Becker Business

Scott shares stories he’s following today including The Colbert Show ending, Netflix topping earnings despite a slight stock downturn, and the market hitting record highs this week.

In this episode, Scott breaks down his personal philosophy of the different stages of business in life, and how each translates to his sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Today, Scott breaks down the idea that you must be an entrepreneur to be successful, and how a regular 9-5 or salaried position at an already established company can provide very positive structure, work-life balance, and security while still offering fulfillment and professional success.

Today, Scott shares eight stories worth following, including the producer price index coming in flat after an elevated June consumer price index and Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America all reporting increased earnings today.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the drive and talent of two rising entrepreneurs, Carson Neely and Brittany Korman, praising their decision to build businesses rooted in professional excellence and entrepreneurial spirit.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly of private equity involvement in physician practices, highlighting how margins, debt levels, and compensation structures determine outcomes.

In this episode, Scott shouts out Manav Sevak, Venkat Mocherla, Dr. Andrew Gostine, & Dr. Stephen Klasko.

This episode explores the recent rise in inflation to 2.7 percent in June and the impact it may have on interest rate cuts.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares personal reflections on investment wins and misses.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan’s call for corporate staff to return to the office at least four days a week as the company works to revive declining same-store sales and rebuild institutional culture.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares a candid review of Blackberry Mountain, praising its stunning setting and exceptional food while highlighting the steep costs and unexpected service charges that made for a mixed luxury resort experience.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores the growing strain on the primary care system, arguing that the traditional model led by physicians is being replaced by a triaged approach centered on nurse practitioners and PAs due to workforce shortages and overwhelming patient demand.

In this episode, Scott Becker analyzes the performance of key managed care companies, highlighting Oscar Health’s resilience, UnitedHealthcare’s challenges, and Centene’s steep decline as rising patient acuity strains the industry.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the latest performance of three major EV companies.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares seven top stories in business and finance, including the latest on CPI data, Meta’s AI push, NVIDIA’s continued momentum, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores President Trump’s impulsive decisions and their impact on the markets.

In this episode, Scott shares a personal story about the struggles of eating healthy while on vacation.

In this brief episode, Scott Becker shares the results of a Twitter poll exploring whether it’s too late to invest in NVIDIA.

In this rapid-fire episode, Scott Becker shares 13 key updates including market shifts, the surge in Bitcoin, value-based care skepticism, social media trends, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker poses a timely investment question: with Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Bitcoin trading near all-time highs, is now the moment to double down or hold back? Listeners are invited to weigh in for a chance to win an Amazon gift card.

In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses how a major false claims trial is shaping his focus for the second half of the year.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses a sharp stock rise for Delta, American, and United Airlines, driven by Delta’s emphasis on profitability through premium pricing.

In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on three key business missteps shared during a keynote fireside chat with NextLevel Exchange in Chicago.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares a quick market update, highlighting NVIDIA’s historic $4 trillion valuation, Tesla’s modest rebound despite a rough year, and overall positive movement in the markets amid political noise.

In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker to discuss healthcare deal activity in the first half of 2025. She shares insights on rising deal values, sector-specific momentum in tech and biotech, and shifting dynamics in physician specialties and private equity exit strategies.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Intel’s surprising resurgence after years of decline.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down seven key stories in business and private equity, including Walmart’s rising momentum against Amazon, SpaceX’s $400 billion valuation, Meta’s aggressive AI hiring, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes the value of simplifying goals and focusing deeply, highlighting how clarity and alignment often lead to better outcomes than chasing constant innovation.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares a quick market update highlighting three key stories: flat market performance, SpaceX reaching a $400 billion valuation, and NVIDIA holding steady near a $3.9 trillion market cap.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares reflections on “Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker” by Glen Van Pesky.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights Mark Zuckerberg’s bold strategy of hiring top AI talent at premium cost to drive Meta’s resurgence.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the sharp downturn of four major companies over the last 52 weeks, including Stellantis Jeep, Abercrombie & Fitch, Centene, and Moderna.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Meta’s aggressive strategy of recruiting top AI talent like a pro sports team, stock trends from companies like Walmart and Tesla, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker examines the use of the term “RINO” within the Republican Party.

In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the overwhelming volume of podcasts today and why so many of them struggle to hold attention.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares his thoughts on Elon Musk’s political engagement and its impact on Tesla.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares encouraging signs from the private equity world as major firms like Blackstone and KKR recover some year-to-date losses.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares eight key updates including a market pullback after record highs, Tesla’s political turbulence, and signs of recovery in private equity.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses NVIDIA’s rapid rise toward a $4 trillion valuation, Apple’s modest recovery after early-year declines, and ongoing struggles among major healthcare stocks like Centene and UnitedHealth.

In this episode, Scott shares a lighthearted anecdote about a colleague whose high golf handicap is often questioned despite being accurate.