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The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business

Scott Becker

Discussions about private equity and business with Scott Becker

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Yesterday · 2 min
The Markets Are Jumping & NVIDIA is Struggling 11-9-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a market update.
November 3 · 13 min
AI, Private Equity and the Changing Skills Required for Business Leadership with Gregg Schoenberg of provoking transformation & Wescott Capital 11-3-26
In this episode, Gregg Schoenberg, Founder & Managing Partner, provoking transformation & Wescott Capital, shares his perspective on how AI is reshaping business practices, why reverse mentorship is becoming increasingly valuable, and how private equity leaders must adapt to a changing investment environment.
November 2 · 2 min
Why Being a Leader and a Team Member Are Equally Important 11-2-26
In this episode, Scott Becker explores why professional success requires being effective in both leadership and supporting roles.
October 31 · 4 min
Harvard Law & the Imposter Syndrome 10-31-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a personal story from Harvard Law School to explore imposter syndrome and the impact of comparison on confidence.
October 30 · 1 min
Google Alphabet Crashes: 4 Key Points 10-30-26
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Alphabet’s sharp stock decline, missed revenue and earnings expectations, falling margins, and growing concerns about how AI could disrupt Google’s core search advertising business.
October 30 · 4 min
5 More Strategies for Building a Stronger Sales Organization 10-30-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares five key sales principles, emphasizing persistence, continuous improvement, two way customer communication, and disciplined outreach to target customers to build momentum, close deals, and drive business growth.
October 29 · 2 min
Anthropic’s Potential $2 Trillion IPO and Magnificent Seven Stock Performance 10-29-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Anthropic’s reported IPO plans, explosive revenue growth, and expanding enterprise business, then reviews year to date performance across the Magnificent Seven stocks.
October 29 · 4 min
5 More Key Concepts on Selling 10-29-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 5 sales strategies focused on building trust, solving customer problems, leveraging reference customers, combining technology with human connection, and prioritizing meaningful conversations over mass outreach.
October 28 · 2 min
Bon Secours Mercy Health to Buy Surgery Partners for $6 Billion 10-28-26
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Mercy Bon Secours’ proposed $6 billion acquisition of Surgery Partners and how major health systems, including Ascension and Tenet, are expanding their surgery center investments to evolve their business models.
October 28 · 2 min
The Concept of the Key “Who” 10-28-26
In this episode, Scott Becker explores how key mentors, colleagues, and supporters can have an outsized impact on career growth, confidence, and professional opportunities.
October 27 · 1 min
The Markets Are Up, Boeing Gets Crushed, & Netflix Keeps Losing 10-27-26
In this episode, Scott Becker covers the latest market gains, Boeing’s narrowing losses despite ongoing challenges, and Netflix’s year to date stock decline.
October 27 · 5 min
10 Key Principles for Building a Successful Sales Strategy 10-27-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 10 principles for driving business growth through niche markets, targeted outbound sales, customer relationships, customer service, and effective sales team development.
October 26 · 2 min
Apple Keeps Winning, SpaceX Is Rising, & Meta Has a Bruising Week 10-26-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Apple’s market growth and new iPhone demand, SpaceX’s $40 billion debt deal to fund AI ambitions, and Meta’s recent stock decline and $35 billion AI funding plans.
October 23 · 22 min
AI Leadership, Business Value, & Strategic Governance with Phoebe L. Yang 10-23-26
In this episode, Phoebe L. Yang. a former C-suite executive across four public companies, an appointee in two Presidential Administrations, and a Fortune 250/S&P 500 board director (GE HealthCare, Doximity, CommonSpirit Health, JudiHealth), most recently General Manager of Amazon Web Services Healthcare, and faculty of Stanford Law School, where she designed and teaches a popular course, “Business Leadership in the Age of AI”, discusses AI governance, cybersecurity, and responsible AI adoption. The views and opinions expressed by Phoebe Yang in this program are her own at the time of the recording of this podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any organization with which she may be affiliated
October 23 · length unknown
AI Leadership, Business Value, and Strategic Governance with Phoebe Yang 10-23-26
In this episode, Phoebe L. Yang. a former C-suite executive across four public companies, an appointee in two Presidential Administrations, and a Fortune 250/S&P 500 board director (GE HealthCare, Doximity, CommonSpirit Health, JudiHealth), most recently General Manager of Amazon Web Services Healthcare, and faculty of Stanford Law School, where she designed and teaches a popular course, “Business Leadership in the Age of AI”, discusses AI governance, cybersecurity, and responsible AI adoption. The views and opinions expressed by Phoebe Yang in this program are her own at the time of the recording of this podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any organization with which she may be affiliated
October 22 · 17 min
What Makes Healthcare Private Equity Partnerships Succeed or Fail with Holly Buckley of McGuireWoods LLP 10-22-26
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, discusses the opportunities and challenges of private equity in healthcare, including regulatory scrutiny, value creation, and alignment among investors, clinicians, and operators.
October 21 · 7 min
The Strategic First Domino: Focus on What Unlocks Growth with Liz Hutson of EGH, LLC 10-21-26
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC, explains how focusing on one high impact priority can unlock multiple goals, strengthen team alignment, and drive business growth.
October 20 · 5 min
5 Notes for Tuesday 10-20-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses career longevity, healthcare investment, physician reimbursement, and upcoming business and healthcare events.
October 19 · 3 min
Riots in France, the Deficit Grows, & College Football Upsets 10-19-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses escalating riots in France, the federal deficit exceeding $2 trillion, surprising college football upsets amid rising athlete spending, and a rebound in the stock market.
October 16 · 12 min
Critical Hires and Talent Strategy for Private Equity Portfolio Companies with Chris Lacy of Priority Search Management 10-16-26
In this episode, Chris Lacy, President at Priority Search Management, discusses hiring trends, the growing demand for business development talent, and how companies can balance revenue growth with operational efficiency.

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