Discussions about Business Strategy with Scott Becker
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the differences between entrepreneurs and CEOs, emphasizing the importance of recovery, reflection, and balance in sustaining energy and driving new ideas.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores how Tempus AI is supporting oncologists and health systems with predictive analytics and data-driven insights, filling critical gaps as physicians face increasing demands and overwhelming workloads.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses why entrepreneurs must recognize their strengths, focus on their core niche, and double down on what works while thoughtfully testing new opportunities.
In this episode, Highland Park Parade shooting survivor Sheila Gutman shares her powerful story of resilience, recovery, and the ongoing challenges survivors face.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers 16 business and market updates, including NVIDIA earnings, Eli Lilly's weight loss pill, EchoStar's deal with AT&T, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the role of luck in investing.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a simple yet powerful lesson on efficiency and planning ahead.
Scott Becker shares his personal experience investing in private equity and venture capital funds, explaining why the returns are often unpredictable and why long-term S&P index investing can be just as strong.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews five of the biggest stock declines over the past 52 weeks, including Vivid Seats, Centene, Lucid Motors, and UnitedHealth, highlighting how even major players can struggle despite investor optimism.
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, shares insights on how clarity fuels confidence and commitment during times of change.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares four reflections, including finding satisfaction in life's hardest years, the power of disciplined habits, lessons from private equity investing, and the importance of taking full responsibility for your own success.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares seven key market stories, including Friday's rally on Fed rate cut hopes, tech's cooling momentum, the worst-performing stocks, upcoming NVIDIA earnings, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares why young professionals must go beyond simply doing their jobs and strive for excellence.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores whether “follow your passion” is good advice, breaking down why passion may guide hobbies and love, but in business the priority should be making a living, supporting family, and then finding fulfillment through passion.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses RH's surprising 10-11% stock surge despite being down 38% year-to-date.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a lighthearted reflection on the phrase “I already have a game,” exploring whether it truly means someone is busy or if it is a polite excuse to avoid playing together.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Zoom's strong earnings, new AI tools, and why its ease of use continues to set it apart from competitors despite the bells and whistles of other platforms.
In this episode, Scott discusses the looming and daunting shortage of physician specialists in the United States.
On this episode, Scott shares seven stories to follow today, including the Fed saying they are open to rate cuts, Nvidia seeing some headwinds this week, Zoom's surge on great demand, and more.
In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares five powerful lessons for approaching new chapters in life, from starting a job to heading off to college. She offers practical advice on preparation, seizing opportunities, listening, staying grounded, and self-reflection.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares a perspective on gratitude and mindset, emphasizing the importance of viewing daily responsibilities and opportunities as privileges rather than obligations.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Blackstone's recent performance, the broader private equity slowdown, and why the firm remains a dominant force with unmatched recruiting strength despite current market challenges.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares six key business stories, including Walmart's earnings miss despite revenue growth, market declines, Palantir's strong year-to-date gains, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores what to do when once-strong stocks like Palantir and Astera Labs take a downturn. He shares lessons on holding steady, avoiding panic selling, and the importance of conviction in long-term investing.
In this episode, Holly Buckley and David Pivnick of McGuireWoods share their best advice for emerging leaders, discuss what great leadership looks like, and reflect on the pitfalls to avoid.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses RH's continued downturn, with shares down 7% on Wednesday and 44% year-to-date.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 10 quick notes including market movement, challenges for Peloton and Palantir, positive momentum for Premier and Intel, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the CBO's latest report projecting the federal deficit will grow by more than 22 trillion dollars over the next decade, adding to existing debt concerns and raising questions about long-term fiscal stability.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers eight key business stories including tech stock declines, Target's leadership changes, the growing US deficit, Warren Buffett's latest investments, and more.
In this webinar turned podcast, Venkat Mocherla, Dr. Stephen Klasko, Manav Sevak, and Dr. Andrew Gostine join Scott Becker to explore the realities of building in healthcare, the transformative potential of AI, lessons for entrepreneurs, and strategies for driving meaningful growth.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the challenges of being a middle-aged athlete and explores strategies for bouncing back when things go off track.
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Peloton's volatile performance, from its sharp post-COVID decline and brief rebound to its recent downturn.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares four quick insights on Palantir's recent downturn, including its five-day losing streak, year-to-date performance, and the impact of short-seller Andrew Left's position against the company.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews five key business stories including Intel's surge on SoftBank investment news, Palantir's rare five-day decline, and more.
This episode features Kimberly Weiner, Founder and CEO of Fluffology, who shares how her passion for animals inspired a new, transparent approach to pet grooming. She discusses the challenges of building a brand from the ground up, lessons learned as an entrepreneur, and her vision for expanding Fluffology's unique model nationwide.
In this episode, Scott Becker examines GoodRx's 30% surge after entering the weight loss drug market, the rapid growth of hims and hers, and Novo Nordisk's move to cut prices on Ozempic as competition in the GLP-1 space intensifies.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on two favorite quotes, one on the power of self-transformation and another on how personal well-being strengthens every kind of relationship.
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews a Twitter poll asking who is more unethical, Jim Harbaugh or Pete Rose.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights nine key stories including market trends, inflation uncertainty, Amazon's growth challenges, the future of weight loss drugs, and more.
In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience as the foundation for skill development.
In this episode, Scott Becker answers two questions from a fellow entrepreneur about balancing rest and generating business ideas, sharing how strong teams, incremental growth, and adaptability have shaped his ventures.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares an AI-generated list of seven poorly managed companies.
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on his conversation with Kim Weiner, founder of Fluffology, highlighting the relentless dedication, hard work, and perseverance required to build a successful business from the ground up.
In this episode, Scott Becker honors Rick Levin, founder of Rick Levin & Associates, recognizing his entrepreneurial success, generosity, and dedication as a leader, husband, father, and friend.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares why he believes the U.S. medical education system is outdated, too costly, and too slow, calling for accelerated pathways to train more doctors and address the growing physician shortage.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares four key takeaways on UnitedHealth's recent surge, fueled by Berkshire Hathaway's investment, a sharp 13% stock rise, improved year-to-date performance, and a significant push to Dow Jones records.
This episode features Scott Rudin, Managing Partner at MDR LAW LLC, who shares his journey as a trial attorney and his passion for supporting children with developmental challenges through the Helping Hands Network.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares personal stories from the golf course and tennis court that illustrate the value of poise, confidence, and composure under pressure.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares three essential lessons for young professionals.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights from a conversation with a $10 billion company CEO.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares eight key market updates, including producer price index data, major healthcare stocks facing steep declines, continued record highs for the S&P 500 and NASDAQ., and more.