The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business

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The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business episodes

April 29 Tennis & Friends: None of Us Are Champions 4-29-26
In this episode, Scott Becker uses a humorous tennis story to highlight the importance of self awareness, humility, and embracing confidence.
4 min
April 29 Founder in the Spotlight: Building the Leadership Layer that Drives Execution and Enterprise Value with Chris Lacy of Priority Search Management 4-29-26
In this episode, Chris Lacy, President at Priority Search Management, discusses building a search firm focused on the “missing middle” of leadership talent, the value of embedded partnerships with private equity-backed organizations, and how trust, clarity, and consistent execution drive long-term recruiting success.
26 min
April 28 14 Thoughts on the Healthcare Private Equity Environment 4-28-26
In this episode, Scott Becker outlines 14 insights on the evolving healthcare private equity landscape, including stronger deal flow, growth in non-provider services and specialty practices, rising AI investment, and more.
7 min
April 28 Building Uncommon Fitness with Carson Neely 4-28-26
In this episode, Carson Neely, Owner, Uncommon, shares how he built a thriving personal training business from scratch through disciplined growth, community focus, and a commitment to delivering results while carefully balancing demand, hiring, and burnout.
22 min
April 27 The Whitehouse Correspondents’ Dinner, Anthony Scaramucci’s Thoughts on Investing, Layoffs, + More 4-27-26
In this episode, Scott Becker covers rising AI-driven layoffs in tech, Intel’s sharp market surge, political tensions highlighted by the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and more.
3 min
April 25 Landman, GLP-1s, & Golf 4-25-26
In this episode, Scott Becker shares humorous takes on a Landman scene, GLP 1 experiences, and a strong day on the golf course.
6 min
April 24 The Cult of Personality & Leadership with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 4-24-26
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, explores how charismatic leaders shape companies and politics, the risks of personality driven leadership, and why strong teams and substance ultimately matter most.
21 min
April 24 Tesla the Conundrum 4-24-26
In this episode, Scott Becker explains how Tesla’s strong earnings were overshadowed by plans for heavy future spending, sending the stock lower and deepening its year to date decline.
2 min
April 23 IBM Hits the Brakes 4-23-26
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down IBM’s sharp decline after disappointing profits and weak consulting revenue, raising investor skepticism despite recent momentum and leadership optimism.
2 min
April 23 The Markets Are Having a Horrible Day 4-23-26
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights a sharp market downturn with losses across major stocks and reflects on volatility and sticking with index funds.
4 min