott Becker weighs Amazon overtaking Walmart in revenue while lagging in stock performance, as heavy AI and technology spending raises fresh questions about Amazon’s cash flow and profitability.
In this episode, Scott Becker contrasts strong luxury demand with troubling data showing minimal retirement savings for most Americans and rising worker anxiety about the job market.
In this episode, David Klein, MD, MBA, Senior Advisor at Marwood Group and Board Member of Northwest Healthcare REIT & Joseph Mercer, Managing Director at Marwood Group join Scott Becker to examine regulatory volatility, state budget pressures, compliance scrutiny, and emerging opportunities shaping healthcare investing and private equity strategy.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers a market selloff, Lamborghini stepping back from electric SUVs, and Blue Owl Credit halting fund redemptions that signal potential stress in private credit.
In this episode, Seth Gilford, Vice President of Transwestern’s national healthcare capital markets platform discusses why leading physician groups are attractive tenants, the rise of outpatient and freestanding ED developments, and what investors are prioritizing in today’s market.
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, shares practical strategies for resilient project planning.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Wayfair’s wider than expected net loss, shrinking customers, and margin pressure.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Blue Owl’s decision to halt retail fund redemptions, recent asset sales to meet withdrawals, and what the move signals about broader stress and exit challenges across the private credit market.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP, shares what is driving strong deal flow in healthcare private equity and previews key themes at the firm’s annual Healthcare Private Equity Conference in Chicago, April 29-30, 2026.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews sharp stock drops across Klarna, Avis, CarMax, and KKR, highlighting shrinking margins, weak earnings, and private equity headwinds.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Amazon surpassing Walmart in annual revenue and asks whether bigger truly means better.
In this episode, Jerry Siegel, Founder of Midway Moving & Storage, shares how he built one of Illinois’ largest and most recommended moving companies by training and employing his own teams, prioritizing culture and retention, and delivering high touch, customized service.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a personal lesson on why he sticks with broad index funds and forgiving golf clubs.
In this episode, Michael Minnaugh, Fractional CFO providing Outsourced Accounting, M&A Advisory, and Tax Services at Sataurius Strategic Consulting, shares how growing companies can leverage fractional finance leadership to strengthen cash management, forecasting, and operations without adding heavy full time overhead.
In this episode, Scott Becker explains how slowing growth at AWS is pressuring Amazon and driving a sharp $470 billion decline in market cap.
In this episode, Brett Jansen, GTM and AI Advisor at brettjansen.ai, shares how leaders can move beyond treating AI as a bolt on tool and instead embed it as core infrastructure across sales, marketing, and operations.
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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 dramatically outperforms private equity.
In this episode, David Rajakovich, CEO of Acuity Risk Management, discusses how boards and CEOs are rethinking cyber risk as a strategic priority, the financial impact of data breaches, and why continuous risk intelligence is replacing one time assessments.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on recent losses in individual and makes the case for sticking primarily to index funds and treasury bonds.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares what he considers his most pointless habit, arguing with bots on Twitter.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the January jobs report, highlighting stronger than expected job gains and a slight drop in unemployment.
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 trust, and the business realities behind rebuilding strategies.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights 5 major technology companies facing significant YTD declines.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Stellantis’ ongoing challenges, highlighting years of poor performance, steep stock declines, and new leadership efforts.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the energy of leaders like Mark Cuban and Justin Ishbia, praising their continued hustle and engagement even after massive financial success.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the Washington Post’s layoffs and subscriber losses after shifting toward the political middle.
Markets Rally, Nvidia and Bitcoin Jump
Description: Scott Becker covers a strong market rebound with major indexes surging, Nvidia nearing a $4.5 trillion market cap, and Bitcoin climbing back above $71,000 as investors look for continued momentum.
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 positivity.
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 equity backed legal services platform. He discusses technology and AI adoption, disciplined growth through M&A, working with financial sponsors, and the leadership principles that drive client value and culture at scale.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on how highly critical people are often those who have achieved the least, while successful and confident individuals tend to be more supportive and encouraging.
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 even without perfect overlap.
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 bets unwind, and the government signals no crypto bailouts.
In this episode, Scott Becker break down Peloton’s disappointing earnings report with revenue falling short of expectations and weak future guidance, continuing a sharp multiyear decline in sales and stock performance.
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 what is driving the pullback in each.
In this episode, Scott Becker walks through the year to date performance of several closely followed stocks including Intel, Coca-Cola, Bank of America, UnitedHealth Group, and Palantir.
In this episode, Scott Becker outlines 5 troubling signals in the economy, including sharply lower job creation, major media layoffs, and more.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP, shares how private equity investing in healthcare is evolving, from increased selectivity and creative deal structures to operational value creation and execution risk.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on his personal experience investing in private equity and venture capital, comparing expectations with reality and exploring the idea of being the dog who caught the car.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the YTD performance of the largest private equity and alternative asset managers, ranking Carlyle, Apollo, Blackstone, TPG, and KKR from best to worst.
In this episode, Chris Lacy, President at Priority Search Management, joins Scott Becker to share practical insights on hiring, onboarding, and why companies often overlook the critical “missing middle” below the executive level.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the year to date performance of the Magnificent 7, highlighting gains and losses across Meta, Tesla, Apple, Microsoft, and others.
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 equity survey and reflects on a volatile 2025.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker to share practical insights on what separates top performers from the rest, from consistency and responsiveness to ownership and self reflection.
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 and slowing growth.
In this webinar turned podcast, Molly Gamble joins Scott Becker to share insights into the book they co-authored “Building Great Businesses: Create Momentum, Overcome Setbacks & Scale with Confidence”.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into Microsoft’s sharp stock decline, Meta’s rebound, healthcare payers, Starbucks, the Fed, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker explains Microsoft’s roughly 12% drop despite solid earnings, driven by slower cloud growth and high market expectations.
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 compounding.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights Starbucks’ turnaround in customer experience, Amazon’s push to improve margins through layoffs, and how Apple and Epic exemplify the power of relentless, incremental improvement.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down UnitedHealthcare’s sharp stock drop, strong recent earnings, and troubling signals including projected revenue decline, rising medical loss ratios, and shrinking Medicare and Medicaid enrollment.
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, and how weather risk is influencing healthcare investing and private equity diligence.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses UnitedHealthcare’s drop on lower revenue expectations while Alphabet, Nvidia, and other mega cap tech stocks continue to shape the market narrative.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses why Alphabet continues to look like a compelling growth stock ahead of its upcoming earnings report.
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 traction. He shares how financial and strategic clarity, focus, and the discipline to say no help founders scale profitably and build investable businesses.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the value of colleagues who require minimal supervision and consistently deliver results, creating true leverage for leaders.
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 justified by slowing growth.
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 stock’s recent gains despite a strong yearlong turnaround.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses President Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit against J.P. Morgan Chase and Jamie Dimon.
In this episode, J. Tod Fetherling, Author & Keynote Storyteller shares lessons from decades in healthcare analytics and startups, exploring how leaders translate data into decisions, build strong teams, and execute strategy.
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 drops.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Intel’s sharp turnaround and stock surge, a market rebound tied to easing geopolitical tensions, and GDP growth accelerating to a 4.4% pace.
In this episode, Ryan Spalding, Managing Advisor at Gibson, shares lessons from building and selling an insurance agency and explains where companies most often miscalculate property and casualty risk.
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 steps and celebrating progress.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers a turbulent day in the markets, pressure on private equity exits, and notable stock moves across technology, healthcare, and travel.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Beyond Meat’s steep 80% decline over the past year and its move into protein drinks.
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.
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. Morgan Defined Contribution Consulting, discuss key trends shaping employer-sponsored retirement plans. They cover market timing versus rebalancing, the evolving role of target date funds, the potential inclusion of alternative assets, and fiduciary considerations for plan sponsors.
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, Walmart, and DraftKings.
In this episode, Chitra Nawbatt, author, entrepreneur, investor, and host of The CodeBreaker Mindset podcast, shares insights on decision making, leadership, and resilience in a fast changing world shaped by tech and AI. She shares insights into her book and newsletter, and how pattern recognition, pivots, and purpose can help leaders build impact and navigate complexity.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Circle Internet’s recent drop, reflections on investor inertia, and what it feels like to hold declining assets.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Goldman Sachs’ strong earnings, BlackRock’s growth to $14 trillion in assets, and recent market moves including Oracle and Robinhood declines.
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, and decision clarity.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares key themes emerging from the JPM Healthcare Conference, including renewed dealmaking momentum, rapid AI adoption, shifts toward outpatient and home based care, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into a market rebound, private equity performance, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines how private equity and venture capital investments compare with index funds.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on major stocks, private equity performance, notable earnings moves, and more.
In this episode, Joseph James Calvanico, MAI, FRICS, President of J2C Valuation, shares insights on real estate and business valuation trends, including office, retail, multifamily, and industrial sectors heading into 2026.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines why JPMorgan is still outperforming most major banks despite near term market concerns.
In this episode, Susan Barrett, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Monte Nido, discusses the organization’s mission to expand access to comprehensive eating disorder treatment across the U.S. She shares insights on leadership, compliance in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, and key trends shaping behavioral health, including regulation, technology, and AI.
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 and a new training platform designed to address the skilled trades shortage.
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 seven
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 renewed China chip sales, and why Jim Cramer calls the stock cheap.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses the qualities of effective leadership and thoughtful team building, along with his practical approach to personal investing.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on why setbacks and criticism are often signs of progress in business and life.
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 launch of its highly praised Panther Lake processors.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses trends shaping hospital M&A, private equity activity, regulatory headwinds, and why many leaders expect renewed momentum in the year ahead.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 5 perspectives on whether a market crash is coming, including why the odds remain relatively low.
In this episode, Annie Yatch, Founder of North Star Leadership, shares how she helps founders and executives transform trauma driven survival patterns into clear, centered, and effective leadership. She discusses purpose driven leadership, nervous system regulation, and the skills leaders need to build thriving businesses without sacrificing health or relationships.
In this episode, Scott Becker outlines 13 core lessons on building strong businesses, including customer focus, team building, execution, and smart growth decisions.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses rebuilding his golf swing, bombing spectacularly on the course, and firing a therapist who dared suggest quitting the game.
In this episode, Dylan and Brett Werner share how they built Elevate Talent Advisors from the ground up, navigating early uncertainty, relying on relationships, and refining a people-first recruiting model. They also offer advice for employers and job seekers on finding the right fit, pursuing passion, and building sustainable careers in a changing market.
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, and Chevron.
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.
In this episode, Chris Papin, CPA & Attorney, Owner & Operator, Papin Speaks, shares insights on leadership, time management, and clarity, including how high performing business owners use their “168 hours”, balance execution with reflection, and stay disciplined through growth, setbacks, and change.
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 intentional 80–90% planning followed by action.
In this episode, Rachel Axelrod, Speaker Coach, Event Producer, Attorney, Axelrod Consulting, LLC shares her journey from attorney to speaker coach and explains how storytelling, focus, and clarity help leaders connect more deeply with audiences.
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.
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.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a sports inspired story about performing under pressure, highlighting how Scott Levy delivered in a high stakes moment when it mattered most.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down why condo prices and sales are declining while the broader housing market holds up.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the difference between being generous and being nice, and between being charming and being genuinely kind.
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 trillion market cap.
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 narrowing your focus can lead to better execution and stronger results.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines what went wrong for names like Lucid, CarMax, Restoration Hardware, and MicroStrategy as they head into 2025.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the current economic landscape, highlighting strong stock market performance alongside rising unemployment, persistent inflation concerns, and the growing risks tied to record federal debt levels.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Larry Ellison’s aggressive push to back a potential Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
In this episode, Mike Harris, Chief Information Officer, and Erik Lyon, CEO of Feather River Tribal Health Center, discuss how their organization leverages AI and automation to streamline workflows, reduce provider burnout, and improve patient outcomes. They share lessons learned, early challenges, and the critical role of provider buy-in as they adopt tools that enhance both clinical efficiency and community health.
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In this episode, Saurabh Bhansali, Partner at Health Velocity Capital shares how his firm identifies and scales market leading healthcare companies, highlights emerging investment themes like AI enabled services and revenue cycle management, and explains what he looks for in founders who thrive through disruption.
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 financial risk.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses why investors are increasingly valuing Tesla for its broader platform including robotaxis rather than just its core EV business.
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, shares why intentional rest is essential for effective leadership, especially in fast paced, high performance environments.
In this episode, Scott Becker looks at Nike’s recent stock decline and why the company needs a new star to reignite growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down this week’s biggest market and business developments, including rising unemployment, volatility in tech and AI stocks, Oracle’s sharp pullback, and more.
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 trade risks, and comeback stories.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the rise in unemployment to its highest level in more than 4 years.
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.
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.
In this episode, Jeff Freedman discusses building strong teams, balancing strategy with daily execution, and the habits that drive long term success for CEOs and senior leaders.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Elon Musk’s personal valuation crossing $600 billion, driven largely by SpaceX’s rising private market value and expectations for a future IPO.
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 market, and what she is watching across healthcare and private equity. She also previews the upcoming McGuireWoods Healthcare Private Equity Conference and discusses priorities shaping dealmaking in the year ahead.
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, and when they become costly and ineffective.
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 rapid revenue growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Alphabet’s standout performance and also highlights their lesser known SpaceX investment.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Robinhood’s sharp slowdown in November, with equity and crypto trading volumes dropping significantly despite the stock being up over 200% year to date.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores Carvana’s rapid rebound from its near bankruptcy in 2022.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the current trends, risks, and opportunities in private equity investing in healthcare.
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 merchandising.
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 high performers while managing team dynamics.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Oracle’s sharp stock drop after a year of soaring AI driven gains.
In this episode, Amber Walsh of McGuireWoods, breaks down the current healthcare private equity landscape, including deal activity, value creation strategies, clinician alignment, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses SpaceX’s potential trillion and a half dollar IPO and why its massive valuation is capturing market attention.
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 ground.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the week’s top stories, including the bidding battle for Warner Brothers Discovery, IBM’s Confluent acquisition, expected Fed rate cuts, Medline’s $55 billion IPO, and Magnum’s $9 billion valuation as it spins out from Unilever.
In this episode, Stacy DiStefano, CEO of Consulting for Human Services, shares insights on scaling mission driven organizations, the rising sophistication of nonprofit M&A, and the leadership practices that help teams navigate rapid change with clarity and resilience.
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.
In this episode, Lori Beth Irvin, Founder and CEO of LBIngenuity, shares lessons from her self-taught leadership journey, offering insights on building strong teams, fostering mentorship, shaping culture with intention, and managing risk while launching her own business.
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 long term growth.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares how leaders can navigate complexity, build trust, and make sound decisions in a highly regulated healthcare landscape.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Netflix’s ambitious plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, exploring how the deal could reshape its business model, strengthen cash flow, and reduce reliance on hit driven subscriber swings.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, discusses margin pressures, deliberate leadership, evolving state regulations, and the growing impact of AI as key forces shaping healthcare and private equity heading into 2026.
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 companies poised to become the next generation of mega caps.
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 and Amazon.
In this episode, Brian Taylor, founder and CEO of Thinkspan, discusses building a groundbreaking platform for personal information management, the deep tech behind private on-device AI, and the leadership lessons that shaped his entrepreneurial journey from Kernel Seasons to Thinkspan.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the five essential stages of building a successful business, from idea and product development to revenue, profit, and scale.
In this episode, Jim Feinstein, CEO of ENT Partners, shares core leadership principles, lessons from decades in physician practice management, and strategies for balancing investor expectations, physician engagement, and sustainable growth in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the five largest market cap companies and offers five key observations on their recent performance, competitive pressures, and innovation needs.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down how high leverage on foreign exchanges turns small Bitcoin price moves into major gains or losses.
In this episode, Tom Mallon, General Partner at Perpetuate Capital, discusses his journey from founding Regent Surgical to pioneering ESOP based financing models, the long term value they create for employees, and how Perpetuate Capital helps founders transition their companies while preserving culture and strengthening future growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down 10 principles for starting and scaling successful companies, from finding product market fit and choosing the right niche to building strong teams and evolving as a founder.
In this episode, Scott Becker explains why mastery requires more than just logging hours, and emphasizes the importance of deliberate practice, expert feedback, and periodic course correction to truly improve skills and achieve meaningful progress.
In this episode, Howard Klieger, Founder and Managing Partner of Walled Lake Planning and Wealth Management, discusses his path from broker to planner, the psychology behind investing, and the importance of clear family communication and thoughtful portfolio design.
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, and more.
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 technology stocks to own.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Palantir’s continued rise as a leading AI driven government tech company.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights Dan Ives list of 10 standout technology stocks.
In this episode, Amber Walsh of McGuireWoods shares how innovation in healthcare, legal practice and firm leadership is reshaping the industry and energizing her work.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how Tesla’s stock remains up despite falling car sales.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how NVIDIA & Carvana are raising concerns over customer financing practices and whether their growth is truly sustainable.
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 chip market, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares quick update on a strong market surge driven by big gains in Tesla and Google, plus more.
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.
Scott Becker reflects on why many highly accomplished leaders are surprisingly accessible while some less accomplished individuals guard their time.
In this episode, Scott Becker argues that overspending on gifts is an unnecessary flex that can strain personal finances.
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 progress is always possible.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the sharp pullbacks in both Oracle and Bitcoin.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on perseverance, seizing opportunity, and why the American Dream remains alive despite economic and societal challenges.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses DOJ enforcement priorities, deal market momentum, how government slowdowns affect clients, and Chicago sports.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers the surprising 11% surge in Restoration Hardware’s stock.
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 off 13,000 employees.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the year to date performance of the Magnificent 7.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down a sharp market pullback driven by disappointing reactions to strong Nvidia earnings, weakening momentum among the Magnificent 7, and more.
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 when it is time to part ways to protect team performance and morale.
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 situations where financial trouble forces a sale.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down several fast moving business and market stories including NVIDIA earnings, the continued Bitcoin slide, a proposed taxpayer payment tied to tariffs, and more.
In this episode, Paula Avenaim, broker and real estate expert at Baird and Warner, shares how authenticity, deep market knowledge, and resilient leadership have shaped her career in both Illinois and Florida.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores why the popular idea of early retirement is often misguided.
In this episode, Ranil Herath shares insights on scaling organizations, leading through volatility, building effective teams, and the evolving role of boards in an AI driven world, while also reflecting on the principles that guide his own leadership approach.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down four widespread half truths about national wealth, personal spending, debt, and Medicare for All.
In this episode, Scott Becker explains why Medicare for All and insurance subsidies fall short of solving the real health care challenge.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down why the U.S. having the largest economy does not automatically make it the richest country.
In this episode, Jake Geleerd, CEO of Tortoise Properties, shares insights on evaluating opportunities, navigating market cycles, building strong partnerships, and the personal habits that drive his success in real estate development.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down two misguided financial trends spreading on Twitter that push reckless spending and excessive debt.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the performance of Walmart, Amazon, and UnitedHealth Group & pushes back against popular advice on X that encourages taking on debt to build wealth.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the soaring performance of the three largest market cap companies and pushes back on trending financial advice that encourages aggressive spending instead of long-term saving.
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.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down StubHub’s sharp decline following accounting issues and halted guidance, while also highlighting major year to date losses at Trump Media and RH.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews five challenging developments including major layoffs, continued pressure on Tesla, and more.
Scott Becker shares a lighthearted take on market losses, and emphasizes why sticking to index funds often makes the most sense.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Disney’s 8% stock drop following missed earnings and revenue.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares his perspective on why capitalism and entrepreneurship remain vital to the American dream.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 4 key business stories, including market declines amid government shutdown concerns, major losses at OpenAI and Anthropic, Disney’s earnings miss, and more.
In this episode, Scott Bauer, CEO of Mosaic Processing, shares how his company helps high-risk merchants reduce refund fees and strengthen trust through innovative payment solutions.
In this episode, Matt Litzelfelner, President & Owner, A One Towing, discusses leadership rooted in service, learning a new industry from the ground up, and how technology, transparency, and teamwork drive his company’s growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes the importance of accountability and leadership over blaming external factors.
In this episode, reviews the YTD performance of Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo, & Carlyle Group.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers Rivian’s strong growth, Tesla’s steady progress, and Lucid’s challenges.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares five quick business updates, including a market surge following optimism over the government shutdown, Nvidia’s continued strong YTD performance, and more.
In this episode, Steven Ringel, CEO of the Kizuna Foundation and Nome Therapeutics, joins the podcast to discuss how his team is using artificial intelligence to make personalized medicine accessible for rare disease patients.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a lighthearted take on recovering from a day of indulgence,
In this episode, Scott Becker explores how well-intentioned government subsidies for college education and healthcare have unintentionally driven up costs, fueled historic debt, and created financial strain.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down how major health insurers are seeing significant stock declines as a government deal may alter affordable care subsidies.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares key updates on the economy, including progress on the government shutdown, major corporate layoffs, standout stock performances, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares quick insights on market recovery, tax realities for high earners, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Kanye West’s attempt to move away from antisemitism and Tucker Carlson’s shift toward more extreme views.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the government shutdown and suggests taking his own “shutdown day” to rest and recharge.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 8 key developments shaping a difficult week, including sharp market declines, rising layoffs, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews a rough day in the markets as major companies like CarMax, UPS, Warby Parker, and Zimmer Biomet see sharp decline.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights from his in-person interview with Wayne Gretzky.
In this episode, Scott Becker celebrates Lou and Julie Rubin, founders of Hometown Coffee and Juice.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the sharp rise in layoffs, with 153,000 jobs cut in October.
In this episode, Joseph James Calvanico, MAI, FRICS, President of J2C Valuation, discusses valuation trends, shifting market dynamics, and the balance between data and judgment in determining value. He also shares insights into the impact of AI, trade relations, and emerging sectors like healthcare and cannabis on the valuation landscape.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the election of Zoran Mamdani as New York City’s new mayor and examines how major U.S. cities are increasingly led by progressive mayors, exploring the political and economic effects of this trend.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses strong rebounds from CVS Health and Cigna, Michael Burry’s shorts on Palantir and Nvidia, and his own lighthearted rule of thumb for spotting market highs.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the surprising New York mayoral election results, major stock moves from companies like Pinterest, Palantir, and Tesla, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses strong market gains for Hertz alongside steep declines for major cruise lines.
In this episode, Ahmad Popalyar, Founder and CEO of Succession Executive Search, shares insights into how his firm is transforming the executive recruiting landscape with a market-driven, performance-focused approach. He discusses key hiring trends, the impact of AI on compensation data, and what truly separates great leaders from good ones.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses three moments that tested his patience and perspective.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a lighthearted take on market timing and the feeling of always buying at the peak.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Palantir’s strong stock performance, Blackstone’s struggles amid a slow exit market, and the importance of developing thick skin when facing negativity in business and media.
In this episode, Ken and Michael Motew, brothers and co-CEOs of Mo2 Properties, share how they built their Chicago-based real estate firm from 12 properties during the 2008 crash into a thriving 800-unit portfolio, emphasizing trust, hands-on leadership, and the power of calculated risk in entrepreneurship.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the idea that fatigue often comes from too many unfinished tasks rather than workload.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares advice for entrepreneurs and professionals on balancing risk by growing wealth both inside and outside their business.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 12 stories driving the week, including Meta’s decline, Amazon’s rebound, private equity struggles, Warren Buffett’s next chapter, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Carlyle Group’s disappointing earnings report.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses why companies often blame external factors like the economy or tariffs for poor performance when the real issue lies within their own leadership, strategy, and execution.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Cigna’s 15% stock decline despite strong quarterly revenues and profitability.
In this lighthearted episode, Scott Becker reflects on lessons in customer service from his experiences with a personal trainer.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Carvana’s stock performance, exploring why the company fell 13% despite a record quarter of 150,000 vehicle sales.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker to cover the World Series, the resurgence of the Chicago Blackhawks, and early NBA season insights.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers five topics including reactions to his comments on immigration, highlights from the Dodgers – Blue Jays series, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares his thoughts on immigration and political polarization.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 7 key business stories, including Chipotle’s stock drop after leadership changes, Google’s strong earnings, Meta’s decline, and more.
In this episode, Craig Levy, Founder of KOM Advisers, joins Scott Becker to discuss his work as an interim CFO for private equity-backed companies. Craig shares insights on operational value creation, due diligence, career resilience, and the importance of adaptability in today’s evolving financial landscape.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on Boeing’s improving revenues despite ongoing losses, Nokia’s major jump following a billion-dollar Nvidia investment, and Intel’s remarkable 107% gain this year.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses several major companies announcing layoffs as they work to streamline operations, improve margins, and strengthen their stock performance in an increasingly competitive market.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights 7 key business stories, including market optimism ahead of expected Fed rate cuts, Amazon’s major layoffs, Wayfair’s surprising rally, and more.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, joins Scott Becker to discuss effective leadership, developing future leaders, and maintaining stability through periods of change.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares his experience investing in individual companies like Palantir, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Amazon, and Microsoft.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down why some private equity funds embrace co-investing while others avoid it.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores whether artificial intelligence and modern technology are reducing students’ ability to think deeply and tackle rigorous problems.
In this episode, David Friedman, Chief Information Officer at Abstrax Tech, shares insights on building tech-forward infrastructure, leveraging AI for immediate business impact, and guiding founders on using data effectively to create solutions with real commercial value.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the YTD performance of the Magnificent Seven stocks.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 5 key updates shaping the markets, including record highs driven by mild inflation, strong five-year growth across major indexes, and more,
In this episode, Scott Becker humorously compares his fitness journey to the performance of Amazon and Apple.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the continued strength of Meta, Google, Apple, and Microsoft as they post strong year-to-date gains and maintain massive market caps.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Grindr’s sudden 25% stock jump following a buyout proposal from its chairman and investors.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Target’s recent decision to cut 1,800 jobs as the retailer faces stagnant sales and declining stock performance.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights Intel’s impressive rebound, with shares up 90% this year thanks to surging AI-driven chip demand.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how the latest CPI report, showing inflation rising 3% instead of the expected 3.1%, boosted investor optimism and drove gains across the NASDAQ, S&P, and Dow Jones as hopes for upcoming rate cuts grow.
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, shares practical strategies for gaining team buy-in during times of change.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 7 key business principles, from managing expenses and building confidence to embracing small failures and focusing on what matters most.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores three states of being idle, busy, and busy with purpose.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers 15 key business stories, including Tesla’s earnings miss, Netflix’s stock drop, GM’s strong rebound, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares three reflections from his return to golf after a break.
In this episode, Scott Becker talks with David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, for a lively World Series preview.
In this episode, Scott Becker explains why small failures are not only acceptable but essential for growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker rreminds listeners that success depends on focus and recognizing the limits of time, energy, and attention to avoid burnout and scattered efforts.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the fundamentals of long-term wealth building.
In this episode, Scott highlights Intuitive Surgical’s strong growth, GM’s record quarter, Netflix’s steady success, and more.
In this episode, Sriram Muralidharan, shares insights on the evolving world of enterprise AI, the leadership principles that drive adoption and trust, and the importance of balancing speed, quality, and purpose in innovation.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a quick motivational reminder about staying productive even when you are not feeling your best.
In this episode, Scott Becker compares Oracle’s gains amid the AI surge with Salesforce’s 23% drop this year.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares seven key business updates, including GM’s stock surge, Oracle’s leadership shift, Apple’s market rebound, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Apple’s recent rebound in market capitalization.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses two popular but risky financial ideas gaining traction online.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a lighthearted reflection on SoundHound AI’s stock swings and the human tendency to feel a touch of schadenfreude.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down hims and hers’ sharp stock decline following a Bank of America sell rating.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, sharing his takes on the MLB playoffs, NFL storylines, and the Chicago Blackhawks’ promising future.
In this episode, Craig Sager, Managing Director at Provident Healthcare Partners shares insights into current trends shaping healthcare M&A, the rise of behavioral health and tech-enabled services, and how founder-led organizations are navigating today’s evolving investment landscape.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews his 2025 goals in business, fitness, and golf, grading his progress across each area.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the sharp increase in auto loan delinquencies as car prices soar and incomes stagnate.
In this episode, In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the recent dip in Bitcoin prices, putting the decline in perspective amid crypto’s strong annual gains.
In this episode recorded live at the McGuireWoods Healthcare Growth & Operations conference, Kathy Gaughran, Senior Marketing Strategist at Healthcare Success Strategies, discusses how AI is transforming digital marketing, recruitment, and patient engagement in healthcare.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores concerns about the AI sector, including OpenAI’s massive computing costs and the IMF’s warning that U.S. AI investments may be entering bubble territory.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers MacKenzie Scott’s recent sale of 42% of her Amazon stock.
In this episode, Scott Becker compares Walmart’s strong year, reaching an all-time high with a 21 percent gain, to Amazon’s slight decline.
In this episode, Sharon Easterling, Founder of Upskillz LLC, shares how her company equips healthcare professionals with the tools and training to integrate AI into daily workflows, bridge the gap between technology and human expertise, and build resilient, future-ready teams in a rapidly changing industry.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews market movers including gains for Salesforce, Nestle, LVMH, and Hims & Hers, while Trump Media and Vail Resorts see declines.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the market’s sharp midday downturn after a strong start.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down why major banks and asset managers are soaring this year while private equity firms lag behind.
In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes the importance of measuring real outcomes in business.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker to explore the evolving concept of work-life balance, how professionals can sustain long-term success through flexibility and moderation, and why finding a personal blend between thriving at work and at home is more realistic than chasing perfect balance.
In this episode, Scott Becker reacts to a viral post about success after age 30, and shares a humorous take on aging and achievement.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares eight quick business stories, including MacKenzie Scott’s Amazon stock sales, LVMH’s surprising market surge, growing concerns over an AI bubble, and more.
In this episode, Alyssa J. Rapp, CEO of Empower Aesthetics, shares insights on scaling high-growth companies, building world-class teams, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. She also discusses leveraging AI, maintaining resilience, and balancing strategy with execution in dynamic businesses.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses key industry trends, government enforcement priorities, and what separates great lawyers from good ones in an evolving legal landscape.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses General Motors’ $1.6 billion loss tied to scaling back its electric vehicle operations.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers five key business stories, including China’s tariff response driving markets lower, record assets for BlackRock, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Ferrari’s recent stock slide and lowered forecast.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses President Trump’s strong week marked by a Middle East peace agreement, a stock market rebound, and record approval ratings.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down 10 well-known companies whose stocks have dropped sharply in recent weeks.
In this webinar-turned-podcast, Scott Becker sits down with Venkat Mocherla, founder of Midstream Health, and Bobby Becker, AI engineer and entrepreneur, for a dynamic conversation on artificial intelligence, leadership, and execution speed.
In this webinar-turned podcast, Scott Becker discusses launching, scaling, and funding startups with Dr. Bo Gu, Krista Bragg, Bart Walker, Andy Friedman, and Manav Sevak.
In this webinar-turned-podcast, Scott Becker hosts Geoff Cockrell, Holly Buckley, David Greer, and Matt Wolf for an in-depth discussion on the state of private equity.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares practical guidance for navigating market downturns.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews a challenging day in the markets as major stocks see significant declines.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses shifting deal dynamics, the return of large transactions, and why cautious optimism is growing as interest rates ease and investor confidence begins to rebound.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a humorous take on being the “lucky loser” for last-minute golf trips and outings.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on listener feedback about political commentary.
In this episode, Sai Huda, founder and CEO of CyberCatch, discusses how artificial intelligence is reshaping the fight against cyber threats. He shares insights from his book Next Level Cybersecurity, outlines the five stages of a cyberattack, and explains how AI can help organizations detect, prevent, and respond to attacks more effectively.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the downturn facing top luxury automakers as Ferrari, Maserati, and Porsche report falling sales and forecasts.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a lighthearted story about returning to golf after eye surgery.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the widening divide between Americans with assets who benefit from a booming market and those without who bear the full weight of inflation.
In this episode, Chris Palmieri, Founder and General Partner of Winter Street Ventures, joins the podcast to discuss launching the firm’s $100 million Winter Street Ventures Fund I. He shares how the fund will back technology-enabled healthcare companies, the trends driving innovation in care delivery, and his passion for supporting leaders dedicated to transforming patient experiences.
In this episode, Scott Becker warns that the imbalance between supply and demand could signal a looming healthcare crisis.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the latest struggles facing Peloton, Starbucks, and Lucid Motors as each company sees notable stock declines.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares key market updates including declines in Peloton, Starbucks, and Ford, Tesla’s rebound, and early signs of bipartisan talks on healthcare.
In this webinar-turned-podcast, Scott Becker has 3 separate discussions: “Private Equity: the State of the Deal Market” with Geoff Cockrell, Holly Buckley, David Greer, & Matt Wolf, “Start Ups: Best Ideas for Founders” with Dr. Bo Gu, Krista Bragg, Bart Walker, Andy Friedman, & Manav Sevak, and “AI: Practical Growth & Use Cases” with Venkat Mocherla & Bobby Becker.
In this episode recorded live at the McGuireWoods Healthcare Growth & Operations conference, Scott Becker sits down with Bart Walker, Partner at McGuireWoods and founder of the Growth and Operations Conference, to discuss his career in healthcare M&A, lessons in leadership, and how he and his wife balance professional success with raising and homeschooling eight children.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the recent market shifts of stocks we love to watch.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the surge in global venture capital funding, with a record share flowing into AI and machine learning, and considers whether soaring valuations could signal the start of an AI-driven market correction.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines the growing push to let everyday investors put retirement funds into private equity.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers the continued market rally amid government uncertainty, growing concerns about an AI-driven market bubble, and more.
In this episode recorded live at the McGuireWoods Healthcare Growth & Operations conference, Meggan Bushee, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Crossroads Treatment Centers, shares insights on tackling substance use disorder, evolving reimbursement models, mobile healthcare innovations, and the importance of passion in building a meaningful career.
In this episode recorded live at the McGuireWoods Healthcare Growth & Operations conference, Matt Brockmeier, Counsel at Antithesis Law, shares his journey from healthcare law to leading work in Colorado’s emerging psilocybin industry. He discusses the Natural Medicine Health Act, how regulated access to natural medicine could transform mental health treatment, and more.
Scott Becker highlights three leaders making an impact, including Stan Slovan,Brian Levy, and Scott Levy.
In this episode recorded live at the McGuireWoods Healthcare Growth & Operations conference, Travis Guerra, Founder of ONWARD Headhunting, shares how his firm supports private equity-backed companies with high-level placements.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the role of private equity in U.S. hospitals.
In this episode, cott Becker shares why market upswings present a smart opportunity to reduce debt.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 9 key stories including market resilience amid government shutdowns, the surge of AI-driven venture capital, and more.
In this episode recorded live at the McGuireWoods Healthcare Growth & Operations conference, Nina Williams, Associate Director of Mount Sinai Ventures, discusses how the health system is expanding its ambulatory footprint and investing in early stage companies. She shares insights on strategic partnerships, innovation trends, and advice for emerging healthcare leaders.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the slowdown in U.S. hiring, with planned job growth at its weakest level since 2009 and private payrolls reporting unexpected job losses.
In this episode, insights on focusing energy where it’s valued and investing in relationships that are mutually rewarding.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Tesla’s record-setting 3rd quarter, and Rivian’s struggles with weak sales.
Entrepreneur Ted Widen, founder of GreatLakesFractionalYachts.com and SharedYachts.com, discusses how fractional yacht ownership makes luxury boating more accessible and practical. He shares his journey in launching the business, the benefits of shared ownership, and his vision for the future of the industry.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on three decades of building Becker’s Healthcare conferences.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores The Motley Fool’s take on Robinhood and hims & hers.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest government shutdown, its limited impact on the markets, and the challenges in Congress to reach a budget deal.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into 15 headlines shaping business and the economy today.
In this episode, Chris Ober and Holden Godat, Managing Directors at VMG Health, join the podcast to share insights on fair market value in healthcare transactions, regulatory compliance, and post-deal financial oversight. They discuss how investors can mitigate risks, strengthen provider retention, and prepare for successful exits.
This episode is sponsored by VMG Health.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines the impact of expiring $7,500 EV tax credits on electric vehicle sales.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Starbucks’ global footprint and recent store closures.
In this episode, Mark Brodson, President and Managing Broker of Resource Commercial Advisors, shares how his firm helps healthcare providers, including DSOs and direct primary care practices, navigate real estate from site selection to lease management.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the difference between being in the top 1% with a net worth of $13.2 million and the ultra-wealthy holding $100 million or more.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on three of his personal stock holdings that have recently underperformed.
In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes the importance of using your 20s and 30s to build financial security and career momentum.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on the looming government shutdown, record-high household exposure to the stock market, the surge of private equity funds, and more.
IIn this episode recorded live at the McGuireWoods Healthcare Growth & Operations conference, Dr. Adam Shapiro, CEO of Foot & Ankle Associates, shares how he built the largest independent podiatry practice in the Carolinas, his patient-first approach, and strategies for expanding into a comprehensive lower extremity health platform while maintaining physician well-being and excellent care.
In this episode recorded live at the McGuireWoods Healthcare Growth & Operations conference, Stephen Older, Partner and co-chair of the Capital Markets subgroup at McGuireWoods, joins the Becker Business and Private Equity Podcast to discuss trends in life sciences funding, IPO activity, and his approach to leadership and mentorship in law and business.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Intel’s dramatic 80% year-to-date rise, fueled by government support, strategic partnerships, and renewed leadership focus on U.S. chip manufacturing.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines why private equity returns have stagnated in recent years.
In this episode recorded live at the McGuireWoods Healthcare Growth & Operations conference, Bart Walker, Partner at McGuireWoods and leader of the firm’s Charlotte healthcare practice, shares lessons from two decades in healthcare M&A, his advice for emerging professionals, and how he balances a thriving legal career with raising eight children and supporting their diverse passions.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a humorous story about a dinner with younger colleagues.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a personal reflection on embracing challenges with gratitude.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest PCE report showing inflation at 2.7% for August and why it matters to the Fed’s interest rate decisions.
Today, Scott shares stats on companies worth watching, including Alibaba and Opendoor Technologies.
In this episode, Scott shares three stocks to follow, including Astera Labs, Tesla, and KKR.
In this episode, Scott discusses stories he’s following today, including the markets taking it on the chin with the current interest rate environment, the state of Starbucks, and more.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods discusses the rise of AI and health IT, growing interest in women’s health and longevity medicine, and why efficiency and value creation are defining today’s transactions.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the Cleveland Guardians’ late-season surge, the Browns’ upset victory over the Packers, and a standout golf performance by David Stafman.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Alibaba’s rise as a technology powerhouse beyond retail, its recent market gains, and its $50 billion investment in AI.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down NVIDIA’s $100 billion investment in OpenAI and Oracle’s strong performance and recent leadership changes.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the rapid rise of Opendoor Technologies, its new leadership, and backing from Khosla Ventures.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on Tesla’s gains, Astero Labs’ sharp drop, and the struggles facing private equity giant KKR.
In this episode, Chad Zoretic and Pam D’Apuzzo of VMG Health discuss how a collaborative approach to financial diligence, coding, and compliance can help investors unlock hidden opportunities, mitigate risks, and build stronger healthcare transactions.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the difference between clients who treat you as a partner versus those who see you as a vendor.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares results from a twitter poll on Jimmy Kimmel’s reinstatement at ABC Disney.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights Palantir Technologies’ remarkable 140% year-to-date rise.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Apple’s strong rebound, with its market cap climbing back near $3.8 trillion .
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, shares a practical three-step framework to achieve goals by visualizing success, manifesting the outcome, and mapping a clear path forward.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses President Trump’s proposal to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a personal story about making it to the semifinals of his club tournament & choking on the final hole.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the performance of the Magnificent Seven stocks so far this year, highlighting Alphabet’s lead, Apple’s decline, and strong gains from Meta, NVIDIA, and Microsoft.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers 9 key updates, including market movements, Apple and Tesla’s rebounds, Palantir’s surge, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights David Feinberg and Seema Verma for their remarkable leadership in transforming Oracle Healthcare into a market leader.
In this episode, Scott Becker recognizes five remarkable leaders for their resilience, drive, and entrepreneurial success.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the resilience and perseverance of SkyBridge and its leaders, including Anthony Scaramucci, John Svolos, Brett Messing, and Jason Wright.
In this episode, Scott Becker previews the upcoming virtual conference scheduled for September 25th from 12:00 to 2:15 PM Central.
In this episode, Scott Becker explains why the most effective sales strategy is saying less and creating space for prospects to sell themselves.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares the inspiring story of Keith Radner and to Michael Kraut.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 5 key stories, including Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, the Fed’s latest rate cut, Nvidia’s $5 billion investment in Intel, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Intel’s new investment ties with Nvidia, the branding controversy surrounding Cracker Barrel, and why Intel’s trajectory is rising while Cracker Barrel’s is trending down.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the history of America’s rust belt, Microsoft’s recent layoffs, and the growing concern that white-collar jobs could face their own “rust belt” moment in the age of AI.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the ongoing tension between unemployment and inflation, the latest market moves from Yahoo Finance and Nvidia, and more.
In this episode, John Saran, Partner at Holland & Knight LLP and a Reserve Judge Advocate General for the Great Lakes District, U.S. Coast Guard, joins the podcast to discuss his career in healthcare private equity law, key regulatory trends shaping the industry, and his commitment to both legal practice and military service.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers 14 key stories, including the dominance of tech giants, Tesla’s rebound, Oracle’s breakout, AI’s impact on media, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers the Wall Street Journal’s report on the surge in U.S. cocaine sales along with seven other stories including the Fed’s expected rate cuts, China’s standoff with NVIDIA, TikTok investor talks, and more.
In this episode, Doug Meil reflects on his decade-long journey with Explorys and IBM Watson Health, sharing insights from his book The Rise and Fall of Explorys and IBM Watson Health. He discusses what went wrong, what could have been done differently, and the lessons healthcare tech leaders can apply today.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Target’s sharp decline and Lucid Group’s ongoing challenges in the EV market.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on Tesla’s rebound, Apple’s renewed momentum, Oracle’s surprising surge, and the NASDAQ’s impressive winning streak.
In this episode, Michael Weis and Michael Burney, Partners at Weis & Burney Law Firm, share their journey of founding a boutique corporate and transactional practice. They discuss client service, practical problem-solving, and why trusted business advisors remain essential in a world of AI and information overload.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights from the Bank of International Settlements on the widening gap between record stock market highs and the struggling real economy.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the differences in risk, returns, and liquidity across private equity, venture capital, and the S&P 500.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 3 insights on startups, including how many new businesses launch each year, why 90% fail within 5 years, and the risks of self-funding struggling ventures.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 15 key business and market stories, including year-to-date stock performance, AI-driven market gains, challenges for private equity and venture capital funds, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, troubling signs in the job market, Oracle’s unexpected surge, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the stock performance of Tempus AI, Circle Internet Group, Palantir, SoundHound, and Netflix.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the troubling combination of increasing unemployment and soaring deficits.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares his thoughts on the devastating shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest economic and market trends, including a sharp rise in jobless claims, Tesla’s push into robotics and robotaxis, and Oracle’s massive gains fueled by AI infrastructure growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews KKR’s performance, noting its five-year growth of more than 300% despite trailing some peers this year.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Apple’s debut of the ultra-thin iPhone Air and rising excitement around the iPhone 17, while also highlighting Google’s strong year-to-date gains and investor confidence.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers market gains, Oracle’s AI cloud surge, Wall Street’s outlook, Novo Nordisk job cuts, and Amazon’s AI edge.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews five healthcare companies down 50% or more over the past year.
In this episode, Michael Weis and Michael Burney, Partners at Weis & Burney Law Firm, share their perspective on market trends, deal structures, and the dynamics shaping today’s mergers and acquisitions.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the Chicago Bears’ ongoing disappointments despite new leadership and talent.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares his humorous takeaways from a wine country biking trip, reflecting on why sometimes it’s best to stick with the hobbies you truly love rather than forcing new ones.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down three major challenges facing private equity today, including stalled exits, declining assets under management, and underperformance compared to public markets.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Bill Ackman’s latest portfolio moves as Pershing Square doubles down on Amazon and Uber.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores Tesla’s declining US market share, Microsoft’s rapid cloud growth, and the challenges private equity firms face.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the difference between a recession and a depression, highlighting both the technical definitions and the personal impacts of job loss, unemployment, and slowing job creation in the current economic climate.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews nine key stories including weak job growth, market movement on rate cut hopes, Tesla’s shrinking market share, Microsoft’s cloud and AI surge, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores reports of Tesla’s board considering a massive trillion-dollar pay deal for Elon Musk.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Lululemon’s steep stock drop following weak second quarter results and poor forecasts.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on why startups should move quickly from research to real-world selling.
In this episode, Travis Guerra, Founder of ONWARD Headhunting, joins the podcast to discuss his journey building a boutique healthcare-focused retained search firm, the trends shaping executive hiring in private equity-backed healthcare, and his advice for both emerging leaders and founders navigating today’s market.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on a tweet highlighting how even high earners can struggle financially if they overspend.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines how Carlyle Group is outperforming competitors like Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the sharp contrast between American Eagle’s surprising 38% surge after a strong second quarter and Lululemon’s 20% drop as it struggles with merchandising and market positioning.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews six key business updates, including Lululemon’s sharp decline, Carlyle Group’s strong outperformance, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the troubling state of the US job market, highlighting weak job creation in August, rising unemployment, and the impact of deficit spending.
In this episode, McGuireWoods leaders Amber Walsh and Erin Ryan share how their innovative partner integration program strengthens retention, fosters belonging, and drives long-term success.
In this episdoe, Scott Becker discusses the U.S. Open and his own successes on the golf course.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the sharp year-to-date declines for Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews NVIDIA’s strong gains, the mixed performance of key AI stocks, and the ongoing challenges facing private equity firms.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares five key business updates, including signs of a weakening job market, Alphabet’s boost from an antitrust ruling, and more.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, shares insights on private equity trends shaping healthcare, from onshoring in manufacturing to regulatory shifts and the evolving deal market.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the sharp decline in U.S. job openings, raising concerns about the impact of AI on entry-level work.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores why billionaires themselves aren’t the issue but how constant comparison to extreme wealth can make us feel inadequate.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews Google’s surge after an antitrust ruling, Macy’s strong rebound, Starbucks’ ongoing struggles, and Lucid’s steep decline in the EV market.
In this episode, Scott Becker sits down with Oliver McGrath, an avid young athlete and sports fan, to talk about his favorite teams, players, and sports from around the world.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on hiring and customer selection, setting pricing floors, and simplifying decision-making.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses a Wall Street Journal report that the Trump family has amassed about five billion dollars through a crypto venture and shares his concern over presidents profiting while in office.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights key stories, including Amazon’s declining Prime signups, Apple’s revenue challenges despite strong growth, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses recent market hits to Oracle, Dell Technologies, and Marvell Technologies.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the importance of finding purpose beyond financial success.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares timeless advice on how to handle unexpected financial windfalls by exercising patience, resisting the urge to overspend, and positioning yourself for long-term financial stability.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins the podcast to share his perspective on the recent shifts in Canadian politics, the dynamics between major parties, and how U.S. influence plays a role north of the border.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the difficult but essential process of evaluating team members, keeping top performers, and making tough decisions when people are not the right fit.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights major market moves with updates on Tempus AI, Marvel Technologies, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Astera Labs, and Palantir.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how several major companies are projecting lower margins despite strong second-quarter growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses 5 key stories including market declines tied to inflation worries, the Fed’s preferred inflation index rising above expectations, and more.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares insights on the evolving physician practice management sector with a focus on urology.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores whether President Trump’s unpredictable style mirrors that of a manic entrepreneur.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Urban Outfitters’ strong earnings and revenue results alongside a sharp stock decline driven by leadership’s plan to raise prices amid tariff concerns, highlighting broader market sensitivity for retailers.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares key market stories including Nvidia’s strong quarterly results, S&P 500 earnings growth, the rise of corporate share repurchases, and observations on President Trump’s shifting strategies.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the differences between entrepreneurs and CEOs, emphasizing the importance of recovery, reflection, and balance in sustaining energy and driving new ideas.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores how Tempus AI is supporting oncologists and health systems with predictive analytics and data-driven insights, filling critical gaps as physicians face increasing demands and overwhelming workloads.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses why entrepreneurs must recognize their strengths, focus on their core niche, and double down on what works while thoughtfully testing new opportunities.
In this episode, Highland Park Parade shooting survivor Sheila Gutman shares her powerful story of resilience, recovery, and the ongoing challenges survivors face.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers 16 business and market updates, including NVIDIA earnings, Eli Lilly’s weight loss pill, EchoStar’s deal with AT&T, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a simple yet powerful lesson on efficiency and planning ahead.
