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Investing With Conviction: Palantir, Microsoft & Amazon 6-26-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 3:23


In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the importance of thoughtful, conviction-driven investing.

Can You Like President Trump, But Hate Dr. Oz or RFK Jr? 6-26-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 2:32


In this episode, Scott Becker explores the growing rigidity in political affiliations.

I Should Have Bought NVIDIA: Part Two 6-26-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 1:50


In this episode, Scott Becker discusses NVIDIA's historic rise to a $3.76 trillion market cap and reflects on the challenges of missing out on high-growth stocks.

4 Quick Rules of Life That Are Worth Thinking About 6-26-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 2:44


In this episode, Scott Becker shares powerful principles for navigating life and business.

How Business Teams Navigate the Loss of Key Players with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 6-25-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 8:52


In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker to discuss how organizations can respond when a vital team member departs unexpectedly.

Shout-Out of the Day: Abridge & Dr. Shiv Rao 6-25-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 1:12


In this episode, Scott Becker gives a shout-out to Dr. Shiv Rao and Abridge, an AI-powered ambient listening company easing documentation burdens for clinicians.

Blackstone, Apollo, & KKR All Surge Yesterday 6-25-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 1:02


In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the recent gains in Blackstone, Apollo, and KKR stocks despite year-to-date declines.

No One Saw This Coming: 5 Stories We Are Following Today 6-25-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 2:12


In this episode, Scott Becker explores five unexpected developments including surging markets.

Building Businesses: Lessons From a Career of Wins & Losses 6-24-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 47:00


In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker shares key insights from his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the foundational role of great teams, the importance of focusing on niches, and achieving true product-market fit.

The Scary Reason the Rideshare Companies Are Surging 6-24-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 1:27


In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down why Uber, Lyft, and even Tesla are seeing major stock gains this year, driven by a future vision of autonomous vehicles with no drivers.

No One Saw This Coming: Apple Ranks Last 6-24-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 1:04


In this episode, Scott Becker explores the surprising performance of the Magnificent 7 stocks, highlighting Apple as the worst performer year to date with a 20 percent decline, while Meta leads the group with strong gains and Microsoft holds the highest market cap.

3 Stories We Are Following Today 6-24-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 2:46


In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down three key stories: why rideshare stocks like Uber and Lyft are surging despite alarming implications for drivers, Apple's surprising underperformance among the Magnificent 7, and the increasingly brutal job market facing young white-collar professionals.

The Worst Advice: Rethinking Rigid Rules in Life and Leadership with Amber Walsh of McGuireWoods LLP 6-23-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 13:02


This episode features Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, in a candid conversation about the dangers of overly rigid advice. She shares insights on how self-awareness, confidence, and humility shape the way we give and receive guidance in both career and life.

Regime Change at the Golf Club 6-23-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 2:07


In this episode, Scott Becker reflects humorously on leadership transitions.

Young Professionals Being Laid Off 6-23-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 2:58


In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the recent wave of layoffs among young professionals in white-collar roles.

5 Quick Stories We Are Following Today 6-23-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 2:30


This episode covers five key business stories including NVIDIA’s 70 percent revenue jump, Under Armour's financial challenges, market reactions to Iran tensions, and potential disruptions in the rideshare space.

Dealing with Entitled People 6-21-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 2:20


In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on how to navigate interactions with entitled individuals in business while maintaining professionalism and composure.

Reading the Federal Reserve 6-21-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 2:14


In this episode, Scott Becker explores how conflicting statements from Federal Reserve officials are creating uncertainty for markets.

Why Uncertainty, Not Risk, Is Slowing Growth with Matt Wolf of Elliott Davis 6-20-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 5:19


In this episode, Matt Wolf, Valuation Leader and Healthcare Senior Analyst at Elliott Davis, discusses the growing impact of uncertainty on business investment.

3 Quick Notes 6-20-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 1:50


In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on CarMax's strong quarterly rebound, a broader market dip driven by economic concerns, and the upcoming launch of the Becker Business Podcast.

2 Stories We Are Following Today 6-20-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 1:53


In this episode, Scott Becker covers market effects from Iran-Israel tensions and states scaling back healthcare for undocumented immigrants.

4 Winners That Keep Rolling 6-20-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 2:04


In this episode, Scott Becker highlights four standout companies with surging momentum: NVIDIA, Oscar Health, Palantir Technologies, and Circle Internet Group.

4 Stocks That Knocked it Out of the Park Yesterday 6-19-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 2:25


In this episode, Scott Becker highlights standout stock performances from Oscar Health, Coinbase, Astera Labs, Caesars, and Penn Entertainment.

Fire Your Worst Client Now 6-19-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 2:15


In this episode, Scott Becker shares powerful advice on why cutting ties with your most difficult clients can transform your business.

Golf & Return on Investment 6-19-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 4:29


In this episode, Scott Becker shares a humorous and insightful story about investing in a high-end golf lesson.

