The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business

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The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business episodes

May 14 The Big 5 PE Funds & How They Are Struggling 5-14-26
In this episode, Scott Becker examines the challenges facing major private equity firms, highlighting how strong assets under management are being offset by a slowdown in traditional exits and weaker overall performance.
3 min
May 14 The Infinite Game Versus the Task List 5-14-26
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the endless cycle of task management, sharing lessons on protecting time and energy, and focusing on meaningful work.
3 min
May 14 Business Leader of the Month: Daniel Klapper of Fox & Chester 5-14-26
In this episode, Daniel Klapper, Founder, Fox & Chester, shares insights on scaling with speed, building strong operational infrastructure early, leveraging AI thoughtfully, and why trust, discipline, and legal strategy are critical for founders and fast-growing businesses.
22 min
May 13 Don’t Bet Against NVIDIA 5-13-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Nvidia’s extraordinary growth, its soaring market cap and continued dominance in AI.
3 min
May 13 4 Concepts to Reduce Time in Meetings 5-13-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 4 practical strategies for managing time and energy more effectively.
3 min
May 13 Building a Third Generation Family Business Through Service and Innovation with Jake Stotter of Fenceworks 5-13-26
In this episode, Jake Stotter, Vice President, Fenceworks, Inc. “The Guy on 41”., discusses how the third generation family business has built lasting trust through personalized service, quality craftsmanship, and deep community roots in the Chicagoland area.
20 min
May 12 Palantir, KKR, & Intel: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly 5-12-26
In this episode, Scott Becker examines the contrasting performances of Intel, Palantir, and major private equity firms like KKR.
3 min
May 12 Building a Modern Marketing Engine for Law Firms and Professional Services with Michael Lourie of Driver Media Worldwide 5-12-26
In this episode, Michael Lourie, Founder & Managing Partner, Driver Media Worldwide, joins the podcast to discuss how his firm helps law firms and businesses drive lead generation through digital marketing, LinkedIn strategy, targeted campaigns, and data-driven client engagement while serving as an outsourced extension of their teams.
22 min
May 11 The Markets, KKR, & Intel 5-11-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the sharp market rebound, rising oil prices, President Trump’s rejection of Iran’s negotiation response, Intel’s massive year-to-date surge, and the continued challenges facing private equity stocks like KKR.
2 min
May 11 Entrepreneurship, Focus and Leadership Lessons with Michael D. Alter of The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 5-11-26
In this episode, Michael D. Alter, Rattan L. Khosa Clinical Professor of Entrepreneurship, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, shares lessons from building and scaling businesses, the traits that define successful entrepreneurs, and why focus, self-awareness and strong teams are critical to long-term growth.
18 min