The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business

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The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business episodes

October 28 Bon Secours Mercy Health to Buy Surgery Partners for $6 Billion 10-28-26
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Mercy Bon Secours’ proposed $6 billion acquisition of Surgery Partners and how major health systems, including Ascension and Tenet, are expanding their surgery center investments to evolve their business models.
3 min
October 28 The Concept of the Key “Who” 10-28-26
In this episode, Scott Becker explores how key mentors, colleagues, and supporters can have an outsized impact on career growth, confidence, and professional opportunities.
3 min
October 27 The Markets Are Up, Boeing Gets Crushed, & Netflix Keeps Losing 10-27-26
In this episode, Scott Becker covers the latest market gains, Boeing’s narrowing losses despite ongoing challenges, and Netflix’s year to date stock decline.
2 min
October 27 10 Key Principles for Building a Successful Sales Strategy 10-27-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 10 principles for driving business growth through niche markets, targeted outbound sales, customer relationships, customer service, and effective sales team development.
6 min
October 26 Apple Keeps Winning, SpaceX Is Rising, & Meta Has a Bruising Week 10-26-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Apple’s market growth and new iPhone demand, SpaceX’s $40 billion debt deal to fund AI ambitions, and Meta’s recent stock decline and $35 billion AI funding plans.
3 min
October 23 AI Leadership, Business Value, & Strategic Governance with Phoebe L. Yang 10-23-26
In this episode, Phoebe L. Yang. a former C-suite executive across four public companies, an appointee in two Presidential Administrations, and a Fortune 250/S&P 500 board director (GE HealthCare, Doximity, CommonSpirit Health, JudiHealth), most recently General Manager of Amazon Web Services Healthcare, and faculty of Stanford Law School, where she designed and teaches a popular course, “Business Leadership in the Age of AI”, discusses AI governance, cybersecurity, and responsible AI adoption. The views and opinions expressed by Phoebe Yang in this program are her own at the time of the recording of this podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any organization with which she may be affiliated
23 min
October 22 What Makes Healthcare Private Equity Partnerships Succeed or Fail with Holly Buckley of McGuireWoods LLP 10-22-26
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, discusses the opportunities and challenges of private equity in healthcare, including regulatory scrutiny, value creation, and alignment among investors, clinicians, and operators.
18 min
October 21 The Strategic First Domino: Focus on What Unlocks Growth with Liz Hutson of EGH, LLC 10-21-26
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC, explains how focusing on one high impact priority can unlock multiple goals, strengthen team alignment, and drive business growth.
8 min
October 20 5 Notes for Tuesday 10-20-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses career longevity, healthcare investment, physician reimbursement, and upcoming business and healthcare events.
6 min
October 19 Riots in France, the Deficit Grows, & College Football Upsets 10-19-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses escalating riots in France, the federal deficit exceeding $2 trillion, surprising college football upsets amid rising athlete spending, and a rebound in the stock market.
4 min