Sports, Star Power, and Competition with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 6-19-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 17:55


In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker to discuss the growing influence of Caitlin Clark in the WNBA, the league’s internal tensions, and the importance of protecting star players.

Staying Rich is as Hard as Getting Rich 6-18-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 2:37


In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes that without discipline and smart decisions, new wealth can quickly disappear in today's volatile economy.

The U.S. Keeps Creating Millionaires 6-18-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 1:02


In this episode, Scott Becker discusses UBS's latest global wealth report, which reveals that the United States produced 380,000 new millionaires last year.

5 Quick Stories We Are Following Today 6-18-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 1:55


In this episode, Scott Becker shares five key updates including rising jobless claims, the Fed’s upcoming meeting, Circle's stock surge, and more.  

Driving Efficiency and Growth in Ambulatory Care with Sri Velamoor of NextGen Healthcare 6-18-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 19:38


In this episode, Sri Velamoor, soon-to-be CEO of NextGen Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss how ambulatory care organizations can tackle today's staffing, reimbursement, and technology challenges. He shares insights on the efficiency levers high-performing practices are using to drive sustainable growth and long-term profitability.

Success Can Be Achieved in Different Ways: The hims and hers and Grindr Story 6-17-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 2:44


In this episode, Scott Becker explores how hims and hers and Grindr have each achieved impressive growth through different strategies.

Golfing & Losing to Rich People 6-17-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 1:43


In this episode, Scott Becker humorously reflects on the frustrations and humility of golfing.

10 Business News Stories We Are Following Today 6-17-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 2:37


In this episode, Scott Becker highlights 10 top business stories, including the rise of Microsoft and NVIDIA, Circle Internet's explosive IPO, the continued growth of Him & Hers, and more.

Embracing Inspiration and Acting on Ideas with Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant at EGH, LLC 6-16-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 13:08


This episode features Liz Hutson, founder of EGH, LLC, as she explores how to recognize and act on moments of inspiration. Liz shares her framework for managing new ideas, the importance of white space in our schedules, and the powerful concept of categorizing ideas into “now, next, or never.”

What is Circle Internet Group? 6-16-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 1:48


In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on Circle Internet Group’s explosive IPO.

Going for Greatness 6-16-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 2:36


In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights on how intentional focus and mindset can elevate a career from good to exceptional.

No New Ideas 6-16-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 1:50


In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the importance of limiting new ideas during critical execution periods.

Cash Flow is King 6-14-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 2:56


In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the importance of achieving cash flow quickly in founder-led and small businesses.

Apple iPhone Sales Rise: Is it Real or Not? 6-14-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 1:32


In this episode, Scott Becker analyzes Apple’s recent uptick in iPhone sales and questions whether the growth is sustainable or driven by temporary factors like tariff fears and heavy discounting in China.

Setting Goals: Go Big or Go Small? 6-13-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 3:30


In this episode, Scott Becker explores the debate between setting bold stretch goals versus achievable, incremental targets.

Carvana: Real Growth or Smoke and Mirrors? 6-13-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 1:30


In this episode, Scott Becker examines Carvana's stock rebound and the ongoing debate about its legitimacy.

GameStop Falls 23% 6-13-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 1:17


In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down GameStop's sharp stock drop and its transformation from a video game retailer to a major Bitcoin investor.

5 Stories We Are Following Today 6-13-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 2:18


In this episode, Scott Becker highlights five top business stories, including Apple’s surprising iPhone sales rebound, RH's stock surge despite weak revenues, and more.

3 Ways to Judge Business Leaders 6-12-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 2:20


In this episode, Scott Becker outlines three powerful criteria for evaluating business leaders.

Start Ups: You Got to Know When to Hold ’em and When to Fold ’em 6-12-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 2:05


In this episode, Scott Becker shares key lessons for startup founders on recognizing when to persist and when to cut losses.

Golf as a Metaphor for Life 6-12-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 3:20


In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on how the mental challenges of golf mirror those of life and business.

The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: 5 Stories We Are Following Today 6-12-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 2:38


In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down five key stories, including Oracle's strong performance driven by AI demand, economic uncertainty marked by elevated jobless claims and rising bond rates, and escalating tensions between the US and Iran.

Intel Bouncing Back 6-11-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 2:40


In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Intel’s recent rebound under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan.

The Big Losers 6-11-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 1:55


In this episode, Scott Becker highlights three of the biggest stock declines over the past year, including Stellantis, Abercrombie and Fitch, and Trump Media.

6 Quick Stories We Are Following Today 6-11-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 2:51


In this episode, Scott Becker shares six top stories including market trends nearing all-time highs, the reopening of the IPO market, misconceptions about Fed rate control, and more.

Healthcare Deals, Digital Growth, and Market Headwinds with Holly Buckley of McGuireWoods LLP 6-10-25

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 6:52


In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, joins Scott Becker to discuss the current state of the healthcare deal market, the rise of digital health and IT solutions, and the broader economic and policy factors shaping private equity activity in 2025.

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