Scott Becker shares his personal experience investing in private equity and venture capital funds, explaining why the returns are often unpredictable and why long-term S&P index investing can be just as strong.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews five of the biggest stock declines over the past 52 weeks, including Vivid Seats, Centene, Lucid Motors, and UnitedHealth, highlighting how even major players can struggle despite investor optimism.
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, shares insights on how clarity fuels confidence and commitment during times of change.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares four reflections, including finding satisfaction in life’s hardest years, the power of disciplined habits, lessons from private equity investing, and the importance of taking full responsibility for your own success.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares seven key market stories, including Friday’s rally on Fed rate cut hopes, tech’s cooling momentum, the worst-performing stocks, upcoming NVIDIA earnings, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares why young professionals must go beyond simply doing their jobs and strive for excellence.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores whether “follow your passion” is good advice, breaking down why passion may guide hobbies and love, but in business the priority should be making a living, supporting family, and then finding fulfillment through passion.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses RH’s surprising 10-11% stock surge despite being down 38% year-to-date.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a lighthearted reflection on the phrase “I already have a game,” exploring whether it truly means someone is busy or if it is a polite excuse to avoid playing together.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Zoom’s strong earnings, new AI tools, and why its ease of use continues to set it apart from competitors despite the bells and whistles of other platforms.
In this episode, Scott discusses the looming and daunting shortage of physician specialists in the United States.
On this episode, Scott shares seven stories to follow today, including the Fed saying they are open to rate cuts, Nvidia seeing some headwinds this week, Zoom’s surge on great demand, and more.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares five powerful lessons for approaching new chapters in life, from starting a job to heading off to college. She offers practical advice on preparation, seizing opportunities, listening, staying grounded, and self-reflection.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a perspective on gratitude and mindset, emphasizing the importance of viewing daily responsibilities and opportunities as privileges rather than obligations.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Blackstone’s recent performance, the broader private equity slowdown, and why the firm remains a dominant force with unmatched recruiting strength despite current market challenges.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares six key business stories, including Walmart’s earnings miss despite revenue growth, market declines, Palantir’s strong year-to-date gains, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores what to do when once-strong stocks like Palantir and Astera Labs take a downturn. He shares lessons on holding steady, avoiding panic selling, and the importance of conviction in long-term investing.
In this episode, Holly Buckley and David Pivnick of McGuireWoods share their best advice for emerging leaders, discuss what great leadership looks like, and reflect on the pitfalls to avoid.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses RH’s continued downturn, with shares down 7% on Wednesday and 44% year-to-date.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 10 quick notes including market movement, challenges for Peloton and Palantir, positive momentum for Premier and Intel, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the CBO’s latest report projecting the federal deficit will grow by more than 22 trillion dollars over the next decade, adding to existing debt concerns and raising questions about long-term fiscal stability.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers eight key business stories including tech stock declines, Target’s leadership changes, the growing US deficit, Warren Buffett’s latest investments, and more.
In this webinar turned podcast, Venkat Mocherla, Dr. Stephen Klasko, Manav Sevak, and Dr. Andrew Gostine join Scott Becker to explore the realities of building in healthcare, the transformative potential of AI, lessons for entrepreneurs, and strategies for driving meaningful growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the challenges of being a middle-aged athlete and explores strategies for bouncing back when things go off track.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Peloton’s volatile performance, from its sharp post-COVID decline and brief rebound to its recent downturn.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares four quick insights on Palantir’s recent downturn, including its five-day losing streak, year-to-date performance, and the impact of short-seller Andrew Left’s position against the company.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews five key business stories including Intel’s surge on SoftBank investment news, Palantir’s rare five-day decline, and more.
This episode features Kimberly Weiner, Founder and CEO of Fluffology, who shares how her passion for animals inspired a new, transparent approach to pet grooming. She discusses the challenges of building a brand from the ground up, lessons learned as an entrepreneur, and her vision for expanding Fluffology’s unique model nationwide.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines GoodRx’s 30% surge after entering the weight loss drug market, the rapid growth of hims and hers, and Novo Nordisk’s move to cut prices on Ozempic as competition in the GLP-1 space intensifies.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on two favorite quotes, one on the power of self-transformation and another on how personal well-being strengthens every kind of relationship.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews a Twitter poll asking who is more unethical, Jim Harbaugh or Pete Rose.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights nine key stories including market trends, inflation uncertainty, Amazon’s growth challenges, the future of weight loss drugs, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience as the foundation for skill development.
In this episode, Scott Becker answers two questions from a fellow entrepreneur about balancing rest and generating business ideas, sharing how strong teams, incremental growth, and adaptability have shaped his ventures.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares an AI-generated list of seven poorly managed companies.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on his conversation with Kim Weiner, founder of Fluffology, highlighting the relentless dedication, hard work, and perseverance required to build a successful business from the ground up.
In this episode, Scott Becker honors Rick Levin, founder of Rick Levin & Associates, recognizing his entrepreneurial success, generosity, and dedication as a leader, husband, father, and friend.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares why he believes the U.S. medical education system is outdated, too costly, and too slow, calling for accelerated pathways to train more doctors and address the growing physician shortage.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares four key takeaways on UnitedHealth’s recent surge, fueled by Berkshire Hathaway’s investment, a sharp 13% stock rise, improved year-to-date performance, and a significant push to Dow Jones records.
This episode features Scott Rudin, Managing Partner at MDR LAW LLC, who shares his journey as a trial attorney and his passion for supporting children with developmental challenges through the Helping Hands Network.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares personal stories from the golf course and tennis court that illustrate the value of poise, confidence, and composure under pressure.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights from a conversation with a $10 billion company CEO.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares eight key market updates, including producer price index data, major healthcare stocks facing steep declines, continued record highs for the S&P 500 and NASDAQ., and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 16 quick updates on the economy and markets, including record highs for the S&P 500 and NASDAQ, strong airline and bank stocks, expectations of a September Fed rate cut, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a personal perspective on living with ADHD, describing how even simple tasks like getting dressed can feel overwhelming.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the long-standing struggles of Weiss Memorial Hospital, emphasizing that its closure stems from decades of operational and financial challenges rather than its recent private equity ownership.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares seven quick updates, from soaring airline and apparel stocks to concerns over inflation, the closure of Weiss Memorial Hospital, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes the importance of saving aggressively from a young age, warning that many in older generations face financial struggles in retirement and urging listeners to prepare early to avoid the same fate.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Hanesbrands’ 40% stock surge following a takeover bid from Gildan,
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on ignoring social judgment and choosing to spend time with people you genuinely enjoy, rather than worrying about fitting into the “cool” crowd in business, golf, or life.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares five timely stories, including muted inflation trends, Ford’s push into electric vehicle manufacturing, Grindr’s stock performance, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker pays tribute to the late David Abelson, honoring his kindness, leadership, philanthropy, and the deep personal connections he fostered throughout his life.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a humorous story about losing to a friend in golf, with a key takeaway that success goes to those who put in the time, money, and focus.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on the importance of saving early, protecting your mental space from people who don’t truly care, and recognizing how government deficit spending masks the reality of ongoing recessions.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares seven key market updates including the recent surge in stocks, expectations for Fed rate cuts, the five largest companies by market cap, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on an unexpected boot camp experience that offered a reminder not to judge a book by its cover.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares seven key updates including record market gains, the continued rise of NVIDIA and Apple, Grindr’s financial struggles, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the flawed narrative that doctors are to blame for poor preventive health outcomes. He calls out the unrealistic expectations placed on physicians and emphasizes personal responsibility and the urgent need for more doctors.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on Tai Lopez’s idea of setting a maximum net worth and shifting focus to other life priorities.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on major market stories, including Apple’s $100 billion U.S. investment and tariff negotiations, Expedia’s travel-driven stock surge, and concerns over Amazon’s cloud growth.
In this episode, David Pivnick shares stories and insights from a recent family trip to Africa, exploring the contrast between privilege and poverty, lessons from local communities, and the humbling perspective gained from time on safari.
In this episode, Scott Becker cautions against increasing debt or unchecked spending during market highs.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights why landing the right people matters more than any business plan.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares five quick market updates, including Apple’s surge on tariff exemptions, DoorDash’s strong earnings, Lucid’s continued struggles, Astera Labs’ record high, and Six Flags’ steep decline.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the common pitfall of constantly shifting business targets, highlighting how easy it is to offer advice while struggling to follow it yourself.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the contrast between intuitive and analytical thinking, using examples from golf, soccer, and business.
This episode explores Blackstone’s rebound from early-year losses and its strategic push to attract top-tier talent.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 14 major business and financial headlines, including market trends, sharp moves from Snapchat and Palantir, a deep dive into the trade deficit, and more.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, shares insights on key regulatory changes impacting healthcare private equity, current trends in the deal market, and her team’s focus areas for the remainder of the year, including life sciences and FDA-related growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses hims & hers seeing a stock dip despite strong annual growth after narrowly missing quarterly revenue expectations.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights Palantir’s impressive second quarter performance.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the implications of the U.S. trade deficit dropping to $60.2 billion in June.
This episode highlights four key stories including Palantir’s strong quarterly performance, a drop in the U.S. trade deficit, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares lighthearted reflections on working with personal trainers and golf coaches, exploring the tension between honest feedback and the desire for praise.
In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes the importance of saying “that’s not in my budget right now” and the idea that while getting rich takes skill, staying rich takes restraint.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights sharp declines in Coinbase, Roku, and Columbia, each dropping over 12%, while Wayfair stands out as a winner with a strong second quarter driving its stock up more than 12%.
This episode covers five key market stories, including early signs of recovery driven by job data, challenges at Amazon, Tesla’s $29 billion bonus grant to Elon Musk, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker challenges the idea that success is primarily due to having the best coaches or tutors, arguing that natural talent, hard work, and preparation play a much bigger role than often credited.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines the sharp downturn of three healthcare powerhouses
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Amazon’s 8% stock drop, disappointing earnings, and concerns over its shifting identity from tech leader to retail-heavy giant.
In this episode, Scott discusses the ups and downs of launching a new business venture, writing books, and navigating the frustrating realities of administration and growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a humorous and honest reflection on his ongoing quest to improve at golf.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares seven key business stories, including a weakening US labor market, steep market drops, major investor interest in OpenAI, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on major stock movements from companies like Wingstop, Avis, Peloton, Microsoft, and Palantir, while also weighing in on Fed rate decisions and public opinion polls.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers today’s market upswing, highlighting strong earnings reports from Microsoft and Meta Platforms.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the booming U.S. putter market, highlighting how millions of golfers chase performance through equipment rather than practice.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the importance of empathy in leadership, business, and personal interactions.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares eight key business stories, including Starbucks’ improving outlook despite sales declines, the Fed’s rate strategy, growing debt issues even among top earners, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on how long-term success often stems from finding a professional environment where you’re happy and can thrive.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the difference a simple daily list can make, sharing how a lack of planning led to a frazzled and unproductive day.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the importance of key collaborators in business and pays tribute to producer Chanell Bunger.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines UnitedHealthcare’s recent 5% stock drop and its broader 47% year-to-date decline, driven by rising medical loss ratios and a Department of Justice investigation.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how Novo Nordisk’s once-explosive profits are being challenged by increased market competition and reduced growth forecasts, leading to a sharp stock decline.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights five publicly traded companies experiencing significant downturns, including Novo Nordisk, UnitedHealthcare, Spotify, UPS, and Stellantis.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the dangers of funding a lifestyle with debt and emphasizes the importance of financial discipline.
In this lighthearted episode, Scott Becker shares frustrations from a weekend golf tournament.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on the rebound of major private equity firms after a tough start to the year, with Blackstone and KKR now showing positive gains while Apollo and TPG remain slightly down.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers five key business stories including a potential EU-US tariff deal, Palantir’s remarkable rise, mounting challenges for health insurers, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores 4 key decisions leaders and individuals face regularly: when to double down, pivot, stay the course, or abandon.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a reminder to stop investing time and energy into people or activities that offer nothing in return.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Deckers Outdoor’s 17% stock jump on strong Ugg and Hoka sales, though long-term challenges remain.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Centene’s steep 9% stock drop following disappointing second quarter earnings.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the mounting challenges for UnitedHealthcare, including a Department of Justice investigation into its Medicare Advantage billing and a 50 percent stock drop over the past year.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on Intel’s decline from industry leader to a struggling competitor.
In this lighthearted episode, Scott Becker shares the highs and lows of his recent golf outings.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Executive Committee Member at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses ideal planning timeframes, the importance of flexibility, and how strong implementation is often the key to long-term success.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the impressive rise of hims and hers, up 140% YTD, driven by sharp leadership and strategic international expansion.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers Tesla’s recent 6% stock dip following missed revenue and earnings expectations.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Chipotle’s recent decline following the exit of former CEO Brian Niccol, highlighting disappointing earnings, falling sales and traffic, and a sharp drop in stock performance.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on four key stories including Tesla’s revenue miss, Chipotle’s downturn following leadership changes, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares stories that highlight why appearances can be misleading, celebrating highly successful individuals who choose humility, practicality, and authenticity over pretension.
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, discusses how perceived disadvantages can become powerful assets. She discusses the importance of mindset, creative problem solving, and embracing differences as a path to personal and professional growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker gives a special shout-out to Chanell Bunger, Jeremy Corr, & Grace Lynn Keller of Executive Podcast Solutions.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down sharp gains in Krispy Kreme and GoPro driven more by market speculation than earnings, while Tenet Healthcare faces a stock dip despite strong results and AMEX posts modest gains amid high consumer spending.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses a rare dip in NVIDIA’s stock and a much steeper drop for General Motors.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on three major stories affecting the markets.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, shares insights on deal activity across the healthcare market, including rising interest in home-based care, behavioral health, and digital health.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the sharp rise in Restoration Hardware’s stock and the contrasting downturn at GM.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the value of being consistently dependable in work and life.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on an unexpected win with Astera Labs stock, emphasizing how sometimes luck plays a bigger role than strategy.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses GM’s 7& stock drop following a 35% decline in operating income last quarter, as the company cites tariffs as a major factor. He also explores whether tariffs are truly to blame or simply a convenient scapegoat for deeper issues.
In this episode Michael Greeley, Co‑Founder and General Partner at Flare Capital, shares how his firm partners with entrepreneurs to reinvent healthcare technology, the rise and fall of digital health and AI waves, and what it takes to build, finance and exit enduring health tech ventures.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares humorous reflections on flying first class, questioning “if you are flying first class and no one that you know walks by you in the first class seat, are you really flying first class?”
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down how ongoing deficit spending by both Democratic and Republican administrations fuels market growth and creates a misleading sense of economic strength.
This episode covers five key stories including strong year-to-date gains for the S&P and NASDAQ, Stellantis’s $2.7 billion projected loss, Domino’s solid sales growth, and NVIDIA’s rise to the top spot in market capitalization.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights standout stock performances from Oscar Health, Coinbase, Astera Labs, Caesars, and Penn Entertainment.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares powerful advice on why cutting ties with your most difficult clients can transform your business.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a humorous and insightful story about investing in a high-end golf lesson.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker to discuss the growing influence of Caitlin Clark in the WNBA, the league’s internal tensions, and the importance of protecting star players.
In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes that without discipline and smart decisions, new wealth can quickly disappear in today’s volatile economy.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses UBS’s latest global wealth report, which reveals that the United States produced 380,000 new millionaires last year.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares five key updates including rising jobless claims, the Fed’s upcoming meeting, Circle’s stock surge, and more.
In this episode, Sri Velamoor, soon-to-be CEO of NextGen Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss how ambulatory care organizations can tackle today’s staffing, reimbursement, and technology challenges. He shares insights on the efficiency levers high-performing practices are using to drive sustainable growth and long-term profitability.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores how hims and hers and Grindr have each achieved impressive growth through different strategies.
In this episode, Scott Becker humorously reflects on the frustrations and humility of golfing.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights 10 top business stories, including the rise of Microsoft and NVIDIA, Circle Internet’s explosive IPO, the continued growth of Him & Hers, and more.
This episode features Liz Hutson, founder of EGH, LLC, as she explores how to recognize and act on moments of inspiration. Liz shares her framework for managing new ideas, the importance of white space in our schedules, and the powerful concept of categorizing ideas into “now, next, or never.”
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on Circle Internet Group’s explosive IPO.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on how intentional focus and mindset can elevate a career from good to exceptional.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the importance of limiting new ideas during critical execution periods.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the importance of achieving cash flow quickly in founder-led and small businesses.
In this episode, Scott Becker analyzes Apple’s recent uptick in iPhone sales and questions whether the growth is sustainable or driven by temporary factors like tariff fears and heavy discounting in China.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the debate between setting bold stretch goals versus achievable, incremental targets.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Carvana’s stock rebound and the ongoing debate about its legitimacy.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down GameStop’s sharp stock drop and its transformation from a video game retailer to a major Bitcoin investor.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights five top business stories, including Apple’s surprising iPhone sales rebound, RH’s stock surge despite weak revenues, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker outlines three powerful criteria for evaluating business leaders.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares key lessons for startup founders on recognizing when to persist and when to cut losses.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on how the mental challenges of golf mirror those of life and business.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down five key stories, including Oracle’s strong performance driven by AI demand, economic uncertainty marked by elevated jobless claims and rising bond rates, and escalating tensions between the US and Iran.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Intel’s recent rebound under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights three of the biggest stock declines over the past year, including Stellantis, Abercrombie and Fitch, and Trump Media.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares six top stories including market trends nearing all-time highs, the reopening of the IPO market, misconceptions about Fed rate control, and more.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, joins Scott Becker to discuss the current state of the healthcare deal market, the rise of digital health and IT solutions, and the broader economic and policy factors shaping private equity activity in 2025.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into Citi setting aside hundreds of millions for potential loan losses.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how top CEOs focus deeply on their core customers, employees and revenue drivers by applying the 80/20 rule and avoid distractions by truly knowing every part of their business.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on NVIDIA’s meteoric rise to a $3.5 trillion market cap.
In this episode, Amy Hall and Matt Brown, co-founders of Headspace Real Estate, join Scott Becker to share how personal experiences with addiction inspired their mission-driven venture.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Apple’s declining stock performance ahead of WWDC 2025.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers eight key business stories, including renewed China-US trade talks, Apple’s focus on AI, Tesla’s stock dip, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the five critical stages of building a startup.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on how local coffee shops mirror broader business principles.
In this episode, Scott Becker recounts a lighthearted golf loss and the sting of a late-game collapse.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the ongoing race between Microsoft and NVIDIA for the top market cap spot.
In this episode, Scott Becker unpacks the high-stakes fallout and fragile reconciliation between Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Valuation Leader and Healthcare Senior Analyst at Elliott Davis, shares insights on slowing consumer spending, job growth trends, and their impact on the healthcare sector.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on how the perception of men wearing suits has shifted over the years.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares eight top business stories, including a weak private sector jobs report, Blackstone’s challenges in exiting deals, Tesla’s market dip, and more.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods, joins Scott Becker to dissect today’s economic and political headlines.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on how true success in business and life often comes only through deep passion and focused obsession.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the sharp drop in private payroll growth for May, with only 37,000 jobs added compared to the 114,000 expected.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, joins Scott Becker to share two pieces of the worst professional advice she received.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the leadership and resilience of standout leaders in business and healthcare.
In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes the importance of cash flow for business sustainability and growth, especially for startups, and shares admiration for a young entrepreneur.
In this episode, Scott Becker outlines 10 critical statistics shaping the current U.S. economy under President Trump.
In this episode, Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, shares key insights on inflation, interest rates, job markets, and global trade trends.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares hard-earned lessons from building multiple businesses.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares five key insights on leadership, financial growth, choosing the right industry, and the value of mentorship.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses key market updates, including rising U.S.-China tensions, GAP’s 20% stock drop, Palantir’s strong government ties and 74% year-to-date rise, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey, revealing the core principles behind building successful businesses.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on how exceptional professionals are sometimes scapegoated in corporate crises.
In this episode, Lindsay Gross, Founder & CEO of Claims Theory, shares her journey from 20+ years in revenue cycle leadership to launching a fast-growing consulting firm. She dives into the challenges of RCM staffing, scaling smart, and the leadership lessons that fuel sustainable growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights standout performers like Palantir and Costco, while calling out underperformers such as Astera Labs, GAP, and Best Buy.
In this episode, Scott Becker shouts out to Julie Radner, highlighting her rare combination of vision and execution, along with her inspiring leadership and family support.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses GAP’s steep stock decline and examines whether tariffs are the real issue or just an excuse for deeper management and product struggles.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down seven key business stories, including market movement, rising U.S.-China tensions, how top companies are navigating tariffs, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Tempus AI’s rapid growth, recent market moves, and its impact on oncology care.
In this episodes, Scott Becker discusses how routine disruptions, stress, and small triggers can derail healthy habits, and explains why the key to long-term success is getting back on track the very next day.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the limitations of point solutions in business, emphasizing the importance of offering broader guidance and support to ensure clients can move forward effectively after using a niche service.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers seven top business stories, including NVIDIA’s race with Microsoft for top market cap, Salesforce’s strong AI-driven growth, tariff setbacks affecting U.S. trade policy, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker talks with McGuireWoods partner David Pivnick about a major constitutional challenge to the False Claims Act, the potential impact on whistleblower lawsuits, and what it could mean for healthcare litigation and government recoveries.
In this episode, Scott Becker dives into two major topics: the surprising global shift in response to Trump’s tariff policies, and Tesla’s remarkable rebound despite sharp declines in international sales.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down four key business stories: Tempus AI’s stock drop, major leadership changes at Jeep, Tesla’s recovery under Elon Musk’s renewed focus, and how U.S. trade power is influencing global tariff negotiations.
In this episode, Dina DeMarco, President of Hueman Private Equity Talent Solutions, joins Scott Becker to share how her team bridges the recruitment gap for PE-backed portfolio companies—scaling hiring from staff to VP level with speed, flexibility, and cost-efficiency.
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Valuation Leader and Healthcare Senior Analyst at Elliott Davis, unpacks how higher interest rates, global financial uncertainty, and a shift away from traditional add-on acquisitions are reshaping private equity strategy, especially in the healthcare and lower middle markets.
In thia episode, Scott Becker explores the power of consistency and intentionality across different areas of life.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the challenges and insights of parenting adult children.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares nine major stories shaping the business world, including surging markets driven by tariff delays, Apple’s tension with U.S. trade policy, NVIDIA’s China concerns, and more.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins the podcast to unpack some of the worst professional advice he’s encountered.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares thoughts on the connection between mental clarity, sports performance, and the pursuit of calm in a hectic world.
In this episode, Scott Becker unpacks how renewed tariff threats from the President targeting Apple, the EU, and China sparked fresh market volatility just as investor sentiment was stabilizing post-tax bill.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down 16 major elements of the newly passed tax bill, including changes to deductions, child tax credits, estate tax exemptions, and more.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner and Executive Committee Member at McGuireWoods, joins Scott Becker to share insights from the firm’s annual Healthcare Private Equity Conference, from industry trends and “measured optimism” to lessons in perspective from astronaut Anousheh Ansari and keynote speaker Lance Armstrong.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, joins Scott Becker to share key takeaways from the McGuireWoods Healthcare Private Equity Conference, including a cautiously optimistic market outlook, a shift toward tech-enabled and Medicaid-focused investments, and growing interest in AI-driven innovations across life sciences and pharma services.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights a stock market boost following the House’s approval of Trump’s tax bill, while warning of persistent high interest rates, rising inflation, and the long-term dangers of continued deficit spending.
In this episode, Scott Becker questions the current state of fiscal conservatism in the Republican Party amid reports of a new tax bill that could add trillions to the national deficit.
In this episode, Howard Sutker and Scott Moran of SUTKER MORAN join Scott Becker to discuss the growing demand for outsourced CFO services, trends reshaping middle-market finance, and how their firm delivers high-level financial acumen at lower cost.
In this episode, Scott Becker unpacks Google/Alphabet’s resilience amid AI disruption and market shifts.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores how once-dominant brands like Target, Lululemon, Peloton, and Nike struggle to maintain their edge.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses 9 key stories, including Target’s earnings miss, Warby Parker’s AI-driven surge, Peloton’s ongoing decline, and more.
In this episode, Dhrooti Vyas, Co-founder at a value-based care startup and expert in healthcare incubations, joins Scott Becker to share her perspective on what makes a healthcare startup truly impactful.
In this episode, Rick Kes, Partner at RSM, joins Scott Becker to share the latest insights on private equity deal flow, credit market uncertainty, and what proposed tax reforms could mean for investors.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the surprising value of booking celebrity speakers who carry public controversy or personal setbacks.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines the challenges of doing business with people who are either overly difficult or lack honesty.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the five largest U.S. companies by revenue—Walmart, Amazon, UnitedHealthcare, Apple, and CVS.
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, joins Scott Becker to explore the often-overlooked “middle” phase of projects and businesses.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares nine top business headlines, including the U.S. credit rating downgrade by Moody’s, market reactions, surging tech stocks like NVIDIA and Tesla, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights Christi Turdo, a tennis pro turned successful club owner, celebrating her extraordinary perseverance, leadership, and ability to elevate both her business and the players she teaches.
In this episode, Scott shares a quote by Albert Schweitzer which has inspired him throughout his career, and also shares an anecdote about a time early in his professional journey where he found this quote to be true.
While the markets have been looking good in the past month or so, Scott warns not to go overboard on spending or big purchases while things are looking optimistic.
In this episode, Rick Kes, Partner at RSM, joins Scott Becker to discuss the cautious optimism in private equity, the impact of public market news on investor sentiment, and ongoing challenges around interest rates and access to capital.
In this episode, Rick Kes, Partner at RSM, joins Scott Becker to discuss the cautious optimism in private equity, the impact of public market news on investor sentiment, and ongoing challenges around interest rates and access to capital.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores recent statistics on U.S. net worth by percentile.
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker shares 25 powerful lessons for life and business.
In this episode, Scott discusses President Trump moving from advocating a U.S. sovereign wealth fund to prioritizing national debt reduction.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the results of a survey where Delta emerged as the clear favorite among the big three U.S. carriers.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights from a recent leadership summit, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and self-determination in building a fulfilling career.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the mounting challenges facing UnitedHealthcare, including a DOJ investigation into Medicare Advantage fraud, the abrupt resignation of CEO Andrew Whitty, and a steep stock decline shaking investor confidence.
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Valuation Leader and Healthcare Senior Analyst at Elliott Davis, joins Scott Becker to share key trends shaping private equity in healthcare, from aging portfolios and dry powder pressures to the impact of rising interest rates on deal strategy.
In this episode, Scott Becker explains why Apple remains a company you shouldn’t bet against, despite market dips.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares six key takeaways from his recent talk at the Young Health Leaders Summit.
In this episode, John Santana, Principal Consultant at Clearwater Security, joins Scott Becker to discuss the evolving cybersecurity landscape in healthcare private equity. He shares best practices for due diligence, post-acquisition risk management, and key takeaways from Clearwater’s groundbreaking Cyber Risk Benchmark Trend Report.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares practical insights on the potential outcomes and ethical considerations when you agree to pay out of pocket after a minor car accident.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses UnitedHealth Group’s sharp 16% stock decline following the surprise resignation of CEO Andrew Witty, raising concerns about the company’s future amid ongoing market volatility.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights five standout leaders and organizations making an impact.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares five key business updates, including Goldman Sachs’ S&P forecast, Samsung’s launch of an ultra-thin phone ahead of Apple, workforce cuts at Nissan, and more.
In this episode, Michelle Byers-Robson, President at SCORAH, joins Scott Becker to share her journey from healthcare events to real estate investing, offering practical insights on building businesses, flipping homes, and navigating today’s real estate landscape with strategic clarity.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the resilience of Elon Musk and Donald Trump, highlighting Tesla’s dramatic comeback as a testament to persistence and leadership under pressure.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares the top two lessons that shaped his career: the power of building great teams and the importance of respectful, people-focused leadership for long-term success.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down nine key stories fueling today’s market surge, led by a U.S.-China trade truce, sharp gains in tech and auto stocks, and more.
In this episode, David Pivnick, partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker for a fast-paced discussion covering U.S.-Canada relations, NHL and NBA playoff insights, and the DOJ’s continued focus on healthcare enforcement.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares five key insights on hiring, from embracing the uncertainty of new hires to emphasizing reliability and knowing when to move on from a bad fit.
In this episode, Chris Felderman, Sr. Managing Director and Co-Head of Consulting at Palm Tree, LLC, joins Scott Becker to discuss how private equity firms and portfolio companies can navigate tariff-related disruptions, prepare for uncertain deal markets, and unlock value through operational consulting and strategic planning.
In this episode, Scott Becker calls attention to the growing physician shortage in the U.S., emphasizing that despite advances in technology and support roles, the healthcare system cannot function without more highly trained doctors.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the contrasting stock performances of Match Group and Grindr.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the recent recovery of the S&P 500 and shares five key investing principles.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods, joins Scott Becker to discuss the evolving move from inpatient to outpatient care. She explores its impact on real estate, private equity strategy, and the importance of understanding reimbursement trends at a granular level.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights exceptional leaders who blend sharp analytical minds with outstanding personal skills.
In this episode, Scott Becker humorously explores the irresistible pull of golf club marketing, the psychology behind consumer impulses, and his own battle with resisting the latest gear.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers 10 key market updates including the Fed’s latest signals, a potential UK trade deal, big stock moves from Oscar Health, and more.
In this episode, Jennifer June, an expert from VMG Health, shares insights on what it takes to successfully scale a medical spa business. From evaluating operational readiness to avoiding common pitfalls, they break down strategic growth steps every provider should consider.
This episode is sponsored by VMG Health.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the latest shift in market cap rankings, with Microsoft emerging as the new leader, surpassing Apple and NVIDIA amid ongoing tech sector volatility.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the importance of supporting friends’ businesses by paying fair value, avoiding requests for free services, and understanding the true nature of earned media.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares nine key stories, including market anticipation ahead of the Fed meeting, insights on supporting friends in business, concerns about DoorDash’s acquisition strategy, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker pauses the business talk to honor Naomi Freed Becker, his extraordinary mother and family matriarch on her birthday.
In this episode, Scott Becker unpacks DoorDash’s 8-9% stock drop and raises red flags over its shift from organic growth to multi-billion-dollar acquisitions.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down four key reasons behind Palantir’s 13.5% stock drop.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a lighthearted personal story about bouncing back on the golf course.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down key business stories, including continued market declines, Skechers’ $9.4B sale to 3G Capital, challenges facing private equity giants like KKR and Blackstone, and more.
In this episode, RSM Partner Rick Kes joins Scott Becker to discuss the current lull in private equity deal flow, the impact of market uncertainty, and why leadership, adaptability, and business fundamentals matter more than ever in a volatile environment.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights six key business stories, including Skechers’ $9.4B sale to private equity, Warren Buffett stepping down from Berkshire Hathaway, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares ten core strategies for building a successful business, including the importance of focusing on niche markets, customer segmentation, team development, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the S&P 500’s nine-day winning streak – its longest in 20 years – and critiques how media coverage of Trump’s early term contrasts with the recent market recovery.
In this episode, Scott Becker compares Microsoft, Apple, and NVIDIA through the lens of the “tortoise and the hare” parable, highlighting Microsoft’s steady rise to reclaim the top market cap spot, with Apple and NVIDIA following.
In this episode, Scott Becker honors Liz Hutson for her exceptional professionalism and impactful feedback, highlighting her journey from engineer to healthcare brand expert and public speaker.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Apple’s stock drop and the company’s move to bring $19B in chip production to the U.S. amidst trade and security concerns.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses sharp market declines for Coca-Cola, Eli Lilly, and Becton Dickinson.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down year-to-date performance of major bank and EV stocks.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares five key updates, including a market upswing, Microsoft’s climb past Apple in market cap, Apollo’s mixed earnings, and more.
In this episode, Scott shares the results of a Twitter poll on the often mixed motivations behind altruistic claims like “I’m just trying to pay it forward”.
In this special takeover episode, filmmaker and marketing mind Peter Murphy Lewis flips the script and interviews Scott Becker, diving deep into how Scott built a media platform that shaped healthcare conversation, the power of team-building, and the mindset behind lasting impact.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a humorous take and the results of a Twitter poll on post-conference carb cravings.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses strong market performance driven by big tech, upcoming tariff talks between the U.S. and China, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares candid reflections and practical strategies for maintaining physical and mental health during multi-day business conferences.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers seven stocks facing sharp declines and shares practical tips for maintaining health and wellness during busy business events and conferences.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down four key indicators from the first quarter of 2025.
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Valuation Leader and Healthcare Senior Analyst at Elliott Davis, joins Scott Becker to break down current private equity trends, shifting investor behavior, and how dealmaking is evolving in a high-rate environment.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on reaching the milestone of 7,000 podcast episodes.
In this episode, Jason Taylor, Chief Growth Officer at Panda Health joins Scott Becker to discuss the widening gap in healthcare innovation between large and smaller health systems, the impact of policy uncertainty, and why investing in relationships is critical for emerging healthcare leaders.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers five major updates, including Tesla’s big stock jump, market reactions to political shifts, T-Mobile’s struggles, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Tesla’s stock surge after news of eased self-driving regulations.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares why it’s crucial to ignore negativity, embrace your strengths, and persevere through setbacks.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the importance of recognizing and valuing the people in our lives who consistently give 90% effort.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights six notable companies, including Moderna, Estee Lauder, and Jeep’s parent Stellantis, that have seen significant stock declines over the past year.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods, joins Scott Becker to explore how leaders can foster a culture where team members feel safe discussing their career goals and doubts.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses his conservative investment strategy and the potential upside of following Warren Buffett’s portfolio more closely.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the leadership impact of Brian Niccol, the CEO known for transforming Chipotle and now aiming to revitalize Starbucks.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights from a Twitter poll on how people push through low-motivation days.
In this episode, Rick Kes, Partner at RSM, joins Scott Becker to explore how private equity firms are adapting to a market filled with uncertainty.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the decline of basic counting skills in everyday life.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers 11 business stories, from market volatility and corporate shakeups to surprising equity ownership stats.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares inspiration from Sahil Bloom’s quote about not letting the fear of judgment hold you back,.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the common investing pitfall of selective storytelling.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the stark contrast between America’s capital-owning class and the nearly 40% of adults with no market exposure.
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, joins the Scott Becker to share powerful insights on developing tenacity.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights six key business updates, including a market rebound, Intel’s 20% workforce reduction, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the results of a recent Twitter poll on equity investment strategies.
In this episode, Aniket Bhardwaj, Vice President at Charles River Associates, shares insights on the growing role of cybersecurity in business and national security.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses seven business headlines, including a sharp market drop, big hits to healthcare stocks like Humana and UHS, and Tesla’s ongoing slide ahead of earnings.
In this episode, Scott Becker reinforces the long-standing philosophy of consistent investing over market guessing.
In this episode, Scott Bauer, CEO of Prosper Trading Academy, joins Scott Becker to share his evolution from Cboe floor trader to fintech educator and entrepreneur. He also opens up about building a charitable foundation in honor of his late wife, helping thousands of grieving children and turning personal tragedy into lasting impact.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the growing frustration among Trump supporters over the current economic direction.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares eight key updates impacting markets, including sharp declines in Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft, private equity’s ongoing challenges amid deal slowdowns, and Netflix’s rise.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker to unpack market volatility, leadership under pressure, and how removing a top performer can sometimes unlock untapped potential – whether in business or on the court.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the dual roles CEOs often play in small and midsize companies.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the differences between bull and bear markets, recessions and depressions.
In this episode, Chad Coe, Founder & President of Coe Financial Group, shares lessons from nearly three decades of guiding clients through market cycles. He talks about financial planning, investor psychology, the power of diversification, and his passion for mentorship, mindset, and helping others build a life of abundance
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the pros and cons of various investment strategies.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights nine key business and market stories, including a rare market closure for Good Friday, steep declines for major indices, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with 3 Leaders from WEconnect Health Management, Daniela Luzi Tudor co-founder and CEO, Murphy Jensen, Co Founder and EVP of Business Development, and Cameron Chell, Executive Chairman. They share their personal recovery stories, the founding journey of WEconnect, and how their behavioral health tech platform is saving lives, driving down healthcare costs, and reshaping how mental health and substance use recovery are supported at scale.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers eight key stories, including UnitedHealth Group’s steep stock drop, President Trump’s clash with Fed Chair Powell, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the ongoing clash between Fed Chair Jerome Powell and President Trump, highlighting Powell’s steady leadership amidst political pressure and economic chaos.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the ups and downs of tracking weight and checking portfolios, and why “Pounds & Dollars” just hits better than “Scales & Portfolios”.
In this episode, Scott Becker uses a personal golf slump as a metaphor to explore the broader challenge of overcoming setbacks.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses UnitedHealth Group’s unexpected 20% stock plunge following a major earnings miss, and its ripple effect on the Dow.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker to break down Q1 2025 trends in healthcare private equity dealmaking.
In this episode, Scott Becker challenges the notion that you should surround yourself with the most “successful” people, arguing instead for choosing friends and colleagues who genuinely uplift and fulfill you.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a lesson from recent experiences with service providers – always ask for an estimate before starting a project.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on NVIDIA’s market dip amid U.S.–China trade tensions, the promise of renewed trade talks, and more.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, joins Scott Becker to discuss how leaders can stay grounded and help teams and clients maintain focus amid economic and political turbulence.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down year-to-date performance for nine key stocks including Tesla, KKR, Palantir, Walgreens, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores recent shifts in global manufacturing, U.S.-China tensions, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the importance of respecting both the working class and entrepreneurs, recognizing that both are essential to a thriving economy.
In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with leaders Desirée Rogers, Marisa Murillo, and Shannon Nash about the evolving landscape of women on corporate boards.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the idea that most daily actions won’t matter in five years, encouraging listeners to live intentionally and focus on what truly matters.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses recent shifts in the top five U.S. companies by market cap.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down market optimism, President Trump’s tariff moves, startup advice on cash discipline, shifting market cap leaders, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker talks with top analyst Matt Wolf about the growing uncertainty in the private equity and M&A markets. Matt shares insights on recession risks, reduced deal activity, investor caution, and how global trade tensions are reshaping strategies in 2025.
In this webinar turned podcast, Sean Carson of Sales Empowerment Group joins Scott Becker to share strategies for accelerating organic growth in private equity-sponsored companies.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses current market volatility and argues that in tough times, vice-based businesses may be the safest bets.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the impact of a temporary pause in tariffs, a dip in the Consumer Price Index, and shifting treasury yields.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the concept of “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA), Medicare Advantage, tariffs, market uncertainty, and political reactions.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, joins Scott Becker to discuss deal market trends, regulatory headwinds, and investor sentiment in healthcare.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 14 quick takes on current market trends, investor sentiment, trade tensions, and economic outlooks.
In this episode, Scott Becker share three measures of strong leadership: delivering results, developing other leaders, and leaving a lasting legacy that thrives beyond their tenure.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on how mindset and context help us navigate challenges and why maintaining perspective is key.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a quick market update, reflects on Warren Buffett’s timeless deal-making advice, and admits to his putting woes on the golf course.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Harvard’s potential $9 billion loss in federal funding, questioning how elite universities became so reliant on government money despite massive endowments
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down three key stories: a Medicare Advantage rate hike lifting health insurers, ongoing struggles in the cannabis market, and Apple’s recent stock decline
In this episode, Scott Becker answers a listener’s question about whether to sell stocks during a market dip.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses today’s market rally, highlights five stocks The Motley Fool says are worth a look, and covers the latest in U.S. trade tensions with China and progress with Japan.
In this episode, Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, joins Scott Becker to break down how recent market turmoil and tariff concerns could impact deal activity.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares how a divorce and midlife crisis led him back to hockey and Alexander Ovechkin’s chase to break Wayne Gretzky’s goal record.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers seven key stories impacting markets and business, including market volatility, looming Fed rate cuts, massive layoffs at CVS, and the broader implications of trade tensions.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses key economic indicators—rising unemployment, strong job creation, and falling oil prices.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights a brutal week in the markets, spotlighting steep declines in stocks like Affirm, Wayfair, and SoundHound.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a deeply personal and candid take on Restoration Hardware’s dramatic stock plunge and its questionable financial moves.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the common question of whether to buy the dip, emphasizing that market timing is uncertain and that investors should instead focus on building a personalized, balanced allocation strategy that fits their risk tolerance and long-term goals.
In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Adam J. Patinkin, CFA, Managing Partner of David Capital Partners. Adam shares insights into his firm’s investment strategies, the power of search funds, his journey into the finance world, and his perspectives on inflation, tariffs, and macroeconomic trends shaping the markets.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the corporate misdirection in earnings reports from RH and Lululemon.
In this episode, Scott Becker continues his discussion on BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s push for a new asset allocation model, shifting from the traditional 60/40 split to a 50/30/20 mix with increased alternative assets.
In this lighthearted episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest market downturn and shares his excitement for summer golf.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down nine key stories, including a sharp market drop triggered by new tariffs, shifting investment strategies from BlackRock’s Larry Fink, and major retail and tech stock declines.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares ten powerful mantras on wealth preservation, asset allocation, discipline, communication, and leadership.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Larry Fink’s recent push for a 50/30/20 investment strategy and the potential self-interest behind BlackRock’s growing focus on alternative assets.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers three key stories, including Tesla’s delivery miss, market reactions, and the EV sector struggles.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares insights on working across generations in the modern workplace. She discusses the challenges and opportunities of leading multigenerational teams, fostering collaboration, and leveraging diverse perspectives to drive innovation and success.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest market trends, including Tesla’s rough year, NVIDIA’s downturn, and Apple’s resilience as one of Warren Buffett’s top holdings.
In this episode, Scott Becker shouts out two fascinating, larger-than-life individuals.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares six insightful concepts he came across on Twitter.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights from his viral Twitter poll asking whether it’s okay to enjoy pizza and start a diet tomorrow.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses two key lessons from Lululemon’s recent struggles: the challenge of maintaining market leadership and the contrasting styles of corporate leadership.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the concept of making big, “left of the decimal point” changes versus small, “right of the decimal point” improvements.
In this humorous episode, Scott Becker shares a funny travel mishap involving a Japanese toilet remote control during a European vacation.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the latest jobless claims data, its impact on the stock market, and what it signals for the broader economy.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the balance between change and consistency in business and life.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the unpredictability of individual stocks, using Avis Budget Group’s unexpected 20% surge as an example.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses KKR and Blackstone’s struggles amid market downturns and Intuitive’s success with its Da Vinci surgical robots.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down six stories shaping the business and private equity landscape, including new auto tariffs, stock market declines, major corporate layoffs, and the latest trends in high-performing and struggling stocks.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the performance of Tesla, Lucid, and Rivian in 2025.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the importance of defining clear priorities and bringing passion to them.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers eight key stories, including market reactions to potential tariff changes, the sudden passing of Samsung’s co-CEO, reflections on the Affordable Care Act’s 15th anniversary, and insights on IRS budget cuts.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the dynamics of introductory calls—both the rewarding and the frustrating.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the impact of the Affordable Care Act, highlighting the progress in expanding healthcare coverage while emphasizing the overlooked issue of access.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the stock market’s positive reaction to hopes that President Trump will ease tariff policies.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Amazon’s recent stock performance, its seven-week losing streak, and its latest venture into the used car business.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a rare moment—his household’s Peloton actually getting used on the same day Peloton’s stock saw a 3.5% jump.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker breaks down the latest market trends for Apple, NVIDIA, and Palantir.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Nike’s recent stock performance, its shift from a competitive-driven brand to a socially conscious identity, and what it might take to regain its edge.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers six key financial stories, including Nike and FedEx’s stock declines, Booz Allen Hamilton’s government contract struggles, and the unpredictable nature of individual stock investments.
In this episode, Steven Richards, Managing Director and Head of Healthcare Investment Banking at Palm Tree, joins Scott Becker to discuss key trends shaping the healthcare deal landscape. From regulatory challenges and investment strategies to the rise of specialty pharmacy and healthcare IT, Steven shares expert insights on where the industry is headed in 2025.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares ten powerful mantras, concepts, and sayings that shape decision-making in business and life.
In this episode, Scott Becker sits down with Sean Carson, Executive Vice President at Sales Empowerment Group (SEG). Sean shares expert insights on scaling sales teams, leveraging AI for growth, and helping private equity-backed businesses execute go-to-market strategies in an evolving economic landscape. Register for the April 9th “Growing Revenues Fast in a Changing Economy– Optimizing Sales Teams and Working With Great Outside Resources” Webinar here.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores whether the U.S. economy is in a “Goldilocks” state—not too hot, not too cold—amid job market shifts, moderate layoffs in major banks, and economic signals that may influence the Fed’s rate decisions.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest market trends for Tesla, Stellantis, and Carvana, analyzing Tesla’s stock drop, Stellantis’ leadership shake-up, and Carvana’s risky move into new car sales.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses reports of small-scale layoffs at major banks, including BofA, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Boeing’s efforts to recover from cash burn, Intel’s leadership shake-up and AI strategy overhaul, and Williams Sonoma’s cautious outlook for 2025 despite recent improvements.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Morgan Stanley’s plan to lay off 2,000 employees—about 2.5% of its workforce—amid efforts to cut costs.
Scott Becker discusses the latest Fed meeting, where Chairman Powell signaled persistent inflation, slower growth, and higher unemployment.
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC shares her journey as an engineer-turned-marketer-turned-consultant-turned-speaker, discussing the challenges and rewards of being a “hyphenate”—someone who thrives in multiple professional arenas.
In this episode, Dr. Rahul Gupta, President of GATC Health, joins Scott Becker to discuss how AI and machine learning are transforming the speed, cost, and success rates of drug development.
In this episode, Scott Becker challenges the rise of binary thinking in politics, business, and society.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the recent share buybacks by American Eagle Outfitters and RH, questioning the financial strategy behind borrowing to repurchase shares.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down five key market stories, including a rough day for stocks, private equity fund struggles, and surprising comebacks from companies like CVS and Intel.
In this episode, Gregory P. Hawver, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses the growing role of independent sponsors in the deal-making world. He breaks down how independent sponsors differ from traditional private equity funds, their unique deal structures, and why this investment model is gaining traction. Plus, he shares insights on the upcoming McGuireWoods Independent Sponsor Conference – October 14-15, 2025.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a personal progress report across business, investments, fitness, tennis, and golf.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the reality of achieving success in multiple ventures.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the $1.2 billion in federal funding lost by Johns Hopkins and Columbia.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers five key stories, including the top five companies by market cap, standout stocks from Friday’s trading, struggling retail stocks, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the UK’s slowing economy, the EU’s response to Trump’s trade policies, and key stock market movers—including Palantir, Peloton, and Tempus AI.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the challenge of balancing the joy of simply participating in sports with the drive to win, especially as we age. Sharing a recent experience, he explores the internal struggle between appreciating the moment and the competitive urge to avoid losing, even to less skilled players.
Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, joins the podcast to discuss her top five predictions for dealmaking trends in the wake of the new administration. From antitrust shifts to deregulation and inflation concerns, Holly offers an expert perspective on the opportunities and challenges ahead for the private equity and healthcare sectors.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the recent struggles of Spirit Airlines, analyzing the fallout from the FTC’s decision to block its merger with JetBlue. He discusses the broader implications for the airline industry, from market consolidation to rising ticket prices, and questions the approach of FTC Chair Lina Khan in shaping these market dynamics.
In today’s episode, Scott Becker covers 11 of the top stories impacting markets and business, including the latest on treasury yields, Spotify’s revenue growth, and President Trump’s potential government efficiency advisors. Tune in to hear updates on Spirit Airlines’ merger status, Green Thumb Industries’ performance, and Rivian’s EV advancements, plus some insights from the Becker’s Healthcare annual CEO roundtable.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the current landscape for mergers and acquisitions, focusing on the potential impact of a pro-business administration, evolving FTC policies, and high-interest rates tied to the federal deficit. Scott shares insights on how these factors could shape private equity investments and the challenges ahead for sustaining growth amid persistent economic constraints.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares three impactful reflections on life and business: the importance of cherishing loved ones, learning from his journey with The Entrepreneur’s Edge book project, and the value of surrounding yourself with positive, driven people.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers eight significant updates in the financial world, including Bitcoin’s impressive rally, Intel’s stock struggles, and the highest U.S. equity exposure in over a decade. He also shares highlights from The Entrepreneur’s Edge audiobook, now available on Apple.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers the impressive year-to-date performance of the “Magnificent Seven” stocks driving the market, with highlights on NVIDIA’s nearly 200% surge, Meta’s surprising 70% rise, and gains across Amazon, Tesla, Google, Apple, and Microsoft. Tune in for a quick breakdown of these market leaders’ impact.
