Becker Group Business Strategy 15 Minute Podcast

In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares how leaders can navigate complexity, build trust, and make sound decisions in a highly regulated healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Netflix’s ambitious plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, exploring how the deal could reshape its business model, strengthen cash flow, and reduce reliance on hit driven subscriber swings.

In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, discusses margin pressures, deliberate leadership, evolving state regulations, and the growing impact of AI as key forces shaping healthcare and private equity heading into 2026.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares 6 insights on today's top market cap leaders, including the rise of Alphabet and Nvidia, Amazon's challenges, and the companies poised to become the next generation of mega caps.

In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on team leadership, shares thoughts on building strong group culture, and closes with a brief stock update on Microsoft and Amazon.

In this episode, Brian Taylor, founder and CEO of Thinkspan, discusses building a groundbreaking platform for personal information management, the deep tech behind private on-device AI, and the leadership lessons that shaped his entrepreneurial journey from Kernel Seasons to Thinkspan.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the five essential stages of building a successful business, from idea and product development to revenue, profit, and scale.

In this episode, Jim Feinstein, CEO of ENT Partners, shares core leadership principles, lessons from decades in physician practice management, and strategies for balancing investor expectations, physician engagement, and sustainable growth in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the five largest market cap companies and offers five key observations on their recent performance, competitive pressures, and innovation needs.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down how high leverage on foreign exchanges turns small Bitcoin price moves into major gains or losses.

In this episode, Tom Mallon, General Partner at Perpetuate Capital, discusses his journey from founding Regent Surgical to pioneering ESOP based financing models, the long term value they create for employees, and how Perpetuate Capital helps founders transition their companies while preserving culture and strengthening future growth.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down 10 principles for starting and scaling successful companies, from finding product market fit and choosing the right niche to building strong teams and evolving as a founder.

In this episode, Scott Becker explains why mastery requires more than just logging hours, and emphasizes the importance of deliberate practice, expert feedback, and periodic course correction to truly improve skills and achieve meaningful progress.

In this episode, Howard Klieger, Founder and Managing Partner of Walled Lake Planning and Wealth Management, discusses his path from broker to planner, the psychology behind investing, and the importance of clear family communication and thoughtful portfolio design.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights why Alphabet stands out as the 2025 company of the year, pointing to its resilience in AI, soaring stock performance, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker explains Apple's steady gains driven by rising iPhone sales, a powerful ecosystem, and its place on Dan Ives list of top technology stocks to own.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Palantir's continued rise as a leading AI driven government tech company.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights Dan Ives list of 10 standout technology stocks.

In this episode, Amber Walsh of McGuireWoods shares how innovation in healthcare, legal practice and firm leadership is reshaping the industry and energizing her work.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how Tesla's stock remains up despite falling car sales.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Google’s 68% year to date surge.

In this episode,Scott Becker highlights Urban Outfitters’ sharp rebound.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how NVIDIA & Carvana are raising concerns over customer financing practices and whether their growth is truly sustainable.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Apple’s surge toward a $4.1 trillion valuation, NVIDIA’s recent losses, Google’s rapid rise in the chip market, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares quick update on a strong market surge driven by big gains in Tesla and Google, plus more.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down a strong market surge, Google’s rise to the 3rd largest company by market cap, and a sharp jump in Tesla shares.

Scott Becker reflects on why many highly accomplished leaders are surprisingly accessible while some less accomplished individuals guard their time.

In this episode, Scott Becker argues that overspending on gifts is an unnecessary flex that can strain personal finances.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights 3 business news stories.

In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the importance of self improvement and the power of simply starting again, even after setbacks, as a reminder that progress is always possible.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the sharp pullbacks in both Oracle and Bitcoin.

In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on perseverance, seizing opportunity, and why the American Dream remains alive despite economic and societal challenges.

In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses DOJ enforcement priorities, deal market momentum, how government slowdowns affect clients, and Chicago sports.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers the surprising 11% surge in Restoration Hardware's stock.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Walmart's jump after raising guidance, Abbott's $21 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences, and Verizon's plan to lay off 13,000 employees.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the year to date performance of the Magnificent 7.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down a sharp market pullback driven by disappointing reactions to strong Nvidia earnings, weakening momentum among the Magnificent 7, and more.

In this episode, Liz Hutson of EGH, LLC discusses how leaders can address team misalignment, when to make a final attempt at realignment, and how to decide when it is time to part ways to protect team performance and morale.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down reasons physicians sell their practices to private equity; the need to cash out, hopes for stronger management, and situations where financial trouble forces a sale.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down several fast moving business and market stories including NVIDIA earnings, the continued Bitcoin slide, a proposed taxpayer payment tied to tariffs, and more.

In this episode, Paula Avenaim, broker and real estate expert at Baird and Warner, shares how authenticity, deep market knowledge, and resilient leadership have shaped her career in both Illinois and Florida.

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.