Discussions about Business Strategy with Scott Becker
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 20 practical lessons on building successful businesses for CEOs, founders, and leaders.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Larry Ellison’s fluctuating net worth, Oracle’s recent struggles, and the debate over taxing unrealized gains.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Netflix’s recent decline and what makes streaming services indispensable to consumers.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on seeing robotic lawnmowers replace manual labor at a golf course and discusses the broader economic and workforce implications of automation and AI-driven job displacement.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses how AI is reshaping the legal and healthcare industries, the leadership skills organizations need to navigate rapid change, and why clear communication and decisive action are critical for long-term success.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the reported end of Warren Buffett’s long-standing philanthropic partnership with Bill Gates.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, shares insights on today’s healthcare private equity market, the importance of alignment in successful transactions, and the leadership, culture, and AI strategies that position organizations for long-term success.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into IBM’s sharp stock decline following a software profit warning.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses concerns around politicians profiting while in office, the intersection of politics and personal wealth, and the importance of accountability and public service.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares key business stories, including cooling inflation, IBM’s sharp decline, strong bank earnings, changes in Warren Buffett and Bill Gates’ relationship, and more.
In this episode, Brad Wolfe, AI/Operational CFO, Wolfe Packs Consulting, shares why AI should be viewed as a capital allocation decision, how it is transforming the CFO role, and what finance leaders must do to prepare their organizations for the next wave of change.
In this episode, Rachel Axelrod, Speaker Coach, Event Producer, Attorney, Axelrod Consulting Chicago, shares practical strategies for becoming a more engaging speaker, from using storytelling to simplifying complex messages and connecting with audiences.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on why simply saying thank you can strengthen relationships and leave the door open for future opportunities.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the meaning people attach to luxury, recognition and status symbols, reflecting on whether success matters if no one else sees it.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares examples of subtle professional criticism and explains how passive aggressive comments can undermine credibility and confidence.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares why building a sustainable career should come before pursuing passion alone.
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker and Molly Gamble discuss the core principles of building and scaling successful companies, including creating strong teams, maintaining operational discipline, ignoring naysayers, and staying focused on customers and execution. Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP, Perpetuate Capital, Priority Search Management, Thinkspan, Baird & Warner, Elevate Talent Advisors, & Grange Park […]
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker speaks with Tom Mallon, CEO and Founder of Perpetuate Capital, about how ESOPs can provide business owners with a tax efficient succession strategy while preserving company culture, rewarding employees, and delivering competitive financial outcomes. Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP, Perpetuate Capital, Priority Search Management, Thinkspan, Baird & Warner, Elevate […]
In this episode, Scott Becker shares the story behind a typo on the cover of Building Great Businesses.
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker is joined by Paula Avenaim, Rick Levin, Kenny Motew & Michael Motew to discuss today’s housing, rental, and commercial markets. Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP, Perpetuate Capital, Priority Search Management, Thinkspan, Baird & Warner, Elevate Talent Advisors, & Grange Park Partners.
In this episode, John Poziemski, Head of Strategy & Partnerships Advisory, VMG Health, and Chad Zoretic, Practice Leader, Partnerships, Mergers & Acquisitions, VMG Health, discuss today’s healthcare M&A landscape, the importance of strategic due diligence, and how organizations can improve deal success.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the six largest U.S. companies by revenue, highlighting Amazon’s rise past Walmart and the strong year to date performance of Apple, Alphabet, UnitedHealth, and CVS.
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker is joined by Jeff Freedman, Dylan Werner, Chris Lacy, & Erris Langer Klapper for a discussion on effective hiring strategies. Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP, Perpetuate Capital, Priority Search Management, Thinkspan, Baird & Warner, Elevate Talent Advisors, & Grange Park Partners.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the Magnificent 7’s year to date performance, highlighting gains for Alphabet, Apple, NVIDIA, and Amazon while examining declines in Microsoft, Tesla, and Meta Platforms.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the largest companies by market cap.