In this episode, Scott Becker dives into six core concepts for effective due diligence, including aligning leadership, understanding key business drivers, prioritizing critical risks, and mastering industry insights. These strategies aim to guide investors toward smarter, more informed deals in the private equity space.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses seven major stories shaping the business and private equity landscape today, from the surge of the “Magnificent Seven” stocks and Bitcoin’s new high, to top diligence strategies for successful deals. Tune in for insights on market trends, inflation, and effective investment tactics.
On today’s episode, Scott Becker explores how Tesla’s recent success may be linked to favorable political connections, with the EV giant up 20% year-to-date while rivals Rivian and Lucid struggle. He also shares insights on big market moves from Pinterest, Expedia, and Peloton.
In this episode, Scott Becker dives into 10 major market stories for the day, including NVIDIA’s leap past Apple in market cap, the latest Fed rate cut, and impressive jumps from brands like Hanes, Ralph Lauren, and Under Armour. Listen in for insights on market shifts, luxury brand trends, and unexpected rebounds in the business world.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Matt Wolf, Senior Analyst and National Healthcare Business Valuation Leader at RSM, to discuss the state of private equity deal activity, the impact of regulatory changes, and insights into the current fundraising environment. Matt shares his perspective on trends in operational efficiency and the evolving preferences of institutional investors.
In today’s episode, Scott Becker covers key stock movements, from Oscar Health and Ardant Health facing significant drops, to Coinbase’s impressive surge and Tesla’s continued strength. He highlights the volatility in various sectors, from healthcare to tech, and emphasizes the importance of a steady allocation in these unpredictable times.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the importance of staying grounded, using recent political shifts and personal anecdotes to illustrate why we shouldn’t overplay our hand in business, relationships, or life. He emphasizes the value of humility, consistency, and being mindful of both our rise and eventual descent.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores six trending stories, covering recent market gains, the influence of “the 3 T’s” (Trump, Tesla, and Thiel), and significant stock movements involving Tempus, NVIDIA, and Novo Nordisk.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker to discuss the impact of post-election uncertainty on business forecasting and strategic planning. David discusses the complexities of interpreting data amidst changing political landscapes, strategies for minimizing forecasting biases, and the evolving role of information asymmetry in high-stakes decision-making.
In this episode, Scott Becker sits down with Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP, to discuss emerging trends in healthcare private equity. Holly highlights the resurgence in deal volume, the growing impact of healthcare tech, and unique opportunities in the veterinary space, providing insights on what to expect in 2025.
In this episode, Scott Becker delves into the remarkable journey of Judith Faulkner, CEO of Epic, and her steadfast focus on improvement that has propelled Epic to the forefront of healthcare technology. Scott explores why Faulkner stands among the top CEOs of our generation, rivaling industry giants with her commitment to evolving Epic’s impact and excellence.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on KPMG’s recent decision to lay off 4% of its audit workforce, exploring the evolving dynamics in the professional services industry. He discusses why firms are reevaluating audit profitability and the broader implications for the job market.
In this post-election episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker dives into the market’s positive reaction to the Trump victory, Bitcoin’s new highs, major moves in bank and healthcare stocks, and a look at what’s ahead for regulatory changes.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the empowering concept of “choose your hard,” where every choice involves a challenge, whether in health, finances, or communication. Reflecting on the value of long-term thinking and shifting from “I have to” to “I get to,” Scott shares strategies for making meaningful, intentional choices in business and life.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers the election day’s market rally, discussing big stock moves from companies like Palantir, Tempus, and Berkshire Hathaway. He also touches on private equity milestones and offers some lighthearted reflections on his tennis game.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares thoughtful perspectives on the 2024 election, market trends, and stock allocation strategies. Emphasizing a balanced approach to both investing and reacting to election results, he encourages listeners to stay gracious, breathe, and focus on long-term financial stability regardless of political outcomes.
In today’s episode, Scott Becker highlights the top five market movers, including Palantir’s impressive earnings, Astero Labs’ stock jump, the Trump Media trade, Apollo Global Management’s strong performance, and TPG’s asset growth. Tune in as Scott provides insights into these high-performing stocks and private equity trends.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the power of simplicity in work and life, inspired by a quote from golf legend Nancy Lopez: “The simpler I keep things, the better I play.” Discover how streamlining focus and clarifying priorities can lead to better outcomes both on the course and in business.
In this episode, Scott Becker delves into Jeep’s surprising decision to discontinue the popular Cherokee model, contrasting it with the importance of doubling down on winning products. Listen as Scott shares insights on business strategy, brand loyalty, and a few lighthearted digs at his golf buddies.
In today’s episode, Scott Becker shares key market updates, including Berkshire’s recent moves, Peloton’s struggles with subscriber decline, and Carvana’s impressive rebound. Plus, Scott reflects on the power of simplicity in business and sports with a memorable quote from golf legend Nancy Lopez.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the critical role of product-market fit for entrepreneurs and the journey from idea to successful business. He highlights the importance of adapting and pivoting to align with market needs, emphasizing that success lies in the intersection of what founders love to create and what customers truly want.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses insights on the downsides of frequent moves—whether changing jobs or relocating homes—and the importance of cultivating stability. He also shares practical tips on staying organized to avoid misplacing items, underscoring the value of consistency in both career and personal life.
In this episode, Scott Becker delves into October’s surprising jobs report, which saw only 12,000 jobs created, highlighting its impact on the economy and the contrasting positive response from the stock market. He examines the divide between benefits for investors versus challenges for job seekers, emphasizing the need for a balanced economic approach.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights recent market rebounds for Intel, Avis, and Stellantis (Jeep), with Intel and Avis making significant gains after challenging performances year-to-date. Stellantis shows slight improvement, offering a glimpse of hope after a difficult year.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest successes of Apple, Amazon, and Intuitive Surgical, highlighting strong performances under exceptional leadership. From Apple’s record revenues to Amazon’s impressive earnings and Intuitive’s standout growth, Scott shares insights on what makes these CEOs and companies ones to watch.
In this episode, Scott Becker dives into 11 key business stories, including Amazon and Apple’s earnings beats, a tough day for the Nasdaq and S&P, and market highlights from companies like NVIDIA, Coinbase, and Estee Lauder. Plus, Scott shares insights from Becker’s 30th annual ASC conference on the essential role of great teams in long-term success.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s “Back to Basics” approach, focusing on simplified menu offerings and prioritizing team satisfaction. Niccol’s strategy emphasizes efficiency and classic service values as Starbucks works to streamline its customer experience and revitalize sales.
In this episode, Scott Becker talks with J.P. Morgan Wealth Management experts Daniel Resnick and Michael Smith about emerging trends in M&A, key insights for wealth management, and strategic planning for leaders and founders. Gain valuable perspectives on market activity and thoughtful advice for long-term growth in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.
In this epiosde, Scott Becker dives into a challenging day in the markets, with significant declines across major stocks like Uber, Estée Lauder, Roku, and Microsoft. From tech to consumer giants, it’s a difficult day for investors as drops span multiple sectors.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines a tough day in the markets, with major drops across sectors including healthcare, tech, and consumer brands, and highlights Starbucks’ new CEO, Rich Nicole, as a promising leader amid challenging times.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights from 30 years in business, emphasizing the critical role of hiring and developing strong teams to adapt, serve customers effectively, and ensure long-term success in a constantly evolving market.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers today’s market downturn and explores five key stories: NASDAQ and S&P tumbles, Meta and Microsoft’s spending pressures, Carvana’s rising popularity, and the struggles of Spirit Airlines amidst regulatory challenges.
In this episode, Scott Becker sits down with Nicholas Newsad, Managing Principal at Health-Contract.com and author of Doctor Deals, to discuss the shifting landscape of physician practice acquisitions, emerging healthcare data licensing opportunities, and essential advice for young professionals and physicians navigating today’s complex market.
In this episode, Scott Becker outlines three alarming economic indicators signaling potential financial turmoil: the mounting $36 trillion national debt, sluggish economic growth despite high deficit spending, and increasing Treasury bond yields.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers 16 key business stories, including Google’s earnings surge, JetBlue’s forecast drop, Visa layoffs, and Warren Buffett’s Apple stock sales. From market movements to upcoming conferences, tune in for insights into today’s top business news.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the concept that “life is directional.” He shares insights on navigating setbacks in areas like finances, health, and personal goals, reminding listeners to stay positive and trust that progress often follows patience and perseverance.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the strong year-to-date performances of “The Three T’s”—Trump Media, Palantir Technologies by Peter Thiel, and Tesla. Plus, hear updates on The Entrepreneur’s Edge audiobook, launching soon on Amazon and Apple.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers the impressive year-to-date gains of the “Magnificent Seven” stocks, with highlights on NVIDIA, Meta, and Amazon’s growth. Plus, he shares details on the upcoming webinar for entrepreneurs and the soon-to-be-released The Entrepreneur’s Edge audiobook.
In this episode, Scott Becker dives into top market updates, analyzing “The 3 T’s” (Trump, Thiel, and Tesla), performance trends among major banks and automakers, and the rise of the “Magnificent Seven” tech giants. Tune in for insights on these standout stocks and highlights from recent conversations with leading industry experts.
In today’s episode, Scott Becker explores Intel’s significant year-to-date decline despite massive government aid and high demand for chips, drawing parallels to Boeing’s struggles. He also questions whether it’s better to be in a strong business with poor leadership or a weak one with exceptional leadership.
In this episode, Scott Becker humorously revisits his “White Dudes Gone Wrong” segment, discussing recent CEO scandals, including Olympus’s Stefan Kaufmann and Abercrombie & Fitch’s Mike Jeffries. Tune in for a lighthearted yet insightful take on these headlines shaping the corporate world.
In this episode, Scott Becker dives into 21 stories driving today’s market, from impressive NASDAQ and S&P 500 growth to corporate shakeups and updates on industry giants like NVIDIA, Amazon, and Tesla. Tune in for key takeaways and trends shaping the financial landscape.
Scott Becker highlights the latest in business movements, from CPRE’s strong Q3 performance in commercial real estate to FTI Consulting’s recent downturn. He also previews exciting speakers at upcoming Becker’s Healthcare events and shares Boeing’s challenging quarter, alongside UPS and Tesla’s recent successes.
In today’s episode, Scott Becker delves into key market stories, including Mercedes-Benz’s profit slump, the strong sales surge for Hoka and Uggs, and the success of Centene Corporation. He also spotlights Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s significant leadership impact and examines the U.S. deficit’s latest jump.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker to discuss the dynamics of business turnarounds, leadership transitions, and lessons from sports analogies. They also delve into the potential impact of a change in administration on the FTC’s antitrust enforcement under Lena Khan.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers seven key business updates, including KKR’s impressive 58% earnings surge, IBM’s revenue miss, a Wall Street Journal poll showing Trump in the lead, and the lowest home sales since 1995. Scott also discusses the remarkable performance of companies like Palantir and UPS while sharing a humorous take on his recent golf struggles.
In this episode, Scott Becker delves into the performance of various “vice” stocks, including Hims & Hers, Grindr, Abercrombie & Fitch, and cannabis. He also touches on the surprising rises of Spirit Airlines, Peloton, and Bitcoin, along with Tesla’s continued market dominance.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights three key stories: the market’s 1% drop due to concerns over the Fed’s slow rate cuts, Tesla’s surprising 10% surge following strong earnings, and Boeing’s troubling $6 billion loss, signaling deeper challenges for the company.
In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Holly Buckley about her approach to onboarding and integrating new leaders in large organizations. They discuss the importance of fostering personal connections, encouraging autonomy in goal-setting, and the key traits that lead to successful integration, all while highlighting the value of intuition in the recruitment process.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers key business updates, including Grindr’s 9% stock surge, AT&T’s strong wireless sales, and Verizon’s contrasting performance. He also touches on McDonald’s E. Coli troubles, Walgreens’ leadership changes, and General Motors’ success under Mary Barra. Additionally, Scott revisits the arrest of Abercrombie & Fitch’s former CEO in a sex trafficking scandal.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the downfall of Mike Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, who has been linked to a sex trafficking scheme. Becker explores the irony of Jeffries’ marketing tactics for the brand, which mirrored his personal life, and how Abercrombie & Fitch has since recovered. He also touches on Grindr’s recent stock rise.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the contrasting year for female CEOs, focusing on Mary Barra’s leadership at General Motors. While CVS and Walgreens saw leadership changes, GM, under Barra, is thriving, with stock up nearly 50% year-to-date. Scott also touches on Stellantis’ struggles under CEO Carlos Tavares.
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner of EGH, LLC, shares her expertise on successful manufacturing operations transitions. She explores key reasons for these changes, including acquisitions, redundancy, cost, and geopolitical instability, while emphasizing the importance of strategic planning, cross-functional team engagement, and effective communication for seamless execution.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the impact of Amazon’s convenience on consumer habits, questioning whether it encourages laziness and overspending. He also touches on Amazon’s strong market performance and their push for in-office work to maintain success.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the benefits of following Warren Buffett’s top five holdings and the Magnificent Seven stocks, highlighting how investing in these key portfolios could lead to strong returns. He emphasizes the value of index funds and reflects on how these investment strategies have outperformed the market over time.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses key trends impacting the stock market, including warnings from Goldman Sachs and Citigroup about future market gains. He covers the performance of major companies like NVIDIA, Netflix, and Nike, and much more.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, about the impact of recent rate cuts, growing deal activity in the mid-market, and key trends driving private equity. Kes shares insights on the cautious optimism in the market and the factors influencing investment decisions across industries and regions.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the parallels between Disney CEO Bob Iger and Charlemagne, diving into leadership, ego, and the challenges of running a modern empire. He also discusses Disney’s performance, its struggles with the parks business, and Iger’s upcoming departure.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers Acadia Healthcare’s challenging year, Intuitive’s rise, and Peloton’s surprising market jump. He also touches on the struggles of powerhouse football programs Michigan and Alabama, along with a preview of the sold-out Becker’s Healthcare CEO Roundtable.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights seven key market stories, including the struggles of Spirit Airlines, NVIDIA’s remarkable 180% rise, and the contrasting fortunes of Tesla and United Health Group. Tune in for updates on major market movers and expert insights.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the challenges faced by Citigroup and WD-40, with both stocks taking a hit this week despite overall strong year-to-date performances. Tune in for insights into Citigroup’s recent profitability dip and WD-40’s struggles, plus quick updates on Apple and Tesla.
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Healthcare Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM, joins Scott Becker to discuss the latest trends in private equity. Matt shares insights on the recent surge in deal volume, the impact of interest rates on diligence, and how sponsors are adapting their strategies in today’s changing market.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers Netflix’s impressive turnaround, Intuitive Surgical’s strong performance, CVS’s CEO change and stock dip, and American Express’s slight drop despite a strong year. Listen for insights on these key market moves and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers five key business stories, including CVS replacing CEO Karen Lynch, Amazon’s push for employees to return to the office, and Ferrari’s new $3.9 million sports car. Also discussed are the latest U.S. presidential poll updates and Lucid Motors’ financial struggles.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores how Lucid Motors, the third-largest EV maker, could apply lessons from legendary CEO Jack Welch’s strategy at General Electric. Becker discusses the importance of being number one or two in the market, challenges Lucid faces as it lags behind Tesla and Rivian, and the impact of recent stock drops on the company’s future.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, joins Scott Becker to discuss leadership strategies for emerging leaders, trends in the private equity deal market, and the challenges and opportunities within practice management firms. Holly shares her thoughts on communication, trust, and navigating a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers key business updates, including Tesla’s challenging year-to-date performance, SpaceX’s soaring private valuations, and Walgreens’ surprising stock surge. He also touches on Adidas’ continued struggles and the opportunity to invest alongside Andreessen Horowitz.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses six major stories influencing the markets today, including the market surge fueled by potential rate cuts and stimulus, Europe and China’s economic shifts, the rise of Trump media and Bitcoin, Victoria’s Secret unexpected stock jump, Elevance Health’s sharp decline, and United Airlines’ impressive gains.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Mitchel Nakken, Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Consulting at Palm Tree LLC. Mitchell shares insights into Palm Tree’s integrated M&A advisory services, the launch of their operations practice, and how they support private equity clients through the entire lifecycle of portfolio companies, from acquisition to transformation and sale preparation.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down BlackRock’s leadership with $11 trillion in assets under management, Blackstone’s dominance in private equity, and the recent rise in the Levin-Becker Economic Anxiety and Fear Index to 7.4, reflecting growing economic concerns.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses five significant business stories, including Apple’s strong market cap rebound, United Airlines’ surprising 55% year-to-date gain, and a tough day for chip stocks. He also highlights Blackstone’s growth, private equity challenges under new FTC rules, and Walgreens’ recent 16% rise.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Apple’s continued reign as the top market cap company, despite recent buzz around NVIDIA’s potential to overtake it. He explores the day’s market dynamics, including NVIDIA’s setback due to policy concerns, Apple’s momentum, and other notable stock movements.
In this episode, Mitchel Nakken, Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Consulting at Palm Tree, joins the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast to discuss current M&A trends, private equity deal-making, and emerging sectors. Mitchel shares insights on the evolving private equity environment, market opportunities, and his experiences in consulting for founder-led businesses.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the concept of “warrior closers” — individuals who excel at staying focused and driving tasks or deals to completion. Using examples from business and sports, he emphasizes the importance of avoiding distractions and maintaining a laser-like focus to achieve success.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers key stock movements, including Abercrombie & Fitch’s unexpected 85% rise, Trump Media’s significant gains, and Walgreens’ surprising 11% turnaround. He also highlights NVIDIA and Apple’s market cap competition and Tempest AI’s recent dip.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Walgreens’ plan to close 1,200 stores, NVIDIA’s rapid rise in market cap alongside Apple, and Goldman Sachs’ 45% profit surge. He also highlights Peloton’s stock jump, Dollar Tree’s struggles, and recent podcast features with industry leaders.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, to explore RSM’s dominant mid-market private equity practice and the current trends shaping the private equity landscape. Richard shares insights on deal flow, lending environments, and the growing focus on value-based care in healthcare investments.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the challenges of building a direct-to-consumer business in today’s competitive market. He emphasizes the increasing importance of channel partners and robust sales teams for scaling businesses, particularly when aiming for large-scale growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the top publicly traded private equity funds—Blackstone, Apollo, KKR, TPG, and The Carlyle Group—and their market outperformance compared to the S&P 500. He also discusses private equity’s “dry powder” reserves and the aggressive investment strategies these funds are deploying to maintain growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers nine major stories, including the strong market performance, Boeing’s workforce cuts, Tesla’s RoboTaxi’s impact on Uber and Lyft, JPMorgan’s resilience, rising car prices, and Lululemon’s stock plunge. Additionally, he touches on political debates surrounding abortion, with insights from the Wall Street Journal and Emily’s List.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the critical healthcare supply and demand imbalance, emphasizing the need for more doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals. Inspired by Pastor Chris Harris’ message of “Better Together,” Scott highlights how healthcare communities must unite to solve these issues and improve care for all.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Tesla’s disappointing RoboTaxi debut, which led to an 8% drop in Tesla stock. Meanwhile, Uber saw a 6% rise, as investors gained confidence in its business. Scott explores the fascinating dynamics between these companies and how market shifts impact their success.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers seven top stories, including BlackRock’s rise to $11.5 trillion in assets under management, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares’ 2026 retirement, and falling profits for major banks. He also touches on the U.S. deficit, France’s cost-cutting measures, Boeing’s potential debt downgrade, and the surge in Astero Labs.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, as they discuss the heightened activity at the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. David shares his perspective on government enforcement trends, the impact of the opioid crisis on False Claims Act cases, and what the legal landscape might look like following the upcoming election.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the difficult position Fed Chairman Jerome Powell faces with inflation remaining high and jobless claims surging. As the Fed navigates whether to lower interest rates, the impact on both the job market and inflation remains a key concern in this complex economic environment.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers five key business stories, including the markets hitting record highs before a dip, interest rate expectations with a strong job market, Delta’s stock plunge, and a rebound in private equity fund activity.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares inspiration from two leaders who exemplify the relentless pursuit of goals, whether big or small. Their focus and discipline serve as a testament to the power of goal setting and the drive to achieve excellence. Tune in for a dose of motivation on how dedication to your goals can lead to great accomplishments.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest findings from the most recent Becker’s Healthcare CEO advisory board call, highlighting the top 10 concerns facing health systems today. From insulin and IV shortages to Medicare Advantage challenges, cybersecurity threats, and the economic fragility of reliance on 340B, this episode provides valuable insights into the pressing issues at the forefront of healthcare leaders’ minds.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers seven key business stories, including the percentage of Americans with over $2 million in investment capital, Boeing’s potential junk bond rating, and Tesla’s impressive 19% sales jump in China. He also touches on the challenges of Florida’s insurance market, core versus explore investment strategies, and insights into index versus mutual funds.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker to discuss why some organizations excel at learning from failure while others struggle. They explore key concepts such as fostering a culture that encourages reflection, analyzing failures, and constantly striving for improvement.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the importance of relentless diligence in both personal health and business success. Inspired by a close colleague’s unwavering commitment to improving his health while building a successful consulting firm, Scott shares insights on the challenges and admiration for the pursuit of excellence in all areas of life.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses seven key stories, including Warren Buffett’s $10 billion sale of Bank of America shares, economists warning the Fed on rate cuts, Humana’s stock drop, China’s slowing economy, Apple’s iPhone sales disappointment, economic anxiety trends, and Apollo Global’s acquisition of the Barnes Group.
In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, about the current private equity landscape. They discuss the impact of job growth, interest rate trends, and the growing readiness of private equity firms to invest in both large and middle-market companies.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses recent downgrades for Apple and Amazon, driven by concerns over slowing sales and cloud business performance. He also touches on Netflix’s impressive rebound and market concerns as stock levels remain high.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 12 key stories, covering the impact of a robust September jobs report on the market, year-to-date performance of NASDAQ and S&P 500, and the evolving Harris-Trump race. He also touches on major stock movements from Tesla to Microsoft, the resurgence of Abercrombie & Fitch, and the importance of core business strategies for long-term success.
In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes the importance of knowing your business’s core strengths and doubling down on what you do best. He discusses the balance between focusing on your core business while exploring new opportunities and the dangers of chasing trends without mastering your core competencies.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers seven major stories, including the strong September jobs report, changes in net worth rankings of top tech leaders, the largest companies by revenue, and private equity firm performances. He also discusses Rivian’s production struggles and stock market updates for Amazon, Meta, and Palantir.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Spirit Airlines’ potential bankruptcy and its impact on competitors like JetBlue, Rivian’s production and demand issues, and a surprisingly strong September jobs report. Tune in for key market insights and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Warren Buffett’s five largest holdings—Apple, Bank of America, American Express, Coca-Cola, and Kraft Heinz. He reflects on the success of Buffett’s investment strategy and shares insights on balancing index fund investing with individual stock picks.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the common concern of customer and people concentration in business. He emphasizes the importance of valuing key customers and team members, encouraging leaders to double down on their strengths while expanding their base, rather than reducing reliance on their most valuable assets.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Rick Levin, President of Rick Levin & Associates, Inc. They discuss the intricacies of building a successful real estate auction business, the impact of the economy on auctions, and valuable advice for entrepreneurs in the industry.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on three stocks that soared—Palantir, NVIDIA, and Oscar Health—and why he wishes he had invested. He also discusses two stocks he’s relieved to have avoided, Avis and New York Community Bank, both of which experienced significant losses this year.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the concept of “addition by subtraction,” highlighting how removing underperforming employees or firms can benefit a business’s bottom line. He also discusses the importance of building strong, indispensable teams, while reallocating resources to the most productive areas of the company for sustained growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes the importance of maintaining discipline in business growth by avoiding the temptation to “move the goalposts”. He discusses how startups can succeed by ensuring revenues outpace expenses, and offers insights on balancing commercialization and customer satisfaction for long-term profitability.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers seven key stories, including market fluctuations, LVMH’s investment in Moncler, Nvidia’s stock surge, and the performance of major brands like Tesla, Nike, and Kohl’s. He also touches on the struggles of Walgreens and Wisconsin-based Harley Davidson and the Packers.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers the latest quarterly sales results of major automakers. GM and Tesla posted solid numbers, while Ford saw a slight dip, and Stellantis struggled with a significant 20% drop in U.S. sales. He also reflects on the broader implications for each company’s stock performance and market position.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker discusses Humana’s 25% stock drop due to lower Medicare star ratings, GM’s steady performance compared to Tesla, a dip in Nvidia’s stock, and the lowest U.S. job quit rates in several years. He also shares insights from the Levin Becker Economic Fear Index.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker shares eight key business and private equity stories for October 2, 2024. Topics include market volatility amid geopolitical tensions, the challenges private equity firms face in healthcare services, Nike’s stock drop, and major deals like KKR’s potential $5 billion takeover and Blackstone’s $18.5 billion acquisition of Smartsheet.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers five significant stories shaping the private equity landscape. From Morgan Stanley’s $750M climate fund to TPG’s role in the DirecTV-Dish merger, and Blackstone’s acquisition of Smartsheet, the episode highlights key trends in niche funds, secondary markets, and the resilience of large private equity firms.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker discusses the delicate balance between urgency and thoughtfulness in decision making. Drawing inspiration from Jeff Bezos, he explores how entrepreneurs can avoid “paralysis by analysis” while ensuring a disciplined approach to making smart, well-considered choices.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how lower interest rates are driving private equity funds to pursue deals, while strategic buyers and family offices approach opportunities with varying levels of caution and preparedness. He explores the differing capabilities and strategies of these groups in the current deal environment.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the impressive rise of Apollo Global Management, the ongoing turbulence surrounding Trump Media, and Pinterest’s efforts to rebound. With unique insights and entertaining analysis, Scott ties together three seemingly unrelated companies and discusses their market performance.
In this episode of the, Scott Becker discusses the Levin Becker Economic Fear Index, China’s attempts to stimulate its economy, and Stellantis Jeep’s recent 14% stock drop. He also highlights key speakers at the upcoming Becker’s Healthcare conference and celebrates near-record podcast downloads.
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Healthcare Senior Analyst and Business Valuation Leader at RSM, joins Scott Becker to explore how changing interest rates and macroeconomic conditions are influencing strategic investors in the private equity space. They discuss the impact on acquisitions, divestitures, and deal-making strategies for healthcare and beyond.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights five key stories, including Stellantis’ recent struggles, Coinbase’s fluctuations alongside Bitcoin’s impressive 55% year-to-date rise, and challenges in the U.S. job market. He also shares insights from the Levin-Becker Economic Fear Index and celebrates 300,000 downloads for the podcast.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast, Scott Becker shares insights on seven key stories shaping the business landscape today. He discusses the mixed market signals, highlights impressive year-to-date gains for the NASDAQ and S&P, and explores challenges faced by companies like Stellantis, Ryanair, and Acadia Healthcare.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses three major economic stats, including the August Personal Consumer Expenditures Index, GDP growth, and weekly jobless claims. He also highlights the world’s wealthiest individuals, the “Three Amigos” – Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk, each worth over $200 billion. Tune in for insights into inflation, economic growth, and the staggering wealth of today’s top billionaires.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the launch of the Becker Economic Fear Index, a new tool to gauge economic anxieties among business leaders. He shares personal insights on market panics, the importance of proper financial allocations, and how having the right strategy can help weather economic uncertainty.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the lukewarm sales of Apple’s iPhone 16, exploring how consumer buying habits have shifted from high excitement to practical upgrades. Despite softer iPhone sales, Apple remains a tech giant with a $3.5 trillion market cap.
In today’s episode, Scott Becker covers key business stories including Costco’s revenue miss, lukewarm iPhone 16 sales, and companies’ frustrations with Gen Z workers. He also discusses China’s economic efforts, Dell’s office return mandate, and notable stock movements for Walgreens Boots Alliance and Trump Media.
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Business Valuation Leader at RSM, discusses the impact of productivity trends on economic growth and the potential of generative AI to revolutionize healthcare. He explores how these technologies could free up clinical time and drive enterprise value in the coming years.
This episode covers HP’s impressive market performance, Costco’s continued success, and the challenges Ford and GM face due to trade tariffs. We also touch on the broader economic effects of political actions and their unexpected consequences.
In this episode, we explore the factors driving market growth, Fed Chairman Powell’s balanced approach to interest rates, and financial risks facing retirees. We also cover Costco’s stock performance and concerns around capping credit card interest rates.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses NVIDIA’s impressive 144% year-to-date rise, Disney’s challenges with its park business, and KKR’s strong performance amid fundraising difficulties. He also touches on Visa’s antitrust lawsuit and Tempest AI’s ongoing success in the oncology field.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers six crucial business stories, including the contrasting economic realities between stockholders and lower-income consumers, the rise of billionaires like Musk, Zuckerberg, and Bezos, and the remarkable year-to-date performance of NVIDIA. He also discusses Visa’s antitrust lawsuit and the rise of Tempest AI, highlighting key market shifts.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares her expertise on consumerism in healthcare and how private equity is navigating this evolving landscape. She highlights trends in patient expectations, technology’s role in improving the patient experience, and how healthcare providers are responding to the shift towards more consumer-driven care.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the contrasting realities of today’s economy—soaring stock market wealth for investors, while lower-income consumers face growing financial challenges, as highlighted by Dollar Tree and Dollar General’s reports and declining consumer confidence.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the recent slowdown in Disney’s parks business, which makes up over a third of the company’s revenue. He examines the impact on Disney’s stock performance and whether the company can sustain growth as the demand for its parks softens.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses KKR’s impressive performance, including a 60% stock rise and the successful raising of a $4.6 billion Ascended Fund, aimed at mid-market deals. Despite a challenging fundraising environment, KKR continues to excel with six deals already lined up for the new fund.
In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, about the latest trends in private equity following recent interest rate cuts. They discuss growing activity among mid-market funds, the outlook for deal flow in 2025, and Richard’s optimism around investments in value-based care and healthcare for seniors.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the complex dynamics between boards and CEOs, particularly in mid-size and smaller companies. He discusses the potential pitfalls of overactive boards and the importance of empowering leadership to manage day-to-day operations, using examples like Disney’s Bob Iger to highlight the challenges and solutions in striking the right balance of authority.
In today’s episode, Scott Becker covers six key stories, including the convergence of treasury yields, Nike’s recent surge, and the business impact of WNBA star Caitlin Clark. He also touches on the U.S. debt crisis, the upcoming presidential race, and the importance of finding the right balance between boards and executive leadership.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares key updates from the business world, including market trends, Intel’s struggles, and the strong performance of retail leaders Costco and Walmart. He also discusses the impact of Apollo Global Management and highlights notable CEOs driving success in their companies.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the powerful concept that “despair is the failure of imagination.” He delves into personal experiences of feeling down and offers insights on using creativity and thoughtful connections to overcome tough moments, inspired by thinkers like Dan Sullivan.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the year-to-date performance of leading electric vehicle makers. Tesla is down 8%, but remains the world’s most valuable car manufacturer, while Rivian faces a 40% drop, and Lucid Motors struggles with a 13.5% decline. Despite these challenges, Tesla’s dominance in the EV market remains remarkable.
In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Matt Wolf, Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM, about the impact of recent interest rate cuts on deal activity. They discuss the rise in deal interest, the complexity of purchase structures, and the critical role of management teams in future transactions.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the year-to-date performance of some of the biggest companies, including Apple, Microsoft, Walmart, and Amazon. With Walmart up 50% and Amazon up 23%, Scott examines the key drivers behind these retail giants’ success, as well as the continued strong performance of tech titans Apple and Microsoft.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the nuances of co-investment, featuring key insights from the leader of the CalPERS Investment Fund. Learn about the benefits, potential risks, and why the quality of the management team or fund is crucial when considering co-investment opportunities.
In this episode, Scott Becker sits down with Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, to discuss the pressing issue of physician shortages, particularly in rural areas. They explore innovative programs aimed at alleviating this crisis and the potential role of private equity in addressing healthcare challenges.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the year-to-date stock performance of major private equity firms like Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo Global, alongside health insurers UnitedHealth, Cigna, and CVS. Tune in for insights on which companies are thriving and which are facing challenges.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers the Fed’s unexpected 50 basis point rate cut and its impact on the markets, NASDAQ’s rally, struggling home sales, Mark Cuban’s defense of billionaires, and the latest on Trump Media. Tune in for a quick take on key economic developments.
In this episode, Scott Becker is joined by Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, to discuss major trends in healthcare private equity. Holly shares insights on interest rate caps, deal volume, regulatory headwinds, and the impact of California’s AB 3129 bill on healthcare transactions.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 14 essential investment principles, covering topics such as saving strategies, maximizing employer-sponsored funds, core portfolio allocations, and the importance of long-term market involvement. These tips are designed to help both new and experienced investors build a solid investment foundation.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights five key stories, including the Fed’s anticipated rate cuts, Elon Musk’s potential to become the world’s first trillionaire, Berkshire Hathaway’s top stock holdings, the performance of Tempus AI, and Tenet Healthcare’s impressive transformation.
In this episode, Scott Becker talks with Matthew Mitchell, former head coach of the University of Kentucky’s women’s basketball team and current CEO of The Winning Tools. Matthew shares insights from his transition into the corporate world, where he applies the leadership principles that brought him success on the court to help businesses achieve sustained success. Tune in for an engaging discussion on teamwork, discipline, and how to build a winning culture in any organization.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the balance between staying focused or expanding in business, emphasizing the need to strive for greatness. He also covers America’s growing debt, Amazon’s return-to-office policy, Microsoft’s continued success, and Tupperware’s decline into bankruptcy.
In this episode, Scott Becker contrasts Tupperware’s decline with Microsoft’s sustained success, highlighting Microsoft’s constant innovation and growth. He emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement, citing Microsoft’s $60 billion stock buyback and expansion into areas like LinkedIn and Azure.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on the downfall of Tupperware and the critical importance of continuous innovation. Using Tupperware’s bankruptcy as a cautionary tale, he highlights the need for businesses to stay vibrant, improve constantly, and avoid becoming commoditized.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, about strategies for narrowing goals and staying focused to close the year successfully. They discuss the importance of discipline, commitment, and finding balance between hard work and rest.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Apollo Global Management’s latest investment, Abercrombie & Fitch’s fluctuating stock performance, and the launch of his new book, The Entrepreneur’s Edge. Dive into key business updates and private equity trends.
Scott Becker shares the latest updates on Apple’s stock performance, market trends, and private equity investments. He also highlights the book launch of The Entrepreneur’s Edge and discusses strategies for long-term market success.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the real estate market’s potential recovery as Redfin sees a 16% surge. Lower mortgage rates signal hope for increased housing affordability and more transactions, providing positive news for the real estate sector.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Chicago’s looming $1 billion deficit, Restoration Hardware’s unexpected 25% rise in Q2, and Wayfair’s 8% surge. He shares insights on leadership, market trends, and personal experiences with both companies.
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM, shares his insights on the evolving IPO market, the return of take-private deals, and private equity’s growing interest in retail investors. Wolf also discusses how macroeconomic shifts are influencing capital reallocation and enterprise value creation.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the impact of an executive’s departure, examining whether they take key team members with them and the varied reactions from companies. Tune in for insights on loyalty, leadership, and the surprising dynamics when leaders leave.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares four key business stories, including Boeing’s first strike since 2008 and Restoration Hardware’s surprising Q2 success. Tune in for quick insights and a bit of humor on the latest in the business world.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses 15 pressing healthcare challenges, ranging from the growing supply-demand problem for physicians and the rise of concierge practices, to the increasing influence of payers and the impact of Medicare Advantage. He also touches on the future of AI, telehealth, and health equity, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of the healthcare system.
In this episode, Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, shares insights on key trends in private equity, including the uptick in sell-side diligence and deal flow. He also explores the evolving landscape for family-owned businesses and the growing influence of ESG and work-life balance considerations in the next generation of business leaders.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the challenges faced by the Eurozone’s slow economic growth and emphasizes the importance of competitiveness. He also covers significant market downturns for companies like Rivian, Intel, and Dollar Tree, along with a candid reflection on the national debt and its political avoidance.
In this episode, Scott Becker draws inspiration from Michael Jordan’s competitive spirit, urging the U.S. economy to avoid the slow growth seen in the Eurozone. He emphasizes the importance of staying competitive and strong to prevent economic stagnation, using the analogy of “Be Like Mike” to highlight the need for resilience and growth.
In this episode, we dive deep into the burgeoning trend of private equity investments in healthcare, with a particular focus on specialty care and medical aesthetics. Maureen Waddle, Senior Consultant, and Katrina Whitehair, Consultant, both at VMG Health, discuss the factors driving PE interest in these markets, the strategic considerations for growth through de novo development or acquisition, and the unique challenges and opportunities presented by healthcare-specific factors. Tune in to gain valuable insights into this evolving landscape.
This episode is sponsored by VMG Health
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker interviews David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. David shares valuable lessons on the importance of celebrating victories, maintaining a balance between work and personal life, and the art of time management in both business and family.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights Oracle’s stock jump, Oscar Health’s rise, and struggles for major banks like J.P. Morgan. Plus, hear about top business leaders from RSM, Northwestern Mutual, and more featured on the podcast.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers seven top stories, including market reactions to inflation news, challenges for Trump Media, Oracle’s stock surge, and struggles at Lulu Lemon and Under Armour. Stay updated with the latest in business and private equity.
Paul Swaney, founder of Swaney Group Capital and former U.S. Navy nuclear submarine operator, shares his journey and offers key advice on decision-making for investors and entrepreneurs. Tune in to learn why moving fast and empowering teams are essential for success in private equity and beyond.
In this special combined episode of the Becker’s Healthcare and Private Equity Podcast, Scott Becker sits down with Alyssa Jaffee, Partner at 7wire Ventures. Alyssa shares insights into digital health investing, the evolution of healthcare during the pandemic, and the importance of consumer empowerment.
In this episode, Scott Becker dives into key topics such as the evolving views on work-life balance, the rise and fall of ESG’s prominence, and the complexities surrounding DEI initiatives. With insights on generational perspectives and the challenges of balancing equity and opportunity, this discussion offers a thoughtful take on pressing business issues today.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the evolving landscape of family-owned businesses, discussing the difficult decisions owners face between selling for significant financial gains or passing the business to the next generation. With private equity offering attractive deals, the future of these businesses is more uncertain than ever.
In this episode, Dr. Sam Patel, founder of Astra Culture, discusses the rapid growth of the medical spa and aesthetics industry, emphasizing the shift toward cash-based models in healthcare. He explores the rise of non-invasive technologies, the increasing demand for medical weight loss and hormone replacement therapy, and why this sector remains resilient even in challenging economic times.
In this episode, Scott Becker delves into the complexities of global conflicts, scandals, and trade wars, emphasizing the need for a return to the lost art of compromise. From Russia-Ukraine tensions to U.S.-China trade relations, Scott explores how finding common ground is essential in navigating today’s challenges.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the five largest market cap stocks, including Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia, while also discussing notable performance by Alliance Bernstein and Monroe Capital.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses BlackRock’s strong year-to-date performance, the record-high percentage of women in the workforce, and market fluctuations, including Nvidia’s recent dip despite strong annual growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights OnlyFans’ impressive financial performance, market optimism after a tough week, Bitcoin’s recent dip, and Blackstone’s continued investment activity despite underperforming peers.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses five stocks that faced significant declines, including Tempus AI, Coinbase, Tesla, McKesson, and Zimmer Biomet, each reflecting key trends in healthcare, AI, and the broader market. He also shares gratitude for the podcast’s top ranking on Apple Business News.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest market downturn, the muted August jobs report, and key movements in stocks like Tesla, Dollar Tree, and McKesson. He also highlights upcoming speaking engagements and exciting news about the podcast’s top ranking on Apple Business News.
In this episode, Thaddeus Thompson, FACHE, Managing Director at Leland Healthcare Advisors & Consultants, discusses his 30-year healthcare journey, the importance of aligning work with purpose, and the critical role of human capital in driving organizational transformation.
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM, joins the podcast to discuss the latest jobs report, its implications for Fed rate cuts, and how this economic environment is shaping private equity investments and growth strategies.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Tesla’s impressive bounce back, Amazon’s strong performance, and the contrasting struggles of other EV makers like Lucid and Rivian. He also reflects on the leadership of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos in shaping their respective industries.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares five key updates, including private equity’s resurgence, a slowing job market, stock market fluctuations, and a look at the talents of Taylor Swift and Joe Rogan. Plus, a discussion on the fascinating leadership of Jim Harris.
In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Kahler Paulson, an incoming architecture student at the University of Wisconsin. Kahler shares his experiences in undergraduate research, the evolution of urban gardens, and his passion for architecture. Join us for an insightful discussion on the intersection of design, community, and education.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers seven major stories in healthcare and business, including Surgery Partners’ potential sale, HCA’s strong performance, and Tesla’s resilience. He also discusses trends in private equity, Medicaid concerns for Centene and Molina, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the unique talents of Taylor Swift and Joe Rogan, highlighting their creativity, discipline, and commercialization success. He reflects on what can be learned from their approaches to mastering their respective crafts.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest job market data, a political battle over US Steel, and diverging economic trends highlighted by the contrasting performances of Rolls-Royce and Dollar Tree. He also explores potential market impacts of a Verizon and Frontier merger.
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Senior Healthcare Analyst and National Healthcare Business Valuation Leader at RSM, shares his expertise on the current state of private equity, highlighting the shift towards scalable, profitable growth, and the impact of macroeconomic tailwinds on investment strategies.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores five emerging drug trends, including the rise of microdosing psychedelics for joint pain, expanded uses of GLP-1s, the complexities of cannabis testing, evolving approaches to adult ADHD treatment, and the booming medical spa industry driven by private equity investments.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, a seasoned expert in healthcare and private equity, provides a concise history of surgery centers, exploring their impact on hospitals, health systems, and the investment landscape. She also discusses current trends, challenges, and the role of private equity in shaping the future of surgery centers.
In today’s episode, Scott Becker covers ten key business stories, including the Nordstrom family’s move to take the company private, signs of economic slowdown with tumbling job openings, and major private equity deals like Blackstone’s $16 billion acquisition. Plus, insights into retail challenges for Lululemon, Dollar Tree, and more.
David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses the latest trends in DOJ investigations, the impact of whistleblower complaints, and the evolving landscape of private equity litigation. Gain expert insights on how the DOJ’s focus areas are shaping the legal environment for healthcare providers and private equity funds.
In this episode, Scott Becker delivers 14 rapid updates on a challenging day in the markets, highlighting significant declines in major stocks like NVIDIA and Boeing, concerns over slowing U.S. manufacturing, and the ongoing volatility in private equity.
In today’s episode, Scott Becker covers the market downturn fueled by economic concerns, with oil prices hitting new lows and major companies like Boeing and Nvidia facing significant declines. Despite Nvidia’s drop, it remains a standout performer this year, and the impact of Medicare’s drug price negotiations is also highlighted.
In today’s episode, Scott Becker discusses the market’s downward trend after recent gains, Intel’s unexpected 9.5% surge amidst potential spin-offs, and the challenges facing Dollar General as retail giants like Walmart and Target dominate the lower-income market.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Brian Levy, Of Counsel at Katten & Temple, LLP, as he shares his extensive experience in the mortgage industry, discussing regulatory compliance, market trends, and the evolution of his practice. Levy also talks about his popular newsletter, “Mortgage Musings,” and offers a unique perspective on the future of the housing market.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Disney’s ongoing struggles, Kamala Harris’s stance on fracking, and Donald Trump’s tariff policies. Plus, insights on leadership comebacks at Salesforce and Starbucks, and a light-hearted take on impulse control in golf.
This episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast covers the latest market movements, highlighting significant gains and losses in retail giants like Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Birkenstock.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the “80-20 economy,” where a small percentage of companies dominate market share and profitability, leaving others to fight for the remainder. He also discusses the impact of this economic divide on various sectors, including the podcasting industry.
Paul Swaney, founder of Swaney Group Capital and former U.S. Navy nuclear submarine operator, shares his journey and offers key advice on decision-making for investors and entrepreneurs. Tune in to learn why moving fast and empowering teams are essential for success in private equity and beyond.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the day’s market winners and losers, including Dollar General’s 30% drop and Best Buy’s surprising 15% surge. The episode also highlights the contrasting performances of big tech companies like NVIDIA and Intel, underscoring the volatility and unpredictability of the stock market.
In this episode of, Scott Becker discuss the latest market shifts, including the impressive performance of big tech giants like Apple and NVIDIA, the continued success of Salesforce under Marc Benioff, and the significant challenges faced by Main Street retailers, with Dollar General experiencing a steep 30% drop.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the pivotal “MJ Moment” in business—the point when you can confidently turn away difficult clients, knowing your business is strong enough to thrive without them. This episode explores the satisfaction and strategy behind recognizing when a client or customer isn’t the right fit and the power that comes with saying “no” in a growing business.
In this episode, John Lowell, Partner at October Three Consulting, discusses the evolving landscape of corporate pension plans, the shift towards 401(k) models, and innovative strategies that are helping companies provide sustainable retirement benefits. Discover how these changes impact both employers and employees in today’s market.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares ten key principles for building and scaling a successful business, from the importance of niche focus to the balance of micromanagement. He also touches on customer loyalty, team dynamics, and product-market fit, offering valuable advice for entrepreneurs at every stage.
In today’s episode, Scott Becker covers 15 key stories in business and private equity, including market movements, notable company earnings from Nvidia, Walgreens, and Nordstrom, and insights into the cannabis and healthcare sectors. Tune in for a quick overview of what’s shaping the financial landscape today.
In this episode, Paul Swaney, Managing Director of Swaney Group Capital, shares his unique journey from U.S. Navy nuclear submarine operations to leading a private equity firm. He discusses his disciplined approach to investing, the importance of operational excellence, and his focus on specialty chemicals and founder-led businesses.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares his insights on assessing pitch decks, emphasizing the importance of realistic financial projections, grounded valuations, and a clear understanding of the business model. He discusses the critical factors that influence investment decisions, including the entrepreneur’s knowledge of their business and the sensible use of funds.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the importance of cultivating an abundance mindset in both business and personal life. He emphasizes moving beyond scarcity thinking to embrace opportunities, focus on growth, and find joy in various aspects of life, even in challenging times.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest market trends, including the challenges faced by EV companies like Lucid Motors, the mixed signals from U.S. consumer confidence, and why individual stock investments might not be the best strategy in a volatile market.
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM, discusses the current shifts in private equity, including a regime change from growth-focused strategies to sustainable growth. He explores how economic factors, such as potential Fed rate cuts and the impact of business continuity planning, are shaping deal-making and investment strategies in the sector.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares five crucial tips for new investors and nine overarching rules for seasoned investors. He emphasizes the importance of consistent saving, understanding asset allocation, and making informed investment decisions to build long-term wealth.
In this episode, Scott Becker delves into the history and impact of tariffs in American trade policy, exploring their use by both political parties and their implications for labor unions and multinational companies. He offers a critical perspective on the use of tariffs and the broader implications for the economy and trade relations.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the significant year-to-date gains in the NASDAQ and S&P 500, the impact of falling treasury yields, and the upcoming release of “The Entrepreneur’s Edge.”
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses the importance of recognizing and seizing new opportunities in both professional and personal life. She shares insights on decision-making, overcoming the fear of failure, and the importance of creating your own opportunities when none seem to exist.
In this episode, Scott discusses the performance of four different stocks, and the larger narrative that can be read from them.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, discusses the importance of connecting top talent with key clients in the legal industry. She shares her approach to identifying and nurturing top performers while ensuring clients receive the best possible service.
In this episode, Scott Becker outlines five crucial points on the current economic landscape, including recent job market revisions, rising unemployment claims, and the implications of deficit spending on growth. Tune in for a concise analysis of how these factors might impact the future of the economy and investor sentiment.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses five major stocks experiencing significant drops, including Advanced Auto Parts, William Sonoma, and Tempice AI. Tune in for a lighthearted take on today’s market downturns and the surprising stories behind these declines.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights three significant private equity trends, including Blackstone’s acquisition of a majority stake in Chartis, the growing interest in sports investments, and Thomas H. Lee Capital’s new $6.25 billion fund. Tune in for insights into the evolving landscape of private equity.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers 14 crucial business and private equity stories, including stock market highs, the Fed’s rate decisions, the latest on Lucid Motors and Macy’s, and notable private equity transactions like Blackstone’s stake in Chartis.
