In this episode Scott Becker discusses how the most fun spot in business, in sports, in coaching, or mentoring others is when prodding through things and then starting to see pathways to clearer success. See great talent and back up the trucks to support that talent. A lot of shout outs to be made here. When you find exceptional people, finding ways to support the heck out of them and doubling down on them. The same in business and other activities.

In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of knowing when it is time to hang it up. This podcast is instigated by a horrendous sports beating and metaphorically applies to business too. Whether Tom Brady, Bob Iger, Howard Schultz, or so many others, one of the great questions is when to step back from a specific role or job. These people play this out on a national or world stage. All of us play it out in different roles and situations.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how valuations are a mix of two key things. Earnings and multiples. Right now, earnings are coming in a little lower as companies still are dealing with head counts and overall inflationary costs. Further multiples tend to overall move down as interest rates go up. A stronger market rebound will likely occur as earnings stabilize and as multiples stop falling (i.e. as rates stop going up).

In this episode Scott Becker provides a quick market update.

The markets fell again yesterday. The Nasdaq down 1.02%, the S&P 500 down .88%, and the Dow down .73%.

The markets point down again today.

Oil up to nearly $80 a barrel, Bitcoin down below $22,000, and the 1 year treasury right around 4.89%.

In this episode, Scott discusses what happens when activist, and possibly hostile investors come to your company looking to invest.

In this episode, Scott gives 10 notes about the market for February 9th, 2023.

In this episode, recurring guest Rick Kes, a Partner at RSM, discusses updates on the 2023 private equity deal environment.

In this episode, we are joined by regular guest Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, to share an update on private equity deal activity in 2023, her thoughts on talent management in tough economic times, and advice for leaders.

In this episode Scott Becker discusses the importance of setting new goals, finding new challenges, and finding new passions.

In this episode Scott Becker shares 4 quick notes on Chipotle.

Chipotle reported great overall results but missed estimates and the stock fell 6% pre-market.

Income up 68% YOY in 4th quarter to $223.7 million.

Revenues up 11%, earnings per share missed estimates.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Higher prices, same store sales up 5.6% and higher labor costs.