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker is joined by Jeremy Jacobowitz, Tom Mallon, and Bart Walker to share strategies for preparing a business for navigating today’s healthcare and business services deal market. Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP, Perpetuate Capital, Priority Search Management, Thinkspan, Baird & Warner, Elevate Talent Advisors, & Grange Park Partners.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a humorous story about a dropped call and why good conversations require listening as much as talking.
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker is joined by Brian Taylor, Will Conaway, Robert DeVita, and Andrea Marin, to discuss practical AI use cases, implementation challenges, and how leaders can drive meaningful business results with AI. Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP, Perpetuate Capital, Priority Search Management, Thinkspan, Baird & Warner, Elevate Talent Advisors, & Grange […]
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a humorous story about feeling overlooked at a spine conference.
In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker is joined by Bart Walker, Jeff Freedman, Nader Samii, and Dr. Paul Slosar to discuss the evolving healthcare deal market. Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP, Perpetuate Capital, Priority Search Management, Thinkspan, Baird & Warner, Elevate Talent Advisors, & Grange Park Partners.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 3 qualities that drive career success and explains why responsiveness can set high performers apart.
In this long-form webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker speaks with several industry leaders on 7 different panels including The Deal Market, AI Use Cases, Talent & Recruitment, and Building Great Businesses. Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP, Perpetuate Capital, Priority Search Management, Thinkspan, Baird & Warner, Elevate Talent Advisors, & Grange Park Partners.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a story about humility, leadership, and treating people well throughout your career.
In this episode, Manav Sevak, CEO, Novitas Holdings, Venkat Mocherla, Founder of Midstream, and Malinka Walaliyadde, CEO, AKASA, discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare operations, revenue cycle, patient navigation, and clinical decision-making.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the market rebound, AI stock volatility, and the geopolitical and economic forces driving investor sentiment.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses the Giannis trade, the NBA Finals, and the Chicago Blackhawks’ future, while sharing insights on leadership, team building, and navigating change.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, examines the recent SinglePoint acquisition of Helix Infusion Services and explains why it reflects broader trends shaping healthcare private equity.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, shares insights on the current state of private equity investment in physician practice management, the specialties attracting the most interest, and the operational factors shaping today’s healthcare transactions.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Intel’s remarkable surge, Meta’s ongoing struggles, and Lucid Motors’ steep decline in a look at three very different stock stories.
In this episode, Jeff Ellman and Michael Krasman of UrbanBound discuss how technology, AI, and smarter relocation strategies are helping healthcare systems attract top talent, reduce costs, and improve the employee experience.
In this episode, Scott Becker outlines the journey from idea to scale, emphasizing execution, customer validation, profitability, and sustainable growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Microsoft’s recent struggles and the irony of a tech giant raising concerns about the growing power of AI companies.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations, the resignation of U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and how global uncertainty is impacting markets.
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC, shares why multitasking often reduces productivity, increases stress, and leads to costly mistakes.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Allbirds’ stock surge after rebranding itself around AI.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses the evolving healthcare private equity landscape, investor interest across physician specialties, the continued growth of ASC strategies, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Elon Musk becoming a trillionaire and what it says about competition and the reminder that no matter how successful someone becomes, there is always another level to aspire to.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the market reaction to a new U.S.-Iran agreement, the Federal Reserve’s continued focus on inflation, and more.
In this episode, James A. Field, Partner at Field and Goldberg, LLC, and Joseph James Calvanico, MAI, FRICS – President, J2C Valuation, discuss commercial property tax appeals, the critical role of valuations in reducing tax burdens, and key developments shaping the real estate market.
In this episode, Sean Diwan, shares his framework for prioritizing technology investments, leveraging data and AI for meaningful impact, and driving operational excellence.
In this episode, Guy Weiss, CEO of Zenzap, discusses how his company is helping businesses replace personal messaging apps with secure, purpose-built workplace communication tools. He also shares insights on employee retention, operational efficiency, and the growing role of AI-powered agents in the future of workforce collaboration.
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