In this episode, Rick Kes, Partner at RSM, discusses the latest trends in private equity, including the surge in deal advisory activity, the impact of macroeconomic factors like inflation, and the role of major funds in driving market momentum. Tune in to explore how these elements are shaping the landscape for 2025 and beyond.
In this episode, Scott Becker analyzes the contrasting fortunes of Target and Macy’s. While Target reports strong earnings and revenue growth, Macy’s struggles with declining sales and profitability, sparking a significant drop in its stock value.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses rising unemployment, concerns over deficit spending, and potential downward revisions in payroll growth. He also touches on market movements, the FTC’s non-compete ruling, and the resilience of companies like Target amidst economic challenges.
Liz Hutson, founder of EGH LLC, explores the essence of striving for ambitious goals and the transformative growth that occurs through perseverance. She shares insights on the value of setting challenging targets, overcoming setbacks, and finding motivation in the pursuit of excellence.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker discusses the impressive year-to-date performances of Netflix, Eli Lilly, and Tempus, all of which have seen significant growth. He also touches on the ongoing challenges faced by Walgreens & Boeing, which continues to struggle in the market.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the common question of which stocks to invest in, emphasizing the unpredictability of individual stocks and advocating for a diversified approach through index funds and treasuries as the core of a stable investment portfolio.
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Healthcare Senior Analyst at RSM, discusses the evolving dynamics in private equity, the impact of interest rate changes, and the rise of niche funds in the middle market.
In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes the importance of prioritizing top talent and key clients in business. He discusses how effective leaders should focus on matching their best people with their most valuable opportunities to drive success and maintain strong client relationships.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the recent rise in unemployment to 4.3% amidst declining inflation, along with a review of job cuts at major companies like Tesla, Nike, Apple, and Intel. Scott offers his take on the broader economic landscape and its impact on businesses.
In this episode, Scott discusses stock performance of major companies like Macy’s, Intuitive Surgical, and Tempus AI, alongside insights into job cuts at big names like Cisco and Google. Plus, a look at the delicate balance of inflation control, strategic business advice, and more.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses the growing scrutiny of private equity investments in healthcare. She explores the misconceptions, the impact of such investments, and offers a robust defense against recent criticisms.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the recent market fluctuations, the complexities of the U.S. economy, and the importance of focusing on core business strengths. He also shares valuable lessons on investment strategies and the significance of staying disciplined in uncertain times.
In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes the importance of focusing on your core strengths and outsourcing tasks that fall outside your expertise. He shares personal insights from his experience recording an audiobook, highlighting the value of repetition and humility in mastering new skills.
In this episode, Mary Inman, partner at Whistleblower Partners LLP, delves into the evolving landscape of whistleblowing, recent trends, and the new DOJ initiatives targeting healthcare fraud. Learn how whistleblowers are becoming vital assets to organizations and the broader implications for the industry.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses when and how to delegate, the importance of focusing on core competencies, and the significance of maintaining positive relationships in the delegation process.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the six largest companies by revenue and market cap, highlighting Walmart, Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, Apple, UnitedHealth Group, and Meta. He explores their recent performance, market influence, and the strategic moves shaping their dominance.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the ongoing market recovery, notable gains by Walmart, Target, and other major retailers, and the Fed’s potential rate cuts amidst a soft landing. He also highlights the significant market caps of the top six tech giants.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP, shares insights on the evolving landscape of private equity in healthcare, discussing recent trends, regulatory pressures, and the importance of strategic execution in a challenging market.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the market’s reaction to soft CPI and Producer Price Index data, Nike’s potential CEO shake-up, and significant private equity developments, including Blackstone’s event business sale and Baxter’s $3.8 billion deal with Carlyle Group.
In today’s episode, Scott Becker discusses the market’s positive response to inflation news, CEO shifts at major companies, and notable stock movements from Wayfair and Nike. Tune in for insights on these key business stories.
In this episode, Scott Becker and Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, discuss the evolving landscape of private equity dealmaking. They explore the renewed excitement in the market, the impact of potential rate cuts, and how large funds like Blackstone and KKR are driving momentum that may soon trickle down to the middle market. Tune in to hear insights on what might catalyze a surge in deal activity by year-end.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the major moves in healthcare by large private equity funds, including the Carlyle Group’s bid for Baxter’s kidney care unit and Bain Capital’s significant investment in India. He also highlights the importance of leadership transitions with insights on the Chipotle CEO’s shift to Starbucks.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the significant market reactions to the Chipotle CEO’s move to Starbucks, illustrating the profound impact leadership can have on company value. He explores the debate over CEO compensation and shares personal insights on effective leadership transitions.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses five key stories, including the impact of leadership changes at Chipotle and Starbucks, the latest PPI data, investor behavior, and the economic challenges as Americans face dwindling disposable cash.
In this episode, Matt Wolf of RSM discusses the current private equity landscape, highlighting the impact of interest rates, economic indicators, and the resurgence of deal activity. With a focus on the outlook for 2024 and beyond, Matt shares valuable perspectives on what investors can expect in the evolving market.
In this lighthearted episode, Scott Becker explores the stark contrast between the stock performances of dating apps Grindr, up 32%, and Bumble, down 60%, highlighting the divergent outcomes in today’s market.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers a whirlwind week in the markets, key insights on stock performance, including Amazon and Rivian, and shares lessons learned from recording his new audiobook, “The Entrepreneur’s Edge.”
In this episode, Scott Becker delves into NVIDIA’s dramatic stock performance, highlighting its 2600% growth over the past five years despite recent declines. He also touches on the emotional rollercoaster of FOMO for investors who missed out, and provides insights on other major business moves, including Warren Buffett’s latest stock sales and significant job cuts at major companies.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker discusses Tesla’s volatile stock performance, from a remarkable recovery to a sharp decline. He also delves into Warren Buffett’s unexpected decision to sell shares of Bank of America and Apple, marking a shift in his usual long-term holding strategy.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the significant job cuts announced by Cisco Systems, Intel, and Paramount Global as they grapple with financial challenges. With stock prices plummeting and credit ratings downgraded, these companies are taking drastic measures to navigate tough times.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the recent market rebound, key earnings reports, and major write-offs from companies like Warner Brothers Discovery and Paramount Global. Plus, a look at standout performances from Zillow, Under Armour, and Eli Lilly.
Join Scott Becker, as he chat with David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, about managing market volatility as a mid-career professional. David shares his long-term investment strategies, the impact of market fluctuations on clients and business operations, and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook on peers’ financial successes.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers the latest market developments, including a surprising rebound, JPMorgan’s increased recession odds, and a deep dive into key stocks and Treasury yields.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Josh Leighton, the Director of Tennis at Northmoor Country Club. They discuss Josh’s experiences in teaching and coaching, his approach to nurturing young leaders, and the importance of hard work, independence, and intentional growth in both sports and academics.
In this episode, Scott Becker and Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, discuss the potential impacts of anticipated interest rate cuts, market volatility, and the looming threat of recession on private equity deal activity. Tune in to understand how these factors might shape the future landscape of private equity.
In this episode, Scott Becker delves into the importance of making conscious choices, inspired by a quote from C. G. Jung. He discusses how intentionality can impact both personal and professional life, offering strategies for navigating market volatility and emphasizing the value of strategic relationships and hiring the right people.
Join Scott Becker as he delves into six significant private equity stories, including Apollo’s $11 billion bid for Paramount Studio, R1 RCM’s $9 billion privatization deal with TowerBrook and Clayton Dubilier & Rice, and Aries Capital’s new $26 billion fund. Plus, a unique acquisition in the golf industry by Acacia. Stay updated on the latest market trends and major capital deployments.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses essential investment rules, including the importance of not panic selling and having an emergency fund & covers significant market movements of companies like Rivian, Tempus AI, and Baxter International, as well as political updates with Kamala Harris and Corey Bush.
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM, discusses the impact of technology and AI on the consolidation of business professional services. He also shares insights on the current economic environment, interest rate expectations, and the outlook for private equity and middle market investments.
In this episode, we delve into six crucial rules for navigating investments in a volatile market. Learn why not to panic sell, the importance of having an emergency fund, understanding asset allocation, the pitfalls of market timing, and balancing advice from financial advisors with your personal financial goals.
In this episode, we discuss the recent struggles of nine major stocks including Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Snapchat, Nvidia, Caesar’s Entertainment, Wayfair, Coinbase, and the Carlyle Group. Listen in for insights into the factors impacting these stocks and what to watch for in the coming days.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how America’s $35 trillion debt has led to inflation and an impending economic slowdown. He also addresses the role of Fed Chairman Powell and the challenges of managing inflation amidst high debt levels.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the controversial Medicare Advantage program, highlighting its unexpected high costs, limited patient choices, and negative effects on health systems and doctors. Drawing insights from a recent Wall Street Journal piece, he explores why the addition of insurance middlemen has turned this government initiative into a costly debacle.
In this episode, Scott Becker delves into the significant drops in major tech and automotive stocks, the controversial cost and impact of Medicare Advantage, and the broader economic challenges facing the U.S.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares his thoughts on the current state of the Olympics, the rise of Canadian athletes, and the prospects of various teams. He also discusses leadership, team dynamics, and the excitement surrounding the stock market’s surge.
Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses the increasing private equity interest in payer services companies, the fragmentation within the sector, and the key categories driving investment. She also highlights recent market activities and the factors making payer services an attractive segment for traditional and lower middle market private equity investors.
In this episode, Scott Becker delves into the current market turmoil, highlighting the significant drops in major indices and the rising credit card delinquencies. He offers crucial advice on financial resilience, discusses notable stock performances, and shares insights from meetings with influential senators. Tune in for a comprehensive overview of the economic landscape and practical tips for navigating tough times.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares eight crucial pieces of advice for managing your finances and investments during an economic slowdown. From prioritizing spending and minimizing debt to maintaining emergency funds and understanding asset allocation, Scott provides practical tips to help you stay financially secure as the economy struggles.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker discusses seven stocks facing significant losses amid market downturns and economic recession fears. Tune in to hear about the latest in market trends and economic indicators, as well as a few additional stocks experiencing notable declines.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest market trends, including a recent surge followed by a drop due to interest rate cuts and increased jobless claims. He also covers significant corporate news, including R1 RCM’s $8.9 billion transaction, Intel’s job cuts, and Apollo’s profit miss. Tune in for a detailed analysis and more insights on key economic indicators.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Dr. Crystal Dilworth, Business Team Lead for Terraform Industries, and Dr. Dolf de Roos, a global business professional and real estate expert. They discuss their innovative work in creating fossil-free natural gas, the intersection of technology and real estate, and share valuable insights for aspiring leaders.
In this episode, Scott shares two quick thoughts about the current situation with CBIZ.
In this episode, Scott Becker sits down with Matt Wolf of RSM to dissect the current state of private equity amidst fluctuating economic indicators and shifting investment trends. Matt provides insights into the impact of recent GDP growth, earnings reports, and evolving LP strategies on the private equity market.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Blackstone’s $2 billion acquisition plan, Starbucks’ revenue miss, CDW’s market struggles, and Dr. Mu Tomlinson’s achievements with the Vituity Foundation. He also celebrates the podcast’s milestones and the stock market’s positive reaction to potential interest rate cuts.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses rising credit card delinquencies, significant job cuts at Intel and Stellantis, GE’s lowered revenue forecast, and the impact of soft loan demand on banks. He also touches on Microsoft’s pre-market dip despite beating revenue and profit estimates, and provides insights into the current political landscape with a focus on the upcoming election.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses five significant stories in the private equity world, including the growth in healthcare investing, Amulet Capital’s new fund, a profitable exit transaction by Olympus Partners, Apollo’s substantial investment in Sony Music, and the resurgence of go-private transactions with Enstar Group’s $5.1 billion deal.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Miriam Merens, a key leader at LaSalle Network, who delves into the growth and challenges in healthcare staffing. Miriam shares insights on strategic leadership, employee engagement, and the importance of personalized solutions in recruitment.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses six major stories, including the national debt hitting $35 trillion, a tightening job market, and recent stock market declines. He also highlights Warren Buffett’s reduction of BFA holdings, JetBlue’s stock surge, Community Health Systems’ hospital sales, and Amulet Capital Partners’ new $1.2 billion healthcare investment fund.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights three alarming signs indicating potential long-term economic troubles: the national debt surge, a tightening labor market with declining job openings and quit rates, and the precarious balance between economic slowdown and persistent inflation.
Join Scott Becker as he sits down with David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, to discuss the intricacies of self-improvement and leadership. David shares his insights on maintaining balance, setting and achieving goals, and the importance of personal growth in professional success.
In this special episode, Scott Becker pays tribute to Dr. Brent Lambert, co-founder of Ambulatory Surgical Centers of America. Becker reflects on Lambert’s profound impact as a mentor, leader, and friend, highlighting his brilliant career, enduring support, and the lasting legacy he leaves behind.
In this advice episode, Scott Beckham discusses the three essential keys to achieving greatness in business: building strong teams, prioritizing time management, and balancing respect and likability. He also highlights influential books such as “Good to Great” by Jim Collins and “Buy Back Your Time” by Dan Martell.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses significant market movements, including positive inflation news, stock market trends, and notable company performances.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Rob Greer, Founder and CEO of SovDoc. Rob discusses the growing role of private equity in healthcare, the opportunities it presents for physician entrepreneurs, and how SovDoc is helping doctors navigate these changes. Tune in to learn valuable insights on managing physician practices and making informed decisions about private equity partnerships.
In today’s episode, Scott Becker discusses three critical indicators that the economy is struggling: rising credit card delinquencies, a record number of unsold homes in the South, and a significant drop in Lululemon’s stock. Tune in to understand these signs and their implications for the broader economic landscape.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses nine significant stories, including a surge in consumer credit card liquidity, private equity fundraising challenges, notable market movements, and key earnings reports from major companies like 3M and private hospital operators. Tune in for a comprehensive update on the latest economic trends and market dynamics.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Dylan Werner, Co-Founder of Elevate Talent Advisors. Dylan shares his inspiring journey from working at a hot dog stand to founding a successful recruiting firm. He discusses the importance of believing in oneself, the role of strong support systems, and his insights into current job market trends.
Join Scott Becker as he sits down with Scott Colbert, Chief Economist at Commerce Trust, for an insightful discussion on the current economic landscape, fiscal policies, and fixed income investment opportunities. Discover how deficit spending impacts the economy and gain valuable perspectives on navigating the bond market and the evolving role of AI in finance.
In this episode, Scott Becker dives into 18 critical market and economic stories, including the NASDAQ’s worst day in two years, the implications of deficit spending, and major stock movements affecting companies like Ford, Tesla, and Microsoft. Stay informed with insights on asset allocation, investment strategies, and the biggest concerns for CFOs today.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the importance of balancing cautious saving with optimistic investing. With markets experiencing significant ups and downs, Becker emphasizes the strategy of “saving like a pessimist” to ensure financial security, while “investing like an optimist” to capitalize on potential market gains.
In this episode, Scott highlights three key indicators that suggest the economy is on a downward spiral. Tune in to learn what to watch for and how these warning signs can impact financial stability.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest business and market trends, today’s market dipping, UPS & Visa’s negative earnings statements and more. Tune in for insights on private equity, healthcare investments, and a special upcoming fireside chat with JPMorgan healthcare bankers.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods. They discuss the importance of self-improvement, lifelong learning, and authentic leadership styles, along with insights into current private equity trends and healthcare investments.
In this episode, Scott Becker talks with Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, about the latest trends in private equity. They discuss aggressive investment strategies, contrasting fund allocations, and the impact of political changes on deal flow in the private equity market.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares ten insightful concepts from various readings, podcasts, and discussions, covering topics from personal growth and business strategies to investment philosophies and leadership practices. Tune in for practical advice and valuable perspectives to enhance your personal and professional life.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest business and market trends, the surge in tech stocks, and the implications of President Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. Tune in for insights on private equity, healthcare investments, and a special upcoming fireside chat with JPMorgan healthcare bankers.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the themes of resilience and regrets through the lens of Jackson Browne’s iconic songs “Running on Empty” and “Looking Into You.” Drawing on personal experiences and insights from self-help books, he offers practical advice for overcoming challenges and making the most of life’s paths.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses three significant stories in private equity: Blackstone’s aggressive investment resurgence, the Texas Teacher Fund’s reduced allocation to private equity, and the New Mexico Attorney General’s scrutiny of private equity in healthcare.
In this episode, Scott discusses 10 key stories, including Joe Biden withdrawing from the election, updates on NVIDIA, a market overview, insights on Blackstone, and more.
In this episode, Scott shares the idea of “hacking” away at ignorance and the importance of always being open to learning and bettering yourself.
In this episode, Scott shares some interesting thoughts on James Patterson, the famous novelist and bestselling author.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the following stories:
- Jobless Claims up.
- Walgreens Boots Alliance is down 54% year to date.
- CVS Health is down 22% year to date.
- UnitedHealth Group is up 9% year to date.
- Tesla is now flat year to date after being down at one time more than 35%.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, about the evolving deal environment in 2024. They discuss the increase in broken deals, extended hold periods, and the cautious approach of buyers in the current high-cost capital market, offering insights into the private equity landscape and future trends.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the following stories:
- The Nasdaq dropped 2.7% yesterday.
- The 1 year treasury yield is at 4.86%.
- Domino’s dropped nearly 12% yesterday.
- Five Below, the retailer no one goes to, dropped 25% yesterday.
- Snap Inc. sank nearly 10% yesterday.
- The market is set for a small rebound today. It’s now falling.
- NVIDIA fell 6.62% yesterday.
- Bitcoin opens right near $65,000.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods. Holly shares her insights on effective leadership, the importance of communication and strategic planning, and current trends in healthcare and private equity, including increased interest in healthcare IT, pharma services, and life sciences.
In this episode, Scott Becker compares BlackRock and Blackstone, discusses the top three public PE funds, and critiques rent control policies. He also reviews the current standings of the five largest companies by market cap, highlighting significant market movements and trends.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights eight key points about Jeff Bezos and Amazon’s meteoric rise. From Amazon’s humble beginnings as an online bookstore to becoming a $2 trillion market cap giant, Becker delves into Bezos’ innovative business philosophy and the strategic decisions that fueled Amazon’s success.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Greg Moerschel, Managing Partner at BPOC. They discuss BPOC’s strategic focus on lower middle-market healthcare investments, current industry trends, and valuable advice for emerging leaders and founders in the healthcare sector.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers 13 key stories, including Apple’s surge to a record market cap, United Health Group’s financial impact from a cyber attack, and the latest trends in private equity with insights on BlackRock, Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo Global Management. Tune in for a comprehensive update on market movements, company performances, and noteworthy developments.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. They discuss key economic indicators impacting private equity, the outlook for interest rates, and the increasing focus on bolt-on acquisitions to drive growth in the middle market.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker discusses significant market trends, including the latest on Bitcoin, Goldman Sachs’ earnings, and the fluctuating positions of tech giants like Apple and Microsoft. He also covers noteworthy stories from Burberry, Macy’s, and the political landscape, offering insights into how these developments could impact the business and private equity sectors.
In this episode, Scott Becker delves into five key concerns in the private equity sector, including declining asset valuations, the need for core value creation, interconnectedness with private debt, rising regulatory and investor anxiety, and tactics to delay financial reckoning. Based on insights from Bloomberg and industry leaders, this episode provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges facing private equity today.
In today’s episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest developments in the EV market, focusing on Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid Motors. He highlights Lucid’s reliance on Saudi investment, Rivian’s scaling issues, and Tesla’s resilience despite market fluctuations. Tune in for an insightful analysis of these three major players in the electric vehicle industry.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers 13 key stories, including the market’s volatile rebound, contrasting inflation reports, and challenges in private equity asset valuations. He also highlights a Bloomberg article on private equity, an upcoming healthcare panel by JPMorgan Chase, Tesla and Lucid’s market movements, and a notable interview with Amber Walsh on women in private equity. Additionally, he discusses trends in healthcare transactions and recent gas price fluctuations.
In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Amber Walsh of McGuireWoods LLP about the latest Preqin report on women in private equity, highlighting incremental progress and ongoing challenges. They also discuss current trends in healthcare private equity deals, including regulatory considerations and the thoughtful structuring of investments.
In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Geoffrey Cockrell, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, about the current downturn in healthcare provider deals, challenges in private equity, and the headwinds impacting the industry. Cockrell provides insights into balance sheet problems, regulatory pressures, and the importance of strategic healthcare investments.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Matt Wolf, Healthcare Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. They discuss the latest trends in interest rates and CPI, the evolving private credit and lending environment, and key trends in healthcare transactions, including the impact on pharma, life sciences, and provider deals.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses eight key insights about Walmart and its CEO, Doug McMillan. Highlights include Walmart’s impressive $640 billion in revenue, McMillan’s remarkable rise from a high school employee to CEO, and the company’s successful integration of e-commerce. Tune in for a concise overview of Walmart’s market position and leadership under McMillan.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers the latest market surges and subsequent retreats, discusses the mixed signals from inflation trends, provides updates on major players like Walmart, Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid Motors, and highlights the current state of healthcare deals.
In this episode, Scott Becker delves into the current state of Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid Motors, highlighting their sales figures, stock performance, and financial challenges. He explores Rivian’s recent lifeline from Volkswagen and discusses the market dynamics shaping the future of these electric vehicle companies.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses seven notable private equity stories, including Maxwell Street Capital’s recent strides, KKR and Blackstone’s market performance, and the latest investment by Dental Investment Alliance. He also highlights Pitchbook’s new pharma services report, Iron Path Capital’s $273 million fund, and Peter Thiel’s Piloter Technologies’ impressive year-to-date growth.
This episode, Scott Becker provides a comprehensive overview of current market trends, including updates on NVIDIA, Tesla, and Treasury yields. He also discusses key investments in the logistics and dental sectors, and highlights notable industry reports and events. Tune in for a deep dive into the latest in private equity and business.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest healthcare private equity trends with Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP. Holly shares insights on provider transactions, biotech, medical devices, revenue cycle management, and the evolving digital health landscape.
In this episode, Scott Becker delves into 10 key stories, including the Fed’s balancing act with unemployment and inflation, the political contributions of top CEOs, and the evolving landscape of Ivy League social clubs. Also featured are insights into Best Buy’s transformation, UnitedHealthcare’s financial performance, and notable trends in the retail sector. Tune in for a concise update on these pressing business topics and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest trends in healthcare transactions, focusing on practice and bolt-on transactions, medical device deals, and the revitalized biotech sector. He highlights the challenges and opportunities within these areas, including regulatory scrutiny and high-profile deals, offering a comprehensive overview of the current healthcare private equity landscape.
In this episode, Scott Becker presents a concise profile of Andrew Witty, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, and highlights six key points about the company. From UnitedHealthcare’s rank as the fifth largest company in America by revenue to Witty’s diverse background and previous roles, this episode provides a comprehensive overview of the company’s market position and leadership.
In this episode, host Scott Becker is joined by David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, to discuss trends in healthcare fraud enforcement, private equity litigation, and the evolving landscape of healthcare litigation. David shares his insights on government focus areas, the impact of non-compete regulations, and current trends in the private equity space.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker humorously explores the complexities of taking advice from highly confident individuals, sharing personal anecdotes from his recent retina surgery and interactions with a confident friend.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker discusses the temporary block of the FTC’s non-compete ban, favorable market reactions to the mixed jobs report, and major deals involving Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy’s. He also covers notable market performances, including the rise of Meta and Tesla, and interviews with industry leaders like Ken Kaufman.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker covers key market updates, including the NASDAQ and S&P 500 performances, consumer spending trends, and rising unemployment rates. He also highlights notable guest interviews and discusses current trends in private equity healthcare transactions, medical device deals, and biotech investments.
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP, about the current trends in healthcare private equity and the importance of direct communication and managing expectations in leadership. Holly provides insights into emerging areas of interest in healthcare investments and shares valuable lessons from her leadership experience.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker highlights five key statistics from the first half of 2024, revealing a 13% increase in mergers and acquisitions year-over-year. Despite this uptick, overall M&A activity remains significantly below the 10-year average, with large transactions skewing results. Scott also discusses trends in spin-out deals, interest in smaller publicly traded companies, and notable activity in the healthcare and energy sectors.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker and Matt Wolf from RSM discuss the recent fluctuations in the IPO market, the rise in take-private transactions, and the current financing environment. They delve into the challenges and opportunities within the Russell 2000 and explore how private equity firms are navigating these dynamic times.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights six key points about Stephen Schwarzman and Blackstone’s monumental role in private equity. Topics include Schwarzman’s co-founding of Blackstone in 1995, its growth to managing a trillion dollars in assets, the firm’s current stock performance, Schwarzman’s significant net worth, his educational background and inspiring biography, and his substantial charitable contributions.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers 12 key stories in the private equity and business world, including Tesla’s recent stock surge, positive trends in private equity deal flow, Bill Gates’ investment strategy, and notable market movements among major companies like Amazon and Microsoft. He also discusses challenges in home affordability, Intel’s struggles, and insights from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on inflation.
In this episode, Scott Becker talks with Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, about recent trends in the private equity deal landscape, including a surge in deal activity and the challenges posed by current interest rates. Richard shares insights on market expectations, strategies for managing asset value, and the impact of the economic environment on deal flow and valuations.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity Business Podcast, Scott Becker discusses Karen Lynch, CEO of CVS Health. He highlights her leadership in integrating CVS and Aetna, navigating the complexities of the retail pharmacy and payer businesses, and managing the company amidst market challenges. Despite a tough market, CVS remains a top player under her guidance.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker discusses key market trends, including a flat market rebound, Tesla’s recent surge, and significant movements in the healthcare and AI sectors. He highlights the acquisition of Prequin by BlackRock, the economic impact of adjustable-rate mortgages, and celebrates the podcast’s recent success.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker highlights five key takeaways from PwC’s mid-year report on global M&A trends. Discover the subdued M&A activity due to economic uncertainty, the pressure on private equity portfolio exits, the return of syndicated bank loans, persistent challenges like high interest rates and political uncertainties, and the growing influence of private capital in global growth.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker chats with David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. David shares insights from the recent Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers series, drawing parallels between perseverance in sports and business, while also discussing the importance of star power and team-building in both arenas.
In this lighthearted episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker shares a personal story about golfing mishaps, detached retinas, and the concept of karma. Tune in for a humorous take on how an unfortunate golfing accident led to unexpected consequences and reflections on life’s twists and turns.
Scott Becker addresses three critical questions about private equity in this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast: the impact on product integrity, the balance between client support and revenue growth, and the pros and cons for founders after accepting private equity investment. Tune in to hear insights on managing leverage, maintaining company values, and navigating the trade-offs of private equity involvement.
Join Scott Becker in this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast as he discusses nine key stories to start the week. Highlights include market fluctuations, Tesla’s delivery challenges, NVIDIA’s market volatility, Tempus AI’s recent success, and a significant uptick in private equity deals.
In this episode, Scott Becker talks with Richard Kes, a partner at RSM, about the current state of the private equity industry. Richard shares insights on the slow recovery of deal volume in 2024, the impact of interest rates on transactions, and the importance of optimizing and scaling portfolio companies to create value.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker interviews Mitch Granger, a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual, about his journey from client to wealth manager. Mitch shares insights on comprehensive financial planning and the importance of mentorship, while also reflecting on the benefits of in-person connections in today’s hybrid work environment.
In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts on Bain & Company’s Private Equity Midyear Report.
In this episode, Rick Kes, Health Care Partner, RSM US LLP discusses the current state of the private equity deal market, the impact of high interest rates, and the challenges faced by investors due to fewer exits in 2022 and 2023. Rick shares insights on the factors influencing deal activity and the importance of interest rate sensitivity in today’s economic environment.
In this episode, Scott delves into the challenges pension funds face with their private equity investments.
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, shares valuable advice for business leaders, emphasizing the importance of progress over perfection.
In this episode, frequent guest Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM, provides an economic update and offers insights into the future economic landscape.
In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Matt Hartzman, a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience at the intersection of healthcare and technology, discusses current trends in technology and cybersecurity, highlighting the importance of effective risk management and the potential impacts of artificial intelligence. He also shares insights from his career and offers valuable advice for emerging leaders.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, McGuireWoods, discusses a keynote session featuring political leaders David Axelrod and Reince Priebus, providing insights into bipartisan perspectives on healthcare issues.
In this episode, Alyssa Rapp, CEO of Empower Aesthetics, shares insights into her background and organization, discusses key trends in the medspa industry, and talks about her book, “Leadership & Life Hacks: Insights From A Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur & Executive.” Tune in for a comprehensive look at her journey and more.
In this episode, Scott explores NVIDIA’s historic milestone of surpassing Apple for the first time.
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Senior Health Care Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM, delves into the recent US court decision that struck down the SEC’s Hedge Fund Fee Disclosure Rule.
In this episode, Scott discusses the inverse relationship between jobs and the stock market.
In this episode, Scott discusses Hewlett Packard reinventing themselves as an AI company.
In this episode, Julie Yoo, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz shares insights into her background & Andreessen Horowitz, innovative ways health systems can implement AI, the different healthcare tech trends she is keeping an eye on at her firm, and more.
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM discusses current trends surrounding the private credit landscape.
In this episode, Scott highlights Bill Walton and the impressive career and life he forged.
In this episode, Scott highlights Bill Walton and the impressive career and life he forged.
In this episode, Scott shares what he thinks is the worst thing a founder can say to their investors.
In this episode, Scott discusses the inverse relationship between airline stocks and fuel costs.
In this episode, Kristin Ornstein, Corporate Finance Senior Attorney, Dykema joins Scott Becker in a discussion that provides insight into her background, what she is currently focusing on & excited about going into the last half of 2024, what advice she has for other emerging professionals, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker has a discussion with Royce DuBiner, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP on the regulatory environment surrounding psychedelics & cannabis.
In this episode, Lon Mapes, President, LDM Commercial shares insights into his background, the challenges & trends surrounding healthcare real estate today, the importance for professionals to build many strong relationships, and more.
In this episode, regular guest Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC joins Scott Becker to discuss the concept of continuous improvement.
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM shares an update on the current deal environment.
In this episode, Scott shares thoughts on the similarities between two giants in different industries filing for bankruptcy.
In this episode, Nancy Temple, Partner, Katten & Temple LLP interviews Scott Becker on the concept of constantly staying motivated in business & in life.
In this episode, Scott has a discussion with David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP on the concept of transformative long-term leadership.
In this episode, we are joined by two leaders from nimble solutions, Kelley Blair, the Chief Executive Officer & Tim Fuchs, the Chief Sales Officer. Kelley & Tim share insights into their background & nimble solutions today, ASC & revenue cycle trends they are keeping an eye on, what they are most excited about going forward in 2024, and more.
In this episode, Bob Wise, Managing Partner, Lyn Wise Group shares insights into starting a firm with his wife, new real estate regulations, the importance of staying focused on the client, and more!
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM shares insights into current trends he is watching in commercial real estate.
In this episode, Ankit Jain, Founder & Company Lead at Infinitus Systems, Inc. joins Scott in a discussion about the purpose and mission behind Infinitus Systems, his entrepreneurial journey, technology trends he is currently keeping an eye on, and more.
In this episode, Amy Hall, Senior Vice President- Leasing and Portfolio Strategy at Healthpeak Properties shares insights into her role & organization, what the world of healthcare real estate looks like today, advice for emerging leaders, and more.
This episode features Rich Whitney, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Radiology Partners. Here, he shares insights into his background, how Radiology Partners is unique compared to others in this space, the growth model of his organization, advice for founders, and much more!
In this episode Jason Greis, Partner, Bensch Healthcare+ discusses the focus of his law practice, the biggest issues he is following in cardiology, dialysis, & radiology currently, key lessons he’s learned in his career, and more
In this episode, David Schull, President, Russo Partners LLC shares insights into Russo Partners, his excitement surrounding the current biotech boom, his advice for emerging professionals looking to have fulfilling careers, and more.
In this episode, Jack Rahaim, Founder, Jack Rahaim Consulting discusses current ventures, his advice for leading a fulfilling life, the importance of having a daily routine, his podcast “From Zero To 80”, and more.
In this episode, Scott shouts out a close friend and the grace he has exuded while dealing with a terminal illness.
In this episode, Scott has a conversation about current economic trends with regular guest, Rick Kes of RSM.
In this episode, John Katzman, Founder and CEO, Noodle shares insight into his background, what he is most focused on and excited about currently, the diverse challenges for young professionals going into the job market today, his thoughts on standardized testing, and more.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance of avoiding debt & having a reliable source of income.
In this episode, Scott shares his thoughts on Chairman Powell, deficit spending, & jobs.
In this episode, Tim Fry, Partner at McGuireWoods, shares key insights into the FTC’s non-compete ban.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP shares key insights into the FTC’s non-compete ban.
In this episode, Michael Mufson, CEO and Partner, Mufson Howe Hunter shares insights into his background & organization, trends he is keeping an eye on in Investment Banking, advice for emerging leaders, and more.
In this episode, Scott discusses Donald Trump and his current ventures and predicaments.
This podcast explores the surge of private equity acquisitions in physician practices. We discuss the current transaction environment, key trends, and the impact on healthcare professionals. We’ll also delve into recent regulatory developments and their potential effect on private equity activity in the future.
This episode is sponsored by VMG Health.
In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts on the looming provider shortages across the country.
In this episode, Scott highlights top business & healthcare news stories we are keeping an eye on today.
In this episode, Scott highlights top business & market news stories we are following today.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance of authenticity in sports and in business.
In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts on prioritizing different types of choices over others.
In this episode, Rick Kes, Partner at RSM shares an update on economic trends he is keeping an eye on today.
In this episode, Scott has a conversation about GDP Day with Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM.
In this episode, Scott highlights 7 healthcare real estate trends we are keeping an eye on.
In this episode, Amanda Roenius, Associate, McGuireWoods LLP shares insights into her background & current role, trends she is seeing in the medspa landscape, what investors are looking for in this space, and more.
In this episode, Mark Krasnow, CEO, BullsEye Resources joins Scott Becker in a discussion about his background & “why” behind founding BullsEye Resources – a service that turns event insights into shareable content, the importance for entrepreneurs to be able to adapt, and more. b
In this episode, Richard Kes, Partner at RSM shares an update on economic trends he is currently keeping an eye on.
In this episode, Scott discusses 7 stocks we are following at the Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast.
Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM joins the podcast to discuss the democratization of investment into private markets.
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC joins Scott Becker to discuss making pivots in a career.
In this episode, Scott discusses 3 points on the current conflicts going on in the Middle East.
Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM joins the podcast to share insights into the current macroeconomic data landscape and maybe why it isn’t as important as it once was.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP discusses building great teams in sports and in business.
In this episode, Stacy DiStefano, Chief Executive Officer, Consulting for Human Services shares insights into her scope of work, the growth of private equity interest in mental health, her focus on digital transformation in this space, and more.
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM shares data on private equity deal flow going into the end of Q1.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP shares some insight with Scott into ways to stay focused in today’s evolving world and what he is currently most excited about.
In this episode, Scott discusses the YTD results for Tesla, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet Inc, & Apple.
In this episode, Stan Slovin, Managing Director, Investments, Senior PIM Portfolio Manager, The Northshore Group of Wells Fargo Advisors shares insights into his book “Better Listening: The Secret to Improving Your Professional and Personal Life”.
Richard Kes, Partner at RSM joins the podcast to share an update on economic trends he is keeping an eye on.
In this episode, Scott discusses NBC News cutting ties with former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel amid on-air backlash.
Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM joins the podcast to discuss the relationship between interest rates and private equity.
This episode features Ashish Shah, President & CEO at Dina. Here, he shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey, what venture funding looks like today, challenges that arise when building a company, and much more.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance for Nike to attract a younger consumer base.
In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts on leaders choosing to branch out and be great at other things.
David Pivnick, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP joins the podcast to share insights into the DOJ and antitrust lawsuits.
In this episode, Scott discusses JetBlue and their decision to cut routes to improve financial performance
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP shares insights into the current regulatory environment for healthcare investment through private equity.
In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts on Trump struggling to pay bond in NY case.
In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts on our country’s debt and the budget President Biden has floated for next year.
In this episode, Dr. Eric Recker, Owner and CEO, Win The Now LLC, shares insights into his background & Win The Now, his upcoming book “That Dam Analogy”, the importance of self care & managing one’s inflow, what he is currently focusing on and excited about, and more.
In this episode, regular guest Richard Kes, Partner at RSM discusses the economic impact of cyber attacks and the importance for organizations to prioritize cyber security.
This episode features Vijay Vaswani, Partner, Bennett Thrasher. Here, he shares insights into his background & organization, economic trends he is keeping an eye on, advice for leaders, and more.
In this episode, regular guest Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM shares insight into the current healthcare & private equity regulatory landscape.
This episode features Balaji Ramadoss, President and CEO, Edgility. Here, he shares insights into his background & Edgility, how he “bootstrapped” his company without using venture capital, lessons learned and advice for entrepreneurs, and more!
This episode features David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, he discusses what it takes to be great at something & the difference between excellence and arbitrariness in leaders.
In this episode, Scott shares some insight into the challenges and opportunities that arise when financing your own business venture.
In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts on how to distinguish between a tough boss that is excellent and a boss that is tough arbitrarily.
In this episode, regular guest Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM shares insights into what is going on in the private equity space today.
In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts on what differentiates great leaders from horrible ones.
In this episode, regular guest Rick Kes, Partner at RSM shares insights on current economic trends he is keeping an eye on in his role.
Web Golinkin, Former CEO, FastMed Urgent Care joins the podcast to share insights into his background, what urgent care means to the healthcare ecosystem, his book “Here Be Dragons: One Man’s Quest to Make Healthcare More Accessible and Affordable”, and more.
In this episode, Scott highlights a few themes from his book “Blocking and Tackling: 60 Keys to Building a Business and Managing Your Money”
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights top business & market news stories for the day.
In this episode, David W McCombie III, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The McCombie Group shares insights into his background, his book “Selling Your Business with Confidence: A Practical Playbook for Mid-Market Owners”, what he is focusing on at his firm, and more.
In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts on the difficulties surrounding retirement planning.
In this episode, Scott discusses the good, the bad & the ugly when it comes to private equity investing.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance of impulse control at any level of wealth.
This episode features Adam Feinstein, Founder & Managing Partner, Vesey Street Capital Partners, LLC. Here, he provides insight into his background & organization, what he is most focused on and excited about going forward in 2024, recent accomplishments he or his team has made that he is most proud of, and more.
In this episode, Scott shares points on some of the largest market cap stocks & their YTD results.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights top business & market news stories for the day.
In this episode, regular guest Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP provides insight on physician owned hospitals.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance of choosing and mentoring your successor.
Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM joins the podcast to share an economic update.
In this episode, regular guest David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP shares an update on fraud and abuse settlement activity.
Master the art of sell-side due diligence! Join Joe Scott, Director, VMG Health, in this episode to unlock the secrets of financial and coding diligence, explore costs & benefits, and learn key takeaways for maximizing your sales success.
This episode is sponsored by VMG Health.
In this episode, Scott discusses the story that Germany may officially be in recession. This follows a similar story about England last week and the slowing growth of the Chinese economy.
In this episode, regular guest Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM shares a private equity deal flow update.
In this episode, Scott discusses Warren Buffet / Berkshire Hathaway selling some of their Apple stocks.
In this episode, regular guest Richard Kes, Partner at RSM shares an economic and private equity update.
In this episode, regular guest David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP joins Scott to discuss the NBA draft, DOJ enforcement trends & the upcoming election.
This episode features Alex Carroll, Public Sector Account Executive – Healthcare, SHI International Corp. Here, he discusses his background & scope of his role, the importance for health leaders to focus on cyber security, advice for young professionals looking to have a fulfilling career, and more.
In this episode, Scott discusses businesses getting to a point where they don’t have to deal with difficult customers anymore.
This episode features regular guest Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he shares insights into current private equity & economic trends he is keeping an eye on.
In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts on how important great teams are to great leaders.
In this episode, regular guest Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM discusses return to office mandates and whether or not productivity is affected by remote or hybrid work.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she discusses hold periods and how they compare to sports teams & fandom.
In this episode, Scott discusses great leaders and the ones that support them early on.
In this episode, Scott discusses broad examples of men & women in life, sports, and business.
In this episode, regular guest Richard Kes, Partner at RSM & Scott Becker discuss what the economy & private equity deal environment is looking like for 2024.
In this episode, Scott talks about a concept surrounding the impending ‘debt cliff’ brought up by Jamie Dimon.
In this episode, Scott discusses YTD stock results for Humana, United HealthGroup, CVS Health, Centene Corporation & Cigna Healthcare.
In this episode, Scott highlights some of the top business & market news stories for the day.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses private equity deal flow trends he is keeping an eye on.
In this episode, Scott highlights some of the top business & market news stories for the day.
In this episode, Scott highlights some of the top business & market news stories for the day.
Randy Oostra, Managing Partner, BlueprintN1, and Senior Partner, CEO Advisory Network joins the podcast to share insights into his background, his personal health journey, his focus on longevity, the social determinants of health, hunger as a health issue, and healthy aging, plus a lot more!
In this episode, Scott highlights some of the top business & market news stories for the day.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance of not rooting for your opponent’s failure.
In this episode, Scott highlights some of the top business & market news stories for the day.
In this episode, Scott highlights some of the top business and market news stories for the day.
In this episode, Scott highlights some of the top business & market news stories for the day.
In this episode, regular guest Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM discusses the optimistic outlook surrounding deal flow in 2024.
David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP joins the podcast to discuss government compliance, private equity litigation & non-competes going forward in 2024.
In this episode, Scott discusses reasons as to why Humana’s stock has recently dropped.
In this episode, Scott shouts out Sheryl Sandberg, who served as chief operating officer of Meta Platforms.
In this episode, Scott highlights 14 business & market news stories we are following today.
This episode features Holly Buckley & Tim Fry, both partners at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, they share 10 action Items & 6 themes for providers for OIG’s new compliance guidance. To learn more, click here
In this episode, regular guest Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP joins Scott to discuss 5 themes from JPMorgan Chase that she is keeping an eye on going into 2024.
This episode features regular guest Rick Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he shares an update on current economic trends he is keeping an eye on.
Christine Sandman Stone, Founder and CEO of Deliver At Scale joins the podcast to discuss key insights into herself & organization, business & management trends she is keeping an eye on, her book “The Modern Management Mentor : Next-Level Tools for New Managers”, and more!
In this light-hearted episode, Scott talks about the University of Michigan’s fan base.
In this episode, monthly guest Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage joins the podcast to discuss trends he is watching in the cannabis industry surrounding THC beverages & legalization.
In this episode, Scott discusses the importance of controlling impulses in sports & in business.
In this episode, regular guest Richard Kes, Partner at RSM joins Scott to discuss predictions for the private equity deal market in 2024.
In this episode, Barton Scott, Founder of Upgraded Formulas. Here, he discusses the mission of and the catalyst behind him founding Upgraded Formulas – ‘a line of 100% Bioavailable, Cutting-Edge Nano Liquid Mineral Supplements and Blends that provide measurable effectiveness to targeted problems that spring from deficiencies and off-balance mineral ratios in the body and brain’. Keep an eye out for his upcoming book “Your Personality in a Pill: Why Every Diet Eventually Fails (and what to do about it!) & How Nutrition Becomes Personality”.
In this episode, Scott discusses some of the top business & market news stories for the day.
In this episode, Scott lists off the stocks Warren Buffett & Berkshire Hathaway are investing in.
In this episode, Scott discusses the importance of embracing both diversity and greatness.
In this episode JD Zasa, Student at the University of Alabama has a chat with Scott about the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship & the future of college football.
In this episode, Scott discusses the current state of Walgreens Boots Alliance & how difficult some business transactions can be.
In this episode, Scott discusses the top market and news stories going into the end of the year.
In this episode, Scott discusses the inverse relationship between jobs & the stock market.
In this episode, Scott discusses wisdom & age IQ vs youth power and athleticism in business or sports.
In this episode, Scott discusses Harvard and their ridiculous stance on allowing plagiarism from their president and anti semitism.
In this episode, Scott discusses the companies that have the largest market caps in the country.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he shares an update on consumer spending, interest rates, and other economic trends that he is keeping an eye on.
This episode features regular guest Rick Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he discusses the current optimism surrounding the private equity deal market going into 2024.
In this episode, Scott discusses a recent Benzinga article “Are you wealthy? The median net worth you need to be considered poor, middle class or wealthy in America”.
In this episode Scott Becker shares some thoughts around what might happen with the economy in 2024.
In this episode Scott Becker shares his thoughts around when a great executive leaves an organization.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she discusses the differences & similarities in the deal market today compared to December 2022.
In this episode, Scott shares how it can be polite to lose quickly for the sake of others in the group when playing a sport like tennis.
In this episode, regular guest Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC emphasizes the importance of staying young at heart.
This episode features regular guest, Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage. Here, he discusses trends he is keeping an eye on in the cannabis space.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance of taking time to recover to prevent burnout.
In this episode, Scott discusses the success of Andy Mills, the President of Medline Industries, LP.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses what he is seeing with private equity deal activity & what to expect for 2024.
In this episode, Scott discusses retail pharmacy, top payers in the country, & his upcoming book “Blocking and Tackling: 60 Keys to Building a Business and Managing Your Money”.
In this episode, Scott discusses layoffs, job openings, new hirings, and the labor market.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he discusses the recent JOLTS report and what that means for interest rates, inflation & jobs.
In this episode, Scott has a thoughtful discussion about different approaches to life & success.
In this episode, Scott discusses top business, market & geopolitical news stories for the day.
In this episode, Scott shares 10 key rules on investing. Allocation of your assets is everything. At least to financial sanity. We love the Vanguard tools for understanding allocations. You must understand what you are investing in. Develop a core investment plan and define your core investments. Assess whether to use an outside investor. Understand […]
In this episode, Scott shares 10 rules on investing, gold vs business and 5 more stories.
Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM joins the podcast to share an economic & private equity update.
In this episode, Scott discusses some of the top business & market news stories we are following today.
This episode features David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, he discusses how the government is looking at fraud & abuse cases with private equity funds, and ongoing opioid and Covid-related investigations.
In this episode, regular guest Rick Kes, Partner at RSM shares a private equity deal flow update.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the 4 biggest payors in the US and their stock performance YTD.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses 20 trends and issues we are following in healthcare.
In this episode Scott Becker shares a few core thoughts around building a professional practice.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance of taking measured risks in life & in business.
In this episode, Scott shares stories of where he’s found inspiration from 3 different people in the past week.
In this episode, regular guest Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM shares an update on economic & private equity trends he is keeping an eye on.
This episode features Stephen Coats, Founder and Managing Partner, Petra Funds Group. Here, he discusses his experience starting his fund, his top priorities going into the last part of the year, advice for founders, and more.
In this episode, Scott shouts out Warren Buffet, Lou Shapiro, Holly Buckley, & Dr. Omar Lateef.
In this episode, regular guest Richard Kes, Partner at RSM joins the podcast to share a private equity deal flow update.
In this episode, Scott shouts out 3 families doing incredible things for their communities.
In this episode, regular guest Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP discusses 6 trends she is watching in the healthcare M&A diligence space and what is driving these trends.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic Communications. Here, he shares advice for how to have clarity of goals.
In this episode, Scott lists & discusses the 10 largest copmanies in the country by revenues.
In this episode, Scott discusses 14 news and business stories we are following this morning.
In this episode, Scott shares 2 business and market news stories we are following today.
Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM joins the podcast to share a private equity deal flow update.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP shares an update on trends he is watching in the healthcare litigation landscape.
In this episode, Scott shares some stats on major retailers & the challenges they’re facing.
Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM, joins the podcast to help clear up some confusion about what is going on with the economy.
In this lighthearted episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP and Scott Becker go through a hypothetical scenario in a building legal team.
In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts on the Yahoo Finance article – “A troubling share of Americans aren’t paying their credit cards in full”.
In this episode, Scott discusses 12 business and market news stories we are following today.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of hiring and retaining great people.
In this episode, Scott discusses the importance of building teams of people with great potential to cultivate their leadership skills.
In this episode, Scott walks through the three phases of entrepreneurship, from start to success.
In this episode, Scott walks through the five stages of building a successful business or product.
In this episode, Scott discusses the importance of having unique ideas and executing them well.
In this episode, Scott discusses two key concepts to building a software or software services business from his new book on building a business, out this fall.
In this episode, Scott discusses a concept from a chapter of his new book on building a business, called “it’s not about what you want, it’s about what the customer needs”.
In this episode, Scott discusses a concept from a chapter of his new book on building a business, called “The Riches Are in Niches”.
This episode features Sarah Dusek, Co-Founder, Entrepreneur, and Venture Capitalist of Enygma Ventures. Here, she discusses Enygma Ventures – “Venture Capital managed by successful entrepreneurs focused on female founders in Southern Africa”, advice for emerging female leaders, and more.
