Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast

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 breaks down the imbalance in CEO compensation.

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 Amazon’s strong rebound.

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 shares four insights on the economy and everyday life.

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.