Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Alphabet’s standout performance and also highlights their lesser known SpaceX investment.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores Roomba’s sudden bankruptcy filing.

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 reviews the Fed’s recent 25 basis point rate move.

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, Scott Becker reviews Medline’s move to go public on the NASDAQ.

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 breaks down Google’s 68% year to date surge.

In this episode,Scott Becker highlights Urban Outfitters’ sharp rebound.

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 highlights 3 business news stories.

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 discusses Bitcoin’s recent 12% slide.

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 breaks down five more challenges hitting the markets.

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, Scott Becker examines Chipotle’s 50% YTD decline,

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 discusses Surgery Partners’ quarterly results. 

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.