Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Carvana Crashes 10-31-25 Oct 31, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Carvana’s stock performance, exploring why the company fell 13% despite a record quarter of 150,000 vehicle sales.

Sports, Strategy, and Standouts with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 10-30-25 Oct 30, 2025

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In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker to cover the World Series, the resurgence of the Chicago Blackhawks, and early NBA season insights.

5 Quick Notes 10-30-25 Oct 30, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker covers five topics including reactions to his comments on immigration, highlights from the Dodgers – Blue Jays series, and more.

Politics & Immigration 10-30-25 Oct 30, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker shares his thoughts on immigration and political polarization.

7 Stories We Are Following Today 10-30-25 Oct 30, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker shares 7 key business stories, including Chipotle’s stock drop after leadership changes, Google’s strong earnings, Meta’s decline, and more.

Building Value and Flexibility in Private Equity with Craig Levy, Founder of KOM Advisers 10-29-25 Oct 29, 2025

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In this episode, Craig Levy, Founder of KOM Advisers, joins Scott Becker to discuss his work as an interim CFO for private equity-backed companies. Craig shares insights on operational value creation, due diligence, career resilience, and the importance of adaptability in today’s evolving financial landscape.

Boeing, Nokia, Trump, & Intel 10-29-25 Oct 29, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on Boeing’s improving revenues despite ongoing losses, Nokia’s major jump following a billion-dollar Nvidia investment, and Intel’s remarkable 107% gain this year.

Several Companies Hit the Layoff Button 10-29-25 Oct 29, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses several major companies announcing layoffs as they work to streamline operations, improve margins, and strengthen their stock performance in an increasingly competitive market.

7 Stories We Are Following Today 10-29-25 Oct 29, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker highlights 7 key business stories, including market optimism ahead of expected Fed rate cuts, Amazon’s major layoffs, Wayfair’s surprising rally, and more.

Leadership Lessons in Healthcare and Law with Holly Buckley of McGuireWoods LLP 10-28-25 Oct 28, 2025

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In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, joins Scott Becker to discuss effective leadership, developing future leaders, and maintaining stability through periods of change.