This episode features Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage. Here, he shares good news & bad news in the cannabis space.
In this episode, Scot emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurs knowing who their core consumers are.
In this episode, we are joined by Eric Schaefer, Partner at Columbus Capital Partners to discuss the different business ventures he’s been involved in, what he’s focusing on today, different ways to leverage technology in the healthcare industry, advice for emerging leaders, and more.
This episode features regular guest & Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, Amber Walsh. Here, she discusses the white paper, McGuireWoods Private Equity in Healthcare – An Updated Review of Selected Niche Investment Areas. To read the paper in its entirety click here – https://www.mcguirewoods.com/client-resources/Alerts/2023/8/private-equity-in-healthcare
In this episode, Scott Becker has a conversation with Adam Kaat, Author of “Life on the Grocery Line: A Frontline Experience in a Global Pandemic” and “The Patron Saints of Grocery: A Novel”.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance of being people centric, customer centric and niche centric.
This episode features Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC. Here, she shares some thoughts on the concept of the difference between leaders & innovators.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he shares an update on private equity deal flow, interest rates, inflation & more.
JD Zasa, Student at The University of Alabama Studying News Media, and “College Football Expert”, has a conversation with Scott about the current state of college football.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how we are getting mixed signals from The Fed around raising rates.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of working a regular job before trying to start a business.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance of embracing discouragement from others and using it as fuel for success.
In this episode, Scott discusses the inverse relationship between new jobs created & the stock market.
In this episode, Scott discusses Apple seeing iPhone sales drop more than expected and revenue fall for its 3rd quarter in a row.
In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts on Amazon being up nearly 9% after reporting a great quarter and positive guidance.
In this episode, we are joined by Dan Michelson, Founder & CEO of InCommon. Here, he discusses his book “HOLY SHIFT! Moving Your Company Forward to the Future of Work”, InCommon, what makes a leader great, and more.
In this episode, regular guest Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP shares 3 pieces of advice for leaders.
In this episode David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP and Scott Becker have a conversation about the Chicago Cubs and culture.
In this episode, regular guest Rick Kes, Partner at RSM shares an update on interest rates, The Fed, & deal flow.
This episode features regular guest Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she discusses the phenomenon of impatience as LPs, bankers, dealmakers are chomping at the bit, impatient to get deal flow back to 2022 levels, and starting to act on that impatience.
In this episode, Scott discusses the 4 payors in the top 20 of all US companies by revenues. 1. UnitedHealthGroup 2. CVS Health 3. Cigna down 11% YTD 4. Elevance. formerly Anthem Blue Cross. Down 8% YTD
In this episode, Scott discusses the 6 largest companies in the U.S. according to their stock market results. 1. Walmart up 12.74% YTD 2. Amazon up 60% YTD 3. Apple up 51% YTD 4. Exxon Mobil down 2.77% YTD 5. UnitedHealth Group down 4.5% YTD 6. CVS Health down 20% YTD
In this episode, Scott discusses market, business, & investing news stories we are following today.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he shares an update on what is going on in the interest rate environment.
In this episode, Richard Kes, Partner at RSM discusses the recent boom in ESG investing.
In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts on the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
In this episode, Scott discusses 12 business & market news stories we are following today.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of providing the children the tools they need to succeed in a remote world.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of having supportive people in your life.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of starting to put money away for your child’s college education as early as possible.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses Bud Light losing its top spot as the most popular beer in America to Modelo.
In this episode, Scott discusses 8 market & business news stories we are following today.
In this episode, Scott discusses 10 business & market news stories we are following today.
In this episode, Scott shares notes on Spotify, Amazon, Walmart and more business & market news stories we are following today.
In this episode Scott discusses 4 business & market news stories we are following today.
This episode features Danny Parks, Founder & Head Developer at oneParks. Here, he discusses what led him to found oneParks, his software development & consulting business oneParks that offers a range of web-based softwares and services centered around enabling scalability and growth through technology, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker speaks on 15 surgery center trends we are watching today.
In this episode, Scott shares an experience he had with a young professional and the importance of having passion in whatever you do.
In this episode, Scott discusses 8 market & business news stories we are following today.
This episode features Roman Sandler, CTO & Co-founder of iCardio.ai. Here, he discusses his background, how iCardio.ai is reducing the time clinicians spend on echocardiograms by 50% while reducing misdiagnoses, healthcare machine learning trends he’s keeping his eye on, and more!
This episode features John Kleinheinz, Chairman of the Board of Overseers for The Hoover Institution. Here, he discusses his background as a former hedge fund manager, the book he co-wrote The Siberia Job that dives into his experiences as an investor in Russia following the collapse of the Soviet Union, his perspective on the current […]
This episode features David McIlwaine, Founding Partner & Managing Principal, MAC Assets. Here, he discusses what led him to found MAC Assets, his podcast Break Your Golden Handcuffs Podcast, what he’s most focused on currently, and more.
Learn how Laura Di Franco, CEO of Brave Healer Productions helps Holistic Health and Wellness Professionals go beyond the book launch to building a better community. Learn more about her upcoming writer’s retreat here.
In this episode, Scott discusses 12 business & market news stories we are following today.
In this episode, regular guest Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM, discusses what banks are saying about their perspective on future m&a activity, middle market private equity deal flow, interest rates, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of goals, plans, and determinations.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance of leaning into and doubling down on your passion.
In this episode, regular guest Richard Kes, Partner at RSM discusses current trends he is watching in the private equity middle market & interest rates going forward in the second half of 2023.
In this episode, Scott discusses 14 business & market news stories we are following today.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how big banks are performing vs big trading firms.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here he discusses the consumer price index and what it means for inflation & the federal reserve rate path.
In this episode Scott Becker provides a quick update on Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses whether or not Bob Iger is going to help Disney go back in the right direction.
This episode features Dr. Claudia Cotca, Aesthetic Restorative, Lasers, TMD, OSA, Oral Systemic & Life Performance Dentistry & CEO, Washington Institute For Dentistry & Laser Surgery. Here she discusses her background, her work in venture capital & commercial real estate, how AI can address comorbidities, and more.
In today’s episode regular guest Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC dives into the subject of “respectful pushback” and the importance of having a culture that is open for healthy debate.
In this episode, Scott discusses JPMorgan Chase & Co. profits jumping to $14.5 billion in the second quarter.
In this episode, Scott has a light hearted discussion comparing his doubles partner to the way Silicon Valley Bank manages their interest rate risk.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance of not underestimating UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health, Cigna Healthcare & Elevance Health.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he discusses what he is currently seeing with inflation, interest rates, & jobs.
This episode features regular guest David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, he discusses the trends he is keeping his eye on in the healthcare litigation space.
In this episode, monthly guest Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage discusses current trends he is watching in the cannabis space.
In this episode, Scott discusses the success of Salesforce & the importance of not betting against major CEOs like Marc Benioff, Mark Zuckerberg, & Elon Musk.
In this episode, Scott discusses Intuitive making itself the total leader in the robotic surgery world over a long period of time.
In this episode, Scott shares some advice for investors. 1. Start early. 2. Don’t try and time the market 3. Understand your allocation and learn to love your allocation 4. Know what you are investing in 5. Have a core holding/staples concept 6. Don’t borrow to invest
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he shares an update on what he is seeing with interest rates & consumer spending.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses Microsoft getting approval to close the Activision Blizzard deal.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses advice from Charlie Munger, Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway’s advice on the importance of getting your first $100,000.
In this episode, Scott discusses two surprising stories: the lower than expected jobs report and the surging Rivian Automotive stock.
Richard Kes, Partner at RSM joins the podcast to share an update on what he is seeing with deal volume, interest rates, business trends currently.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses the trends he’s currently watching, the deal market atmosphere, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how the increasing popularity of pickleball is making orthopedic surgeons rich.
Nader Samii, CEO of nimble solutions, joins the podcast to share 3 key thoughts on building a business.
Geoff Cockrell, Partner at McGuireWoods joins the podcast to share core leadership advice.
This episode features Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods. Here, she discusses whether or not organizations should double down on their core strengths in tough economic times or spend more time, energy & money on innovation.
Nader Samii, CEO, nimble solutions, joins the podcast to share 3 key thoughts on building a business.
In this episodes Scott Becker discusses how the markets are rising based on a lower inflation reading.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of cultivating multiple leaders when you are building a team.
In this episode, Scott shares 12 business, market, & economic stories in the news today.
In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts on retail & payer disruptors struggling to the healthcare
In this episode, Scott discusses 7 business, economic, & market news stories we are following today.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he shares an update on what he’s seeing on the intersection of private equity & healthcare today.
In this episode, regular guest Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods shares 3 thoughts on leadership.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how investor Ron Baron says stocks are going back up.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how in geopolitics it is important to be careful what you want.
This episode features Heather Moyse, Founder of The Possibility Playground & 2x Olympic Gold Medalist. Here, she discusses her unique background, what it takes to become great at something in a short amount of time, the importance of keeping things in perspective, her life coaching business, and much more!
This episode features regular guest Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC. Here, she shares some thoughts on the importance of being a life-long learner.
In this episode, Scott shares 3 key points on the 5 biggest payers and their current performance YTD.
In this episode, Scott discusses Bitcoin’s value surging at the same time as the stock market falling.
In this episode, Scott discusses 9 business & market news stories we are following today.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the student loan payment pause ending soon and what it means for the economy.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the concept of following your passion vs finding your passion.
In this episode, Scott discusses the inverse relationship between jobless claims and the stock market.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance of prioritizing your mental & physical health.
In this episode, Scott shares his thoughts on whether or not it is worth it to go to college today.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she discusses 5 things to know about the current surgery center environment & private equity’s involvement in the space.
In this episode, Scott discusses the current trend in corporate America to cut costs & cut staff.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the recent success of Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Marc Benioff.
This episode features Dr. Stan Kachnowski, Director of the Digital Health Program at Columbia Business School, Columbia University. Here, he discusses the work he does with HITLAB, other initiatives he’s working on, the upcoming HITLAB Innovators Summit happening on June 27th-29th, and more.
In this episode, Scott shares some advice for young people looking to buy a house or condo today.
In this episode, Scott discusses the 1 & 10 year treasury yields, jobless claims, and the stock market.
In this episode, Scott discusses the increasing number of jobless claims and how that is tied to the stock market.
This episode features Dale Miller, Business Development & Personal Branding Coach. Here, she discusses her focus on the rise of AI & how it will impact careers, what she is excited about going into the rest of 2023, the importance of leveraging data in a responsible way, and more.
This episode features David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, he discusses the importance of mental toughness in the business realm & in life.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance of leaders doubling down on what they do best.
In this episode, Scott shares his thoughts on 10 business and market stories we are following today.
In this episode, Scott discusses Bitcoin dropping 7% over the last two days as well as an SEC lawsuit against Binance and Coinbase.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the Nasdaq, S&P, Bitcoin, and how they are performing this year.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the CBO projecting a 1.5 trillion dollar deficit for 2023.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how if a business ran at a deficit like the government, they would fail.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses whether leaders are born or made and what makes a great leader.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses Walmart, Amazon, and Apple and their growth YTD.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he shares an update on what he’s seeing with private equity deal flow today.
In this episode, we are joined by regular guest David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, he shares some sound leadership advice for young professionals looking to have a fulfilling and rewarding career.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he shares an update on what he’s seeing with private equity deal flow today.
This episode features Chris Meroff, Author and Creator, DCX Community. Here, he discusses his background & transition from entrepreneurship to venture capital, what he looks for when deciding who to invest in, what he’s currently focusing on, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the three stages of business growth – franchise, revenue, and profit.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how the one secret to great management is having great people to manage.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how he thinks healthcare payment reform is missing the real problem.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the concept of “only the paranoid survive” as a metaphor for always working to improve or risk falling behind competitors.
In this episode Scott Becker shares a quick update on the markets and top business news stories of the day.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how leaders with humility attract great talent and how being humble is a key to success.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how if the leader of an organization is arrogant, that attitude can trickle down through the organization and negatively impact it.
In this episode, Scott highlights the difficulty for retail brick and mortar stores to stay in business today.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses the recent NVIDIA surge & what is currently going on in the interest rate environment.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses one of the largest issues facing the healthcare industry today: the disproportionate ratio of people’s healthcare needs versus the number of physicians available to see them.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses companies we love to watch and how they are performing.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses the private equity-backed Envision Healthcare’s bankruptcy and the challenges surrounding private equity today.
This episode features David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, he discusses the DOJ, healthcare litigation, and private equity.
In this episode, Scott discusses how you can make the right choice when switching jobs or starting a new job.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the basics of the debt ceiling and what it means for the average American.
In this episode, Scott discusses what a possible deal on the debt ceiling could look like.
In this episode, Scott discusses the current situation with the negotiations between Democrats and Republicans as the deadline to raise the debt ceiling surges forward.
In this episode, we are joined by Kirk Michie, Founder & Managing Partner, Candor Advisors. Here, he discusses his work with Candor Advisors, economic private & public sentiment, buying behavior trends he’s keeping his eye on, the importance of focusing on purpose over profit, & more.
In this episode, regular guest Justin Breen, Founder at Brepic Communications, discusses key takeaways from Napoleon Hill’s Outwitting The Devil.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the two “canary in the coal mine” issues around the American economy.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses Envision Healthcare, a private equity backed company, filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy.
In this episode Scott Becker shares his thoughts on what the best bets for investing are.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses comparing and contrasting between two different job opportunities.
This episode features Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC. Here, she discusses handling transitions of sponsored companies.
In this episode, regular guest David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP joins the podcast to discuss what he’s watching in the private equity litigation environment.
This episode features regular guest Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she shares a private equity deal activity update.
This episode features regular guest, Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he discusses how the labor market & interest rates are affecting the current private equity investing landscape.
In this episode, Scott shares notes on the debacle of a week Bitcoin, cannabis, and oil are having.
This episode features Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz, CEO & Co-Founder at Chapter. Here, he discusses his background & what led him to found Chapter – a technology-driven Medicare advisor, what it takes to start a company, Medicare trends he is keeping an eye on, and more.
This episode features Kelly Finnell, President, Executive Financial Services, Inc. Here, he discusses his work in employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) consulting, why some businesses choose ESOPs over PE, what kind of businesses benefit more from ESOPs, what financing looks like, and more.
This episode features regular guest, Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage. Here, he shares a cannabis investing update.
In this episode, Scott shares a market update for Disney, PacWest, and Google/Alphabet.
In this episode, Scott shares a market update for oil, cannabis, bitcoin, and the treasury.
In this episode, Scott shares some notes on Envision Healthcare’s plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
This episode features Nico Schull, Sector Associate, Gator Student Investment Fund & Undergraduate Finance Student at the University of Florida. Here, he discusses his work with the Gator Student Investment Fund, a student-run, long-only equity fund that manages capital on behalf of the University of Florida endowment.
This episode features Ben Fraser, Chief Investment Officer at Aspen Funds. Here, he discusses what Aspen Funds is focusing on today, where most of their capital is deployed, top trends he is watching in this field, advice for leaders, and more.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he shares an update on what is going on in the interest rate environment and how that is affecting private equity deal flow.
In this episode, Scott discusses Palantir Technologies, PayPal, Toyota Motor Corporation, Rivian, and AirBnB.
In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts on the significance of using an investment when making a deal transaction.
This episode features David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, he discusses how he would advise an emerging leader on thinking about business strategy.
This episode features Josselyne Herman-Saccio, Founder of The Art Of Being Unmessablewith. Here, she discusses what she is currently focusing on, trends she’s watching in the purpose driven leadership realm, advice for emerging leaders, and more.
In this episode, Scott discusses trends we are watching with the top 3 EV makers, Tesla, Rivian, & Lucid.
In this episode, Scott discusses what is going on with 5 of the payer and healthcare stocks today, 5-9-23.
- UnitedHealth Group is down 7% YTD.
- CVS Health is down 25% YTD.
- Cigna Healthcare is down 20% YTD.
- Walgreens Boots Alliance I down 15% YTD.
- HCA Healthcare is up 15% YTD.
In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts on if one person can bring greatness to an organization.
In this episode, Scott shares notes on bitcoin, oil, and cannabis all having a good day.
In this episode, Scott discusses the relationship between jobless claims, the stock market, and The Fed.
In this episode, Scott discusses Apple’s Q2 earnings beating expectations on better than anticipated iPhone sales.
In this episode, Scott discusses the difference between the customer service with Apple and Peloton and how that is reflected in their earnings.
This episode features regular guest Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses how the recent banking crisis may or may not affect private equity deal flow.
In this episode, Scott discusses the difficulty for streaming services to survive with rising costs and big competition.
In this episode, Scott shares thoughts on 15 business stories we are following this AM, including topics on The Fed, Paramount, oil prices, bitcoin, cannabis, and more.
This episode features Ethan & Stephanie Bull, Co-Founders of ProAssisting. Here, they discuss the book they co-authored, The 29 Hour Work Day: A High Performer’s Guide to Leveraging Your EA, their remote executive assistant service ProAssisting, advice for emerging founders, and more
This episode features Jeff Munn, Founder and President, Jeff Munn LLC. Here, he discusses how founders should handle pressure from investors to sell prematurely and more advice for founders.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how when a college coach says he or she is never leaving a job, you as a fan know they are halfway out the door. When a politician says there is nothing to worry about and the bank crisis is over, you know we have trouble ahead. See e.g. “Half of America’s Banks are Potentially Insolvent – This is How a Credit Crunch Begins” – The Telegraph.
Here it notes that the 2nd and 3rd largest bank failures in US history just happened. It also notes ” The US Treasury and the Fed would like us to believe they are idiosyncratic. This is a dangerous evasion”.
The article also notes that there 4,800 banks in the US and if they truly marked to market their holdings a huge number would be under water.
This episode features Nick Stenger, CEO & Financial Advisor, Stenger Family Office. Here, he discusses what families his office serves, trends he is watching in wealth management, what he’s focusing on going forward in 2023, and much more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the current situation with Anheuser-Busch and the Bud Light boycott.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the markets getting rocked from the start of The Fed meeting.
In todays shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses Electric Vehicle maker Rivian, and how they should not be counted out in the electric vehicle market.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she discusses the end of the comment period for the FTC’s proposed ruling that would ban non-competes.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the significance of being able to learn from your mistakes.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how investing should not be like sports betting.
In this episode, regular guest Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP joins the podcast to discuss how private equity trends impact law firm decision making.
In this episode, Scott discusses how SpaceX stock has been affected by the explosion of the SpaceX Starship during a test flight yesterday.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic Communications. Here, he and Scott chat about goal setting.
In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts on how EY is tackling a slow down on growth after a failed split.
In this episode, Scott discusses 14 business & market stories for Thursday, April 20th 2023.
In this episode, regular guest Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM joins Scott to discuss what he is seeing in private equity & the healthcare investment space.
This episode features David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, he discusses trends he is watching in the healthcare litigation landscape.
In this episode, Scott discusses the CEO of Morgan Stanley reflecting on the Rolling Stones song “you can’t always get what you want but sometimes you can get what you need”.
In this episode, Scott discusses 13 business and market stories for Wednesday, April 19th 2023.
In this episode, regular guest Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares an update on the private equity deal environment for Q1 2023.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how hard work is not enough to succeed, you also need to do things intelligently.
In this episode, regular guest Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage, shares an update on what is going on in the cannabis investing space.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the $10,000 idea and how it is the “who”, not the “how” that is important.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the 7 largest cap US companies with PE ratios and stock price.
This episode features Scott Colbert, Executive Vice President at Commerce Bank. Here, he discusses current inflation & interest rates, challenges in the commercial real estate space, the deficit, unemployment, personal credit card debt in the country, and more.
In this episode, Scott shares three quick notes on Walmart’s recent announcement that four Chicago stores will be closing.
In this episode, Scott discusses how management style is critical in developing working relationships, especially with new managers.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how fear of missing out on the next Apple or Bitcoin is not a good investment strategy.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how offense and defense are needed in business like it is in sports.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the Jack Welch perspective in navigating ups and downs in business.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how building a great business is always a work in progress.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how the recent attacks on the wealthy are misguided.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses different ways healthcare providers can utilize ChatGPT in their practice, issues clinicians should consider when using AI, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the recent financial news out of Lululemon and RH along with what differentiates the two companies.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how the Apollo Chief Economist said the banking crisis will lead to a serious financial slow down.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of not being the CEO everyone loves to hate.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the role of the Founder or former CEO in a business.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how in certain cultures families require their children to grow up to be doctors, lawyers, or accountants as a safer way to achieve financial security.
In this episode, regular guest Richard Kes, Partner at RSM discusses how the current banking meltdown is impacting the private equity deal environment.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses former CEOs and Founders returning to the companies they left to lead them.
In todays shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms.
In this episode, Scott discusses 4 quick points on Walgreens Boots Alliance.
- Walgreens core business remains retail pharmacy and its revenues rose to $27.6 billion in the quarter. It’s same store sales also rose well. Nearly 5.6%.
- Walgreens also has completed major doctor driven acquisitions in the last couple years totalling nearly $15 billion to become less reliant on retail pharmacy. e.g. Village MD, CareCentrix and Summit Health.
- The stock is down nearly 8.5% YTD.
- Walgreens remains significantly smaller than CVS Health.
In this episode, Scott shares 4 points on whether or not a recession is coming?
- Billionaire Bond King Jeff Gundlach tells the Fed it must choose between fighting inflation and rescuing banks– It can’t do both. Fortune.
- BlackRock in contrast says don’t bet against future rate hikes.
- Commercial real estate loans are coming due and will need to be refinanced at much higher rates.
- See also “Schwab’s $7 trillion empire built on low rates is cracking”. Bloomberg.
In this episode, Scott shares an update on Disney.
- Bob Iger announced that he is starting the 7,000 job cuts previously announced.
- He also noted that the company is restructuring into 3 core divisions. 1. Disney Entertainment, 2 ESPN and 3 Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
- Disney is eliminating the metaverse division.
- Finally Disney is down 31% over the last 52 weeks but up nearly 10% YTD.
This episode features regular guest Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she shares some key takeaways from the McGuireWoods 19th Annual Healthcare Private Equity & Finance Conference.
In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts on the Ford CEO saying that the mining and refining of batteries and the battery supply chain is the limiting factor in producing more EVs. The four key minerals are lithium, cobalt, graphite and nickel, most of which is mined overseas. Then most of the refining happens in China. So most of the mining and processing is done overseas. See “Ford CEO on EV transition-Batteries are the key constraint”. Grace O’Donnell. Ford’s stock is down 31% over the last year and it projects to lose $3 billion this year on electric vehicles.
In this episode, Scott shares 6 quick points on the First Republic Bank.
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68% of its deposits were uninsured, i.e. above the $250k FDIC guaranty.
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It’s paper losses on its loans and investment portfolio are measured at nearly $9.5 billion to as much as $13.4 billion.
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It has doubled down the last few years on pursuing high net worth clients. Those clients often borrow more and more importantly deposit more than $250k. The deposits above the $250k mark are uninsured and this means they are more likely to move their money quickly at signs of trouble.
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It has pushed the concept of offering big loans at very competitive rates. This allowed the bank to grow the business for a period of time in a very profitable way. However, when their own borrowing costs rose, this put them in a much more difficult situation.
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It’s government debt holdings show a current unrealized loss of nearly $5 billion up from $53 million a year ago.
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The banks stock is down 90% YTD. See ‘How First Republic’s courtship of the wealth led to meltdown”. Reuters.
In this episode, Scott discusses 10 stories we are following today.
1.The markets finished up Friday with the S&P 500 finishing up .56%, the Nasdaq up .31% and the Dow up .41%.
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The S&P 500 index after a solid week last week is now up 3.4% YTD and down 17% from its 2022 high.
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Futures point up so far this morning. We will see if that holds.
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Oil is near $70 a barrel, the 10 year treasury is around 3.38%, the 1 year is up slightly at 4.38%, Bitcoin is near $28000 and Cannabis stocks based on the CNBS ETF are down 62% over the last 52 weeks and 17% YTD.
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Bitcoin is down 40% over the last 52 weeks. One year ago it was at $46820. Two years ago it was near $69000. YTD it’s up 68%.
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Bloomberg “Fed preferred inflation gauge seen staying elevated.” Here the article notes that the Fed and Jerome Powell closely watch the “Personal expenditures consumption price index” or PCE index. This is expected to be up again .4% this past month or close to 5% year over year. The Fed’s goal is 2%. The PCE is similar to the CPI but excludes housing and fuel costs. At the end of the day, analysts may state that this running at 4 to 5% is too high while one might counter that it is serious improvement from what it was running at a year ago.
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Fed Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari says the the bank situation has led the US one bit closer to inflation.
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Ford CEO says that the mining and refining of batteries and the battery supply chain is the limiting factor in producing more EVs.
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Tesla is up 76% YTD.
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First Republic Bank
In this episode Scott Becker discusses if more small and mid-sized regional banks collapse.
In this episode, regular guest Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, shares a private equity investing update and discusses how macroeconomic trends are currently affecting deal flow.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how Treasury Secretary Yellen and Fed Chairman Powell are walking two different tightropes and are struggling to do it well.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic Communications. Here, he discusses his work connecting top entrepreneurs in the world and the benefits of being able to do that work in person.
This episode features Yaniv Sneor, Founder, Mid Atlantic Bio Angels, a life science angel investment group. Here, he talks about the stage and size of companies his group invests in, what he is currently most focused on & excited about, and more.
In this episode, Scott discusses the 5 largest companies by market cap.
- Apple at $2.5 trillion
- Microsoft at $2 trillion
- Google at $1.3 trillion
- Amazon at $1 trillion
- Berkshire Hathaway at $660 billion
In this episode, Scott shares some financial advice for business owners and individuals.
In this episode, Scott shares a market update for Tuesday March 21, 2023.
- Futures point up this am on hopes the Fed will go easy on rate hikes or take a pause.
- If the language of the Fed is hawkish, look for markets to react negatively.
- The markets rose yesterday with the S&P 500 up .89% and the Dow up 1.2%.
- Oil has dropped to $68 a barrel.
- The 10 year treasury opens near 3.49%.
- Bitcoin is at around $28000.
In this episode, Scott shares 3 points on Amazon cutting 9,000 jobs.
- The growth of its cash cow business AWS is slowing. This is the most alarming issue for investors.
- The company, although the 2nd largest in the US by sales after Walmart is not showing current profits. It needs to show the markets its serious re profits not just revenues.
- The stock price is down nearly 40% over the last year but up year to date. Regardless, investors want to see a focus on profits. Amazon is the 4th largest company in the US by market cap. It’s 2nd by revenues.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of having a plan b when it comes to business.
In this episode Scott Becker public pensions funds and rethinking private equity funds.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how Scott Becker Fed Chairman Powell telegraphed to the markets what he was going to do with interest rates but some banks did not handle it properly.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the top 11 business stories we are following today.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the concept of “climbing the mountain and finding the mountain is made of sand”.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the Venn diagram of career and professional success.
This episode features regular guest Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods. Here, she discusses the collapse of smaller banks, private debt & credit, and how important great leadership is to success.
In this episode, Scott shares his thoughts on the importance of embracing love/hate relationships with colleagues and in life.
In this episode, we are joined by regular guest Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM, to discuss whether or not the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and other small banks could impact the private equity deal market.
In this idea Scott Becker discusses how the idea floating through corporate America of eliminating the role of COO at organizations is a dumb idea.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he discusses the impact smaller bank failures such as the Silicon Valley bank have on the private equity deal market & to share a private equity investing update.
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In this episode Scott Becker discusses how allocation is everything. In times of turmoil, it is critical to have a portfolio allocation you can live with for the long run. Turmoil leads investors to better understand their allocation and how they can live with it.
In this episode, Scott shares insights on 5 opposing views on how failing banks should be handled by the government.
Regular guest, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC, joins the podcast to discusses taking the road less traveled, why it’s daunting to most, and why it’s more interesting & fulfilling.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how Warren Buffett and others have famously said “You see who has no clothes on when the tide goes out.”. In other words, you see who is poorly managed when the economy has a downturn and not tailwinds. Here, this is becoming obvious that a lot of banks are poorly managed. I.e. holding excess long term bonds in a rising interest rate environment left them with much smaller balance sheets and much less liquidity.
This episode features Faraaz Kamran, Senior Partner at Twin Brook Capital Partners. Here, he discusses his work with Twin Brook Capital Partners, the healthcare deal market today, what he is seeing in terms of multiples, and much more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The big story today is the potential collapse of banking giant Credit Suisse.
- The Credit Suisse situation has futures down significantly after a great up day in the markets yesterday.
- Treasury yields are falling as there is an assessment that central banks best stop raising rates for now and amid a flight to safety by investors.
- The largest banks are raking in deposits. Let’s hope they are prudent in what they pay depositors and how they invest it.
- The politicians are out in full force trying to blame the other parties. What a mess our political class has become.
- Should the government bailout corporate depositors?
This episode features regular guest, Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses his focus on private credit as the private equity funding environment continues to adjust the new interest rate environment.
In this episode, Scott discusses how Meta Facebook’s pivot to hardcore profitability versus staying on the route of being strictly a growth stock.
In this episode, Scott shares notes on 6 business and market trends we are watching today, Tuesday, March 14th, 2023.
In this episode, Scott shares his thoughts on what 3 things need to happen in order to shore up the economy.
In this episode, Scott discusses the unlikelihood of any one person to have the ability to time the market & the importance of having at least one antifragile allocation.
In this episode, Scott discusses the collapse of SVB and likely the collapse of several other regional banks.
In this episode, Scott discusses 5 quick notes on stories we are following this AM.
- The big story we are following this AM is the collapse of SVB and likely the collapse of several other regional banks.
- Treasury yields dropped a huge amount overnight as investors move to treasuries. ie the 1 year has dropped around 70 basis points.
- YTD markets have given up almost all of their gains. The Nasdaq is still up 7.24%, the S&P is near even and the Dow is now down 3.70%.
- Futures have been all over the place in the last 24 hours as people try and assess the crisis situation of US banks and the Fed.
- Bitcoin rose almost 10% since Friday.
In this episode, we are joined by regular guest Kristen McDermott Woodrum, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she discusses key takeaways from the 2023 healthcare private equity and finance conference.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how allocation is everything. In times of turmoil, it is critical to have a portfolio allocation you can live with for the long run. Turmoil leads investors to better understand their allocation and how they can live with it.
This episode features Antonella Pisani, CEO & Founder at Eyeful Media. Here, she discusses Eyeful Media – ‘digital marketing & consulting firm specializing in helping mid-sized companies increase their online revenue and improve their digital presence’ & Provision Promise, a non-profit that ‘provides essential goods that enable individuals and families to focus on their well-being and development’. Learn more at https://provisionpromise.org/
In this episode Scott Becker shares 10 quick updates on the market:
- Stocks were hammered yesterday based on challenges facing banks and the banking system.
- Silvergate Capital, a bank focused on crypto related lending, collapsed.
- The major indexes are flat as investors assess the fallout from the bank situation and the coming jobs report.
- Yesterday, the S&P 500 lost 1.85%.
- The Fed and the markets are awaiting the jobs report this AM.
- Bitcoin dropped another nearly 8% yesterday.
- The 10 year treasury yield dropped to 3.9%.
- New jobless claims rose a little more than expected last week.
- It’s unclear whether new cracks in the economy will lead the Fed to raise rates 25 basis points instead of 50 basis points at their March Meeting.
This episode features Mark Porter, Chairman and CEO at High Wire Networks, Inc. Here, he discusses his work with Hire Wire Networks – a company that ‘delivers high quality professional services, managed IT and cybersecurity services across North America, and around the world’.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how the jobless claims report came in higher than expected and how that impacts the stock market.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the top 12 US firms by market cap.
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- Apple
- Microsoft
- Alphabet Inc.
- Amazon
- Berkshire Hathaway
- Tesla
- NVIDIA
- Meta Facebook
- Visa
- ExxonMobil
- UnitedHealth Group
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
This episode features Sean Frank, Founder & Chief Investment Officer, Cloud Equity Group. Here, he discusses Cloud Equity Group – a ‘Wall St. based investment management firm strategically positioned to capitalize on the expanding industries of web hosting and cloud-based infrastructure’, what led him to found Cloud Equity Group, and much more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- “Meta Plans Thousands More layoffs as Doon as This Week” – Bloomberg.
- “Meta’s Rally Doesn’t Need a Hand from TikTok Ban” – Bloomberg.
- Meta is up 53% YTD after being a down a ton last year.
- It is trading at a PE ratio of 20.32.
- It has a market cap of $478 billion.
- It is the 8th largest US firm by market cap.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses Howard Schultz, the pro labor potential candidate for President a few years back, and how he appears to be not so pro labor when it comes to union efforts at Starbucks. The lesson here is big executives ought be cautious about constantly extolling their humanistic virtues if it’s just talk and not real. Another common behavior that is fascinating to watch is the most aggressive capitalists turning into the most aggressive ESG advocates.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of being obsessed with what you want to be great at.
This episode features Faraaz Kamran, Senior Partner at Twin Brook Capital Partners. Here, he discusses his work with Twin Brook Capital Partners, the healthcare deal market today, what he is seeing in terms of multiples, and much more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Markets tanked yesterday on testimony from Fed Chair Powell that rates are going higher.
- The S&P 500 fell 1.53%, the Nasdaq 1.72%, and the Dow 1.72%.
- Bitcoin has dropped back to around $22,000.
- The era of there is no alternative to equities has come to an end.
- The 2 year treasury opens at 5.04%, its highest level in nearly 17 years.
- The 1 year treasury jumped on Powell’s testimony to 5.21%.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance on focusing on next steps even when busy with other tasks.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses 5 key points about CVS Health.
- CVS now has a market cap of $105 billion.
- It’s the 5th largest firm in the US by revenues.
- 85% of Americans live within 5 miles of a CVS.
- It’s combination of pharmacies, PBM leadership and Aetna have been the pillars of its strength.
- Largest retail pharmacy, largest PBM, 2nd largest payor.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Futures now point up this AM.
- Markets jumped Friday on some mixed messages from the Fed about potential rate pauses in a few months as they assess the situation.
- The S&P 500 jumped 1.61% Friday.
- Bitcoin has dropped back to $22,400. But it’s still up 35% YTD.
- The 10 year treasury remains right around 3.97%. The 1 year is at 5.04%.
- And more!
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the current state of student loan forgiveness and the supreme court.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the importance of knowing one’s own weaknesses and challenging yourself to turn them into strengths.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the 5 stages of a startup business.
- Idea phase
- Developing a product
- Starting to get revenues
- Profits
- Can it be made scalable?
In this episode, Scott discusses three interesting points in the cryptocurrency space, including the billions missing from FTX.
In this episode, Scott gives a shout-out to the CEO and Founder of Levy Strategies, Scott Levy, and CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Parkside Investments, Alan Cole.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the Bank of America warning that the Fed will put consumers and businesses in a position where they feal real economic pain.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how the best way to fully learn something is to teach it.
This episode features recurring guest Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he shares a private equity deal activity update & his focus on operational management.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of a business knowing its core business and doubling down on it.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the following stocks:
- Salesforce
- Tesla
- Silvergate
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of putting employees in the right position or job to succeed.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance of having structure & a regular routine.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of constant customer communication and responsiveness.
This episode features Andrea Belk Olson, CEO, Applied Behavioral Scientist, Pragmadik, & Host, “The Customer Mission Podcast”. Here, she discusses her book, What to Ask – “a concise approach for spotting unspoken customer needs and converting them into real innovations”, advice for young evolving female professionals, her passion for mentoring, and more.
This episode features Jay Goldman, Co-Founder and CEO, Sensei Labs. Here, he discusses his work with Sensei Labs – a software platform that ‘enables innovative organizations and their services partners to unlock their full potential through work orchestration’.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the concept of Sales vs Execution. He dives into the importance of a company being great at both sales and delivering on promises offered to their clients during the sales process.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Futures point up this AM for the first time in what seems like a while.
- Markets fell yesterday with the Dow down .70%, the Nasdaq down .10%, and the S&P 500 down .30%.
- The 10 year yield is right around 3.91% and the 1 year is around 5.03%.
- GM announced it is cutting jobs to try and become more profitable.
- Rivian reported that it lost $4.3 billion last year.
- President Biden says he intends to raise taxes in his next budget proposal.
- The student loan relief effort is in front of the Supreme Court.
- Goldman was down nearly 4% yesterday.
- HP saw sales drop nearly 19% in the last quarter.
- And more!
In this episode, Scott discusses seven key points about Berkshire Hathaway’s recently released reports.
In this episode, Scott shares key points from the annual Bane Reports that were released today.
- Markets had their worst week of the year this past week. The Dow and S&P 500 were down around 1% Friday and the Nasdaq 1.69% This capped off a bad week in the markets.
- The futures point up this AM.
- The S&P 500 remains up 3.82% YTD and the Nasdaq 9.7%. The Dow is now down nearly 1% year to date.
- For people that make more than $250,000 a year, 60% plus drive Toyotas, Honda and Fords rather than luxury cars.
- WSJ reports that PE activity could rebound in the 2nd half of 2023.
- Twitter is cutting more jobs to try to get to profitability.
- New reports show what both conspiracy and non-conspiracy theorists pretty much knew or suspected. Covid likely came from a lab leak.
- And more!
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the 7 largest companies by market cap:
- Apple
- Microsoft
- Google/Alphabet
- Amazon
- Berkshire Hathaway
- Tesla
- Nvidia
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the pros and cons of investing in individual stocks as compared to index funds or mutual funds 2-24-23
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- There is a lot of volatility in individual stocks.
- Domino’s Pizza fell 12% yesterday on lowering demand for pizza delivery.
- Wayfair dropped 23% as they reported a huge loss of customers.
- Nvidia rose 14% yesterday.
- Beyond Meats rose 13%.
- Warner Bros, Discovery dropped 5% on the reporting of a large revenue loss.
- Stock indexes are falling sharply today after a core inflation report came in higher than expected.
- GDP was revised down slightly for the 4th quarter.
- See Fed rate policy is shaking up world of debt” – WSJ.
- The consequences of higher interest policy are starting to be seen throughout the economy. The Fed can’t reduce inflation alone unless it drastically raises rates. This is a sub optimal solution.
- And more!
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how stocks are getting hammered on higher than expected inflation news and how the Fed will respond.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how more and more big investors are saying to expect a hard landing with the economy.
In this episode, Scott discusses how fascinating it is to see a perennial later round pick grow into a person where people now trade up for him and say “I need and want him on my team”. Listen to the emerging story of Greg Falberg. A story of growth and perseverance. A special shout out to Mark Abramson who also deserves the same shout out for his commitment to lifelong learning.
In this episode, we are joined by recurring guest, Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage. Here, he shares some good and bad news in the cannabis sector.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Futures point up today after an awful last week in the markets. Yesterday, the Dow and S&P 500 were down but the Nasdaq registered a small gain.
- Nvidia reported good results for the first quarter even though the rest of the chip industry seemed to report awful results.
- Read “Bond king Jeff Gundlach- Here comes the hard economic landing” – Brian Sozzi at Yahoo Finance.
- The Fed faces a daunting task in fighting inflation and using rate hikes to fight them. The borrowing costs can be crushing, and the Fed is fighting the US government which keeps spending more than it brings in and thus also adds to inflation.
- Jobless claims came in low this week at 192,000. This means the labor market remains tight and the Fed may stay aggressive.
- As the West backs Ukraine and China back Russia, this has the potential to escalate if world leaders can’t find a way to engage here with Ukraine and Russia.
- And more!
In this episode, Scott discusses five indications that the economy is in trouble, including some signs from major retail chains and large investing firms.
In this episode, Scott discusses communication Black Rock has sent to its investors that may be cause for concern.
In this episode, Scott discusses nine notable stories he’s following today, including new economic predictions.
Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic Communications, re-joins the podcast to discuss key thoughts and takeaways from listening to motivational speaker, Earl Nightingale.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses commercial office defaults and what it means for the state of the economy.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The markets point down today after the S&P and the Nasdaq were also down Friday.
- The markets remain up year to date. The Nasdaq is up nearly 13.5%, the Dow a little more than 2% and the S&P 500 6.67%.
- The 10 year treasury yield is close to 3.9%, its highest in some time. The 1 year is at 5.04%.
- Bitcoin is up 50% year to date and nearing $25,000.
- Office buildings start to default on bank loans.
- Another article in the WSJ points to a newer type of corporate financial virtue signaling. Companies announce layoffs to please the markets but really cut very few jobs. See ” Big Layoff News Doesn’t Always Mean Big Job Cuts”.
- Two types of Treasury default risk. Short term investors are concerned about the US debt limit. Long term they are concerned about the overall debt the US is taking on.
This episode features Robbie Allen, CEO of One GI. Here, he talks about private equity trends he is watching in the healthcare sector, what those trends mean for hospitals & health systems, and more.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance of having clear goals in life and in business.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The economy is hotter than expected and could lead the Fed to more aggressive action.
- Late auto payments expose consumer credit issues.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he talks about trends he is watching in private equity investing, what those trends mean for hospitals & health systems, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- 2 stories point to a hotter economy than expected and concerns that this will drive the Fed towards more aggressive action.
- Venture funding hits its lowest point in 9 years. The 4th quarter saw $20.6 billion in VC fundraising. VC is generally considered higher risk higher return than PE.
- Late auto payments expose consumer credit issues. The WSJ notes the worst numbers in nearly 15 years.
- And more!
In this episode Scott Becker discusses Walgreens intent to go all in on physician partnerships and acquisitions.
- It reflects a return to the concept that the firm who controls the doctors can control healthcare or win in healthcare.
- There is a growing and massive shortage of doctors.
- The goal to control doctors or own doctors started two to three decades ago with hospitals and practice management companies.
- The core concept of control has accelerated on all fronts the last decade.
- Most noticeably with the huge payors Optum and CVS, and the massive private equity funds trying to gobble up doctors.
- Walgreens and Amazon, like in the old days with slower hospitals to the game, now see the need to hire and partner with more doctors. Ie some hospitals had to play catch up here. Walgreens is now playing catch-up.
- Unlike printing money it’s takes years to develop doctors.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he talks about trends he is watching in private equity investing, what those trends mean for hospitals & health systems, and more.
This episode features recurring guest, Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. In this conversation, Rick shares an update on current macroeconomic trends and how they affect private equity investing.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the “No Landing” scenario in which the Fed manages the money tightening in a way that avoids recession in spite of high interest rates and whether or not it is possible.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how credit card debt is hitting nearly 1 trillion dollars and what it means for the economy.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The big news yesterday was the markets dropping significantly on signs of continued inflation and in turn the perception the Fed will stay aggressive in raising rates.
- The Nasdaq dropped 1.8%, the Dow 1.3%, and the S&P 500 1.4%.
- The labor market remains tight. Thank goodness given the extent of debt consumers are taking on.
- Consumer spending remains strong but it’s being propelled by consumer debt.
- Futures point down today.
- DocuSign announces layoffs.
- Lenovo sees sales drop nearly 25% as personal computer sales slow.
- DoorDash sales rose greatly last year and last quarter as a whole generation of Americans becomes lazier and relies more on delivery.
In this light-hearted episode, Scott discusses the difficulties in finding the right equipment for adult sports.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how old media has evolved into new media that is distributed on multiple websites by buying distribution.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the one year treasury rising above 5% and what it means.
In this episode Scott Becker shares a quick market update:
- The major indexes closed slightly higher yesterday. The Dow rose .1%, the S&P 500 .3%, and the Nasdaq up .9%.
- Futures point slightly down to mixed early this AM.
- Treasury yields have jumped the last few days. The 1 year is above 5%, the 10 year rose to 3.81% and 2 year rose to 4.59%.
- Airbnb jumped 13% yesterday.
- Chip maker TSMC fell 5% on news that Berkshire/Buffett sold a good deal of shares in the firm.
- Oil is close to $79 a barrel.
- Bitcoin jumped more than 10% yesterday to $24,600.
- Roku had a much better quarter than expected and its shares jumped 11% after hours.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the Largest US Companies by Revenues.
- Walmart – $600 billion
- Amazon – $513 billion
- ExxonMobil – $398 billion
- Apple – $387 billion
- UnitedHealth Group – $322 billion
- CVS Health – $315 billion
- Alphabet Inc. Google – $282 billion
This episode features Dr. Travis Parry, Speaker, Coach, Podcaster, & Author at the Make Time Institute. Here, he talks about Make Time Institute – a consulting service that helps financial advisors to make time for important priorities outside of work.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the Largest US Companies by Market Cap.
- Apple – $2,43 trillion
- Microsoft – $2 trillion
- Google – $1.21 trillion
- Amazon – $1 trillion
- Berkshire Hathaway – $693 billion
- Tesla – $615 billion
- NVIDIA – $542 billion
This episode features Dr. Travis Parry, Speaker, Coach, Podcaster, & Author at the Make Time Institute. Here, he talks about Make Time Institute – a consulting service that helps financial advisors to make time for important priorities outside of work.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of learning to live with your asset allocation.
This episode features Martin Schmelkin, Employment & Employee Benefits Partner at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP. Here, he discusses the FTC proposal banning non-competes, where it currently stands, how it will impact businesses & investing, and more.
In this episode, recurring guest, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC. shares her thoughts on why it is important for professionals to find joy in the workplace.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of being likable and being a good teammate.
In this episode, we are joined by Maxwell Nee, Managing Partner, Head of Australia, Oeno Group. Here, he discusses his entrepreneurial work with making alternative investments in wine and whisky.
In this episode Scott Becker shares 5 quick notes on Amazon.
- Amazon is searching for direction. While on one hand it has been cutting brick and mortar stores the last 2 plus years, it’s CEO says it still plans to “go big” on grocery stores.
- Another analyst advises it should more fully aggressively focus on its strengths: Ecommerce, AWS, and, I assume, streaming along with prime.
- Amazon is down 35% over the last year, but up 18% YTD.
- Its PE ratio is currently 99.54.
- Amazon is the 4th largest firm by market cap and 2nd by revenues. It’s annual revenues now approach
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the following stories:
- The markets jumped yesterday on hopes that today’s inflation report would show slower increases in inflation.
- The Nasdaq was up 1.5% yesterday, the S&P 500 up 1.2%, and the Dow up 1.1%.
- Stocks fell last week as the Fed indicated there is more work to do to cut inflation.
- Futures are slightly up this AM.
- Ford announced it is cutting 3,800 jobs in Europe.
- Twilio announces it is cutting 17% of its work force.
- Amazon is searching for direction.
- The Cannabis ETF is down 62.48% over the last year.
- The 10 year treasury yield is at 3.71%. The 1 year at 4.93%.
- Bitcoin is at $21,700, down 49% over the last year.
- Oil is at $79 a barrel.
- And more!
In this episode Scott Becker shares 4 quick points on inflation after the CPI report came out higher than expected.
This episode features Phil Burton, Managing Partner, at DHR Global & Founder of InHuevation. Here, he talks about InHUEvation – a social enterprise designed to break down barriers for people of color in healthcare, innovation, technology, and venture capital.
This webinar will discuss the outlook for VC in Healthcare for 2023 and will focus on the following key topics:
- Trends in venture capital investing last year and this year.
- What areas the panelists are excited about and see the most interest in.
- What areas the panelists are not interested in or see little interest in.
- What is most interesting to the panelists currently.
Panelists include:
Robert Groves, Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at Banner|Aetna
Dave Davies, Principal at EY-Parthenon
Trishul Kapoor, Serial Founder | Investor | Faculty at University of Michigan
Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM US LLP
Moderated by Scott Becker, Partner at McGuireWoods, Publisher at Becker’s Healthcare, Board Member & Author
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how the most fun spot in business, in sports, in coaching, or mentoring others is when prodding through things and then starting to see pathways to clearer success. See great talent and back up the trucks to support that talent. A lot of shout outs to be made here. When you find exceptional people, finding ways to support the heck out of them and doubling down on them. The same in business and other activities.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of knowing when it is time to hang it up. This podcast is instigated by a horrendous sports beating and metaphorically applies to business too. Whether Tom Brady, Bob Iger, Howard Schultz, or so many others, one of the great questions is when to step back from a specific role or job. These people play this out on a national or world stage. All of us play it out in different roles and situations.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how valuations are a mix of two key things. Earnings and multiples. Right now, earnings are coming in a little lower as companies still are dealing with head counts and overall inflationary costs. Further multiples tend to overall move down as interest rates go up. A stronger market rebound will likely occur as earnings stabilize and as multiples stop falling (i.e. as rates stop going up).
In this episode Scott Becker provides a quick market update.
- The markets fell again yesterday. The Nasdaq down 1.02%, the S&P 500 down .88%, and the Dow down .73%.
- The markets point down again today.
