Discussions about Business Strategy with Scott Becker

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Bitcoin's recent 12% slide.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores why the popular idea of early retirement is often misguided.

In this episode, Ranil Herath shares insights on scaling organizations, leading through volatility, building effective teams, and the evolving role of boards in an AI driven world, while also reflecting on the principles that guide his own leadership approach.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down four widespread half truths about national wealth, personal spending, debt, and Medicare for All.

In this episode, Scott Becker explains why Medicare for All and insurance subsidies fall short of solving the real health care challenge.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down why the U.S. having the largest economy does not automatically make it the richest country.

In this episode, Jake Geleerd, CEO of Tortoise Properties, shares insights on evaluating opportunities, navigating market cycles, building strong partnerships, and the personal habits that drive his success in real estate development.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down two misguided financial trends spreading on Twitter that push reckless spending and excessive debt.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the performance of Walmart, Amazon, and UnitedHealth Group & pushes back against popular advice on X that encourages taking on debt to build wealth.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the soaring performance of the three largest market cap companies and pushes back on trending financial advice that encourages aggressive spending instead of long-term saving.

In this episode, Scott Becker explains why overpromising early and revealing obstacles only at the last minute is one of the most damaging sales tactics.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down StubHub's sharp decline following accounting issues and halted guidance, while also highlighting major year to date losses at Trump Media and RH.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down five more challenges hitting the markets.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews five challenging developments including major layoffs, continued pressure on Tesla, and more.

Scott Becker shares a lighthearted take on market losses, and emphasizes why sticking to index funds often makes the most sense.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Disney's 8% stock drop following missed earnings and revenue.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares his perspective on why capitalism and entrepreneurship remain vital to the American dream.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 4 key business stories, including market declines amid government shutdown concerns, major losses at OpenAI and Anthropic, Disney's earnings miss, and more.

In this episode, Scott Bauer, CEO of Mosaic Processing, shares how his company helps high-risk merchants reduce refund fees and strengthen trust through innovative payment solutions.

In this episode, Matt Litzelfelner, President & Owner, A One Towing, discusses leadership rooted in service, learning a new industry from the ground up, and how technology, transparency, and teamwork drive his company's growth.

In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes the importance of accountability and leadership over blaming external factors.

In this episode, Scott Becker examines Chipotle's 50% YTD decline,

In this episode, reviews the YTD performance of Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo, & Carlyle Group.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers Rivian's strong growth, Tesla's steady progress, and Lucid's challenges.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares five quick business updates, including a market surge following optimism over the government shutdown, Nvidia's continued strong YTD performance, and more.

In this episode, Steven Ringel, CEO of the Kazuna Foundation and Nome Therapeutics, joins the podcast to discuss how his team is using artificial intelligence to make personalized medicine accessible for rare disease patients.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares a lighthearted take on recovering from a day of indulgence,

In this episode, Scott Becker explores how well-intentioned government subsidies for college education and healthcare have unintentionally driven up costs, fueled historic debt, and created financial strain.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down how major health insurers are seeing significant stock declines as a government deal may alter affordable care subsidies.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Surgery Partners' quarterly results.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares key updates on the economy, including progress on the government shutdown, major corporate layoffs, standout stock performances, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares quick insights on market recovery, tax realities for high earners, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker examines Kanye West's attempt to move away from antisemitism and Tucker Carlson's shift toward more extreme views.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the government shutdown and suggests taking his own “shutdown day” to rest and recharge.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares 8 key developments shaping a difficult week, including sharp market declines, rising layoffs, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews a rough day in the markets as major companies like CarMax, UPS, Warby Parker, and Zimmer Biomet see sharp decline.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights from his in-person interview with Wayne Gretzky.

In this episode, Scott Becker celebrates Lou and Julie Rubin, founders of Hometown Coffee and Juice.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the sharp rise in layoffs, with 153,000 jobs cut in October.

In this episode, Joseph James Calvanico, MAI, FRICS, President of J2C Valuation, discusses valuation trends, shifting market dynamics, and the balance between data and judgment in determining value. He also shares insights into the impact of AI, trade relations, and emerging sectors like healthcare and cannabis on the valuation landscape.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the election of Zoran Mamdani as New York City's new mayor and examines how major U.S. cities are increasingly led by progressive mayors, exploring the political and economic effects of this trend.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses strong rebounds from CVS Health and Cigna, Michael Burry's shorts on Palantir and Nvidia, and his own lighthearted rule of thumb for spotting market highs.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the surprising New York mayoral election results, major stock moves from companies like Pinterest, Palantir, and Tesla, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses strong market gains for Hertz alongside steep declines for major cruise lines.

In this episode, Ahmad Popalyar, Founder and CEO of Succession Executive Search, shares insights into how his firm is transforming the executive recruiting landscape with a market-driven, performance-focused approach. He discusses key hiring trends, the impact of AI on compensation data, and what truly separates great leaders from good ones.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses three moments that tested his patience and perspective.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares a lighthearted take on market timing and the feeling of always buying at the peak.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Palantir's strong stock performance, Blackstone's struggles amid a slow exit market, and the importance of developing thick skin when facing negativity in business and media.

In this episode, Ken and Michael Motew, brothers and co-CEOs of Mo2 Properties, share how they built their Chicago-based real estate firm from 12 properties during the 2008 crash into a thriving 800-unit portfolio, emphasizing trust, hands-on leadership, and the power of calculated risk in entrepreneurship.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores the idea that fatigue often comes from too many unfinished tasks rather than workload.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares advice for entrepreneurs and professionals on balancing risk by growing wealth both inside and outside their business.