The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business

In this episode, Chris Papin, CPA & Attorney, Owner & Operator, Papin Speaks, shares insights on leadership, time management, and clarity, including how high performing business owners use their “168 hours”, balance execution with reflection, and stay disciplined through growth, setbacks, and change.

In this episode, Scott Becker examines the planning spectrum acting with no plan, minimal plans, or overly complex plans arguing that most success comes from intentional 80–90% planning followed by action.

In this episode, Rachel Axelrod, Speaker Coach, Event Producer, Attorney, Axelrod Consulting, LLC shares her journey from attorney to speaker coach and explains how storytelling, focus, and clarity help leaders connect more deeply with audiences.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down five key private equity trends, including softer fundraising, uneven exit activity, the rise of mega funds, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers Berkshire Hathaway’s succession, 3 AI stocks to watch, and the lasting leadership impact of Lou Gerstner at IBM.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares a sports inspired story about performing under pressure, highlighting how Scott Levy delivered in a high stakes moment when it mattered most.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down why condo prices and sales are declining while the broader housing market holds up.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores the difference between being generous and being nice, and between being charming and being genuinely kind.

In this episode, Scott Becker takes a quick look at why Microsoft and Costco stand out as long term holdings and which tech giants could be first to reach a $5 trillion market cap.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses setting personal goals for 2026.