Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews year-to-date stock performance for major payers.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares his humorous takeaways from a wine country biking trip, reflecting on why sometimes it’s best to stick with the hobbies you truly love rather than forcing new ones.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down three major challenges facing private equity today, including stalled exits, declining assets under management, and underperformance compared to public markets.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Bill Ackman’s latest portfolio moves as Pershing Square doubles down on Amazon and Uber.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores Tesla’s declining US market share, Microsoft’s rapid cloud growth, and the challenges private equity firms face.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the difference between a recession and a depression, highlighting both the technical definitions and the personal impacts of job loss, unemployment, and slowing job creation in the current economic climate.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews nine key stories including weak job growth, market movement on rate cut hopes, Tesla’s shrinking market share, Microsoft’s cloud and AI surge, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores reports of Tesla’s board considering a massive trillion-dollar pay deal for Elon Musk.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Lululemon’s steep stock drop following weak second quarter results and poor forecasts.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on why startups should move quickly from research to real-world selling.

In this episode, Travis Guerra, Founder of ONWARD Headhunting, joins the podcast to discuss his journey building a boutique healthcare-focused retained search firm, the trends shaping executive hiring in private equity-backed healthcare, and his advice for both emerging leaders and founders navigating today’s market.

In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on a tweet highlighting how even high earners can struggle financially if they overspend.

In this episode, Scott Becker examines how Carlyle Group is outperforming competitors like Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the sharp contrast between American Eagle’s surprising 38% surge after a strong second quarter and Lululemon’s 20% drop as it struggles with merchandising and market positioning.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews six key business updates, including Lululemon’s sharp decline, Carlyle Group’s strong outperformance, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the troubling state of the US job market, highlighting weak job creation in August, rising unemployment, and the impact of deficit spending.

In this episode, McGuireWoods leaders Amber Walsh and Erin Ryan share how their innovative partner integration program strengthens retention, fosters belonging, and drives long-term success.

In this episdoe, Scott Becker discusses the U.S. Open and his own successes on the golf course.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the sharp year-to-date declines for Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews NVIDIA’s strong gains, the mixed performance of key AI stocks, and the ongoing challenges facing private equity firms.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares five key business updates, including signs of a weakening job market, Alphabet’s boost from an antitrust ruling, and more.

In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, shares insights on private equity trends shaping healthcare, from onshoring in manufacturing to regulatory shifts and the evolving deal market.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the sharp decline in U.S. job openings, raising concerns about the impact of AI on entry-level work.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores why billionaires themselves aren’t the issue but how constant comparison to extreme wealth can make us feel inadequate.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews Google’s surge after an antitrust ruling, Macy’s strong rebound, Starbucks’ ongoing struggles, and Lucid’s steep decline in the EV market.