Becker Business

In this episode, Scott Becker explores Google’s 26% year to date rise, its leadership among major tech companies, and a reported $200 billion AI cloud deal with Anthropic that signals continued growth and diversification.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers markets rising on optimism about a potential Middle East peace agreement, along with Alphabet Google reaching a 26% year to date gain.

In this episode, Mirianas Chachisvilis, Ph. D., CEO & CTO, Veriskin, Inc., discusses building and scaling a medical device company, navigating clinical trials and FDA pathways, and creating a cost effective model to improve early skin cancer detection and reduce unnecessary healthcare spending.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores the difference between being idle, simply busy, and truly busy with purpose, emphasizing the importance of focusing time and energy on meaningful, fulfilling pursuits.

In this episode, Scott Becker examines Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy, highlighting rising costs, financial struggles, and how the blocked JetBlue merger may have left the company more vulnerable.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Microsoft’s recent stock decline driven by massive capital expenditures, and explains why its strong revenue and long term positioning still support confidence.

In this episode, Scott Becker examines how Blackstone and KKR are evolving into fee-driven giants with massive inflows and diversified revenue streams, while lower and middle market private equity firms remain heavily dependent on deal exits for returns.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores the difference between situational and deep friendships, highlighting how lasting, meaningful relationships stand apart from those formed by convenience or shared environments.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers the market’s strongest April since 2020, Apple’s standout $111 billion quarter driven by iPhone growth, Alphabet’s rapid AI-fueled surge, and Meta’s stock drop amid heavy capital spending plans.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Jerome Powell’s handling of economic policy under pressure and examines the broader political and ethical concerns surrounding gerrymandering in the United States.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights sharp declines in Waystar, Wayfair, and Meta Platforms alongside Amazon’s strong recent rebound, underscoring the volatility and unpredictability of current market movements.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores arguments around anti-wealth movements like Occupy Wall Street, discussing their potential economic impacts and broader societal consequences including political and cultural tensions.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers sharp market swings among the Magnificent 7, with Alphabet jumping ahead while Nvidia, Meta, and others see rapid shifts that reshape year to date performance rankings.

In this episode, Scott Becker explains why true business development is not driven by social media presence but by consistent, targeted outreach to a focused group of key relationships in an increasingly crowded information landscape.

In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC, shares practical insights on giving and receiving feedback to drive personal and professional growth.

In this episode, Scott Becker uses a humorous tennis story to highlight the importance of self awareness, humility, and embracing confidence.

In this episode, Chris Lacy, President at Priority Search Management, discusses building a search firm focused on the “missing middle” of leadership talent, the value of embedded partnerships with private equity-backed organizations, and how trust, clarity, and consistent execution drive long-term recruiting success.

In this episode, Scott Becker outlines 14 insights on the evolving healthcare private equity landscape, including stronger deal flow, growth in non-provider services and specialty practices, rising AI investment, and more.

In this episode, Carson Neely, Owner, Uncommon, shares how he built a thriving personal training business from scratch through disciplined growth, community focus, and a commitment to delivering results while carefully balancing demand, hiring, and burnout.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers rising AI-driven layoffs in tech, Intel’s sharp market surge, political tensions highlighted by the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares humorous takes on a Landman scene, GLP 1 experiences, and a strong day on the golf course.

In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, explores how charismatic leaders shape companies and politics, the risks of personality driven leadership, and why strong teams and substance ultimately matter most.

In this episode, Scott Becker explains how Tesla’s strong earnings were overshadowed by plans for heavy future spending, sending the stock lower and deepening its year to date decline.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down IBM’s sharp decline after disappointing profits and weak consulting revenue, raising investor skepticism despite recent momentum and leadership optimism.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights a sharp market downturn with losses across major stocks and reflects on volatility and sticking with index funds.