Scott Becker
Becker Business
Discussions about business and business news updates with Scott Becker.
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Scott Becker
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Oct 31, 2026
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Episodes
Healthcare Real Estate Trends and Capital Markets with Seth Gilford, Vice President, Healthcare Capital Markets at Transwestern 2-24-26 23.02.2026 7:21
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.
Building Project Plans Ready for the Unexpected with Liz Hutson of EGH, LLC 2-22-26 21.02.2026 8:34
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, shares practical strategies for resilient project planning.
Wayfair Takes it on the Chin 2-21-26 21.02.2026 1:50
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Wayfair’s wider than expected net loss, shrinking customers, and margin pressure.
Is Private Credit in Trouble: The Blue Owl Capital Story 2-20-26 20.02.2026 1:58
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.
Avis Gets Crushed by Electric Vehicles 2-20-26 20.02.2026 1:27
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Avis Budget Group’s shares dropping about 24%.
Healthcare Private Equity Strategy and Deal Trends with Holly Buckley of McGuireWoods LLP 2-20-26 20.02.2026 9:38
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.
Klarna, Avis, CarMax, & KKR 2-19-26 19.02.2026 1:36
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews sharp stock drops across Klarna, Avis, CarMax, and KKR, highlighting shrinking margins, weak earnings, and private equity headwinds.
Amazon vs. Walmart: Does Size Matter? 2-19-26 19.02.2026 1:56
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Amazon surpassing Walmart in annual revenue and asks whether bigger truly means better.
Building a Service Driven Moving Company with Jerry Siegel of Midway Moving & Storage 2-19-26 19.02.2026 18:08
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.
Index Funds & Game Improvement Clubs 2-18-26 18.02.2026 2:35
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a personal lesson on why he sticks with broad index funds and forgiving golf clubs.
The Evolving Role of the Fractional CFO with Michael Minnaugh of Sataurius Strategic Consulting 2-18-26 18.02.2026 16:45
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.
Sex, Money, & Another One Bites the Dust 2-17-26 17.02.2026 3:06
In this episode, Scott Becker examines the latest fallout tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
Amazon Drops $470 Billion 2-17-26 17.02.2026 2:11
In this episode, Scott Becker explains how slowing growth at AWS is pressuring Amazon and driving a sharp $470 billion decline in market cap.
Building AI First Growth Strategies with Brett Jansen of brettjansen.ai 2-17-26 17.02.2026 24:50
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. Link to upcoming March Cohort Link to 1:1 AI coaching for executives
PE Funds, the S&P, and the Ivy Leagues 2-16-26 16.02.2026 3:41
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.
CEO in the Spotlight: David Rajakovich of Acuity Risk Management 2-16-26 16.02.2026 19:38
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.
Stick to Index Funds, Stupid 2-14-26 14.02.2026 1:48
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on recent losses in individual and makes the case for sticking primarily to index funds and treasury bonds.
The Dumbest Thing That I Do 2-13-26 13.02.2026 2:25
In this episode, Scott Becker shares what he considers his most pointless habit, arguing with bots on Twitter.
The January Jobs Report: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly 2-13-26 13.02.2026 1:47
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the January jobs report, highlighting stronger than expected job gains and a slight drop in unemployment.
Tanking in Professional Sports with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 2-12-26 12.02.2026 15:34
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.
What’s Wrong with Microsoft? 2-12-26 12.02.2026 2:07
In this episode, Scott Becker explains why Microsoft is down despite strong earnings.
5 Big Tech Stocks Having a Rough Year 2-11-26 11.02.2026 2:12
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights 5 major technology companies facing significant YTD declines.
Stellantis Jeep Stuck in the Mud 2-11-26 11.02.2026 1:54
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Stellantis’ ongoing challenges, highlighting years of poor performance, steep stock declines, and new leadership efforts.
Shout Out to Justin Ishbia & Mark Cuban 2-10-26 10.02.2026 2:26
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.
The Washington Post & What’s Wrong with the Media 2-10-26 10.02.2026 2:13
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the Washington Post’s layoffs and subscriber losses after shifting toward the political middle.
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