- Oil up to nearly $80 a barrel, Bitcoin down below $22,000, and the 1 year treasury right around 4.89%.
In this episode, Scott discusses what happens when activist, and possibly hostile investors come to your company looking to invest.
In this episode, recurring guest Rick Kes, a Partner at RSM, discusses updates on the 2023 private equity deal environment.
In this episode, we are joined by regular guest Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, to share an update on private equity deal activity in 2023, her thoughts on talent management in tough economic times, and advice for leaders.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of setting new goals, finding new challenges, and finding new passions.
In this episode Scott Becker shares 4 quick notes on Chipotle.
- Chipotle reported great overall results but missed estimates and the stock fell 6% pre-market.
- Income up 68% YOY in 4th quarter to $223.7 million.
- Revenues up 11%, earnings per share missed estimates.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill Higher prices, same store sales up 5.6% and higher labor costs.
In this episode Scott Becker shares 6 key thoughts on Zoom.
- Zoom to lay off 1,300, 15% of workforce.
- Zoom Overall a very profitable company.
- It’s next earnings call is Feb 27th.
- Stock jumped nearly 10% on news of cutting head count.
- It’s stock is down nearly 40% over the last year.
And more!
In this episode Scott Becker shares some thoughts around the importance of recovery and rest in order to truly reach peak performance.
In this epiosde Scott Becker discusses:
- Markets climbed yesterday after remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
- Futures point down this AM.
- eBay laying off 500.
- Zoom to lay off 1,300, 15% of workforce.
- Chipotle reported great overall results but missed estimates and the stock fell 6% pre-market
- Biden takes aim at share buybacks, an economic policy that makes little economic sense.
- One theme of today’s podcast is recovery, rest and sharpening the saw and its need whether in business, sports, or life.
- Microsoft is like Apollo Creed and back at it to fight Google in the search engine game.
- Bed Bath & Beyond drops 48% yesterday.
- Bitcoin stable at $23,165.
- The 10 year rises to 3.67%, the 1 year to 4.89%.
- Oil at $78 a barrel.
And more!
In this episode, Scott discusses CVS nearing a $10.5 billion acquisition of Oak Street Health.
In this episode, Scott discusses 12 quick market updates we are following today.
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Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures point slightly up this am. Dow futures point slightly down.
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The markets fell again yesterday. The Nasdaq down 1% and the S&P 500 down .61%.
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Boeing to cut 2000 white collar jobs. Reuters.
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Dell to cut 6600 jobs, approximately 5% of its workforce.
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CVS close to buying Oak Street Health for $10.5 billion. CVS-Aetna the 5th or 6th largest firm in the US by revenues at $313 billion plus.
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Bed Bath and Beyond stock jumped 92% yesterday and then fell nearly 25% in pre market trading.
-And more!
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses the macroeconomic interest rate cycle and how private equity would be affected if a recession were to happen.
In this episode Scott Becker shares 4 quick notes on Apple:
- Sales declined 5% in the 1st quarter of 2023 to $117 billion from $124 billion.
- Profits fell to $30 billion from $34.6 billion.
- The biggest categories of revenues are iPhone – 56.1%, Services – 17.7% and Wearables – 11.59%. iPads are next.
- Apple stock rose Friday on a solid profits picture. The stock is down nearly 11% over the last year.
In this episode Scott shares 4 quick notes on Amazon.
- Net loss 2022 of $2.7 billion compared to profit of $33.4 billion in 2021.
- Cut 67,000 jobs in 2022.
- Stock fell 49% in 2022 and 8.43% Friday.
- Net sales grew 9% and AWS sales grew nearly 20%.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The markets point down today after a tough day Friday.
- The markets are falling based on a mix of good news.
- Amazon- 4 Quick Notes.
- Apple – 4 Quick Notes.
- Elon Musk says he has essentially saved Twitter from bankruptcy.
- Tesla is up nearly 75% YTD.
- Webinar Feb 8th at 1pm CST – “The Venture Capital Outlook For Health Care 2023”.
In this episode, we are joined again by regular guest, Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, to discuss how macroeconomic factors and the possibility of a recession are affecting private equity investing.
In this episode, Scott shares notes on Shell, Carvana, Meta/Facebook, Telsa, Amazon, Hanes, Google, Apple, and Bed Bath & Beyond.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses consumer savings and the potential impact on a looming recession.
In this episode Scott Becker gives an update on Meta / Facebook and how they jumped 14% overnight on good revenues and earnings.
In this episode, regular guest Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM, discusses how wages, debt service, and price elasticity are effecting private equity investing.
In this episode, regular guest, Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic Communications, talks about setting and achieving goals in the new year.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how ExxonMobil, the 4th largest company in the USA by revenues, had record profits last year of $55.7 billion.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- AMD profits were down 98% this quarter.
- The markets were up yesterday but are slightly down this am.
- Oil at $80, Bitcoin at $23,111, the 10 year treasury yield is at 3.47%, and the 1 year at 4.678%.
- Snapchat warns of problems, stock drops 12%.
- GM knocks it out of the park.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how Jerome Powell and The Fed are making progress in fighting inflation, but still have more work to do.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of celebrating success in your business.
This episode features regular guest, Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he shares some thoughts on what great leadership needs to be in order to stay successful in a challenging economy.
This episode features Salvatore Buscemi, CEO and Co-Founding Partner at HRN, LLC & CEO & CIO of Dandrew Partners Capital Management. Here, he discusses his background & what led him to his current positions, how he feels the temperature of risk in investing is today, his top priorities going into 2023, and more.
In todays shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Dr. Richard Wohns, Founder & President of NeoSpine
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Markets look to fall this am after a great start to the year and after markets rose Friday.
- BuzzFeed rose 85% Friday and is up 460% YTD.
- Oil is steady at $80 a barrel.
- Bitcoin is up 40% over the last month.
- The Nasdaq is up nearly 12% YTD.
- The markets largely expect the Fed to raise rates by 25 basis points at their coming meeting.
- Tesla is up 44.42% YTD.
- Microsoft is up 3.48% YTD.
- Amazon and Meta are each up nearly 22% YTD.
- And more!
In this episode Scott Becker discusses takeaways from a panel at the WEF that discussed how as the job scarcity starts to go away, Gen Z will need to be more competitive when it comes to the job market.
This episode features Robbie Allen, CEO of One GI. Here, he discusses the future of physician employment in the midst of dwindling numbers of independent physician groups, different generational perspectives on work, as well as evolving aspects of healthcare as a whole.
In this episode Scott discusses the importance of having super clarity of mission when it comes to your business.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how AI is becoming the new superpower in business.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses BuzzFeed moving towards AI generated content, how it has impacted their stock price, and what it means for content generation.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Futures point down today after an outstanding day in the markets yesterday.
- Tesla’s stock rose 10 percent yesterday.
- Intel’s stock fell 5 percent after missing estimates.
- GDP rose 2.9% in the fourth quarter. A welcome sign that the Fed can fight inflation without killing growth.
- Buzzfeed rose 150% on news that it would move some of its writing and content to AI driven writing.
- Listen to our podcast today on how key great partners and team mates are to business. And how bad colleagues can be a cancer to organizations.
- Excited to see the Becker’s Healthcare podcast reach nine million downloads this month. God bless Jessica Cole every day.
- Seeking part time sales help for our non business line Becker Business Minute Podcast & Becker Private Equity PodcastListen today to four business minute podcasts on subjects such as
- Things are heating up already between Salesforce and Elliot Management. This may be the least surprising headline this am.
- We are planning a webinar on key thoughts on investing 2023. Can’t wait. It will be a chapter from our latest book.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of having great teammates and how to manage difficult colleagues.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the 10 largest US firms by market cap & 6 larget by revenues.
In this episode Scott discuss 5 quick points on Tesla:
- Tesla had a Record Q4.
- Tesla had $24.3 billion in revenue.
- Tesla recorded $3.7 billion in profit.
- Overall, the stock jumped roughly 5% overnight.
- Panic over stock seems to be subsiding.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Tesla reported record profit in Q4.
- IBM announced that it is cutting nearly 4,000 jobs.
- SAP also announced significant layoffs.
- Meta/Facebook which has seen less excitement and growth in their platform, reinstated President Trump’s Facebook accounts.
- Further in the Elon Musk watch, it’s being reported that he is raising equity to pay down some of the debt taken on to finance the Twitter acquisition.
- Microsoft is both investing heavily in ChatGPT and is reporting huge growth in its cyber security business which has grown to a $20 billion a year business.
- One good rule of thumb is don’t underestimate the engine that is Microsoft, or for that matter Apple.
- The 10 largest US firms by market cap
- The top 6 by revenues
- The markets finished flat yesterday after being down much of the day.
- Futures point up this morning.
- The 10 year treasury yield fell to 3.46%.
- Bitcoin rose to close to $23,000.
- Oil remains right around $81 a barrel.
- The 1 year treasury yield remains right at 4.67%.
In this episode, Scott discusses how important it is for individuals to always come back to your core goals for long term success in business & in life.
In this episode, Scott gives a shoutout to exemplary leader, Howard Kern, Recently Retired President & CEO of Sentara Healthcare.
This episode features regular guest, Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he discusses how macroeconomic factors are currently impacting the private equity deal flow environment.
This episode features Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC. Here, she shares her thoughts on when it is appropriate to abandon either a product or business idea that isn’t working.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses 4 quick thoughts on Microsoft and their earnings release.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses The Biden Administration targeting Google, non-competes, and other aspects of big business. There is a lot of of uncertainty currently regarding the FTC non-compete proposal.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Futures point down this AM on increased concerns of recession and softening corporate earnings.
- The Biden Administration targets Google, non-competes, and other aspects of big business. Lots of uncertainty currently regarding the FTC non-compete proposal.
- Microsoft met its earnings forecast but barely missed its revenue forecast.
- Great call yesterday with the Becker’s Healthcare CEO advisory board.
- Incredible to visit with Salvatore Buscemi on the investment choices and perspectives of the super wealthy on the Becker Business Minute Podcast & Becker Private Equity Podcast.
- “Tesla poised for record earnings, amid Wall Street unease” – WSJ.
- While the job markets remain solid, there are signs of layoffs creeping into non tech areas.
- Excited to see real estate mogul and investor Marc Blum in top form this week in multiple endeavors.
- Thrilled to double down on growth in the Becker Business Minute Podcast & Becker Private Equity Podcast.
- The Becker business shout out of the day today goes to Satya Nadella the CEO of Microsoft who does an incredible job of leading Microsoft through thick and thin and in complicated times. Amazing to watch.
And more!
This episode features Andrea Lee Linna, Partner at McGuireWoods, LLP. Here, she discusses the FTC moving forward in banning non-competes & what that will mean for health systems & private equity firms.
In this episode, Scott discusses 10-12 quick market notes for Tuesday, January 24th 2023.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses 5 big takeaways from the news coming out of the WEF conference in Davos.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the success of the film “Avatar” and how it shows you must be great at something.
In today’s shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Marc Benioff, Chairman and CEO of Salesforce.
In this episode, Scott discusses reasons for the market going up, including inflation slowing and the Fed steadying out interest rate hikes.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses Elliott Management taking a big stake in Salesforce.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the concept the importance of choosing if something is a hobby or something you truly wish to excel in.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The markets jumped Friday on news that it looks like the Fed will slow the pace of interest rate hikes.
- Year to date the Nasdaq is up 7.25% and the S&P 500 is up nearly 4%. The Dow is up 72%.
- Futures are flat this AM.
- The 1 year treasury is close to 4.67%, the 2 year has fallen to close 4.17%, and the 10 year opens around 3,48%.
- Tesla is up nearly 24% so far this year.
- Elliot Management has taken a multi-billion-dollar stake in Salesforce.
- Bitcoin has jumped to near $23,000 up nearly 35% year to date.
- New Avatar film hits near record box office haul.
And more!
In this episode Scott discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with people that see the best in you.
In this episode, Scott discusses the ramifications of Wayfair laying off 10% of their workforce, and how they got to this point.
In this episode, Scott discusses how independent studies are not always truly independent.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses Google announcing job cuts of 12,000 people and the current state of the advertisement industry.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the current strife in the government around whether to raise the debt ceiling or not.
Here, Scott discusses progressive lawmakers in blue states are pushing in a coordinated way to raise taxes on the wealthy.
In this episode, Scott discusses: New jobless claims came in low at 190000. This signals the labor market remains tight and will give the Fed the ability to keep raising rates albeit at a slower pace.
In this episode Scott Becker Discusses:
- CEO of Google announces job cuts of 12,000 people, 6% of its workforce.
- Reid Hastings the noted founder of Netflix is moving to the role of Executive Chairman from Co-Ceo.
- Jamie Dimon the well-regarded CEO of JP Morgan made $34 million last year.
In this episoe Scott Becker discusses:
- The markets fell again yesterday.
- Futures are flat this AM.
- New jobless claims came in low at 190,000.
- Google announced job cuts of 12,000 people, 6% of its workforce.
- Progressive lawmakers in blue states are pushing in a coordinated way to raises taxes on the wealthy.
- Jamie Dimon the well-regarded CEO of JP Morgan made $34 million last year.
- Reid Hastings the noted founder of Netflix is moving to the role of Executive Chairman from Co-Ceo.
- Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy.
- Bank profits were largely up year over year this past quarter, but investment bank profits were way down.
And more!
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how if a business has too much debt, it makes them fragile.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses why it is important for companies to have their customers have a reason to need them.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how Microsoft is the latest mega firm posed to announce layoffs.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses United Airlines and American expecting great profits in 2023.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The markets were mixed yesterday with the Nasdaq slightly up and the S&P 500 and Dow slightly down.
- Futures point up early this AM.
- Bitcoin continues to rise as its back at $21,000.
- Oil is rising again and is up to $82 a barrel.
- Cannabis is recovering from an awful fourth quarter and last year.
- The 10 year opens flat at 3.53%.
- The 1 year treasury has dipped to 4.67%.
- Goldman Sachs stock dropped nearly 7% yesterday as it missed Q4 earnings forecasts.
- Party City files for bankruptcy.
And more!
In this episode, Scott highlights the exemplary leadership of Michellene Davis, President & CEO, National Medical Fellowships, Inc.
In this episode, Scott discusses the importance of partnerships in business, sports, and in life.
In this episode Scott Becker compares government debt to poorly managed individual credit card debt.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the BlackRock vs Goldman debate over the 60/40 portfolio. BlackRock with $8.6 trillion under management says it’s outdated. Goldman still says it’s a valid building block for portfolios.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The markets are closed today in honor of legendary civil rights leader and advocate Martin Luther King and MLK day. In healthcare today’s shout out of the day goes to the remarkable Michellene Davis, Esq., who leads National Medical Fellowships and who is a fierce advocate for health equity.
- The markets had a great day Friday and for the week last week.
- Increasingly different perspectives on the national debt debt in DC. Janet Yellen says raise the debt ceiling. Kevin McCarthy says cap government spending. Barron’s writes “Too much government debt could become a big problem for the stock market”. And the nation.
- “Electric Vehicles Made Up 10% of All New Cars Sold Last Year” – WSJ.
- BlackRock vs Goldman spar over the 60/40 portfolio.
- As a segue from 5, 3 core types of portfolios
- Growth- 70 to 100% Equities. 0 to 30 percent bonds.
- 70 to 100% bonds. 0 to 30% equities.
- 30 to 70% equities. 70 to 30% bonds.
And more!
This webinar, recorded on 1-12-23 discussed the outlook for the private equity deal market in 2023. More or less deals, multiples and more.
The webinar featured:
Rick Kes, Health Care Partner at RSM US LLP
Hector M. Torres, Managing Director, Healthcare Investment Banking at DC Advisory
Moderated by Scott Becker, Partner at McGuireWoods, Publisher at Beckers Healthcare, Board Member, Author
BlackRock saw profits and revenues drop in the 4th quarter. But their all-important AUM, or assets under management, grew back to $8.6 trillion. That’s the most important leading indicator for an asset management firm.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses customer or product fit based on conversations with Sanjeev Agrawal. Sanjeev essentially asks “do customers need this to solve a problem?” vs “do they want it?” or “is it nice to have?”.
In this episode Scott discusses Porsche going in the right direction vs VW going in the wrong direction.
In this episode Scott Becker discuisses when is the right time to abandon a project, goal, or company. Based on his recent conversation with Elizabeth Hutson, the four key choices are:
- Stay the course
- Make changes
- Double down
- Abandon
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Futures point down today after several great days in the market.
- Porsche had a record year.
- The CPI was down to 6.5% and provided a boost to the market. Core inflation down further.
- Oil at nearly $80. Bitcoin near $19,000. The ten year near 3.44. Cannabis stocks still struggling overall.
And more!
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Inflation still at 6.5 percent but not red hot as it was.
- Bob Iger under fire already from activist investors at Disney.
- Tesla is up 446 percent over the last 5 years and down 65 percent over the last 52 weeks
- Thrilled to have Mark Cuban Martha Stewart Larry Bird and Magic Johnson speaking at the Becker’s Healthcare Annual Meeting in April.
- So thankful to see the Becker’s Healthcare podcast in the top 15 to 20 business news podcasts.
- The car shortage is being alleviated as chipmakers catch up to cars.
- Home sales are way down.
- Thrilled to see explosive growth in the newly launched Becker Business Minute and Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast.
In this episode, Scott shouts out Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve of the United States.
In this episode, Scott shouts out Nelson Peltz, American Billionaire, Businessman, and Investor.
This episode features Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC. Here, she discusses goal attainment going into the new year.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the current situation with Elon Musk, Twitter, and Tesla. Tesla is up 446 percent over the last 5 years and down 65 percent over the last 52 weeks. As Elon Musk stops selling shares and settles in at Twitter etc, will the stock continue to upswing as it has this year?
In this episode Scott Becker discusses CPI, core inflation rate, The Fed raising rates, and the current state of inflation in the US.
This episode features Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage. Here, he shares what he is focusing on going into the new year.
In this short episode, Kristen McDermott Woodrum, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses the proposed rule by the FTC to broadly ban noncompete clauses between employers and workers nationwide, what this means for businesses, & the possible legal challenges it will come with.
In this episode, regular guest, Rick Kes, Partner at RSM, joins Scott to share his thoughts on what we should expect to see in 2023 for private equity deal flow, fundraising, valuations & multiples.
In this episode, Scott shares 12 notes & headlines on what is currently happening in the venture capital space of healthcare.
- A huge explosion in HC VC in 2020 and 2021. Both fundraising and investing.
- A significant slowdown in 2022 particularly the 2nd half of 2022.
- There are lots of funds that do a huge number of smaller investments. Funds like Rock Health, Arch Venture Partners, New Enterprise, 7Wire Ventures, Martin Ventures, Flare Capital, Costonoa and Khosla for example.
- There are also mega funds that tend to make much larger investments per deal. For example, funds like Sequoia, A16Z (Andreessen Horowitz) General Catalyst, Tiger Global, Kleiner Perkins, Norwest and more. Remiss to not mention rock star investment firms Frist Cressey and Thoma Bravo. Amazing what Bill Frist has accomplished. Bill Frist, M.D.
- There are an increasing number of partnerships between VC funds and health systems and payors. General Catalyst has really made great advances here. See also “Venture Capital firms are partnering with healthcare organizations to improve digital health” Forbes Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D.
- There are also an increasing number of systems that have funded and self manage or outsource their only venture efforts. For example, Advocate Aurora Enterprises led by Scott Powder
Providence Ventures formerly led by Aaron Martin and a ton more. Kaiser Ventures et Al.
- Earlier Series A rounds (and seed rounds) tend to be much smaller than larger rounds.
- VC investing generally is more binary than PE investing. Pre Ebitda vs Post Ebitda investing. VC studies show that an overwhelming majority of profits come from 10 to 20% of investing and more than 50% of investments barely return the invested capital. Generally the earlier stage the higher risk.
- Healthcare venture can include several different sectors- digital health, provider health, biotech, pharma, diagnostics and devices.
- See Modern Healthcare opinion piece by Eric Epstein and Douglas French “Healthcare Venture Capital Potentially Peaked-Now What”.
- See also WSJ ” Digital Health Venture Funding Pulls Back From Last year”.
- Also see Kaiser Health News “Mission and money clash in non profit hospitals’ venture capital ambitions.” Kaiser Health News.
In this episode Scott Becker answers the question “Will government regulation help or hurt the crypto industry?”
In this episode Scott discusses:
- The markets were fairly flat yesterday.
- Futures point down this AM.
- Tesla for the first time in a while rose nearly 6% yesterday.
- Lululemon dropped 9+ percent yesterday.
- Taiwan Semiconductor is expecting to post large Q4 profits defying the rest of the chip industry.
- CVS is rumored to be buying Oak Street Health.
- Banks are expecting solid but lower year over year profits.
- Bed Bath stock jumped 24% as it approaches bankruptcy filing.
and more!
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the college transfer portal and its lessons for business.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how CVS Health and UnitedHealth Group have grown and how they view Walgreens as competition.
In this episode, Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage, shares an update on what is going on in the cannabis investing space.
In today’s shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Michael Dowling, CEO of Northwell Health.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses Kevin McCarthy becoming Speaker of the House and what it means for America.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how Salesforce aims to cut $3 Billion to $5 Billion in costs.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how Lululemon is seeing their margins become slimmer despite raising prices very aggressively.
In this episode Scott Becker Discusses the Following:
- The markets surged Friday.
- Futures point up this AM.
- The 10 year treasury yield has dropped nearly 30 basis points since the start of the year. It opens near 3.56%.
- The 1 year treasury is fairly flat at around 4.72%.
- Bitcoin has risen above $17,250.
- Oil is steady at around $76 a barrel. It’s expected to rise on the prospect of a rebound in demand from China.
- Lululemon is seeing their margins become slimmer despite raising prices very aggressively. It’s stock is down more than 10% in pre-market pricing. They have been so arrogant in how they discuss price increases that some will welcome them facing some challenges.
- Rolls-Royce hit sales records in 2022. See Reuters. The average price is $534,000. It sold 6,021 cars in 2022. Around 2,100 cars were sold in the United States.
- And more!
In this episode, Scott shouts out Dr. Howard Chrisman, the new CEO of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare.
In this episode, Scott discusses Bed Bath & Beyond’s position from a top home goods retailer to the cusp of bankruptcy.
In this episode, Scott discusses Walgreens’ recent loss last quarter, their huge opioid settlement last year, and how that will play into their direction going forward.
In this episode, Scott discusses the difficulty the Republican Party has had selecting a new Speaker of the House.
In this episode, Scott gives a jobs report for January 6, 2023 and analyzes the effects of jobs being a little high than expected.
In this episode, Scott discusses the reasons behind Amazon cutting 18,000 jobs and how corporate virtue signaling plays into the decision.
This episode features Heather Markel – Heather Begins – Full Time Travel Coach. Here, she discusses her past experience as a business coach and how it has led to her work in helping professionals live their lives as full-time travelers.
This episode features Pete Witte, Global Private Equity Lead Analyst at Ernst & Young (EY). Here, he discusses his background, the work he is doing with EY, what private equity investing will look like in 2023, and much more about how private equity is putting money to work.
The 5 most listened to episodes on the Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast and Becker Business Minute Podcast.
- Using your time correctly
- How much debt to hold
- Musk and Inflation
- Asset allocation for amateurs
- Allocating your investments
In today’s shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights J.P. Gallagher, President and CEO of NorthShore University HealthSystem.
In today’s shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
In this episode Scott Beckers how actors and celebraties should not be paid to promote investing in stocks or crypto or other things they know nothing about.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how 2022 is a great teminder that it is OK to be a cautious investor.
In today’s shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Mudit Garg, Founder & CEO of Qventus.
In today’s shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health & CEO of UCLA Hospital System.
This episode features Robbie Allen, CEO of One GI. Here, he discusses what is currently going on in the GI space, how AI & provider shortages are changing the GI industry, his perspective on private equity in respect to GI, and more.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he discusses how current housing starts, inflation, interest rates, and labor are all affecting private equity investing.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she shares some advice and thoughts on building a niche business.
In today’s shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP.
In today’s shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Nancy Agee, President & CEO at Carillion Clinic.
In today’s shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Lou Shapiro, President & CEO at HSS.
In this episode Scott addresses the question “Do we have workforce structural problems?”
In this episode Scott discusses the current situation with the microchip surplus after such a long shortage and how it is impacting the economy.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how self-improvement is one of the keys to life.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of great partnerships when it comes to business success.
In today’s shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Craig Richardville, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Intermountain Healthcare.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how passion is the secret ingredient to success and true greatness.
In today’s shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Terry Shaw, President & CEO at AdventHealth.
In today’s shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Jim Woldenberg, President of Heathrow Scientific.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the concept of recommitting from the book “The Second Mountain” by David Brooks.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the concept of de-risking or riding the wave when it comes to investing.
In today’s shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights the team at National Medical Billing.
In this episode Scott discusses the important of knowing your own allocation and risk tolerance when it comes to investing.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses Jeff Seifman’s amazing perseverance in both sports and business.
This is a recording of the 12-15-22 webinar in which Scott Becker discusses 15 keys to building a business.
In today’s shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Howard Sutker, Founder & Managing Partner at Sutker Moran.
In today’s shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Naya Kehayes, Partner at ECG Management Consultants.
In today’s shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Chris Van Gorder, President & CEO at Scripps Health.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses Morgan Stanley’s Wilson saying corporate profit drop could rival 2008.
Here, Scott discusses private equity having $1.2 trillion in dry powder, financing becoming more and more challenging, and the movement towards small or midsize deals.
Here, Scott Becker shares his thoughts on what was a kind of a tough week for Musk.
- Tesla down 60%
- Space X doing well.
- Twitter a debacle.
- Political comments raising eyebrows on both sides of the fence.
In this short episode, Scott discusses Goldman Sachs planning on laying off as many as 4,000 employees.
Here, Scott discusses the stock market taking despite things looking more positive earlier this week.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses The Fed’s focus on jobless claims and unemployment rates when they raise interest rates.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses if the lower advertising revenue, lower than expected Christmas season retail sales, and a hawkish Fed are all signs of a coming recession.
In todays shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Eugene Woods, President & CEO of Atrium Health.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the 3sStocks of the largest 10 that are down the most this year.
In todays shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Gregg Koonsman, Founder & CEO of VMG Health and Jen Johnson Chief Commercial Officer at VMG Health.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses 1) Bitcoin rebounding 2) Cannabis stocks getting hammered 3) Oil prices stabilizing.
In this episode Scott discusses the 80 – 20 Rule which says business should focus 80% of their effort on the core business and keeping customers happy & 20% on new ideas and innovations.
In todays shoutout of the day Scott Becker spotlights Larry Ellison, Chairman of Oracle & David Feinberg, Chairman of Oracle Health
In this episode Scott Becker talks about the evolution of a company’s founder as the company grows and the importance of the founder controlling their ego.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM US LLP. Here, he shares some thoughts on what is going on with inflation and the labor market in healthcare.
In this episode Scott discusses the importance of the cloud to Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, and others to their growth and bottom line.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses Tesla’s first ever negative consumer survey and the impact of Elon Musk’s getting involved in the political realm and Twitter.
In this episode Scott Becker highlights Dr. Steve Klasko, Former President & CEO of Jefferson Health and Executive in Residence at General Catalyst
This episode features Brad Bonde, Shareholder at LBMC. Here, he discusses trends he is currently watching in the market right now, what he is focusing on going into the end of the year, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker highlights Jeremy Corr, The Founder and CEO of Executive Podcast Solutions.
In this episode Scott Becker does a shoutout to leaders that handle themselves with grace under pressure especially Jimmy Harris AKA Jimmy61.
In this episode Scott discusses how it is important to judge leaders by how many leaders they develop.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the situation around jobless claims, producer price index, and the Fed.
In this episode Scott discusses the COO of Theranos, Sunny Balwani being sentenced to almost 13 years in prison.
In this episode Scott discusses 5 health systems with $1 billion dollar plus losses this year.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses Carvana’s stock price dropping 43% yesterday and their recent issues.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how Blackrock assets under management are down nearly $200 billion this year.
In this episode Scott discusses Salesforce and Tesla both having significant drops yesterday.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses Pepsi starting to lay off some of its employees.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how the Coinbase CEO is doing everything he can on the speaking tour to try and distance Coinbase from FTX.
In this episode, we are joined again by Kristen McDermott Woodrum, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she shares an overview on some big developments in the area of substance use disorder.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses the increased specialty financing of deals.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she discusses the swinging back to deals being done by strategic buyers & not just private equity funds.
Here, Scott discusses some news coming out of the Fed. New jobs in private payrolls much slower in November than expected Eurozone inflation showed signs of easing. This is a key and welcome sign. It may help lead the US and ECB to slow their raising of rates.
Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, rejoins the podcast to share an update on trends in the private equity investing space going into the last month of the year.
This episode features John Svolos, Managing Director & Head of Cryptocurrency Research at SkyBridge Capital. Here, he shares an overview of what cryptocurrency is, how the FTX scandal has affected crypto confidence, how he looks at crypto longer term, and much more.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance of getting and keeping great people around you if you want to build something successful.
In this episode, Scott shares a market update- Markets relatively flat this yesterday. The S&P 500 was down .16% and the Nasdaq .59% yesterday. The Dow was flat. Crude rose back to $80. Bitcoin is holding its own at $16500 as the exchanges blow up around it. Fascinating to watch for the long run. The […]
This episode features Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods. Here, she shares an update on trends in the private equity investing space.
In this episode, we are joined again by Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC, to discuss the importance of having a good work-life balance.
In this episode, Scott shares 15 key thoughts on building and developing a successful business.
In this episode Scott discusses the 6 largest companies by revenues their stock price performance YTD.
In this episode Scott discusses: The markets ended essentially flat on Friday. Futures point down this morning. The major indexes are down YTD. Bitcoin is down 64.5% YTD. Excited to launch the Becker Business Minute podcast this week- concise business and market updates. 6 largest companies by revenues their stock price performance YTD. Disney, Netflix […]
In this episode, Scott discusses the changes cannabis and bitcoin investing has seen over the past year.
In this episode, Scott discusses how obsession and exact focus is often necessary to be successful in the long run.
In this episode, Scott talks to Rick Kes, a Partner at RSM. Here, he discusses this week’s private equity trends.
In this episode Scott discusses: Market indexes fell yesterday with the Nasdaq down 1.09%, the S&P 500 down .39% and the Dow down .13%. Market futures are turning upward this morning. The 10 year treasury rose yesterday by a few basis points and will open this am around 3.825%. The 1 year treasury moved slightly […]
In this episode Scott discusses the PE ratios of the 10 largest companies by market value.
In this episode Scott discusses the PE ratios of the 10 largest companies by revenues .
In this episode, Scott talks to Justin Breen, bestselling author and Founder of BrEpic. Here, they discuss gratefulness and what Justin is most thankful for this year ahead of Thanksgiving.
In this episode Scott discusses the PE ratio of the S&P 500 VS the PE ratio of a 1 year treasury.
In this episode Scott discusses: Market Update. The overall PE ratio of the S&P 500 is approximately at 20.62. The PE ratios of the 10 largest companies by revenues. Bob Iger returns as CEO of Disney President Biden turns 80. Former President Trump returns to Twitter. And more!
In this episode, we are joined again by Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, to discuss how the midterms, interest rates, recession probability, & labor challenges are all affecting private equity investing.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic Communications. Here, he shares advice & thoughts on setting goals going into the end of the year.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses consumer sentiment going into the holiday season, & shares an update on private equity investing.
10 stories we are following this am. 1. The markets fell yesterday and look poised to fall today. The S&P 500 dropped .8%, the Nasdaq 1.5% and the Dow .1%. Futures point down today. See “US futures slip as Fedspeak dashes rate pause hope”. Bloomberg. 2. “More Americans tap home equity for financial safety net”. […]
In this episode, Scott shares advice for business owners, including – Know what makes you profitable Know your customer base Know who your key leaders are
In this episode, Scott discusses if Trump running in 2024 is good or bad for the Republican Party, and the implications it may have.
In this episode, Scott discusses the 60-40 Rule and how you can ensure you don’t over-indulge in equities.
In this episode, Scott discusses the implications of financing lifestyle debt, and how you can be smart about your debt.
This episode features Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC. Here, she shares advice & thoughts on goal setting going into the end of the year.
In this episode Scott answers the question “Are layoffs by Amazon and FedEx before the holidays a major cause for concern?”
In this episode, Scott discusses the recent major layoffs at Amazon and what that means for profitability.
In this episode, Scott discusses whether the recent rally in the market will persist, or if it will dip again.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the current situation with FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried.
In this episode Scott discusses: Futures point down on the major indexes to start the week after a great rally last Thursday and Friday. Bitcoin opens right around $16,800 after a frightening week in the world of crypto currencies. The entire value of FTX, the crypto exchange has essentially been wiped out. The Nasdaq is […]
In this episode Scott discusses the importance of having your allocations right and keeping your money in the market.
In this episode Scott discusses: Thrilled to see the markets surge higher yesterday. The markets responded to inflation coming in less than expected. Treasury yields fell. The markets open reletively flat this AM. Bitcoin is tanking this AM. Oil is close to $90 a barrel. And more!
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of not selling on the dip and keeping money in the market long term.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the trend of employers wanting their employees to return to the office instead of working remote and the pushback from employees.
In this episode Scott discusses: Bitcoin continues to crash. The markets tanked yesterday. The long term treasury yield dropped some on longer term recessionary fears. The Dems will win the senate or get 50 seats. It ultimately comes down to a runoff and Georgia and the outcome in AZ and NV. Futures point slightly up […]
In this episode Scott talks about the importance of having a margin of safety when it comes to debt and major purchases. He also discusses the importance of becoming debt free as soon as possible.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of learning to love the safety of treasuries even though they have a low return.
In this episode Scott discusses: It’s likely the Republicans barely took control of the House and Dems retain control and/or picked up a seat in the Senate. Markets rose yesterday with the Nasdaq up .49, the Dow up 1% and the S&P 500 up .56%. The futures are slightly down this AM. Bitcoin has dropped […]
In this episode Scott discusses how engagement is the secret ingredient of a successful leader.
In this episode Scott discusses: Inflation update. Inflation report. This comes out Thursday. The major indexes rose yesterday. Market futures point slightly up this AM. Bitcoin dropped back below $20,000. Oil opens right around $91 a barrel. Facebook jumped 6.53% on news of layoffs and cutting costs. And more!
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the 3 fastest growing companies of the top 10 in the US.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how 3 of the largest US companies are oil companies.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance of always showing up & staying engaged.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of needing to fully commit to something in order to excel at it.
In this episode Scott discusses the concept of having the mentality of “I get to do this” VS “I have to do this”
In this episode, we are rejoined by Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, to share some key takeaways she got from moderating the 2022 McGuireWoods Independent Sponsor Conference.
In this episode, Scott talks about payers cashing in on record breaking profits & the situation between those payers & Walgreens Boots Alliance.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how 4 of the largest Payers in the country have become 4 of the top 20 companies in the US by revenues.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of being able to pivot as a business to maximize success.
In this episode Scott discusses: Carvana, the hot used car dealer over the last few years, is down 95% year to date and dropped nearly 40% Friday. The 10 year treasury yield jumped Friday to 4.15%, Bitcoin fell overnight to $20,700 or so and oil has jumped to almost $93 a barrel. Facebook, which is […]
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of always having enough cash on hand.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of knowing your investment temperament.
In this episode, we are joined again by Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM, to provide an update on how the interest rate environment is affecting deal flow in private equity investing.
In this episode Scott discusses the Fed raising the rates again and the Fed is impacting the markets.
In this episode Scott discusses how Facebook and Peloton used to be stock darlings but are now struggling.
In this episode Scott discusses: The markets essentially tanked yesterday. The key driver of the markets yesterday was Chairman Powell and the Fed saying they are not easing up on the inflation fight. Slower deal making driving layoffs. Peloton stock drops 18% in premarket trading as it reports a huge drop in quarter sales but […]
In this episode, we are rejoined by Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, to share an update on trends he is watching in the private equity space.
In this episode, we are rejoined by Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC. Here, she discusses the concept of imposter syndrome.
In this episode, Scott discusses how the big insurance companies equate to the big casinos.
In this episode Scott discusses: The major indexes finished down yesterday. Fed Expected to again raise rates by 75 basis points. CVS Health beats estimates. Airbnb reports record profits. Midterms update.
In this episode Scott discusses a few deals that prove that the mergers & acquisitions market is not dead.
In this episode Scott discusses: The Fed meets today and tomorrow and is widely expected to raise the Fed funds rate by 75 basis points. More importantly will be the Fed’s discussion of how they will approach interest rate raises going forward and how hawkish they intend to be. The market indexes fell Monday with […]
In this episode Scott Becker discusses 4 companies that drove 2.5 Trillion in market loss.
In this episode Scott discusses: Meta/Facebook shares fell 20% overnight. Google’s stock fell 9% yesterday. Amazon fell 4.1% yesterday. The Nasdaq dropped 2.04% yesterday and the S&P500 fell .74%. Futures are largely flat this am with the Nasdaq trending downward. And more!
In this episode Scott discusses: The Markets – 5 notes. Google revenues and sales missed estimates and the stock fell 6% in overnight trading. Microsoft saw a slowdown in cloud growth but overall beat estimates. Elon Musk closing in on closing Twitter deal. Kanye West out at Adidas. And more!
In this episode, we are joined by JoAnna Abrams, Founder and CEO, MindClick, Inc. Here, she expands on MindClick, a service that uses data analytics to partner global brands with their supply chains to deliver on sustainability commitments, what led her to create this service, what she’s currently most focused on, and more.
In this episode, we are rejoined by Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, LLP, to discuss the importance of leadership remaining flexible, humble, & open to new perspectives.
In this episode, we are rejoined by Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic Communications, to discuss balancing connecting professionals while taking care of his family.
In this episode, we are joined by John Rubinetti, Partner, Private Markets – Heidrick & Struggles, to discuss Heidrick’s work in private equity, what is currently going on with hiring & compensation, and much more.
In this episode Scott discusses is the difference between the Dow, NASDAQ, and the S&P 500
In this episode Scott discusses: Apple is cutting production of the iPhone 14 plus. Apple is also raising prices of Apple TV and Apple Music subscriptions. The Fed is almost certain to raise the Fed funds rate to 450 to 475 basis points. The markets were up yesterday with the Nasdaq up .86% and the […]
Rick Kes, Partner at RSM shares an update on how election season affects consumer sentiment and how that impacts private equity investing.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the 12 most listened to guests on the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast.
In this episode Scott discusses: Market Update. Futures point slightly up this AM but have been wavering. The positivity in the markets largely comes from Fed leadership softening their talk regarding raising rates. Rates are still expected to go up by 75 basis points in Nov and 50 to 75 in December. The Chinese economy […]
Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage rejoined the podcast to share an update on cannabis investing after a small uptick in stocks due to President Biden’s recent marajuana reform.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, LLP shares an update on what is going on with private equity deal activity.
In this episode Scott discusses: The markets fell yesterday and are expected to fall again today. Bitcoin opens at $18,800, Oil near $85 a barrel and Cannabis stocks rose yesterday. Twitter shares tumble as US Government may slow the deal. Snapchat shares dropped 27% in overnight trading. Airlines forecast strong demand. Fed governor says expect […]
In this episode Scott discusses the chances that The Fed raises rates too aggressively.
In this episode, Scott talks to Matt Wolf, a senior leader at RSM. Here, they discuss current trends in private equity deal activity.
In this episode, Scott talks to Amber Walsh about changes in the power balance between GP’s and their LP’s, changes in the types of deals being made, risks in the debt market and more.
In this episode Scott discusses: Tesla posts almost $3.3 billion in Q3 profit. The markets fell yesterday with the S&P 500 down .7% and the Nasdaq down .9%. Futures are now relatively flat this AM. Big and small companies are facing margin pressures. Treasury yields surged yesterday on inflation news from the UK, Canada and […]
In this episode Scott discusses: Intuitive revenue and profits grew significantly in the 3rd quarter. United Airlines saw great Q3 revenue and profit jumps. Goldman profits fell 43% in the 3rd quarter as deal making slowed. Mortgage rates hit a 20 year high. Netflix stock jumped overnight on great growth in its subscriber base. The […]
In this episode Scott discusses: The markets had a terrific day yesterday. Bank of America reported very solid earnings. The 4 largest banks in the US are in order JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo. Microsoft is laying off 1000 employees. Futures points slightly up this am. Oil opens around $85 […]
Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC rejoined the podcast to share some advice on how to make ideas come to fruition.
The 7 largest US companies by revenues are: Walmart Amazon Apple CVS Health United Health. Exxon Mobil Berkshire Hathaway
The 7 largest US companies by market cap are: Apple Microsoft Google Amazon Tesla Berkshire Hathaway UnitedHealth
In this episode Scott discusses: The markets gave up all their gains from Thursday on Friday as the market indexes retreated on Friday. Futures point up this AM. Let’s hope that holds throughout the day. The S&P 500 is down nearly 25% YTD. The Nasdaq is down 34% YTD. The 10 year treasury yield opens […]
Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, rejoined the podcast to discuss the continued concerns surrounding interest rates, recession, & the labor market.
Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM rejoined the podcast to discuss how the current economic conditions are affecting private equity.
Here, Scott shares some thoughts on the markets urging the Fed to take a break on hiking up rates.
In this episode, Scott shares 5 thoughts on BlackRock: Investment Management & Financial Services.
Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, rejoined the podcast to share an update on how inflation & interest rates are affecting PE investing, the current deal climate, and more.
Here, Scott shares a market update & 7 key points including: 1. Markets down 1% today – far better than earlier this morning’s 2.5%-3%. 2. The markets are down because the inflation reading is at 8.4%. 3. Oil back up to $88/barrel. 4. 10-year treasury flat at ~4%. 5. 1-year treasury back up to ~4.3%. […]
Here, Scott shares an update on the interplay between inflation, The Fed, & the stock market. 1. Markets are down again today & had tanked based on a high inflation reading of 8.4%. This reading reinforced the fed desire to keep raising rates to fight inflation. 2. The fed has raised rates nearly 300 basis […]
In this episode, Scott shares if you should be cautious of future possible interest rate hikes.
In this episode, Scott discusses how your returns may often be different than what is considered “average” and why that may be.
In this episode Scott discusses The Fed’s goal to bring us into a soft landing and prevent a depression.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic Communications. Here, he discusses his experience on a modern day book tour promoting his newest book “Epic Life” and how book tours have evolved in the last few decades.
In this episode Scott answers the listener question “Will we see a great recession or great depression?”
In this episode Scott discusses: Stock futures point slightly down this AM. The major market indexes dropped between 2.5 to 3 percent on Friday based on a fairly positive jobs report. The positive jobs report is perceived to provide the Fed confidence to keep raising rates to fight inflation. Cannabis stocks rallied this week on […]
In this episode Scott discusses the focus on automation and automating everything that it is possible to automate.
Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage rejoined the podcast to provide an update on what is going on in the cannabis investing space.
In this episode Scott discusses how the stock market, interest rates, and jobs report correlate and why.
Here, Scott shares some thoughts on leadership discussed on a panel at the Becker’s 7th Annual Health IT + RCM Conference.
In this episode Scott Becker shares 16 stories we are following this morning including: The markets were slightly down yesterday with the S&P 500 down .20%. Markets point down again today but not horribly. The 52 week range for the S&P 500 is 3584 to 4818. It’s at around 3800 currently. The housing and stock […]
Here, Scott emphasizes the importance for leaders & founders to set their company up, then get out of the way.
In this episode, Scott discusses: Stocks set to drop some today after two great days of gains. Musk likely to close Twitter deal. Amazon to slow corporate hiring. Job openings drop to around 10 million. Student loan forgiveness likely to add to Federal deficit. WSJ. Listen to anti fragility at Becker Private Equity on how […]
Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC, rejoined the podcast to discuss counteracting the current chaos in healthcare through simplification, focusing on building a strong foundation, and opening up space to think about the future.
In this episode, Scott shares more bad news for big tech stocks. Tesla dropped nearly 9% yesterday on slowing deliveries and supply chain issues. Apple consumers cutting back on spending. A # of big tech stocks taking it on the chin.
Here, Scott shares some thoughts on an article from Yahoo Finance “Apple consumers are cutting back on spending: analyst”. Here the analyst says that even though Apple had a great 3rd quarter, Apple faces 2 or 3 big headwinds. Slowing sales in the App store. Slower movement of the iPhone 14 series. Slowing interest in […]
Here, Scott discusses 5 Big Tech reductions in stock price– YTD Apple down 20% Microsoft 28% Amazon 30% Meta/Facebook 58% Alphabet Google 31%
Here, Scott shares 7 thoughts on the market this morning 10-4-22. 1. Market indexes point up today after a great day in the markets yesterday. 2. The S&P 500 was up 2.6% yesterday and the Dow was up 2.7%. The Nasdaq was up 2.3%. Futures point up plus 1% today. 3. The […]
In this episode Scott discusses the issues Credit Suisse is facing and what it means for the economy.
As one looks at so many financial potholes and geopolitical challenges, families and governments and companies should be reminded that rational to low debt levels are things to applaud not things to scoff at.
In this episode Scott discusses: The Nasdaq is down nearly 33.5%year to date. The S&P 500 is down nearly 25% and the Dow is down close to 22%. Futures are pointing up this AM. The fall in equities has been partially caused by aggressive raising of rates by the Fed. At some point the hope […]
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how the government is trying to figure out what to do about student debt.
In this episode Scott Becker shares 15 stories we are following this morning including: Apple’s stock fell nearly 5% yesterday, erasing nearly $120 billion in market capitalization. Nike has fallen nearly 17% over two days with increased inventory and slightly lower profit margins. The 10 year and the 1 year treasury yield softened some yesterday. […]
Richard Kes, Partner at RSM rejoined Scott to discuss how the stock market crater, inflation, & rising interest rates are affecting the private equity deal market.
In this episode Scott discusses how some of the bad economic news is actually good news.
Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM, rejoined the podcast to discuss current trends surrounding the workforce & labor.
This episode features Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC. Here, she discusses the importance of being a life-long learner in order to be an effective leader.
Private debt funds increasingly win deals against the big banks. See WSJ “Banks could get nudged out of leveraged lending”. The article indicates that private debt funds have nearly $1.25 trillion under management of which $400 billion remains to be deployed. Banks are being more careful on leveraged deals and private credit funds are becoming […]
In this episode Scott Becker discusses Biogen needing to pay $900 million to settle false claims- kickback claims.
Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage rejoins the podcast to give an update on what is going on in the cannabis investment space.
Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic Communications LLC rejoined the podcast to discuss his recently published book, “Epic Life”.
The 5 Largest Companies by Revenue in the US : Walmart Amazon Apple CVS UnitedHealth Group
In this episode Scott Becker shares the following 4 thoughts for Monday: Don’t take on too much debt. I.e. easy on own borrowing. Cash is king. Allocation is everything. Take money off the table when things are going well. I.e. when you can.
In this episode Scott discusses: The major market indexes had a tough Friday. The 5 largest companies by revenue in the US. 4 quick thoughts for this year Massive companies committing to massive cost cuts. Oil opens below $80. Bitcoin is hanging tough at around $19,000.
In this episode, Scott discusses that debt is not, in fact, cheap, and can be crippling to your finances now that interest rates are so much higher than they used to be.
In this episode, Scott discusses a Bloomberg article discussing why cash is still king.
In this episode, Scott discusses how Facebook/Meta and FedEx are looking to cut costs in a major way, and how that may affect their businesses and the overall economy.
In this episode, Scott discusses what we’re seeing in the market today and the current challenges.
In this lighthearted off-subject episode, Scott shares a couple reasons why he’s “an idiot” in his golf game.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses 3 reasons why people are selling their businesses.
In this episode Scott discusses: Market Update. The Rush to Sell. Coffee and Coffee Wars.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of allocation and understanding your mindset when it comes to investing and saving.
In this episode Scott discusses the trend of the rush many entrepreneurs are in to sell their businesses.
Ric Keller, Partner at Hill, Rugh, Keller & Main, P.L. joined the podcast to discuss his time spent in congress, his upcoming book “Chase the Bears: Little Things to Achieve Big Dreams”, the importance of not taking yourself too seriously, and more.
In this episode, Scott discusses his favorite coffee drinks and coffee shops to visit in the Chicago area.
In this episode Scott discusses: Ford shares dropped 12% on increased costs. Market indexes fell around 1% yesterday with the S&P 500 down 1.1% and the Nasdaq down .95%. The S&P 500 is at 3855. Not long ago analysts were projecting a year end close of 4400 to 4800. The Dow opens around 30813 still […]
This episode features John Pope, President of Pope Corporation. Here, he discusses what led him to found the Pope Corporation, a full-scale corporate real estate consulting firm, how private equity firms look at real estate, what it takes to start a firm, and more.
