Building ONWARD with Travis Guerra 9-5-25
In this episode, Travis Guerra, Founder of ONWARD Headhunting, joins the podcast to discuss his journey building a boutique healthcare-focused retained search firm, the trends shaping executive hiring in private equity-backed healthcare, and his advice for both emerging leaders and founders navigating today’s market.
The Rich Can Live Paycheck to Paycheck As Well 9-5-25
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on a tweet highlighting how even high earners can struggle financially if they overspend.
Carlyle Group Crushing Its Peers 9-5-25
In this episode, Scott Becker examines how Carlyle Group is outperforming competitors like Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo.
American Eagle Outfitters & Lululemon: A Tale of Two Different Retailers 9-5-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the sharp contrast between American Eagle’s surprising 38% surge after a strong second quarter and Lululemon’s 20% drop as it struggles with merchandising and market positioning.
6 Stories We Are Following Today 9-5-25
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews six key business updates, including Lululemon’s sharp decline, Carlyle Group’s strong outperformance, and more.
The U.S. Job Market Gets Crushed 9-5-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the troubling state of the US job market, highlighting weak job creation in August, rising unemployment, and the impact of deficit spending.
Building Successful Integration Programs with Amber Walsh and Erin Ryan of McGuireWoods LLP 9-4-25
In this episode, McGuireWoods leaders Amber Walsh and Erin Ryan share how their innovative partner integration program strengthens retention, fosters belonging, and drives long-term success.
The Top Players in the U.S. Open + Scott Becker 9-4-25
In this episdoe, Scott Becker discusses the U.S. Open and his own successes on the golf course.
PE Funds Getting Hammered 9-4-25
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the sharp year-to-date declines for Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo.
NVIDIA’s Surge, AI Stock Performance, and Private Equity Struggles 9-4-25
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews NVIDIA’s strong gains, the mixed performance of key AI stocks, and the ongoing challenges facing private equity firms.