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The 5-Stage Startup Funnel 6-7-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the five critical stages of building a startup.
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Coffee Shops as a Metaphor for Business 6-6-25
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on how local coffee shops mirror broader business principles.
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The Agony of Defeat 6-6-25
In this episode, Scott Becker recounts a lighthearted golf loss and the sting of a late-game collapse.
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Microsoft vs. NVIDIA 6-6-25
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the ongoing race between Microsoft and NVIDIA for the top market cap spot.
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The Trump / Musk Détente 6-6-25
In this episode, Scott Becker unpacks the high-stakes fallout and fragile reconciliation between Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
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Consumer Spending, Job Growth, and Economic Uncertainty with Matt Wolf of Elliott Davis 6-5-25
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Valuation Leader and Healthcare Senior Analyst at Elliott Davis, shares insights on slowing consumer spending, job growth trends, and their impact on the healthcare sector.
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10 Points on Building Teams 6-5-25
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 10 key insights on building strong teams.
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Men Wearing Suits: How the World Has Changed 6-5-25
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on how the perception of men wearing suits has shifted over the years.
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8 Business News Stories We Are Following Today 6-5-25
In this episode, Scott Becker shares eight top business stories, including a weak private sector jobs report, Blackstone’s challenges in exiting deals, Tesla’s market dip, and more.
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Trump, Tariffs, TACO, & Tesla with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 6-4-25
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods, joins Scott Becker to dissect today’s economic and political headlines.
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Trump Attacks & Chickens Outs: A Misguided Narrative 6-4-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the controversial “TACO” narrative.
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The Unfortunate Need for Passion & Obsession 6-4-25
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on how true success in business and life often comes only through deep passion and focused obsession.
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The Job Market Implodes in May 6-4-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the sharp drop in private payroll growth for May, with only 37,000 jobs added compared to the 114,000 expected.
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Holly Buckley on Bad Career Advice and Breaking the Mold in Big Law 6-3-25
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, joins Scott Becker to share two pieces of the worst professional advice she received.
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4 Shout-Outs: Jensen Huang, Tim Cook, Haley Jones, & Geoffrey Cockrell 6-3-25
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the leadership and resilience of standout leaders in business and healthcare.
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