David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP rejoined the podcast to discuss whether or not there is an uptick in litigation & the general temperature of what’s going on with disputes in the healthcare & private equity space.
This episode features Kayla McCann Marty, Attorney at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she discusses the growth of women’s health & fertility businesses, the private equity investing environment in healthcare, the continued trend of the integration among major health systems, and more.
JD Zasa, Student at The University of Alabama Studying News Media, and “College Football Expert”, has a conversation with Scott about this season of college football.
Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic Communications LLC rejoined the podcast to discuss the process of writing a best-selling book, the inspiration for his newly published book, “Epic Life”, and more.
In this episode scott discusses the 5 largest US companies by revenue. They are: Walmart, Amazon, Apple, CVS and United Healthcare. Each Amazon CVS and United are in the process of completing big acquisitions in healthcare.
In this episode Scott discusses: The major indexes fell Friday with the Nasdaq down .90%, the S&P down .72% and the Dow down .45%. The markets are overall having an awful year with the Dow down 15.18% YTD, the Nasdaq 26.82% and the S&P 500 down 18.73%. Futures point down again this AM with the […]
Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, rejoined the podcast to discuss ESG regulation & the “anti-ESG movement”.
FedEx is down 19% overnight as it warns about slowing volumes and sales. The markets fell yesterday and our set to fall again today. Treasury yields are at their highest level in years and set to go higher. The one year broke the 4% barrier. The 10 year is close to 3.5%.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses the importance of monitoring the macro & micro economies in private equity investing.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. In this conversation, she discusses the hiring of first year associates coming out of law school.
In this episode Scott discusses: The markets were slightly up yesterday after their worst day in years Tuesday. Oil is right around $88 a barrel. Bitcoin has fallen back again to around $20,000. The 10 year yield is at 3.41. It’s 52 week range is 1.29 to 3.48%. Futures point slightly down today and poised […]
In this episode, Scott Becker shares two top market updates. Inflation came in higher than expected. CPI at 8.3%. Markets were anticipating closer to 8.1% Yesterday, the markets seen their worst day since June 2020.
This episode features Mark Cherney, Executive Chairman at U.S. Urology Partners & Chairman & Co-Founder at Prologics Healthcare. Here, he discusses how to adjust strategy in a recession, how to operate as a CEO when things are more challenging, what qualities a great CEO needs to have, and more.
This episode features Kathleen Adams, Co-founder at Second 50 Financial LLC. Here, she discusses what led her to start Second 50, how to set yourself up for financial success after retirement, her upcoming book “Second 50”, and more.
In this episode, Scott shares 4 thoughts on how to handle a business during a recession. Watch headcount & be careful not to over hire. Take care of your customers. Go easy on debt. Invest carefully & in areas with the highest probability of success.
In this episode Scott discusses the importance of not looking for love and emotional support from your private equity investors.
In this episode Scott discusses: Markets finished higher yesterday extending a 4-day win streak. The Nasdaq gained 1.27%, the S&P 500 1.06% and the Dow .71%. Futures point up today. Bitcoin has risen nearly 17% over the last few days. Oil is back to close to $90 a barrel. B of A survey shows investors […]
In this episode Scott discusses: The markets had a terrific day and week last week. The Dow was up 1.19%, the Nasdaq 2.11%, and the S&P 500 1.53% on Friday. Futures point up this AM on preliminary predictions that inflation maybe tempering just one bit. See “Inflation Showed Some Signs of Easing in August” – […]
In this episode, Scott discusses allocation of equities versus debt, which is important to both long term returns and mental health. While long-term outcomes are important, Scott stresses the equal importance of managing your mental health when investing.
In this episode, Scott outlines five thoughts he has this morning related to the markets.
In this episode Scott discusses: The markets have strung together two great days and they are poised to add to their gains this AM. The 1-year treasury yield closed yesterday at 3.63%. Mortgage rates hit a 15 year high and reach nearly 6%. New jobless claims came in low giving more runway for Chairman Powell […]
In this episode, Scott discusses how economies across the world will be affected by the passing of Queen Elizabeth I .
Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, rejoined the podcast to share an update on the deal & debt market in private equity investing.
Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM rejoined the podcast to discuss the Fed doubling down on price stability, what that might mean for the unemployment rate, and how that will affect the overall deal environment.
In this episode Scott discusses: Markets moved in the right direction yesterday. Market futures are relatively flat this AM. Oil is down to close to $82 a barrel. Bitcoin is back right above $19,000. Goldman and others predict drastic hits to home prices in many markets. Apple released new phones and it’s stock rose slightly […]
Here, Scott Becker shares a few thoughts on some of this morning’s top business headlines.
In this episode Scott discusses: The Fed appears set to raise rates by 75 more basis points this month. Kim Kardashian forming a new Private Equity firm. Market Update. Android still outshines Apple in total phone sales, but Apple is gaining ground.
This episode features Joshua Waite, Founder and Principal at Waite Financial Group. Here, he discusses “living life intentionally”, how he uses that mantra in his professional & personal life, what led him to start his practice, and more.
This episode features Rick Watson, CEO & Founder RMW Commerce Consulting. Here, he discusses what led him to start RMW Commerce Consulting, a company that helps private equity grow digital revenue streams, what he’s currently most focused on, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the challenges facing the electric vehicle industry.
In this episode Scott discusses: Futures point up this AM for the first time in what seems like 2 weeks. Market indexes were down 1 to 1.5% Friday. It’s been a brutal 10 days in the market. Oil opens right around $90 a barrel. Bitcoin down nearly 60% this year and opens below $20,000 this […]
Here, Scott Becker discusses the importance of doubling down on what you do well in uncertain economic times.
Here, Scott shares a message for PE companies doing well while everyone around them is doing poorly.
In this episode, Scott discusses four thoughts for CEOs and private equity or venture capital funded companies.
This episode features Harry Massey, Chairman & Founder of NES Health, CEO of Energy4Life, & Chairman of Exponential Health Innovations. Here, he discusses his bout of chronic fatigue syndrome that led him to bioenergetics, the ways he & his companies are creating technology to help with their overall health, and more.
Here, Scott Becker shares a few thoughts on some of this morning’s top business headlines.
In this episode Scott shares 7 rules from the book “The Richest Man In Babylon” by George S Clason.
In this episode Scott discusses: The markets turned down Friday. The markets are down close to 1% today. The market indexes fell by 3 plus percent Friday. Treasury yields have risen substantially based on Powell’s comments Friday. Bitcoin is right around $20,300. Apple Alphabet Inc. and other big tech stocks poised for further losses. Ryan […]
In this episode Scott Becker discusses 13 of the hottest topics in healthcare and healthcare private equity.
This episode features Dr. Navin Goyal, Chief Executive Officer at LOUD Capital & Author of “Physician Underdog”. Here, he discusses his past experience as an anesthesiologist, what led him to start LOUD Capital, the power of humility, and more.
This episode features Richard Hanus, Immigration Attorney at Law Offices of Richard Hanus. Here, he discusses an immigration case he took on that was turned into a play & film called “The Courtroom”, navigating the politicization of immigration, how to offset workforce shortages through practical changes in immigration policies, and more.
This episode features Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods. Here, she discusses how deal flow is looking heading into the latter part of the year, the difficulty for PE funded companies to find strong CFOs, and more.
Rick Kes, Partner at RSM rejoined the podcast to discuss whether or not increasing interest rates will affect deal flow in private equity.
In this episode, Scott discusses the impact of the rising interest rates on the market.
In this episode Scott discusses: Markets update. Update on The Fed. Peleton update. Nvidia update.
In this episode Scott discusses Washington DC, hard or soft landing, and the job of Jerome Powell.
In this episode Scott Becker shares two pieces of advice in a challenging economy 1. If you are a company be careful in adding excess debt. 2. If you are an individual the same plus be aggressive in performing great at your job.
In this episode Scott discusses: The markets were slightly down yesterday. Futures point slightly down this AM. Oil has jumped back to close to $95 a barrel. The 10 year treasury yield opens up at 3.054. Inflation Reduction Act will have no measurable impact on inflation. JP Morgan expects serious upside in S&P 500 by […]
This episode features Jim Feinstein, CEO, ENT Partners, LLC. Here, he shares advice for CEOs of private equity funded companies by elaborating on timing and balancing acquisitions, building of teams, cost effectiveness, and more.
Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic Communications LLC rejoined the podcast to discuss the importance of ignoring the news and focusing on your own priorities.
In this episode Scott discusses the Yahoo Finance article “There’s no simple story to tell about the current market moment”.
In this episode Scott discusses: The markets fell yesterday. Futures point slightly up this AM. Treasury yields jumped again yesterday. Oil rose to nearly $92 a barrel. Bitcoin fell to nearly $21,000 but opens this am around $21,500. IPOs face their slowest year in decades. Netflix dropped more than 6% yesterday. Analysts says inflation reduction […]
This episode features Dr. Trishul Kapoor, Senior Clinical Anesthesiology Resident & CSTAR Fellow. Here, he discusses his experience as a physician & entrepreneur, his innovative healthcare patents, advice for emerging founders, and more.
Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM rejoined the podcast to discuss the labor market and how it is affecting PE investing.
Here, Scott Becker shares 5 thoughts on coming financial challenges for PE funded companies.
Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC, rejoined the podcast to share advice for leaders transitioning roles or going through mergers and acquisitions.
In this episode Scott discusses: The markets were down Friday, and futures point significantly down this AM. The indexes were down Friday. Year to date the Nasdaq is down 18.79% and the S&P 500 is down 11.28%. Oil opens up at around $91 a barrel. Bitcoin opens down at close to $21, 250. JP Morgan […]
In this episode Scott discusses labor, supply, inflation reduction act, and authenticity.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses companies continuing layoffs and provides more market updates.
This episode features Mark Cherney, Executive Chairman at U.S. Urology Partners & Chairman & Co-Founder at Prologics Healthcare. Here, he discusses his work in private equity, robotics, urology, entrepreneur ventures, and more.
Here, Scott Becker discusses how important it is for company leaders to build market dominance in whatever they do.
Here, Scott Becker discusses the significance of sticking with the allocations that work best for you & ignoring the news when it comes to investing.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she discusses the cautionary investor interest in digital health.
Here, Scott Becker discusses the importance of knowing and doubling down on your core competencies as a leader of a company.
Kristen McDermott Woodrum, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP rejoined the podcast to share advice for maneuvering through challenges as a board member in the healthcare space.
In this episode Scott discusses Inflation around the world and how it is dominating the news cycle.
In this episode Scott discusses the news around inflation as well as a few other stories.
In this episode Scott discusses 4 concepts and terms to think about when running a business.
In this episode Scott discusses the concept “Can You Win In It and Is It Worth Winning?”
In this episode Scott discusses: The markets rose yesterday and overall had a great day. Futures point slightly down this AM. Treasury yields dropped yesterday. Oil was relatively flat at around $89 a barrel. Bitcoin dropped slightly to $24,000. Home Depot beats sales estimates.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic. Here, he discusses his new book “Epic Life” that launches August 23rd, the importance of taking action, and more.
Scott Becker Shares his thoughts on frugality, paranoia, and striving to stay wealthy from the book “The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness” by Morgan Housel.
In this episode Scott Becker Shares 10 Key Thoughts for the CEOs of Private Equity and Venture Capital Funded Companies.
In this episode Scott discusses: Futures point down this AM. Oil has dropped to less than $88 a barrel. Bitcoin is back up to $24,300. The 1 year treasury yield jumped overnight to 3.276%. Year to date, the 3 major indexes have performed as follows: Nasdaq down 16.60%, S&P 500 down 10.20%, and the Dow […]
This episode features Lara Jones, Founder & CEO at Be a Legend, Inc. Here, she discusses Be a Legend, Inc. a digital marketing transformation company, the importance of owning mistakes, her top priorities going into the latter part of the year, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses: The market indexes were fairly flat yesterday. Futures point up this AM. Treasury yields are pointing slightly down. Oil is at $94. Bitcoin is at $24,000. Disney earnings have a path to profitability due to Ads. China’s bursting housing bubble compounds its economic woes.
Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP rejoins the podcast to discuss feeling optimistic despite the temporary slowing of deal activity, fundraising becoming increasingly competitive, and more.
In this episode, Scott emphasizes the importance of doing your technology diligence in whatever you’re acquiring or investing in.
Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM rejoined the podcast to discuss “investments in the exit”, advice for CEOs of PE funded firms, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses: The markets surged yesterday, and futures point slightly up this AM. The S&P 500 rose 2.13%, the Nasdaq rose 2.89% and the Dow rose 1.63%. Treasury yields dipped slightly yesterday. Inflation came in at 8.5%, a little lower than expected. Disney has now outpaced Netflix on streaming subscriber growth and […]
This episode features David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, he discusses how he handles problems & complaints from PE investors & board members.
In this episode, Scott discusses the problems with inauthentic origin stories & mission speak.
Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage joins the podcast to talk about what a CEO of a cannabis company should currently be paying attention to.
This episode features Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods. Here, she discuss what the current situation with the PE deal market is, advice for CEOs of PE funded companies, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the difference between starting a business & growing a business.
This episode features Cindy Bo, Senior Vice-President, Delaware Valley Strategy and Business Development at Nemours. Here, she discusses her work at Nemours, a TEDx Talk she gave on business lessons she learned by age 5 from her immigrant parents, and more.
In this episode Scott answers the question “Do you have to go “all in” when starting a new business?
Here, Scott discusses the importance of understanding how fast or slow you want to grow your business.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he discusses how the carried interest change from capital gain would affect private equity investing.
Here, Scott Becker shares a few thoughts on some of this morning’s top business headlines.
Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM rejoins the podcast to talk about integration issues & growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker offers key advice for board members of a private equity backed firm.
In this episode Scott discusses: Futures point slightly down this AM. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell slightly yesterday. Oil is back above $91 a barrel. Softbank lost $23 billion last quarter. Berkshire Hathaway lost $43.7 billion in the 2nd quarter. Treasury yields slipped slightly yesterday but point up this AM on inflation concerns. Bitcoin […]
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he gives an update on what he’s watching in the private equity deal market.
Richard Kes, Partner at RSM rejoined the podcast to talk about how labor, interest rates, & inflation are affecting deal flow.
In this episode, Scott discusses today’s top headlines related to business, the market, private equity, investing, and more.
Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic rejoins the podcast to share advice for CEOs running a firm or company.
Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC joined the podcast to share advice for entrepreneurs founding a new business or firm.
In this episode Scott discusses the 5 most important things to do when starting a business.
In this episode Scott answers the question “when is the right time to transition leadership?”.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses 4 core concepts on starting and running a business.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses personal asset allocation for Founders & CEOs of private equity backed companies.
In this episode, Scott answers the question “Why are public companies shunned when they miss earnings but do not get a pop when they meet them?’
In this episode Scott discusses 4 concepts for the CEO of a private equity funded company.
This episode features John Livesay, Sales Keynote Speaker and Author of “The Sale is in the Tale” & “Better Selling Through Storytelling”. Here, he discusses the importance of telling authentic stories in life, business, & interviews.
In this episode Scott shares some of his key takeaways from The Everyday Hero Manifesto: Activate Your Positivity, Maximize Your Productivity, Serve The World” by Robin Sharma.
Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic rejoins the podcast to discuss having the right mindset to be successful in life & business.
In this episode Scott shares some of his key takeaways from “The Art of Impossible by Stephen Kotler”.
In this episode Scott discusses: The market indexes fell yesterday. Markets are set to fall further this AM. Long term treasuries fell with the 10 year falling to a yield below 2.6% for the first time in a while. Oil dropped below $94 a barrel. Bitcoin dropped to $23,000.
In this episode Scott discusses: Even with the markets up significantly in July, the market indexes for the year remain down. Futures point slightly down this AM. Amazon shrinks staff by 100,000, joining Netflix and Google in hiring slowdown.
In this episode Scott discusses: The markets surged Friday. The 10 year treasury yield has fallen to 2.65%. The 1 year is close to 3%. Bitcoin is up to almost $24. Supply chains still have challenges, or we just eat too much chocolate. Hershey says it can’t meet consumer demand. Intel says it thinks it […]
In this episode, Scott discusses today’s top headlines related to business, the market, private equity, investing, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses: The market indexes fell yesterday with the S&P 500 down 1.15%. Futures point up this AM on the hope that the Fed will start to slow their rate hikes. Treasury yields were fairly flat yesterday. Oil is at $95.50. Bitcoin is back at $21,300. Amazon dropped more than 5% yesterday. […]
Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic rejoins the podcast to discuss the right type of investment in family and time.
In this episode, Scott discusses today’s top headlines related to business, the market, private equity, investing, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses: Walmart train wreck profit warning sends stock down 10%. Disney stock has seen the wheels come off, but things may change soon. Why Bed Bath & Beyond is in a world of hurt, according to a former retail CEO. Weber replaces CEO, warns of layoffs an inflation bites into business. […]
In this episode Scott Becker discusses The White House changing the definition of a recession.
Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC rejoins the podcast to give advice on how to approach product expansion and growth.
In this episode, Scott discusses today’s top headlines related to business, the market, private equity, investing, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses: The futures point up this am with the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 are all around .37% to .48%. The markets are all waiting anxiously for the Fed meeting starting tomorrow. The Feds next interest rate hike might be the biggest in decades. Oil opens around $96 a barrel this […]
In this episode Scott discusses some news items that could impact the current world economic situation.
Scott Becker shares some key points on leadership from recent discussions with Michelle Cooper, Anita Jenkins, & Sanjeev Agrawal.
In this episode Scott discusses: The markets rose again yesterday with the S&P 500 up .99% and the Nasdaq up 1.36&. Futures point down this AM. Tesla’s stock jumped almost 10% yesterday. Amazon agreed to buy OneMedical for nearly $3.5 billion plus. New jobless claims rose to an 8 month high. Fascinating to watch the […]
Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM rejoins the podcast to talk about a recent Bloomberg report stating big endowments are bracing for losses because of revaluations in PE funds.
In this episode Scott answers the question “Is now a good time to invest in the market?”.
Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods rejoins the podcast to discuss a report from McKinsey about the future of U.S. healthcare.
This episode features Sterling Hawkins Co-CEO & Co-Founder at Center for Advancing Retail & Technology (CART). Here, he discusses his book “Hunting Discomfort: How to Get Breakthrough Results in Life and Business No Matter What”.
In this episode Scott dives into if there is anything positive happening in the economy.
Here, Scott Becker shares some thoughts on working on leadership teams & understanding where you fit in.
In this episode, Scott discusses today’s top headlines related to business, the market, private equity, investing, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses: The major indexes fell yesterday with the S&P 500 down .8% and the Nasdaq down .8% and the Dow down .7%. Futures point slightly up this AM. IBM beats revenue estimates, warns of $3.5 billion forex hit Nancy Pelosi’s husband buys millions worth of Nvidia stock ahead of chip manufacturing […]
Here, Scott Becker shares some thoughts on a Wall Street Journal article “Buyout Firms Seek $1 Trillion of New Funding Even as Markets Drop and Deal-Making Dries Up”.
Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic rejoins the podcast to talk about the importance of making time for family.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses a couple of common entrepreneurial myths and why they are wrong.
In this episode, Scott discusses today’s top headlines related to business, the market, private equity, investing, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses: The market indexes all rose Friday with increases in the 1 to 2 percent range. Futures also point up this AM. The 10 year treasury yield is at 2.96%, the 3 year is at 3.16% and the 1 year looks to be opening close to 3.10% Oil is back to […]
In this episode, Scott discusses some top headlines related to business, the market, private equity, investing, and more.
In this episode Scott Discusses: The markets ended up relatively flat yesterday. Futures point mildly up today. China posts slowest growth in years. Fintech giant Stripe cuts its valuation by 28%. Ie from $95 billion to $74 billion. Home buyers are cancelling purchase agreements at the highest rate in a few years. Bank of America […]
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of remembering how your team contributes to your success.
Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage rejoins the podcast to share an update on what is going on in the cannabis investing space.
This episode features Adam Elsesser, CEO at Penumbra Inc. Here, he discusses how Penumbra uses innovative technologies including virtual reality in healthcare, clinical trials they are currently working on, and more.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he rejoins the podcast to talk about the June jobs report showing higher employment numbers and how it is affecting interest rates.
This episode features Francois Mallette, Managing Director, Leader of Private Equity Practice and Co-Leader Automotive & Mobility Practice at L.E.K. Consulting, joins the podcast to talk about what trends he’s watching in private equity.
Scott Becker shares some thoughts on headlines from Meta/Facebook on talent & talent management.
Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods rejoins the podcast to discuss the legal implications of the Dobbs v Jackson decision.
This episode features Elizabeth Hutson, Principle Consultant and Owner at EGH. Here, she discusses what she’s most focused on and excited about currently.
In this episode, Scott discusses his thoughts on two books he’s recently read – Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig and From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. He rejoins the podcast today to talk about jobless claims rising causing the market to go up, and what that means for private equity.
In this episode, Scott answers a listener’s question, “Do you have to go to college to get rich?”
Here, Scott Becker shares 6 things to know about what is going on with Bed, Bath, & Beyond.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she shares advice on building a niche practice.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. In this conversation, he gives an update on what trends he is watching in the private market.
Michael Berke, Founder of Tempo Capital Group, LLC joins the podcast to discuss PE funds partnering with property management firms & builders of rental properties.
In this episode, Scott discusses some top headlines related to business, the market, private equity, investing, and more.
Markets rose approximately 1 percent Friday. The 10 year, the 3 year and the 2 year treasury yield are each at about 2.9 percent this AM. The Nasdaq is down 28.87 percent YTD. Bitcoin at $20,124 is down 56.54 percent so far this year. Oil is hovering at around $109 a barrel.
In this episode, Scott discusses some top headlines related to the market, private equity, investing, and more.
In this episode, Pam D’Apuzzo and Jack Wolf discuss quality of revenue within healthcare transactions.
In this episode Scott shares 5 thoughts on leadership he has accumulated by speaking to professionals developing a curriculum for leadership.
This episode features Andrew Kadar, Managing Director, Private Equity and Healthcare Services at L.E.K. Consulting. Here, he discusses his optimism in an uncertain market, PE funds selling to other PE funds, L.E.K.’s spectrum of deals, and more.
Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage rejoins the podcast to give an update on the cannabis industry market.
Krista Morgan, General Partner at Stage, joins the podcast to talk about her career, Stage, “a majority female-owned PE fund acquiring controlling interest in companies undergoing change”, current trends in venture capital, and more.
Today, Scott Becker shares some thoughts on how to correctly transition leadership in way that sets your successor up with the right tools & resources in order to grow & be successful.
In this episode, Scott Becker expands on 3 different types of portfolios. 1. Conservative 5 to 20% S&P 500 80 to 95% treasury bonds 2. Balanced Portfolio. Here think 40 to 60% in the S&P 500 index and the balance in US Treasuries. More room for growth than portfolio 1 but also more room for […]
In this episode Scott discusses: The markets jumped across the board nearly 3 to 4% Friday. Futures point mildly up this AM. Oil is right around $108 a barrel. The 10 year treasury is right around 3.12%. The Nasdaq YTD is down nearly 26%.
Here, we are joined by Greg Koonsman, Founder & CEO at VMG Health to talk about trends in healthcare transactions.
John Meindl, Director at VMG Health, joins the podcast to discuss macro trends in healthcare private equity.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic. Here, he discusses the importance of being mindful of both your business success and your personal success.
In this episode Scott discusses: It’s been a debacle in the markets year to date. The price of oil has softened one bit to $110 a barrel from nearly $121 last week. Treasury yields update. Bitcoin is now below $20,000. The Fed wishes it could get real time data on inflation.
Here, Scott Becker shares some thoughts on what a recession is, whether or not we’ll go into one, & the uncertainty of how bad it would it could get if we did.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic. Here, he discusses the importance of reaching consensus & having alignment with both personal and professional relationships.
Today Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage rejoins the podcast to give an update on the cannabis industry & cannabis investing.
Here, Scott Becker shares 11 thoughts on how to make a pathway for a job to be a success for right now & the future.
Today Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods rejoins the podcast to talk about deal activity picking up, the DOJ’s increased interest in PE transactions, and more.
Here, Scott Becker shares thoughts on the top headlines from the Wall Street Journal & Yahoo Finance.
In this episode, Scott Becker adds a follow-up to the previous episode “Designing the Job or Today & Tomorrow”.
Today, Scott Becker shares some thoughts on how to make a pathway for a job to be a success for right now & the future.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares his Takeaway’s from “Pioneering Portfolio Management: An Unconventional Approach to Institutional Investment” by David F. Swensen.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the headlines from the Wall Street Journal and Yahoo Finance.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she discusses the continued robust PE deal activity in spite of deal volume being down in Q1-2022 compared to Q1-2021.
In this episode Scott discusses: Futures are now flat this AM. The market indexes dropped heavily yesterday. The S&P 500 was down 2.4%. The Nasdaq was down 2.7%. The Dow was down 1.9%. The ECB (Europe’s Central Bank) has started to tighten rates to also try and fight inflation. Tesla shares are down 32% YTD.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares some thoughts on a few headlines he’s currently watching. Household spending on gas soars. Jobless claims at a 5 month high. Big tech hiring slows. Stocks fall as treasury yields go up.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Today, he rejoins the podcast to discuss consumer spending continuing to stay strong, hiring in big tech slowing down, and more.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Today, she rejoins the podcast to discuss the importance of taking time to recharge in order to stay sharp.
This episode features Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC. Here, she rejoins the podcast to discuss the advantages of constructive feedback, building a culture that thrives on productive criticism, being timely & specific when giving feedback, and more.
This episode features Nevin Raj, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Grata. Here, he discusses how the macroeconomic environment is effecting private equity & middle market investors, the vast amount of dry powder in PE that will most likely be used soon, how interest rates will effect capital deployment, and much more.
In this episode Scott discusses: The S&P 500 fell 1.1% yesterday. It’s now down 14% YTD. The Nasdaq fell .7%. It’s now down nearly 24% YTD. The Dow fell .8%. Futures point up this AM. The Fed looks to raise the Fed funds rates again next week at its June 14-15 meetings. New US mortgage […]
In this episode Scott discusses: PE turned to direct lenders (as leveraged loans dry up. PE in healthcare update. Blackstone the largest PE fund firm now has $881 billion in assets under management.
This episode features Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods. Here, she rejoins the podcast to talk about how the economy affects deal flow, whether healthcare is recession proof or not, digital health deals, and more.
Here, Scott Becker shares some insights from the book “Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones” written by James Clear.
In this episode Scott discusses: Concerns that oil and fuel costs will drive the US into a recession. Foster Farms to be bought by PE firm Atlas Holdings. Target Inventory warning portends retail blood bath WSJ Target dropped 2.3% on its warning. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says we are in for prolonged inflation. Buzzfeed dropped […]
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic. In this conversation, he discusses the workforce burnout the has been exasperated by the pandemic becoming its own endemic.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he rejoins the podcast to discuss the challenges surrounding the labor market, inflation, & Interest rates.
Today, Scott Becker touches on 4 Private Equity & Business headlines he is currently watching.
In this episode Scott Becker shares a couple of thoughts on the benefits of engaged repetition.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Today, he rejoins the podcast to give an update on the private equity deal market.
In this episode Scott discusses” Job openings creeped down slightly to 11.4 million jobs. Gas prices on average hit a record of $4.62 a gallon in the US. Home prices jumped 20.6% year over year in March. Nadal beat Djokovic in 4 sets at the French Open. Salesforce sales jumped 24% in the last quarter.
Here, Scott discusses: Biden says no short-term fix to high energy prices, grocery prices. Record gas prices hit Americans” start to summer travel season. Elon Musk tells employees to return to the office. Delta lifts revenue guidance on higher demand, prices. 5. Individual investors snap up treasuries.
This episode features David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Today, he rejoins the podcast to discuss civil & criminal litigation surrounding fraud & abuse with labs, opioids, telehealth, & pandemic related cases.
In this episode Scott discusses the commitment required to build a great career or business and his key thoughts from William Green’s book “Richer Wiser Happier”
In this episode Scott discusses 3 articles form the Wall Street Journal: “Young Traders Suffer First Market Swoon”. “China’s Slowdown Tests credibility of Economic Data”. “While Electric Vehicles Proliferate, Charging Stations Lag Behind”.
In this episode Scott discusses: Futures are mixed to flat this The 2 year treasury yield rose to 2.59% and 10 year opens around 2.74%. Crude oil jumps to nearly $120 a barrel. The Fed starts to trim their $8.9 trillion balance sheet this week.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Today, he rejoins the podcast to speak about the long-term effects of inflation & interest rates to deal flow, deal values continuing to stay high, and more.
Today, Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM, rejoins the podcast to discuss leading indicators of consumer demand, how inflation affects demand, and much more.
This episode features Eric Jensen, Operations Director at Nordic Capital. Here, he expands on Nordic Capital, a private equity investor that focuses on healthcare, technology & payments, financial services, and industrial & business services. He also discusses the evolution of digital health, finding product fit, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses: The 5 largest US companies by revenue. The markets rose yesterday. The 10 year treasury yield fell to 2.75. Costco margins fell. Volatility in markets can be seen in the big price movements. Microsoft slows hiring.
In this episode Scott discusses: Markets and investing update. Great to moderate a panel yesterday at ACG Chicago “Atomic Habits” by James Clear
Here, Scott Becker discusses the significance of understanding how allocation tools work.
Today, Scott Becker gives advice for company leaders. “Focus on Core Competencies & Outsource Everything Else”.
In this version of the Becker PE & Business Podcast, Scott Becker emphasizes how important the concept of “recruit, retain, & automate” is for employers.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 9 business & market stories he is currently following.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic. Here, he discusses raising children as a successful entrepreneur, balancing raising motivated children while paying attention to their mental health, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses the importance of doubling down on what drives your success in both personal life and business.
In this episode Scott discusses changing one’s perspective from “I have to” to “I get to”.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the concept of setting achievable goals compared to setting unrealistic goals.
In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes the benefits of igniting passion in yourself and others.
Today, Scott Becker discusses ignoring naysayers and using their criticism as a way to push forward.
In this episode Scott discusses recruiting and retaining employees and automating processes.
In this episode Scott discusses: Stock futures point mildly up this AM. Bitcoin rises to $30,442. 10 year treasury yields have softened. Oil rises to $111.50. An interesting story evolving on Jeff Bezos becoming more political. The Nasdaq is now down 27% year to date. The S&P 500 is down 18% year to date. Musk […]
In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes the importance of valuing and supporting your team during good and bad times.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses ESG investing, S&P 500 excluding Tesla from their ESG index, and more.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she discusses private equity interest in value-based care models.
In this episode, Scott shares an update on the current issues revolving around US markets.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Markets Update. Target’s stock dropped 25%. Gabe Plotkin, Melvin Capital Returning cash to investors and closing funds.
This episode features Mark Peter Davis, Founder & Managing Partner at Interplay. Here, he discusses what led him to start Interplay, a firm designed to help entrepreneurs accelerate innovation, what he is currently focused on, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses Elon Musk and the current situation with his companies and bid to buy Twitter
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Tesla stock jumps premarket on perception Musk may not move forward with Twitter deal. Stock futures point up this AM. The 10 year treasury fell to 2.883% Abbott is set to resume production of baby formula at one of its plants in 2 weeks
This episode features Michael Stickler, Best-Selling Author, and Publisher at LeadershipBooks. Here, he discusses what got him interested in publishing, how book publishing has evolved & continues to change, the importance of good marketing, and more.
This episode features Lindsey Paige Markus, Estate Planning & Asset Protection Attorney at Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. Here she discusses her book “A Gift For The Future: Conversations About Estate Planning”, what motivated her to write it, little known facts about estate planning, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Futures point slightly down this AM. Crude oil is back to near $110 a barrel. Treasuries yields moved slightly higher. McDonald’s plans to exit Russia and take a nearly $1.2 to 1.4 billion loss. Renault sells its stake in Russian operations for 1 Ruble. 10 stocks helping Warren Buffet […]
In this episode Scott discusses Apple, SoftBank, and the world of private equity investing.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the Biden administration canceling oil drilling sales in Alaska and Gulf of Mexico.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses what he learned about the current investment landscape at the Milken Institute Global Conference.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she discusses ESG investing & ESG framework; what they are, how they pertain to private equity, their social impact, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses the power of groups and surrounding yourself with people who can help you achieve your goals.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Moderna, PayPal, Netflix and Bed Bath and Beyond are all down more than 70% from their highs. The Wealth Effect and the Loss of Trillions. Boeing fell 10.5% yesterday. Bitcoin fell nearly 10% yesterday. The Nasdaq fell 4.29% yesterday and the S&P 500 dropped 3.2%. Futures point up this […]
This episode features Rachel Rose of Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, PLLC, & Chris Sabis, Member at Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison. Here, they discuss their complimentary past government experiences & how those shape the way they practice, different types of fraud that they each work with, what trends they are watching in […]
In this episode Scott discusses whether or not it is a good idea to buy when the market dips.
This episode features Michael Rothman, CFP, Executive Vice President of Succession Capital. Here, he expands on what brought him to Succession Capital, what constitutes a “high-net-worth” client, premium financing, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses defensive assets people move to during downturns in the market.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the current situation around Elon Musk and Twitter.
In this episode Scott discusses the 10 year treasury Yield hitting its largest mark since 2018.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she expands on PE funds investing in their own business development teams in order to boost value for their portfolio companies.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Markets Update. Amazon drops 7.6%. 10 Year treasury yield hits its highest mark since 2018. Twitter to Elon Musk for $54.20 a share. Boeing Abandons Chicago.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses a slow down in PE deals compared to last year, supply not keeping up with demand, and more.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she discusses PE deal volume picking up again, the expectation that more deals are to close in late spring, sellers expecting more value creation from buyers, and more.
This episode features Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage. Here, he discusses the continued fall of cannabis stocks, how higher energy costs, supply chain issues, & regulations are affecting the cannabis industry, and more.
This episode features David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, he discusses the increased number of whistleblowers for fraud, false claims litigation, what deal activity he is currently watching, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses the debate around whether to forgive student debt or not.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at Brepic. Here, he discusses his difference in vision as an entrepreneur from the beginning of his journey 5 years ago compared to now.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. In this conversation, he discusses the public market & how it relates to PE, what is going on with PE fundraising & consumer spendings, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Mary Barra of GM says that the chip shortage is easing somewhat in 2022 but that it won’t get substantially better until 2023. The 30 year mortgage rate is above 5% and likely to climb to 6% shortly. A great pleasure to visit with remarkable CEO of Intuitive Gary […]
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Markets update. The economy contracted in the first quarter by 1.4%. As mortgage rates edge back to close to 6%, we expect the housing market to soften some. Futures point slightly up this AM. Oil has fallen to right around $101 a barrel. Bitcoin is right around $38,800. Amazon […]
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: The markets rebounded yesterday. Futures point down today. The Nasdaq is down 9.5% in April. Private equity reports that fundraising is becoming a little more challenging. Intel CEO says chip shortages will last until 2024 Robinhood reported a 43% decline in Q1 revenues from 2021 Q1.
In this episode Scott discusses the interesting phenomenon of the markets being up due to economic contraction.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here he discusses interest rates & labor market, the use of technology & efficiency to ease workforce shortage challenges, and more.
This episode features David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, he discusses telehealth & CARES Act fraud, what drives DOJ activity, tensions between commercial payers & providers, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Futures point up this AM. Markets were largely flat yesterday. The Nasdaq is down 20% year to date. The S&P 500 is down 12% year to date. Netflix is down 68% year to date. The 10 year treasury yield opens at close to 2.81%. Private Equity vs the S&P […]
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Markets have plunged the last few. Bitcoin has fallen nearly 20% over the last week. Tesla fell 12.18%. Microsoft’s cloud business continues to beat expectations.
This episode features Stephanie Sirota, Partner at RTW Investments. Here, she discusses the biotech innovation market. full-cycle investing, and more.
This episode features Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage. Here, he discusses the cannabis holiday 4/20, what is going on in cannabis investing, and more.
In this episode Scott shares 9 thoughts around using Index Funds as the core of one’s portfolio.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: S&P is down. PE ratios of stocks that we follow.
In this episode Scott discusses how the economy is doing ok and that’s why stocks are falling.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Markets fell significantly yesterday based on Fed’s comments on expeditiously raising rates. Futures are mixed this AM. Amazon dropped 3.70% yesterday. Gap stock is down 56% over the last year. Amex posted great revenue growth in the first quarter.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic. Here, he discusses reaching the 5-year anniversary of starting his company, the challenges of starting a firm, the importance of surrounding yourself with inspirational people, and more.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses the increased competition around fundraising for PE, how rising interest rates & geo-political uncertainty are affecting investing, and more.
This episode features Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC. Here, she discusses how the newest COVID-19 surge, supply chain challenges, staffing shortages, and geo-political issues are affecting PE.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Markets update Netflix lost $54.3 billion in market value in one day. US median home prices reached a record price of $375,000. Tesla posts record profits in Q1. United Airlines lost $1.38 billion the 1st quarter. Carvana saw sales fall in the first quarter. The price of a barrel […]
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Markets and treasuries update. Netflix loses 26% overnight. KKR makes $14.8 billion dollar bid for health system operator Ramsay Health.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses “The 4 Percent Rule” and how much is safe to spend during retirement.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Markets and treasuries update. The 4 Percent Rule. Apollo may join Musk in bid for Twitter Blackstone to buy American Campus Communities for $12.8 billion. Crypto markets down 19% year to date. Brent Crude at $112 a barrel.
In this episode Scott discusses inflation and if the numbers we are getting from the government are accurate or not.
In this episode Scott discusses what defines a recession, what the difference is between a recession and depression, and are we potentially going to enter a recession.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he discusses how inflation, consumer spending, and the growth of family offices are affecting private equity investing.
In this episode Scott shares up update on how the bond rout promises pain for investors.
In this episode Scott discusses car prices and what we can expect for car prices in the future.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Bond rout promises more pain for investors. The markets fell Thursday, were closed Friday and are expected to open lower this AM. The 10 year treasury bond opens at 2.82%. The stock and bond markets are anticipating harsher and quicker raising of rates and a quicker tightening of the […]
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of setting key priorities in life and business.
This episode features Bob Woolsey, President at Jones Bros. Jewelers. Here, he discusses what it takes to lead a successful family business, what inspires him, how important gratitude is, and more.
In this episode, Scott shares 5 pieces of leadership advice from Sereka Barlow, COO at Tenet Healthcare.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the current state of the commercial real estate industry.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Markets and investing update. Commercial real estate update. Airline and aviation industry update. Nvidia and Intel update.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Microsoft drops on projected lower personal computer and Office365 sales. ATT rose nearly 8 percent yesterday. The markets fell yesterday significantly on constant concerns regarding inflation and the Fed. Futures point up this AM.
This episode features Kate Hardey, Partner at McGuireWoods. Here, she discusses recent movement in the cannabis legislation space pertaining to banking, taxes, & scheduling, comparisons between cannabis transactions & private equity, and more.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he rejoins Scott to talk about how the labor market and interest rate environment are affecting the deal market in private equity.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Elon Musk decides not to join Twitter Board. Stocks, Treasury Yields, Oil, and Futures point down this AM. The profitability of private equity.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she rejoins the podcast to share leadership lessons learned from watching Bill Self, Head Coach for the Kansas Jayhawks Men’s Basketball Team.
This episode features Julie Yoo, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Here, she discusses the past and future of a16z, a venture capital firm that backs entrepreneurs in the technology ecosystem, their long-term goals, and much more.
This episode features Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage. Here, he discusses the importance of banking getting legalized for cannabis, how the current laws favor the rich, the recent vote on federal legalization that passed in the House of Representatives, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Stocks got hammered yesterday as the Fed released its last meeting minutes. Yields are rising on bonds as demand softens. Futures point slightly up this AM. Bitcoin has fallen over the last couple sessions to back below $44,000. Mortgage rates are back to close to 5%. Walmart rose 2.3 […]
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Elon Musk discloses ownership in Twitter. Market indexes rose yesterday with the Nasdaq up 1.9% and the S&P 500 up .8%. Futures are largely down this AM. Netflix gained nearly 5% yesterday. Meta/Facebook was up 4% Oil closed near $108.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic. Today, he rejoins Scott to talk about key traits of successful entrepreneurs.
This episode features Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC. Here, she joins Scott to talk about variables that are currently affecting product/service development in healthcare, which include supply chain, geopolitical instability, staffing shortages, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Elon Musk discloses ownership in Twitter. Market indexes rose yesterday with the Nasdaq up 1.9% and the S&P 500 up .8%. Futures are largely down this AM. Netflix gained nearly 5% yesterday. Meta/Facebook was up 4% Oil closed near $108.
This episode features Andy Hays, Principle at Hays Law Firm. Here, he expands on what led him to start his own law firm, his firm’s focus on estate/trust administration and litigation, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: The markets moved slightly up Friday. Futures point slightly up this am. Howard Schultz who returns to CEO of Starbucks this week. Treasury bond values suffered their worst quarter in 50 years. The economy added 431,000 jobs last month and employment fell to 3.6 percent. Mortgage rates jumped to […]
This episode features Nesko Radovic, Associate Attorney at McGuireWoods LLP. In this conversation, he expands on how the immigration process inspired him to become a lawyer, his focus on the switch to value-based care, the importance of taking care of front-line staff, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses the Fed Board Member saying to expect 7 25 basis points raises this year in the Fed Funds overnight interest rate.
This episode features Mike Ryan, Managing Director at Hamilton Lane. In this conversation, he talks about how interest rates are affecting investing, what he is seeing in the private asset class compared to public, and much more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: United Optum to buy huge home health firm. The major indexes closed up yesterday with the Nasdaq up 1.84, the S&P500 up 1.23 and the Dow up .97. Futures point down today. Bank of America warns that this surge in the market is not likely to last. Treasury yields […]
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic. Here, he rejoins Scott to talk about ways to live a meaningful life that can also be used when building a business.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: The Nasdaq is down nearly 9% this year. The markets rose yesterday with the Nasdaq up 1.31% and the S&P 500 up .71%. Futures point up this AM. Tesla was up 8% yesterday. Apple was up for its 10th day in a row. Will Smith apologized yesterday to Chris […]
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he rejoins Scott to talk about how employers are looking to ESG to retain employees, increased pressure to invest, and more.
This episode features Emily Halpern, Partner at TGC Impact. Here, she expands on TGC Impact, a diverse and female-lead Growth Equity fund. She also shares what her current priorities are, what lead her and her partner to start TGC Impact, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses: Interest rates surge. Mortgage rates jump to a 3 year high. Pending home sales fall as inventories remain extremely low. Futures are flat to slightly up this am. Tesla splitting its shares on a 5 to 1 basis. Joe Biden to propose new minimum tax on wealthiest Americans. Bitcoin […]
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here he expands on how inflation and interest rates are affecting business investing, supply and demand, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses the Russian invasion, the hawkish policy of the Fed, and its impact on the markets.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: The markets rose again yesterday. Futures point up this am. Investors are hearing one bit more of a temperate tone from the Fed. 30-year mortgage rate back to 4.42%. Instacart which includes Andreeson and Sequoia as investors cut its valuation from $24 billion to $29 billion. Chipmakers Nvidia and […]
This episode features Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage. Here, he rejoins the podcast to discuss the significance of knowing which cannabis strain is the right fit for you, and more.
In this episode Scott shares thoughts from some of the business books he has recently been reading.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Today, she shares 5 pieces of advice for emerging lawyers that could pertain to most other careers. Build strong relationships with peers outside of your firm/company. Stick to your core principles. Remain intellectually curious. Keep an open mind. Be able to trust your colleagues and clients.
This episode features Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC. Here. she discusses the importance of being yourself in order to diversify input, being able to take time for yourself, and much more.
In this episode Scott shares some of the PE ratios of some of the stocks that we follow.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the chip manufacturing rivalry between Nvidia and Intel.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: The markets continued to rally yesterday. Bitcoin rose another 3.57% to $42,586. Treasury yields kept climbing. PE ratios of some of the stocks we follow. Nvidia keeps growing.
This episode features Holly Buckley, Chair of Health Care at McGuireWoods LLP. Today she joins Scott to give an update on trends she is watching in private equity including seeing a temporary slowing of the market, challenges with recruiting and retention of personnel, firms getting platform companies ready for exit transactions, and more.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. He rejoins Scott today to give an update on higher interest rates and how they’re affecting PE, the volatility of public equity and how it relates to private equity, plus more.
In this episode Scott Becker shares 6 thoughts on navigating a corporate Job or professional job for young professionals.
This episode features Geoff Cockrell, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. In this conversation, he expands on deal volume in PE, the importance of timing in investing for PE firms, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: Markets update. Oil rose to $116. Futures slightly up this AM. Nike-5 Notes. Amazon doubling down on healthcare at Amazon Web Services. Bitcoin has risen to nearly $43,000.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic. Here, he expands on 3 steps to live a life of meaning. He also shares his short-term, long-term, and life-long goals, plus more.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. In this conversation, he talks about current inflation and how it is affecting PE, how public equity being down could lead to opportunities for private equity, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the too business and private equity news of the day.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: Markets and investing update. US Home sales fall dramatically in Feb. Shanghai Disney closed due to Omicron surge. Berkshire buying Allegheny for $11.6 billion. Thoma Bravo buying business modeling software for $10.3 billion. Healthcare fraud is alive and well.
This episode features Dr. Justin Norden, Partner at GSR Ventures. Today, he expands on the evolution of his career, how tech enabled services have changed since the pandemic, what can be done with medical residency programs to attract more people and prevent early burnout, plus much more.
In this episode Scott discusses the mortgage rate increase and its impact on the housing market
In this episode Scott Becker shares some thoughts on advice on controlling and managing anxiety.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: Markets update. Oil closed at nearly $107 a barrel. Mortgage rates rise above 4% for the first time since 2019. Amazon closes on MGM $6.5 billion deal. FedEx revenues and profits rose in the latest quarter. Netflix cracks down on password sharing. Delta raising wages 4 percent and American […]
In this episode, Scott discusses the alleged hacking the viral Twitter account Anonymous has waged against Russia, and its possible consequences.
In this episode Scott shares a few points on Howard Schultz returning as Interim CEO of Starbucks
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: Berkshire hits record share price above $500k. Howard Schultz returns as interim CEO of Starbucks. The markets jumped yesterday. The Fed raised its short-term lending rate by 25 basis points. Oil shot back up to $100 plus a barrel.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. In this conversation, he expands on what health systems should know about private equity.
This episode features Niranjani Chidamber Papavaritis, Creator and Primary Editor of the Handbook for Talent Development and Training in Healthcare, Published by ATD Press. Today, she joins the podcast to expand on Talent Development, job-retention in healthcare, prioritization of training, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: Markets and investing update Tesla raising prices 3 to 5 percent. Airlines jump in fuels fall and people flying more. Walmart hiring 5,000 into Global Tech.
This episode features Geoff Cockrell, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, he joins Scott to share advice about leadership, recruiting, and team building.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: Markets update. Apple down 2.7 percent, Amazon 2.5 percent and Google down 3 percent,. Discovery CEO David Zaslav paid $246 million in 2021. Wells Fargo CEO pay climbed to $24.6 million. Amazon waiting on antitrust approval rumored to be close to closing its $8.5 billion deal for MGM Studios. […]
This episode features David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Today, he joins Scott to share advice for emerging leaders.
In this episode Scott shares 20 thoughts on investing from the book “Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World’s Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life” by William Green.
Today, Scott shares 11 points on the transformation of the wealth management business over the last 20 years or why private equity has grown to love the subscription model.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he talks about how private equity is affected by inflation, supply chain challenges, high interest rates, and more.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Today, she joins Scott to discuss what health systems should know about private equity, how health systems can tell if a private equity firm is a friend or foe, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: Market indexes dropped Friday. Futures mixed this am. Rumors of progress in the Russia Ukraine negotiations. The 10 year treasury should open close to 2.08. A large Chinese city, Shenzhen, with heavy manufacturing went into Covid lockdown. Oil is right about $104.
In this episode Scott discusses the possibility that the US is heading towards a recession.
This episode features Holly Buckley, Chair of Health Care at McGuireWoods. Today she joins the podcast to share 5 thoughts on women’s leadership. Be yourself. Be a part of the conversation. Go easy on yourself. Find a network of peers. Celebrate your victories.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: Markets and investing update. Russia at risk on billions of bonds. The US may be moving closer to a recession. Hedge funds taking in on the chin. Bitcoin opens today just above $40000.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: Markets surged yesterday but are set to give back some of their gains this AM. Interest rates are rising again. The market remains choppy with uncertainty from the war and the unexpected consequences of the war and impacts on supply chain, inflation and interest rates. Oil dropped back to […]
This episode features Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage. Today, he expands on how higher interest rates from the federal government will affect the cannabis industry as a mostly cash business, how investing has ebbed since the original boom due to legislation and legal issues, current market uncertainty in the industry, and more.
