Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast

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Intel Surges, Markets Rebound, & the Economy Grows 1-22-26 Jan 22, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Intel’s sharp turnaround and stock surge, a market rebound tied to easing geopolitical tensions, and GDP growth accelerating to a 4.4% pace.

Consultant of the Month: Ryan Spalding, Managing Advisor at Gibson 1-22-26 Jan 22, 2026

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In this episode, Ryan Spalding, Managing Advisor at Gibson, shares lessons from building and selling an insurance agency and explains where companies most often miscalculate property and casualty risk.

“One Bite At A Time”: The Value of Multi-Phase Project Planning with Liz Hutson of EGH, LLC 1-21-26 Jan 21, 2026

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In this episode, Liz Hutson shares a practical framework for multi phase project planning, from starting with the end in mind to breaking work into achievable steps and celebrating progress.

Market Volatility & Global Risks: 8 Quick Notes 1-21-26 Jan 21, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker covers a turbulent day in the markets, pressure on private equity exits, and notable stock moves across technology, healthcare, and travel.

Beyond Meat Gets Slaughtered 1-21-26 Jan 21, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker examines Beyond Meat’s steep 80% decline over the past year and its move into protein drinks.

Porsche Sales Slip 1-20-26 Jan 20, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Porsche’s nearly 10% sales decline, driven by a tough China market and slower than expected electric vehicle momentum.

Retirement Plan Trends, Market Timing and the Role of Alternative Assets with Danny Resnick and Abe Puerto 1-20-26 Jan 20, 2026

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In this episode, Danny Resnick, Managing Director and Wealth Partner at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, and Abe Puerto, Executive Director and head of J.P. Morgan Defined Contribution Consulting, discuss key trends shaping employer-sponsored retirement plans. They cover market timing versus rebalancing, the evolving role of target date funds, the potential inclusion of alternative assets, and fiduciary considerations for plan sponsors.

Saks, Amazon, Porsche, + More 1-19-26 Jan 19, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker covers the breakup between Saks and Amazon, slowing Porsche sales, Beyond Meat’s pivot, and recent moves across Meta, Apple, Walmart, and DraftKings.

The CodeBreaker Mindset and Leading Through Change with Chitra Nawbatt 1-19-26 Jan 19, 2026

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In this episode, Chitra Nawbatt, author, entrepreneur, investor, and host of The CodeBreaker Mindset podcast, shares insights on decision making, leadership, and resilience in a fast changing world shaped by tech and AI. She shares insights into her book and newsletter, and how pattern recognition, pivots, and purpose can help leaders build impact and navigate complexity.

Circle Internet + 3 More Stories 1-17-26 Jan 17, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Circle Internet’s recent drop, reflections on investor inertia, and what it feels like to hold declining assets.