Becker Group Business Strategy 15 Minute Podcast

In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the difference a simple daily list can make, sharing how a lack of planning led to a frazzled and unproductive day.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the importance of key collaborators in business and pays tribute to producer Chanell Bunger.

In this episode, Scott Becker examines UnitedHealthcare’s recent 5% stock drop and its broader 47% year-to-date decline, driven by rising medical loss ratios and a Department of Justice investigation.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how Novo Nordisk’s once-explosive profits are being challenged by increased market competition and reduced growth forecasts, leading to a sharp stock decline.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights five publicly traded companies experiencing significant downturns, including Novo Nordisk, UnitedHealthcare, Spotify, UPS, and Stellantis.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores the dangers of funding a lifestyle with debt and emphasizes the importance of financial discipline.

In this lighthearted episode, Scott Becker shares frustrations from a weekend golf tournament.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares two reflections on capitalism.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on the rebound of major private equity firms after a tough start to the year, with Blackstone and KKR now showing positive gains while Apollo and TPG remain slightly down.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers five key business stories including a potential EU-US tariff deal, Palantir's remarkable rise, mounting challenges for health insurers, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores 4 key decisions leaders and individuals face regularly: when to double down, pivot, stay the course, or abandon.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares a reminder to stop investing time and energy into people or activities that offer nothing in return.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Deckers Outdoor’s 17% stock jump on strong Ugg and Hoka sales, though long-term challenges remain.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Centene’s steep 9% stock drop following disappointing second quarter earnings.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the mounting challenges for UnitedHealthcare, including a Department of Justice investigation into its Medicare Advantage billing and a 50 percent stock drop over the past year.

In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on Intel's decline from industry leader to a struggling competitor.

In this lighthearted episode, Scott Becker shares the highs and lows of his recent golf outings.

In this episode, Amber Walsh, Executive Committee Member at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses ideal planning timeframes, the importance of flexibility, and how strong implementation is often the key to long-term success.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the impressive rise of hims and hers, up 140% YTD, driven by sharp leadership and strategic international expansion.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers Tesla's recent 6% stock dip following missed revenue and earnings expectations.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Chipotle's recent decline following the exit of former CEO Brian Niccol, highlighting disappointing earnings, falling sales and traffic, and a sharp drop in stock performance.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on four key stories including Tesla’s revenue miss, Chipotle’s downturn following leadership changes, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares stories that highlight why appearances can be misleading, celebrating highly successful individuals who choose humility, practicality, and authenticity over pretension.

In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, discusses how perceived disadvantages can become powerful assets. She discusses the importance of mindset, creative problem solving, and embracing differences as a path to personal and professional growth.

In this episode, Scott Becker gives a special shout-out to Chanell Bunger, Jeremy Corr, & Grace Lynn Keller of Executive Podcast Solutions.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down sharp gains in Krispy Kreme and GoPro driven more by market speculation than earnings, while Tenet Healthcare faces a stock dip despite strong results and AMEX posts modest gains amid high consumer spending.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses a rare dip in NVIDIA’s stock and a much steeper drop for General Motors.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on three major stories affecting the markets.

In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, shares insights on deal activity across the healthcare market, including rising interest in home-based care, behavioral health, and digital health.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the sharp rise in Restoration Hardware’s stock and the contrasting downturn at GM.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores the value of being consistently dependable in work and life.

In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on an unexpected win with Astera Labs stock, emphasizing how sometimes luck plays a bigger role than strategy.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses GM's 7& stock drop following a 35% decline in operating income last quarter, as the company cites tariffs as a major factor. He also explores whether tariffs are truly to blame or simply a convenient scapegoat for deeper issues.

In this episode Michael Greeley, Co‑Founder and General Partner at Flare Capital, shares how his firm partners with entrepreneurs to reinvent healthcare technology, the rise and fall of digital health and AI waves, and what it takes to build, finance and exit enduring health tech ventures.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares humorous reflections on flying first class, questioning “if you are flying first class and no one that you know walks by you in the first class seat, are you really flying first class?”

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down how ongoing deficit spending by both Democratic and Republican administrations fuels market growth and creates a misleading sense of economic strength.

In this episode, Scott shares insights into the 5 largest US companies by revenue.

This episode covers five key stories including strong year-to-date gains for the S&P and NASDAQ, Stellantis's $2.7 billion projected loss, Domino's solid sales growth, and NVIDIA's rise to the top spot in market capitalization.

In this episode, Scott discusses the tricky situation of Stuart Healthcare's current bankruptcy.

Today, Scott discusses the increased political and economic tensions on the largest insurance companies in the U.S., including Elevance and UnitedHealth.

Today, Scott discusses the surprise and abrupt announcement of The Colbert Show's cancellation on Thursday.

Today, Scott shares how Lucid stock went up 36% yesterday on the concept that they will develop self-driving cars with Uber.

This episode goes into the ongoing attacks and pushes against Fed Chairman Powell by President Trump. The current issue is cost overruns at the Fed headquarters.

Scott shares stories he's following today including The Colbert Show ending, Netflix topping earnings despite a slight stock downturn, and the market hitting record highs this week.

In this episode, Scott breaks down his personal philosophy of the different stages of business in life, and how each translates to his sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Today, Scott breaks down the idea that you must be an entrepreneur to be successful, and how a regular 9-5 or salaried position at an already established company can provide very positive structure, work-life balance, and security while still offering fulfillment and professional success.

Today, Scott shares eight stories worth following, including the producer price index coming in flat after an elevated June consumer price index and Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America all reporting increased earnings today.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the drive and talent of two rising entrepreneurs, Carson Neely and Brittany Korman, praising their decision to build businesses rooted in professional excellence and entrepreneurial spirit.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly of private equity involvement in physician practices, highlighting how margins, debt levels, and compensation structures determine outcomes.

In this episode, Scott shouts out Manav Sevak, Venkat Mocherla, Dr. Andrew Gostine, & Dr. Stephen Klasko.

This episode explores the recent rise in inflation to 2.7 percent in June and the impact it may have on interest rate cuts.