Today, Scott shares 8 thoughts on interviewing for a position. Know what you’re trying to convey about yourself. Only talk for about 30-120 seconds at a time. View the interview as a conversation. Ask genuine questions. Be responsive to questions. Know what not to discuss. Try to enjoy yourself. Be authentic.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: Bitcoin jumps 8.5 percent overnight. The stock market points up this am after several down days. The market indexes closed down again yesterday with the S&P 500 down .7% and the Nasdaq down .3%. The Dow was down .6%. The 10 year treasury yield jumped back 1.87 and the […]
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic. Here, he discusses the challenges that entrepreneurs face after becoming business owners. He also gives advice for emerging business owners, including knowing the scale of what you want your business to be, having a good support system to help build your company, and much more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: Between the Russian Ukraine situation and the fear of inflation and rising interest rates. The Nasdaq is down more than 20% from its high. The S&P is down more than 15%. Futures are slightly positive today. Amazon fell nearly 6% yesterday and Microsoft nearly 4%. B of A fell […]
This episode features Elizabeth Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC. In this conversation, she talks about how the Russian/Ukrainian crisis is affecting Private Equity including supply chain issues and creative innovation such as Elon Musk’s Starlink. She then goes on to share how important she feels making a difference in the world is to […]
In this episode Scott Becker shares 7 thoughts on starting a business from Peter Thiel’s book “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future”.
This episode features Richard Kes, Health Care Partner at RSM. Today he joins Scott to discuss the ways higher gas prices are affecting the PE realm including decreased consumer spending, firms investing more in clean energy and new technologies to mitigate the burden, plus more.
In this episode Scott Becker shares 20 points from the book “Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World’s Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life” by William Green.
In this episode Scott Becker shares 5 notes on the Russia & Ukraine war and its impact on economic forecasting.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: The markets fell Friday after a challenging week. Futures show the markets opening even further down this morning. European markets had a very tough day with the FTSE down 2.1%. The 10 year treasury yield has again dropped nearly 20 basis points. Inflation continues to reverberate. Another + 7% […]
In this episod Scott discusses Best Buy recent stock jump in spite of declining revenues.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: The major market indexes all closed down with the S&P 500 down .5 percent and the Dow and Nasdaq down .3 and 1.6 percent respectively. Futures are down about .5 to .66 percent to start today. The 10 year treasury yield fell to 1.843 percent. Oil opens at around […]
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic. Today, he shares advice on how to effectively network, including talking to as many people as possible to find out where you fit in, balancing having an open mind while still having a smart filter, weeding out people that aren’t visionaries, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: The stock markets bounced back yesterday. The ten year treasury yield rose yesterday to close at 1.865. Futures point down to start today. Oil opens at close to $113 a barrel, it’s highest level in 10 plus years. Amazon is shutting its retail stores. Nordstrom’s stock jumps 37.8 percent.
This episode features Bruce Werner, Managing Director at Kona Advisors LLC. Here, he discusses the importance of keeping things simple when starting a private business, advice for family businesses, his new book “Your Ownership Journey”, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses the impact of the collapse of the ruble on Bitcoin as more people look to an international currency for safety.
In this episode Scott discusses: Treasury yield drops 15 percent plus on wartime investment mentality. Market indexes ended nearly flat after being way down earlier in the day. Futures point slightly up this AM. CPI came in at 5.8 percent. Oil prices surged to $111 a barrel. AMC saw a massive recovery in its actual […]
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses the advantages, challenges, and details of continuation funds in private equity, plus a lot more.
In this episode Scott discusses the crisis in Ukraine and its impact on the global economy.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. In this discussion, she summarizes the experience she had at the most recent McGuireWoods Healthcare Private Equity & Finance Conference, including deals made easier in-person opposed to over zoom or phone, the emphasis on value-based care and alternative payment models for investing, advanced focus on integration, […]
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: Futures point down this am after the markets recovered strongly Thursday and Friday. The Nasdaq down 12 percent this year. The S&P 500 down 8 percent and down 8.6 percent from its high. The 2 year treasury fell nearly 10 basis points to open today near 1.5 percent. The […]
In this episode Scott shares his thoughts on “Organize Tomorrow Today: 8 Ways to Retrain Your Mind to Optimize Performance at Work and in Life” by Jason Selk & Tom Bartow.
In this episode 6 concepts from “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future” by Peter Thiel.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. In this conversation, he talks about how the current Russian/Ukrainian crisis is affecting private equity, business transactions, investing, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker shares 5 thoughts from Fred Reichheld’s “Winning on Purpose: The Unbeatable Strategy of Loving Customers”.
This episode features David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. In this conversation, he discusses the 3 things he’s hearing about the most currently in private equity being, an increase in false claims for both platforms and private equity firms, an increase in indemnification disputes, an rise in diligence issues, and more.
In this episode Scott shares insights from 3 excellent business books he has recently read.
This episode features Michael “MJ” Jackson, AVP, Global Head of Industries at DocuSign. In this conversation, he expands on how DocuSign is using automation to optimize and streamline agreements. He then shares advice for emerging leaders including the importance of mentorship, having a great team, being flexible, and much more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: As Russia invades Ukraine, the market quickly reacts negatively to this conflict. Oil rose to close right around $100 a barrel. The Russian stock index has fallen 45 percent. The 2 year treasury yield dropped 11 basis points as investors flee to safety.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he discusses his current priorities including retaining and recruiting talent. He also shares the latest PE trends he is following including changing demographics in healthcare, the DOJ and FCC being more strict about anti-trust laws, and more.
This episode features Dave Young and Duane Johns, Co-hosts of Builder Nuggets Podcast. In this conversation, they elaborate on Builder Nuggets Podcast that develops a community for like-minded builders that want to elevate their businesses. They also share advice for entrepreneurs that includes analyzing your unique talents, building a strong team, and more.
This episode features Holly Buckley, Chair of Health Care at McGuireWoods. Here, she shares trends she is seeing in the private equity space including more speciality providers getting into value-based arrangements, orthopedics becoming more transactional, PE doubling down in tech enabled services, plus a lot more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: The S&P 500 enters correction territory and market indexes lose ground. The 10 year bond yield is at 1.948. Oil prices closed relatively flat at $91 a barrel. Home Depot shares fell 8.85 percent yesterday. Average home prices in the US rose 18.8 percent in the last 12 months. […]
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: Ukrainian Crisis and the stock market. The $64,000 question. Stock Wisdom. 5 more concepts from Peter Thiel on start ups
This episode features Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage. In this conversation he discusses the difficulties with licensing for selling cannabis and how that affects the industry as a whole, not being able to write off taxes for anything cannabis related since it is still federally illegal, and more.
This episode features Brittany Anderson, President and Partner at Sweet Financial. In this conversation, she shares advice she would give to those wanting to build a business. She also goes on to talk about advancements in technology, the importance of having realistic goals, and more.
This episode features David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, he discusses the similarities of team building in business and sports, including leading by example, having depth, encouraging a good support system, and more.
This episode features Peter Su, Senior Vice President at Green Check Verified. Here, he discusses Green Check Verified, a company that uses automation and software to assist financial institutions with banking in the cannabis industry, the challenges that come with investing in a product that has so much legal red tape, where he thinks legalization […]
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: Stocks dropped yesterday due to concerns with the Russia Ukraine situation. Facebook is now down 46 percent from its peak early last fall. Nvidia’s stock dropped 7.6 percent yesterday. Roku set to drop 30 percent over 2 days.
This episode features Nevin Raj, Co-Founder and COO at Grata. In this discussion, he expands on how business development for private equity funds is evolving, the importance of treating every decision as an investment when starting a new business, knowing when to commercialize, and more.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. In this conversation, he discusses technology solutions addressing labor shortages, elevating multiples, investing based on staffing, and more.
In this episode Scott shares his key takeaways from the McGuireWoods Healthcare Private Equity Conference.
This episode features Sylvain Forte, CEO of SESAMm. In this conversation, he expands on SESAMm, a company specializing in AI that computes information from billions of articles and messages online and translates that into valuable data for private equity. He also discusses the importance of entrepreneurs finding a market fit for whatever product or service […]
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: Walmart earnings beat expectations. Daniel Loeb sees $1 trillion in untapped value at Amazon. Markets and Treasuries update. PE ratios of 10 stocks. Covid deaths now averaging 2,300 a day. Mega PE funds busy making big investments.
In this episode, Scott shares his advice on when to know whether to trade or hold an investment. Evaluate if it’s worth holding Know the overall allocation/ Do you have to trade something you already have in order to invest in something new? Contemplate how convicted you are that it is a good investment Consider […]
This episode features Jeffrey Herold, Co-CEO and COO at Garden Remedies, Inc. Here, he discusses Garden Remedies, a vertical cannabis company that grows, produces, and sells everything they make, the growth of Garden Remedies since the legalization of cannabis in Massachusetts, his transition from being in the Navy to working in the cannabis industry, and […]
Today, Scott shares his thoughts on rising food costs and inflation in the farming industry.
In this episode Scott discusses the concept of process goals vs results goals from the work of Dr. Jason Selk.
In this episode Scott discusses his key takeaways from Peter Thiel’s book “Zero to One”.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: Markets and investing update. Inflation update. Marriott and AirBNB both reported great profits and revenues. Peter Thiel’s book “Zero to One- Notes on Start ups and How to Build the Future” is full of great wisdom.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. In this episode, she discusses PE trends she’s following after attending the most recent J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, business strategy, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: The markets fell yesterday. Futures point up today. The 10 year treasury is right at 1.999. COVID-19 deaths averaging 2,400 a day. Oil prices close at $97 a barrel. Elon Musk donated $5.7 billion of Tesla shares. Intel is buying an Israeli chip maker for $6 billion. Bitcoin rose […]
This episode features Alfredo Rubina, Vice President of Financial Services at SoftServe. Here, he discusses SoftServe, a digital consulting company that advises and provides at the cutting-edge of technology, assisting retail and financial institutions all around the world during this time of technological disruptions, focusing on sustainable investing and customer experience, advice he has for […]
This episode features David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Today, he has a light-hearted conversation where he shares his thoughts on last night’s Super Bowl.
In this episode Scott discusses how Putin & Russia seem to be acting more and more like a PE sponsored company.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: The markets fell Thursday and Friday. The 10 year treasury yield fell to open today near 1.955 percent. Vladimir Putin and Russia seem to act more and more like a PE sponsored company. Blackstone buying Australian casino chain for $6.3 billion. Affirm falls nearly 20 percent 2 days in […]
This episode features Dr. Justin Norden, Partner at GSR Ventures. Today, he expands on the evolution of his career, how tech enabled services have changed since the pandemic, what can be done with medical residency programs to attract more people and prevent early burnout, plus much more.
This episode features Robbie Allen, CEO at One GI. Here, he discusses how impactful private equity can be, the positives and negatives of being a CEO, the importance of never underestimating the value of being kind, and more.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic. In this conversation, he discusses the writing process for the book he is currently working on called Epic Life, when to expect to see it published, how it can help entrepreneurs, and more.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he discusses the implications of inflation for the overall economy and the issues that surround where private equity firms should allocate dry powder with limited resources. Scott and Richard will dive deeper on these issues at the upcoming McGuireWoods Private Equity and Healthcare conference coming up […]
This episode features Grace Lynn Keller, Vice President at Executive Podcast Solutions. In this conversation, she discusses the importance of empathy in leaders, and more.
This episode features Eric Johnson, Founder and CEO at Membersy. Here, he discusses his company Membersy, an Austin-based digital health company that provides dental practices and patients with licensed dental membership plans, advice he would give to emerging leaders, what it is like to work with venture capital, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses: Markets, inflation and treasuries – 5 notes PE ratios of key stocks Bitcoin at 43,348
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. In this episode, she discusses what is and is not working in leadership.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses what he’s seeing highly successful companies do right now is double down on their core business while seriously committing to building new business. Some successes and observations: 1. Amazon and Microsoft now make huge profits in the cloud business. 2. United Healthcare now makes more than half its revenues […]
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses why he’s watching the recent growth of Twitter.
This episode features David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, he discusses spending most of his time handling government abuse by defending clients from false claim allegations, continuing enforcement relating to the opioid crisis, monitoring compensation and kickback related to prescribing opioids, and much more.
In this episode, Scott Becker answers the question from producer Kate Kruse, “If you have some extra money right now, what would you do with it – assuming you have no debt?”
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses observations around Disney’s recovery from COVID and their old & new-line business model strategy.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses:
- Markets rose yesterday
- Futures flat this morning, then down following inflation news
- Inflation is higher than expected
- COVID hospitalizations are down
- New jobless claims are down from last week
- CVS stock down 5.5%
- Lyft and Uber seem to be recovering
- Twitter missed their earnings goal but grew overall
- Disney’s miss of old and new-line business models seems to be working
- 5 other quick notes
This episode features Elizabeth Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC. Here, she discusses the hope and excitement she feels with companies and individuals being more prepared going forward as the pandemic slows, and more.
This episode features Craig Jones, Founder and Managing Partner at TPE Boulder. Here, he discusses the importance of patience, perseverance, discipline, and adaptability in PE investing, the differences and similarities of venture capital and private equity, how change creates opportunity, plus more.
In this episode Scott Becker Discusses:
- Futures point up this morning
- Treasury yields starting to rise and continued growth in the economy
- CVS Health profit and revenue reports
- The U.S. trade deficit rose in 2021
- Household debt rose by $1.02 trillion last year
- Peleton in the news
- KKR Private Equity fund
In this episode, Scott shares his thoughts on the United State’s involvement in the Russian-Ukrainian crisis.
This episode features Grace Lynn Keller, Vice President at Executive Podcast Solutions. Here, she expands on what young professionals are looking for in employers.
- Flexible hours
- Less micromanagement
- A supportive team
- Provide the right tools to succeed
Today, Scott expands on The Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act and whether congresspeople should have to put their investments in a blind trust or not.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The 10 year treasury yield has risen to 1.93.
- Futures are slightly down today.
- The Nasdaq recovered 1.58 Friday and the S&P .52 percent.
- Bank of America rose nearly 4 percent Friday.
- The Bitcoin ETF I invested in is now down 41.81 percent.
- COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen 35,000 in the last 2 weeks.
- Frontier and Spirit set to merge.
In this episode Scott lists 11 stats and notes about private equity going into 2022:
- Dry powder for PE is still at record highs
- Multiples should stay robust
- 2021 was a good year for publicly traded PE funds
- Last year broke all records for deals completed
- Overall PE funds did really well last year
- Firms are more focused on value creation than ever before
- More firms are looking at longer dated funds
- There is more focus on adding and enhancing data and technology
- The golden exit spot being selling on a multiple of revenues rather than a multiple of profits and EBITDA
- PE remains far less binary than venture capital
- 2022 is expected to be very busy for PE funds
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic. In this conversation, Justin speaks on the best ways to network as an entrepreneur, how to know when to give or get while building business relationships, the benefits of collaboration instead of transactional networking, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses advice for small businesses during this period of heavy inflation.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The 10 year treasury yield has risen to 1.93.
- Futures are slightly down today.
- The Nasdaq recovered 1.58 Friday and the S&P .52 percent.
- Bank of America rose nearly 4 percent Friday.
- The Bitcoin ETF I invested in is now down 41.81 percent.
- COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen 35,000 in the last 2 weeks.
- Frontier and Spirit set to merge.
This episode features Elizabeth Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC. Here, she discusses the hope and excitement she feels with companies and individuals being more prepared going forward as the pandemic slows, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses the current geopolitical issues and their impact on the market.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she discusses women’s leadership, trends she is seeing in finance, advice she would give to young women going into business, plus a lot more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Markets tank on Meta/Facebook earnings
- The Nasdaq is down 12 percent this year and the S&P 500 is down 7 percent
- Spotify fell 17 percent yesterday
- T-Mobile stock jumped nearly 10 percent
- Oil jumped to close to $92 a barrel
- Jobless claims fell to 238,000
- US economy adds 467,000 jobs in January
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Facebook stock drops 22 percent
- Markets update
- The Bank of England rose its key benchmark lending rate up .25 today to .5
- COVID-19 update
- Spotify shares fell more than 12 percent
- Oil trading at nearly $89 a barrel
- PayPal stock falls nearly 25 percent
- Jeff Zucker, the CNN President, resigned
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses how leaders should be focusing on labor going into this year, the use of technology to help ease problems with a dwindling workforce, differences of how law firms were ran in the past compared to today, and more.
In this episode, Scott expands on whether it is the content creators, media platforms, or individual’s responsibility to limit the spread of misinformation, the dangers of having the government step in and become the arbiter of truth, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses hiring proven commodities vs unproven talent. He uses the Minnesota Vikings potential hiring Jim Harbaugh as an example.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- COVID-19 Update
- Open Jobs Near Record Numbers
- Treasury Rates are Relatively Flat.
- US Manufacturing Fell to a 14 Month Low.
- UPS Profits Surged 4 notes.
In this episode, Scott discusses ways the federal government can help mitigate the current inflation influx and supply chain issues by raising rates, and more.
In this episode, Scott touches on 3 different subjects:
- Differences between private equity and venture capital
- Current Covid numbers
- The mortgage market and the federal government
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, she discusses the trends in private equity coming up in 2022, big pushes for virtual mental health, alternative payment models, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Markets and Treasuries Update.
- The WSJ Best to Worst Airline Rankings.
- COVID-19 Update.
- Goldman Sachs – Compensation and CEO Compensation.
- Elliot Management and Vista Equity Look to Buy Citrix in $13 Billion Deal
- Bitcoin and Cannabis for Dummies.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic. Here, he has a light-hearted discussion on how the entrepreneur mindset can help in all facets of life, including even winning a hot wing eating challenge, knowing the difference between “silly” and “stupid”, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Apple hits record profits
- GDP grew 6.9 percent in Q4
- Stocks fell yesterday
- Tesla’s stock fell 12 percent yesterday
- Blackstone profits jump to $1.4 billion
- Robinhood reported a loss of $423 million for Q4
- COVID-19 update
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he elaborates on the interest rate environment going into 2022, supply and demand, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Markets Update
- Tesla Surges
- 5 Notes on Intel
- UBS Buying Wealthfront for $1.4 Billion
- Samsung has Record 4th Quarter
- COVID-19 Update
In this episode Scott discusses how to know when and where health systems should invest in their innovation and digitization efforts:
- Find out the highest probability of success when investing time, effort, and money.
- Know the benefits when investing in technology.
- Discern whether your efforts are benefiting the patients, care providers, administration, or commercialization.
- Note if and where you have resources to put into growing digitization efforts.
- Retain, recruit, and automate.
- Differentiate between what’s needed and what’s nice.
In this episode Scott elaborates on reasons as to why America’s supply chain is still struggling:
- Shortage of and reliance on computer chips.
- Bottlenecks in international trade due to cheaper manufacturing breaking down over time.
- Interest rates being too low causing an increase in demand and decrease in supply.
- Staffing shortages.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses 5 of the great venture capital funds investing in digital health.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Markets and treasuries update
- COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations
- Microsoft revenues and profits surge
- GE reports $3.9 billion loss
- Digital health notes
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic. Here, he discusses ways entrepreneurs can scale their business such as taking advantage of opportunities, knowing what you’re good at, building a strong team of visionaries with different skills than yourself, and more.
This episode features Elizabeth Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC. Here, she discusses how the supply chain and covid are currently affecting product and service development, the ways in which companies are adapting and overcoming difficulties due to shortages of necessities, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses if now is a good time to buy a home or if it is better to wait.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Volatile Markets
- Big 2022 Losers
- Apollo Co-Founders at War
- COVID-19 Update
- Cannabis Stocks Trade Near 52 Week Lows
This episode features Morag Barrett, CEO & Founder at SkyeTeam. Here she discusses the importance of developing leadership talent, advice for emerging leaders, and more.
This episode features Rick Kes, Health Care Partner at RSM US LLP. Here, he discusses his predictions for private equity in 2022, his thoughts on the Minnesota Vikings head coach search, and more.
In this episode Scott gives advice on how to save money by:
- Resisting the urge to get caught up in consumerism and impulse buying.
- “Paying yourself first” by having a savings account and 401K if possible.
- Looking at investing as a “core and explore” concept.
- Understanding your risk tolerance.
- Limiting your debt.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Markets Update
- Treasuries Update
- Bitcoin Continues to Crash
- Peloton CEO Under Fire
- COVID-19 Update
- Top Private Equity Funds
In this episode, Scott discusses the stocks that were the darlings of the pandemic but are now struggling.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Markets and investing update.
- Netflix Stock Chills.
- Peloton stops in its tracks.
- Starbucks removed its vaccine requirement.
- Covid deaths and hospitalizations update.
- The Surprise Billing Act.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses Microsoft’s doubling down on the cloud and on gaming.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Markets and treasuries update.
- Oil is back up to $87 a gallon.
- Microsoft Doubles Down on the Cloud and Gaming.
- B of A Bounces Back.
- United HealthCare Thrives.
- Covid deaths hit 3,370 yesterday.
- PE Market Caps and more.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Markets and investing update.
- Goldman Sachs – 4 Notes.
- COVID019 – 4 Notes.
- Blackstone Private Equity- 5 notes.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses healthcare companies that are under fire by the DOJ and how it impacts private equity.
In this episode Scott Becker shares some stats and information on the private equity firm KKR.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Markets and treasuries Update.
- COVID-19 stats update.
- Information on KKR
- Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast reaches 1 million downloads.
- UAE oil facilities hit by Iran backed Houthi group drives oil prices to 9 year high.
This episode features Dan Shapiro, Author of “The Thin Ledge: A Husband’s Memoir of Love, Trauma, and Unexpected Circumstances”. Here, he discusses what inspired him to write the book, the difficult experiences he went through with his wife’s illness, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The markets closed mixed on Friday after a sell off Thursday.
- The 10 year treasury yield was up to 1.77 and the 2 year rose to .969.
- Jamie Dimon CEO of JP Morgan says there could be 6 or 7 rate hikes this year.
- Buffett/Berkshire- 3 Key Stocks- P&G, Moody’s and Apple.
- COVID-19 hospitalizations reach an average of 155,000, surges starting to slow in hot spots, deaths now above 2,000 a day.
- 4 notes on Apollo Global.
- 2 large physician owned hospital Stark and Anti-Kickback settlements from 2021.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker shares 3 quick notes on what is going on in private equity right now.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- 4 Notes on Blackstone Group
- Blackrock passes $10 trillion in AUM up from 8.6 trillion
- Wells Fargo profits rose in the 4th quarter
- JP Morgan had a great quarter
- The markets fell yesterday
In this episode, Scott discusses how to strengthen your existing business while also adding new products and service lines for consumers, and how the pandemic has affected this process.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The major indexes up slightly yesterday.
- Futures are flat this am.
- The 10 year treasury yield opens lower at 1.72.
- COVID-19 test positivity rates are at 35 plus percent.
- Hospitalizations rose to a record of 147,000.
- Deaths rose yesterday to 2,730.
- Buffett loves Amex, Coke and Apple. See Moneywise.
- TPG goes public on the Nasdaq.
- NFL ratings jumped nearly 10 percent this past season.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- COVID-19 Update.
- Update on the markets.
- Boeing outsold but under delivered its rival Airbus in 2021.
- Citadel and Ken Griffin selling a minority stake to Sequoia and Paradigm.
This episode features Jameil “Jay” Pendleton, Vice President of Sales at Viseon and Host of the Sultans of Sales Podcast. Here, he discusses his career in medical device sales, his podcast Sultans of Sales, advice he would give to emerging sales leaders, and much more.
In this episode Scott discusses the increased allocation by pension and retirement funds in private equity.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder of BrEpic. Here, he discusses his new podcast he shares with Evan Ryan and Bill Bloom named 3 Guys With Epic Lives that gives insight on AI, PR and the future of business, what he has planned for the new year, the importance of deep personal relationships inside and outside of business, and more.
This episode features Chris Engelman, Managing Director at Parkside Investments, and Alan Cole, President and Chief Investment Officer at Parkside Investments. Here, they discuss the founding of their firm Parkside Investments, their core investment philosophies, what key metrics they are looking at, plus a lot more.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The core market indexes ended largely flat yesterday.
- COVID-19 hospitalizations are right around 142000 a new peak.
- The ten year treasury yield closed at its highest make since January 2020 at 1.779.
- Jamie Dimon, the brilliant leader of JP Morgan, said what many are concerned about. “if we are lucky, the Fed can engineer a soft landing.”
- Berkshire/Buffetts biggest holdings are Apple, B of A and Amex.
- Take Two Interactive buying Zynga for $11 billion.
- Natural gas prices were up nearly 5 percent yesterday on soaring demand due to cold weather.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The markets closed slightly lower Friday after a big set of losses last Thursday.
- The 10 year treasury yield closed at 1.77 Friday.
- The Fed may raise short term rates as early as March.
- COVID-19 hospitalizations have surged to 123,000.
- COVID-19 deaths are averaging nearly 1,700 a day.
- Comedian Bob Saget Passed away.
- Bank of America and bank stocks continue to fare well with the prospect of higher rates coming.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the fascinating situation of the top duopolies of the day.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- COVID-19 hospitalizations surge to 108,000.
- The markets were relatively flat yesterday and futures point slightly up today.
- Tesla fell 2 percent yesterday.
- The 10 year treasury yield hit 1.73 percent.
- Mortgage rates for the 30 year are at a nearly 2 year high of 3.2 percent.
- Mortgage borrowing last year hit a record of $1.61 trillion.
- Samsung is expecting 4th quarter profits of nearly $11.4 billion.
- Walgreens is reporting a great quarter with $33.9 billion in revenues and $3.6 billion in net income.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The 2 year treasury yield rose to .86.
- The Nasdaq fell 3.34, the S&P fell 1.92 and the Dow fell 1.1 percent.
- COVID-19 hospitalizations reach 103,000, deaths surpass 2,100 and ICUs have 20,000 patients in them currently.
- Salesforce dropped 8.3 percent, Bed Bath 11 percent, Nvidia 5.8 and Alphabet dropped 4.6 percent.
- Watching my Bitcoin investment is like watching a train wreck or car crash in slow motion.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder at BrEpic. Here, he discusses what accomplishments from 2021 he is most proud of, the importance of not being the smartest person in the room, what he is looking forward to in the new year, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- COVID-19 hospitalizations skyrocket.
- Toyota outsells GM for the first time in the US. 2.3 million to 2.2 million.
- The Dow was up, the S&P was flat and the Nasdaq was down.
- The 10 year treasury yield is back up to 1.67 or so to start today.
- Bank of America rose 4 percent yesterday.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The major indexes all finished up yesterday.
- The futures point up this morning.
- The 10 year treasury yield rose almost 12 or so basis points to 1.628.
- COVID-19 hospitalizations rose to 90,000.
- Apple briefly hit a market cap of $3 trillion yesterday.
- Tesla saw deliveries surge in 2021.
- TPG, the famous PE fund founded in 1992, is seeking to go public.
- CES starts live in Las Vegas this week.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses three thoughts on great management and coaching.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Stocks ended 2021 with a great surge over the last week.
- Futures point up to start the new year today.
- The 10 year treasury yield opens at 1.51.
- Some portion of 2021 deal activity was driven by expectations of tax increases.
- Covid hospitalizations are rising quickly and reported at close to 85,000.
- Apple has become the top phone seller in China.
- Ikea indicates that it is raising prices.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- COVID-19 cases skyrocket, deaths move up, hospitalizations creep up.
- Stocks rallied the last two days and recovered most of their losses from last week and from Monday.
- Fascinating to see different perspectives on Joe Manchin play out this AM and this week.
- Consumer confidence rises as does US GDP.
- Elon Musk has announced he is largely done with his tax selling.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- COVID-19 & Omicron variant update
- Stocks rebounded yesterday
- AWS outage update
- SoftBank borrows from Apollo
- Houses continue to sell like crazy
This episode features Rick Kes, Health Care Partner at RSM US LLP. Here, he discusses how labor shortages are affecting private equity, automation and artificial intelligence helping companies remove friction while keeping up with higher demand and less human interaction, how the pandemic has accelerated this change and more.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The markets fell again Monday after a tough day last Friday.
- COVID-19 cases skyrocket.
- Oracle is buying Cerner
- Nike saw sales rise 1 percent this past quarter to $11.4 billion.
This episode features Vanessa Akhtar, Director at Kotter. Here, she discusses merging companies while understanding the complexity of cultural integration in a globalized world, getting merging companies to be more transparent with each other early on, what leaders should be more focused on today, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Senator Manchin says he won’t vote for Build Back Better.
- The markets fell Friday and are set for a deeper fall today.
- Tiger and his son Charlie competed in the PNC tournament.
- COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising but not as fast as the rise in cases.
- The 10 year treasury yield has fallen to 1.40 as investors seek safety.
This episode features Jeffrey Krames, President at JK Literary Services, Inc. Here, he discusses his 40-year career in business book publishing, his writing process for his newest book “The Joe Biden Way” compared to his older best selling book “The Welsh Way”, the temperature of the current presidency contrasted to the last, plus a lot more.
This episode features Mark Buffington, CEO at BIP Capital, and Managing Partner at Panoramic Ventures. Here, he discusses his ever-growing career as a venture investor, his interest in optimizing healthcare cost, quality, and access for patients, what the “metaverse” is, and much more.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- Market indexes surged higher yesterday with the Nasdaq up 2.1%, the S&P up 1.6% and the Dow up 1.1%.
- Futures point up this am.
- The ten year treasury yield opens around 1.46.
- The Fed announced it will quicken it’s reduction in bond buying to all but finish it entirely by March.
- The Fed also said it expects three interest rate increases in 2022.
- The Bank of England already initiated a rate increase.
- The interest rate increases will impact stock and real estate prices.
- Covid is surging.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The markets fell nearly 1% yesterday.
- Covid deaths were at 1,780 yesterday, new cases were at 116,000, and hospitalized were at 61,000.
- Three types of centric for most businesses. Niche centric, customer centric, and team centric.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses whether or not he believes that the current $2 trillion spending plan will pass in congress, the handling of new tax rates if it does pass, uncertainty about the omicron variant, and much more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the recent deal frenzy. The last few days has seen the following announcements:
- Hard Rock to buy Mirage for $1.9 billion
- Parthenon to buy Kroll Bond Rating Agency for $900 million
- Pfizer to acquire Arena Pharma for $6.7 billion
- Vox Media is seeking to merge with Group Nine
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- COVID-19 Deaths average 1,270 a day over the last 7 days.
- The market indexes fell yesterday with the Dow and S&P down .9% and the Nasdaq down 1.4%.
- The market futures are slightly down to start this AM.
- Moderna and Pfizer both rose 5.8 and 4.6 percent respectively on news of need for more vaccines.
- The 10 year treasury yield dropped to 1.42%.
- Bitcoin dropped 6.2% yesterday.
- Ares raised an $8 billion private credit fund.
- The Deal frenzy continues.
This episode features Jackie Shropshire, Senior Vice President of Jones Lang LaSalle. Here, he discusses the importance of putting yourself out there as a professional, showing up positive every single day, and a lot more.
This episode features Justin Breen, founder of BrEpic and a bestselling author. Here, he discusses what he sees successful business leaders doing right, Tate Myre providing the ultimate example of heroic leadership, and more.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he discusses the labor shortage, the concern of not being able to go back to business as usual with the new variant, what he’s most focused on for 2022, and a lot more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses:
- The markets fell yesterday with the Nasdaq down 1.7 percent and the S&P 500 down .7 percent and the Dow largely flat.
- Futures point up this am.
- The 10 year treasury yield finished largely flat yesterday and opens at 1.487 this am.
- American Airlines indicated it will be shedding some flights from its schedule.
- McDonalds continues to perform well.
- United Health both the nation’s largest payor and one of the largest firms in the nation by revenues continues to essentially print money.
- Jobless claims fell to 184,000.
- Costco continues to perform great with sales rising 9.8 percent for same store sales.
- Tyson spending $1.9 billion on robots to help automate.
This episode features Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH. Here, she discusses new product development, what works when people launch new products, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses the concept of at what point does one give up on a late meeting participant.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Senior Leader at RSM. Here, he discusses focusing on sharing perspectives, concerns about Omicron, the large number of people missing from the workforce, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker shares leadership advice from a recent podcast recording with Diana Jones, Author of “Leadership Levers”.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- China Evergrande declared in default
- Toyota, despite some stoppages, is still on track to make nine million vehicles this year.
- Worker shortages making inflation worse.
- Angela Merkel has stepped down after 16 years as Chancellor of Germany.
- Markets up yesterday, future down today, treasury yields continue recovery.
- Apple hits record high yesterday.
This episode features Brian Cuban, the incredible author of the new book called The Ambulance Chaser. Here, he discusses his story of resilience and redemption, the power of storytelling to give people hope, the reoccurring dream that inspired his book, and a lot more.
This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner and Chairwoman at McGuireWoods Healthcare Practice. Here, she discusses turning points in her career, advice for private equity investors to take the lead and get things done, risk tolerance, and a lot more.
This episode features David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, he discusses trends he is watching in litigation today, COVID-19 related litigation, the number of different legal theories related to the opioid crisis, and a lot more.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- The markets had a terrific day yesterday.
- The 10 year treasury yield has gained 15 basis points in 2 days.
- The recovery in equities and the Treasury yields is largely based on lowering concerns that Omicron will cause tremendous disruptions.
- Travel stocks softened late in the afternoon yesterday as COVID-19 concerns remain material to travel.
- Bank stocks did well as they tend to rise with interest rates rising.
- China Evergrande had a payment default Monday.
- Bitcoin rose yesterday.
- Amazon Web Services had a serious outage yesterday impacting numerous firms.
- COVID-19 deaths were up to 1,700 yesterday and the 7 day average is at 1,319. Cases were steady at 113,000 and the 7 day average at 118,000.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the list by The Balance on the 8 best Private Equity Firms.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- The markets had a wonderful day yesterday with the Nasdaq up .9, the S&P up 1.2 and the Dow up nearly 2 percent.
- Futures are broadly up this am.
- United Health gained 2.4 percent yesterday and Goldman rose 1.72 percent.
- The ten year treasury yield gained nearly 10 basis points to close near 1.44 percent.
- Travel stocks rose on lesser worries re Omicron.
- The NY Times reports 118,000 new cases of COVID-19 a day over the last 7 days and nearly 1,300 deaths a day.
This episode features David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Here, he discusses the importance of understanding your team as a leader, the mix of skills required to be a great leader, pieces of advice he would give to emerging leaders, and more.
This episode features Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods. Here, she discusses her career, advice to junior investors to be a student of the game, her focus on growth for the year 2022, and a lot more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses people moving from riskier investments to safer investments and how it impacts the market.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- The major indexes fell Friday with the S&P 500 falling a little less than 1 percent and the Nasdaq and the Dow also down.
- Futures are mixed this AM.
- Treasury yields have tanked on concerns re slowing growth growth.
- The European markets are slightly up today.
- Softbank the Japanese investment fund is down 9% today and 35% for the year.
- Bitcoin and Ethereum had very tough weekends with each falling greatly.
- DocuSign fell 42 percent Friday on slowing growth.
- Goldman predicts 1st quarter GDP will slow to 3% as opposed to 4.5%.
- The small cap index, the Russell 2000, is down 12 percent from its most recent high.
- COVID-19 Stats and update.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses Elon Musk selling shares and government spending in the face of increased inflation.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder of BrEpic and a Bestselling Author. Here, he discusses the keys to his success, how he maintains enthusiasm, and a lot more.
This episode features Camilla Barungi, New York-based model, entrepreneur, and social innovator. Here, she discusses how the company she runs, Jaro4Me is using culture, innovation, and sustainability to help close the wealth gap, the challenges and opportunities of immigrating from Africa to the US, plus much more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the connection between the jobs report and the stock market.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- The major indexes all rose Thursday with the S&P 500 rising 1.42 percent.
- Apple is one of the most interesting current stories because almost all of us own Apple in some form or another.
- Futures are slightly up to even this am.
- The 10 year treasury yield opens this am around 1.44.
- Covid hospitalizations, while on the uptick, are at a currently reasonable number of about 50,000.
- Weekly jobless claims came in at 222,000, a fairly low number.
- Elon Musk has now sold more than $10 billion in Tesla shares.
- Tony James, the Executive Vice Chairman of Blackstone will retire after 20 years with the firm.
- Apollo to buy Griffin Capital’s wealth management and asset management business.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses his experience investing in Bitcoin and cannabis.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses the psychology behind the different risk levels people have and how they allocate their investments.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- The markets fell yesterday based on fears of Omicron and uncertainty regarding its impact.
- Apple faces slowing demand for its iPhone.
- Futures point slightly up this am.
- The 10 year treasury yield is down to open at 1.43 percent.
- Disney appointed Susan Arnold as their new Chair of the Board.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- Markets were down yesterday.
- Nasdaq and S&P futures point up nearly 1.5 percent this morning.
- The 10 year treasury yield opens around 1.443.
- Fed Chair Powell voices increased concern re inflation and may expedite the reduction in bond purchases by the Fed.
- COVID-19 update – 1,550 deaths yesterday, 108,000 new cases.
- Salesforce dropped 4 percent yesterday and is down 5 percent in after-hours trading.
- Chris Cuomo indefinitely suspended from CNN.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
This episode features Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage. Here, he discusses the business trends in cannabis, what he has tried lately, gateway drugs, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses what drives the super moguls to sell their shares:
- The CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella sold half his shares he owns in Microsoft for $285 million. This and the sale by Elon Musk are thought be driven by tax concerns plus diversification efforts plus wanting to take advantage of high market prices.
- In Washington State, Nadella faced new taxes of 7 percent. Federally he possibly faces new taxes of 8 percent. Thus, by selling in 2021, he possibly saves nearly 15 percent in taxes or nearly $42 million plus or so.
- Musk faced the 8 percent in added federal taxes that are in the house bill.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic and the Omicron variant.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- Markets up yesterday in a recovery from Friday.
- Futures point down today as renewed concerns re Omicron.
- Initial reports show the illness from Omicron may be milder but the spread more significant.
- The 10 year treasury yield rose about 5 basis points yesterday.
- The CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella sold half of the shares he owns in Microsoft for $285 million.
- Jack Dorsey resigns as CEO of Twitter.
- Covid deaths were back up to 1,800 plus yesterday.
- Euro Zone inflation hit a record annualized rate this past month.
- As you look at the potential spread of Omicron or truly any crisis, it should remind households, companies, and governments to try and stay anti fragile and keep debt at rationale levels.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses how everyone is hopeful that the market will rebound today after a very bad Friday.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- Futures point up this AM on hopes of a rebound from Friday.
- Friday was the worst day in the markets all year.
- The 10 year treasury bond will open 14 plus basis points lower than it opened on Friday.
- Investors have substantially increased their margin investments in stocks which can exacerbate any downfall in the markets.
- Travel stocks particularly got battered on Friday.
- Bitcoin is up 4.42 percent today after getting hammered Friday.
- Japan has fully closed its borders to foreigners while it assesses the Omicron variant.
- One strategist Ken Lerner said it best “hard to say how lasting or impactful the latest variant will be”.
- Pre-Omicron, Covid was already heading back up. Average cases for the last 7 days were at 72,000 a day but that is significantly underreported as holiday stats and Sunday stats are always low.
- London and European markets rebounded today.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Director and Healthcare Senior Analyst at RSM US LLP. Here, he discusses monetary policy, will there be more of an interest in the public investing in private equity funds, a new era for institutional investors, retail investors, companies operating in private equity funds, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- Futures point down this morning on all three major indexes.
- New jobless claims came in at a pandemic low of 199,000.
- Bank of America continues to point up on interest rates rising.
- The 10 year treasury yield closed at 1.66 up almost 14 basis points over the last 2 days.
- Best Buy dropped nearly 12 percent on slowing projected growth and slightly shrinking margins.
- Zoom dropped 15 percent yesterday on slightly slowing growth.
- The falling stock of Zoom and Best Buy despite very solid earnings is one sign of how fully priced the stock market is.
- Gap shares dropped nearly 20 percent on reduced annual forecast for sales.
- Nordstrom saw revenues rise 18 percent in the 3rd quarter.
- After a tough two years, holiday travel is fully back to 2019 numbers.
- Per gallon gas prices are up 60 percent from a year ago.
- Insurers like pension funds are increasing their exposure to private equity and illiquid assets.
- Samsung is building a $17 billion chip factory in Texas.
This episode features Shari Reiches, Co-Founder of Rappaport Reiches Capital Management and author of Maximize Your Return on Life: Invest Your Time and Money in What You Value Most. Here, she discusses the business she has built, her new book, leadership, financial advice, and a lot more.
In this episode Scott Becker shares 3 notes on the Biden Admin’s plan to release 50 million barrels of oil From the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- President Biden Nominated Fed Chair Powell to a second term as Chair.
- Treasury yields on the 10 year bond rose nearly 10 basis points to close at 1.625.
- Growth and tech stocks faltered yesterday on news of Powell’s pick.
- The equity markets initially jumped on the news of Powell’s reappointment but then the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped significantly.
- Samsung is building a huge chip making plant in Texas.
- Comcast which is the owner of NBC Universal’s Peacock NBCUniversal owns Hulu with Disney but has the right to pull Hulu from Disney+ and only have the content on Peacock.
- Goldman points to these 5 stocks as stocks to avoid due to high labor costs to earnings.
- Zoom stock fell nearly 4 percent on news of slowing growth.
- Bank of America rose yesterday on the Fed Chair reappointment as bank stocks tend to do well as interest rates and borrowing costs rise.
- For the first time in months, we are seeing some car commercials.
- Blackstone finished down 1.4 percent yesterday at 144 on the Fed news.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder of BrEpic and a Bestselling Author. Here, he discusses what he is most thankful for, how he sets goals for next year, how he stays excited, and more.
This episode features Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH. Here, she discusses thankfulness, why gratitude is so important in both business and life, and more.
In this episode Scott does a deep dive on the following topics:
- The House passed the $2 trillion bill for spending.
- Pension funds keep raising their private equity exposure.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- Buying crypto is not like buying other stocks.
- Expect extreme periods of volatility.
- Know your risk tolerance when investing.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- The Nasdaq rose Friday while the S&P 500 and Dow fell.
- Futures for each of the indexes point up this morning.
- The 10 year treasury yield fell nearly 10 points between Thursday and Friday to open today near 1.536.
- The House passed the $2 trillion bill for spending.
- New Covid cases are averaging close to 100,000 a day and as expected the new surges are in places not hit as bad this summer.
- Pension funds keep raising their private equity exposure.
- Gas prices reached $6 dollars a gallon this week in CA for the first time.
- The WSJ reports “Global Supply Gridlock Starts to Ease”.
- Consumer confidence plummets even though corporate results are high.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he discusses COVID lockdowns and restrictions, the record year for private equity, things he is watching towards the end of the year, and a lot more.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- CVS closing 900 of its 10000 stores.
- Austria introducing general vaccine mandates and lockdowns.
- Macy’s jumped 21.2 percent on great revenues and news of looking at spinning off its e-commerce operations.
- Kohls jumped 10 plus percent on great earnings.
- S&P500 and Nasdaq rose yesterday.
- The 10 year treasury yield fell to 1.586.
- The house passed a nearly 2 trillion dollar spending bill.
- Becker’s Healthcare podcast surpassed 4 million downloads this week.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
This episode features Elise Contarsy, CEO at Ombre. Here she discusses how her firm analyzes the microbiome, what she is most excited about for the future, her top priorities, and more.
This episode features David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods. Here, he discusses the big cases he’s been seeing in private equity, workforce alignment, compliance concerns, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- Thoughts on the Fed Chairman situation
- New jobless claims
- Thoughts on Alpha investing
- Investing with private equity funds
This episode features Matt Wolf, Director and Healthcare Senior Analyst at RSM US LLP. Here, he discusses the growth of ESG investing, potentially moving towards a more data-transparent world, and more.
This episode features Sam Reynolds, Senior Director at EY-Parthenon. Here, he discusses EY-Parthenon, relationships, the difficulty of managing risk, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- The major indexes fell yesterday with the Dow falling more on a percentage basis than the S&P and Nasdaq.
- The indexes all point up today.
- The ten year treasury yield opens at around 1.6 today.
- Visa shares fell nearly five percent on news that Amazon would not take UK visa.
- Target shares dropped nearly five percent.
- Apollo will make a nearly 70 percent annualized rate of return on its investment in Hertz.
- Thrilled to pass four million downloads of the Becker’s Healthcare podcast this past week.
- The jury is still out in the Rittenhouse trial.
- Overdose deaths including opioid deaths exceeded 100,000 in the last 12 months.
This episode features Richard Kes, Partner at RSM. Here, he discusses understanding how inflation and consumer sentiment will impact the overall global economy and private equity, his sense of the private debt and private credit market, and more.
This episode features Nevin Raj, Co-Founder and COO of Grata. Here, he discusses seeing a lot of activity in the middle market, the buy and build strategy, the demand for home services since the pandemic, and a lot more.
In this episode Scott Becker shares takeaways from his conversation today with President Bill Clinton.
This episode features Holly Buckley, Chair of Health Care at McGuireWoods. Here, she discusses becoming great in a niche focus, making sure you have great business development people, the demand for legal services being at an all-time high, and more.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- The major indexes again finished higher yesterday.
- The S&P 500 is up 25 percent year to date.
- The indexes hover around even to start this am.
- Inflation, Covid in Europe, and debt & real estate problems in China are top of mind for investment strategists.
- Home Depot sales rose 5.7% on higher sales.
- Thrilled yesterday to visit with President George and Laura Bush at the Becker’s Healthcare CEO + CFO RoundTable.
- Walmart shares fell nearly 3 percent despite rising sales and telling analysts they are well stocked for the holiday season.
- Peloton shares rose 15.5 percent and it announced a new stock offering.
This episode features Carine Schneider, President at AST Private Company Solutions, Inc., provider of Astrella. Here she discusses how her company uses AI and blockchain technology to help entrepreneurs all over the world manage what investments they should make, which investors they should work with, and much more.
This episode features Justin Breen, Founder of BrEpic and a Bestselling Author. Here, he discusses naming his years, how 2021 has been one of the best years of his life, focusing on a limited amount of things in order to ensure he accomplishes them, and more.
This episode features Diane Scott, Founder and Coach of Diane Scott INC. Here, she discusses how a leader should ultimately judge their success.
- CalPERS is the nation’s largest pension fund with $495 billion in assets.
- It looks at a 20-year time line on return for its assets and projects it needs a 7 percent annual return to make that work but that it’s current asset mix would produce a 6.2 percent return.
- Thus, it is modifying its asset mix to try and meet its target.
- It is increasing its target for PE to 13 percent from 8 percent.
- It is also adding an allocation of 5 percent of private debt.
- Finally, it is also borrowing $25 billion at what it hopes are low rates to invest for higher returns.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- The major indexes finished lower yesterday.
- The 10 year treasury yield rose and will open at 1.6230.
- Dollar Tree rose nearly 15 percent yesterday.
- Boeing rose 5.5 percent on good news on the orders front.
- Casper Sleep rose 88 percent on takeover news.
- Tyson Foods revenue rose to $12.8 billion for the quarter and profits more than doubled to $1.36 billion.
This episode features Jeff Parks, CEO at Stack Capital. Here, he discusses how he ended up as CEO at Stack Capital, core goals, core priorities, and a lot more.
This episode features Matt Wolf, Director and Healthcare Senior Analyst at RSM US LLP. Here, he discusses private equity trends, how leadership is about creating opportunities for others, the importance of trust, and a lot more.
This episode features Diane Scott, Founder and Coach of Diane Scott Inc. Here, she discusses executive coaching, whether people are coachable or not, helping people figure out what they really want, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker shares the lasted news and stats on the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- Futures point up after the indexes closed higher on Friday.
- The 10 year treasury yield opens at close to 1.58 percent.
- COVID-19 cases are rising in the US with cases back up to around 80,000 a day.
- Brian Sozziwrites “Inflation will be stalking your wallet for some time to come”.
- Airbus is saying deliveries are about three years out for their most popular jets.
- International enrollment at US colleges is expected to be up this year.
- Japan’s economy shrank in the last quarter.
In this episode Scott discusses:
- The stock market is up today
- Job openings still way up.
- More people are quitting the workforce.
- Rick Kes shares 4 trends that he is following.
This episode features Mark Peysakhovich, Managing Partner of MBM Advantage. Here, he discusses the number of states that allow recreational marijuana, how most consumers want the highest THC content, what he is smoking or ingesting these days, and more.
In this episode Scott Becker discusses business strategy insights from Jack Welch, Jim Collins, Michael Porter, and Peter Drucker.