Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Rebounding & Improving 11-22-25 Nov 22, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the importance of self improvement and the power of simply starting again, even after setbacks, as a reminder that progress is always possible.

Oracle & Bitcoin 11-22-25 Nov 22, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the sharp pullbacks in both Oracle and Bitcoin.

Survive & Advance and the American Dream 11-22-25 Nov 22, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on perseverance, seizing opportunity, and why the American Dream remains alive despite economic and societal challenges.

Legal Trends, Deal Activity, and Chicago Sports with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 11-21-25 Nov 21, 2025

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In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses DOJ enforcement priorities, deal market momentum, how government slowdowns affect clients, and Chicago sports.

Restoration Hardware Surges 11-21-25 Nov 21, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker covers the surprising 11% surge in Restoration Hardware’s stock.

Walmart, Exact Sciences, & Verizon 11-21-25 Nov 21, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Walmart’s jump after raising guidance, Abbott’s $21 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences, and Verizon’s plan to lay off 13,000 employees.

The Magnificent 7: A Mixed Bag 11-21-25 Nov 21, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the year to date performance of the Magnificent 7.

5 Stories We Are Following Today 11-21-25 Nov 21, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down a sharp market pullback driven by disappointing reactions to strong Nvidia earnings, weakening momentum among the Magnificent 7, and more.

“Are You On or Off the Bus?” with Liz Hutson of EGH, LLC 11-20-25 Nov 20, 2025

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In this episode, Liz Hutson of EGH, LLC discusses how leaders can address team misalignment, when to make a final attempt at realignment, and how to decide when it is time to part ways to protect team performance and morale.

The 3 Main Reasons Why Physicians Sell Their Practices to Private Equity 11-20-25 Nov 20, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down reasons physicians sell their practices to private equity; the need to cash out, hopes for stronger management, and situations where financial trouble forces a sale.