Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast
Private Equity Outlook: Rate Cuts, Mid-Market Activity, and Investment Trends with Richard Kes 10-21-24
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, about the impact of recent rate cuts, growing deal activity in the mid-market, and
Bob Iger vs. Charlamagne tha God: A Tale of Ego, Leadership, and Disney’s Future 10-21-24
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the parallels between Disney CEO Bob Iger and Charlemagne, diving into leadership, ego, and the challenges of running a
Market Insights: Acadia’s Challenges, Intuitive’s Growth, and Peloton’s Market Jump 10-21-24
In this episode, Scott Becker covers Acadia Healthcare’s challenging year, Intuitive’s rise, and Peloton’s surprising market jump. He also touches on the struggles of powerhouse
Markets Pointing Down: 7 Business News Stories to Watch 10-21-24
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights seven key market stories, including the struggles of Spirit Airlines, NVIDIA’s remarkable 180% rise, and the contrasting fortunes of
Citigroup’s Slump and WD-40’s Slide: A Closer Look at Two Struggling Stocks 10-19-24
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the challenges faced by Citigroup and WD-40, with both stocks taking a hit this week despite overall strong year-to-date
Matt Wolf of RSM on Surging Private Equity Activity and Strategic Shifts 10-18-24
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Healthcare Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM, joins Scott Becker to discuss the latest trends
Netflix’s Growth, Intuitive Surgical’s Rise, and CVS’s Challenges 10-18-24
In this episode, Scott Becker covers Netflix’s impressive turnaround, Intuitive Surgical’s strong performance, CVS’s CEO change and stock dip, and American Express’s slight drop despite
Another One Bites the Dust: CVS CEO Change, Amazon’s Office Mandate, and More
In this episode, Scott Becker covers five key business stories, including CVS replacing CEO Karen Lynch, Amazon’s push for employees to return to the office,
What Lucid Motors Can Learn from Jack Welch’s Legacy 10-17-24
In this episode, Scott Becker explores how Lucid Motors, the third-largest EV maker, could apply lessons from legendary CEO Jack Welch’s strategy at General Electric.
Leadership Insights and Private Equity Trends with Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP 10-17-24
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, joins Scott Becker to discuss leadership strategies for emerging leaders, trends in the private equity