Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast

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What Separates Charm, Generosity, & True Niceness 1-2-26 Jan 02, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker explores the difference between being generous and being nice, and between being charming and being genuinely kind.

Microsoft, Costco, & the Race to $5 Trillion 1-1-26 Jan 01, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker takes a quick look at why Microsoft and Costco stand out as long term holdings and which tech giants could be first to reach a $5 trillion market cap.

2026 Whatever it Takes 12-31-25 Dec 31, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses setting personal goals for 2026.

Clarity & Simplicity in Goal Setting 12-23-25 Dec 23, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the power of setting a small number of clear, simple goals, especially at the start of the year, and explains why narrowing your focus can lead to better execution and stronger results.

6 Big Losers for 2025 12-23-25 Dec 23, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker examines what went wrong for names like Lucid, CarMax, Restoration Hardware, and MicroStrategy as they head into 2025.

The Economy: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly 12-22-25 Dec 22, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the current economic landscape, highlighting strong stock market performance alongside rising unemployment, persistent inflation concerns, and the growing risks tied to record federal debt levels.

Larry Ellison Can’t Say No 12-22-25 Dec 22, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker examines Larry Ellison’s aggressive push to back a potential Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.

AI in Action: Reducing Burnout and Driving Value in Behavioral & Community Health with Mike Harris & Erik Lyon 12-22-25 Dec 22, 2025

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In this episode, Mike Harris, Chief Information Officer, and Erik Lyon, CEO of Feather River Tribal Health Center, discuss how their organization leverages AI and automation to streamline workflows, reduce provider burnout, and improve patient outcomes. They share lessons learned, early challenges, and the critical role of provider buy-in as they adopt tools that enhance both clinical efficiency and community health.

This episode is sponsored by NextGen Healthcare.

Healthcare Investing, AI Enablement, and Scaling Category Leaders with Saurabh Bhansali of Health Velocity Capital 12-20-25 Dec 20, 2025

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In this episode, Saurabh Bhansali, Partner at Health Velocity Capital shares how his firm identifies and scales market leading healthcare companies, highlights emerging investment themes like AI enabled services and revenue cycle management, and explains what he looks for in founders who thrive through disruption.

Even the Rich Go Broke 12-20-25 Dec 20, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker explains how debt and leverage erased vast wealth in the case of billionaire Gary Winick, offering a cautionary lesson on financial risk.