Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Trade Deal with Japan, Kohl’s Surges, + Home Builders Surge 7-23-25 Jul 23, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on three major stories affecting the markets.

A Look at Mid-Year Healthcare Transactions and Talent Strategy with Holly Buckley of McGuireWoods LLP 7-22-25 Jul 22, 2025

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In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, shares insights on deal activity across the healthcare market, including rising interest in home-based care, behavioral health, and digital health.

RH Surges, GM Faulters 7-22-25 Jul 22, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the sharp rise in Restoration Hardware’s stock and the contrasting downturn at GM.

“Brilliantly Boring” 7-22-25 Jul 22, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker explores the value of being consistently dependable in work and life.

Astera Labs: It’s Better to Be Lucky Than Good 7-22-25 Jul 22, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on an unexpected win with Astera Labs stock, emphasizing how sometimes luck plays a bigger role than strategy.

GM Tanks 7-22-25 Jul 22, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses GM’s 7& stock drop following a 35% decline in operating income last quarter, as the company cites tariffs as a major factor. He also explores whether tariffs are truly to blame or simply a convenient scapegoat for deeper issues.

Backing Healthcare Innovators with Michael Greeley of Flare Capital Partners 7-21-25 Jul 21, 2025

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In this episode Michael Greeley, Co‑Founder and General Partner at Flare Capital, shares how his firm partners with entrepreneurs to reinvent healthcare technology, the rise and fall of digital health and AI waves, and what it takes to build, finance and exit enduring health tech ventures.

Flying First Class and the Modern Walk of Shame 7-21-25 Jul 21, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker shares humorous reflections on flying first class, questioning “if you are flying first class and no one that you know walks by you in the first class seat, are you really flying first class?”

The Stock Market & Deficit Spending 7-21-25 Jul 21, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down how ongoing deficit spending by both Democratic and Republican administrations fuels market growth and creates a misleading sense of economic strength.

Amazon Hanging Tough + 5 Largest Companies By Revenue 7-21-25 Jul 21, 2025

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In this episode, Scott shares insights into the 5 largest US companies by revenue.