Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast

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.