Discussions about Business Strategy with Scott Becker
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses NVIDIA's rapid market value swings between $5 trillion and $5.5 trillion, the impact of AI optimism, earnings results, and Federal Reserve commentary.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses renewed market declines, rising bond yields and oil prices, persistent inflation concerns, and the potential for Federal Reserve rate hikes to weigh on markets.
In this webinar-turned-podcast, Scott Becker is joined by Jason Zins, Ben Lerner & Nancy Temple to discuss building strong businesses, leadership, talent, client service, entrepreneurship and the importance of people, transparency and long-term alignment.
In this episode, Scott Becker argues that universal coverage does not solve supply shortages and can lead wealthier patients to seek care through private providers.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the challenge of competing against a golfer who is better than his index suggests.
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, discusses the latest healthcare private equity trends, including transaction volume, physician practice investments, AI adoption, state regulations and the outlook for deals and exits. Overview – McGuireWoods Healthcare Growth & Operations Conference 2026. Online registration by Cvent
n this episode, Liz Hutson, Founder & Principal Consultant at EGH, LLC, discusses how the RACI framework and the principle of “staying in your lane” can help teams clarify roles, improve accountability, avoid duplicated work and execute strategies more effectively.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Elon Musk’s concerns about China’s advances in AI and robotics.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines the U.S. approach to Iran, rising economic pressure and the escalating trade tensions with Canada.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines NVIDIA’s recent market decline, sky-high growth expectations and upcoming earnings report, which could set the tone for markets this week.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares how disciplined goal-setting, compartmentalization and maintaining perspective can help leaders stay focused, motivated and committed to excellence every day.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the growing shortage of oncologists, the rising demand for cancer care, and the challenges patients face accessing specialized care.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Walmart shares plunging nearly 10% as slowing same store sales raise concerns about consumer spending.
In this episode, Scott Becker challenges the “culture eats strategy for breakfast” cliché and explains why lasting business success requires culture, clarity, strong teams, customer focus, competence, and execution.
In this episode, Jay Rughani, Partner at @a16z, discusses the rise of “infinite healthcare,” AI's potential to expand access to care, and what separates high-impact healthcare founders from the rest.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines the cost of college, the importance of choosing a career-focused major, and the need to weigh education against long-term job opportunities.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines NVIDIA's remarkable growth, $5.5 trillion market cap, and Jensen Huang's role in driving the AI economy.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses why index funds are increasingly outperforming actively managed mutual funds.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the Lakers sale and the status symbols of the ultra-wealthy, from sports teams to private jets and elite golf clubs.
In this episode, Scott Becker argues that expanding coverage is not enough without addressing the shortage of doctors and specialists needed to provide care.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses why taking action is better than criticizing from the sidelines.
In this episode, John Gallagher, Founder and CEO of Growing Champions Coaching & Consulting, discusses the habits and disciplines that help leaders improve themselves, develop their teams and build stronger organizations. He also shares insights from his new book, The Eight Common Practices of Uncommon Leaders, including the importance of intentional relationships, feedback, focus and […]
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights USA Today's 10 luxury neighborhoods of 2026, featuring communities across the U.S. and their median home prices.
In this episode, Nishith Khandwala, CEO and Co-founder at Bunkerhill Health, Sam Schwager, CEO & Co-Founder of SuperDial, Steve Liou, CEO and Founder of Clarium, and Bo Gu, MD, CEO, Youlify, discuss how AI is improving clinical workflows, reducing administrative burden, and expanding access to care. They also share the biggest challenges to AI adoption […]
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses SpaceX’s massive $120 billion chip manufacturing project.
In this episode, Srinivas Velamoor, Chief Executive Officer of NextGen Healthcare, discusses why healthcare organizations must pair AI adoption with disciplined execution, the importance of customer-focused transformation, and how enterprise software companies can build lasting competitive advantages through trust, domain expertise, and operational excellence.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores why every new venture requires learning, humility, and the right team, even for experienced leaders.
In this episode, Paula Avenaim, Broker & Real Estate Expert at Baird & Warner, discusses the housing trends shaping Chicago and Florida, from new construction and luxury demand to shifting buyer preferences and inventory challenges.
In this episode recoded during The Virtual CEO Summit, Tom Mallon, CEO, Perpetuate Capital, Mark R. Williams, CEO, Magna Legal Services, and Michellene Davis, CEO, National Medical Fellowships, share their perspectives on building lasting organizations through strong culture, disciplined leadership, technology, and talent.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines the sharp decline in Aspen home sales.
In this episode, Andrea Marin, Chief Financial Officer, Logicalis, shares how the CFO role is evolving beyond finance, why data modernization is essential for AI success, and how building strong teams and cross-functional leadership drives long-term business growth.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses Kevin O’Leary, public controversy, and the balance between engaging audiences and differing opinions.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the strong stock performance of Starbucks and Victoria’s Secret.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how perseverance, resilience, and maximizing your strengths often matter more than natural talent.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Apple’s sharp market cap decline following concerns about future growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the market rally, Amazon’s strong AWS-driven gains, and the continued challenges facing Rivian, Tesla, and other electric vehicle makers.
In this episode, Dylan Werner, Founder & Partner at Elevate Talent Advisors, shares his approach to recruiting across industries, explains why speed is the key to winning top talent, and discusses the firm’s new advisory business helping entrepreneurs grow, merge, and transition their companies.
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, explores what business leaders can learn from winning cultures, smart team building, and why lower-payroll teams often outperform expectations.
In this webinar-turned-podcast, Scott Becker speaks with 14 CEOs on different subjects including “How CEOs Win”, “Building Great Businesses”, “The New CEO Agenda”, and “From Momentum to Scale”.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Microsoft’s surge, Amazon’s earnings-driven rally, and Apple’s sharp pullback.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the biggest lessons from launching Building Great Businesses.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares takeaways from two influential books, reflects on leadership and productivity.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the year to date performance of the Magnificent Seven, highlighting Apple and NVIDIA’s gains, Tesla and Microsoft's declines, and why he continues to favor index fund investing.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews a difficult week for Oracle, Intel, Tesla, and Google.
In this episode, Eric Mangold, CWS, Founder of Argosy Wealth Management, shares how he built a specialized wealth management firm focused on physicians, common financial planning mistakes, investment strategies, and the importance of protecting and growing wealth over time.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a story about a lengthy coffee shop order to reflect on the importance of self-awareness.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the value of striving for excellence while accepting that mistakes and setbacks are part of the journey.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the three types of employees and why organizations succeed by valuing both overachievers and dependable team members while addressing underperformance.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Tesla’s earnings miss, Alphabet’s AI spending, and the tech selloff hurting the markets.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses new findings from the American Heart Association suggesting that drinking up to five cups of coffee a day may support heart health and reduce stroke risk.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares stories from playing two renowned golf courses and reflects on imposter syndrome, gratitude, and the humbling nature of the game.
© 2020-2026 Ivy Podcast Discovery LLC
