The Becker Report: Becker Business Media

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The Becker Report: Becker Business Media episodes

May 10 Private Equity Deal Sourcing Trends and the Rise of Buy and Build Strategies with Elliot C. Jarvis 5-10-26
In this episode, Elliot C. Jarvis, business development professional in private equity, shares insights on today’s M&A landscape, the shift toward hybrid deal sourcing models, and the growing focus on lower middle market buy and build strategies across service based industries.
6 min
May 09 3 Companies Hit the Layoff Button 5-9-26
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights how PayPal, Coinbase, and Meta Platforms are implementing significant layoffs.
2 min
May 08 The Halo Effect & Investing 5-8-26
In this episode, Scott Becker explores how focusing on one standout aspect of a company can distort investment decisions, using examples like Amazon, Microsoft, and Bitcoin to highlight the risks of overlooking the bigger picture.
3 min
May 08 Leadership During Stressful Times with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 5-8-26
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares insights on how effective leaders maintain clarity, discipline, and composure during periods of disruption.
19 min
May 07 CVS Health Surges 5-7-26
In this episode Scott Becker discusses CVS exceeding expectations with $100 billion in first quarter revenue.
2 min
May 07 Google on Fire 5-7-26
In this episode, Scott Becker explores Google’s 26% year to date rise, its leadership among major tech companies, and a reported $200 billion AI cloud deal with Anthropic that signals continued growth and diversification.
2 min
May 06 The Markets & Alphabet Google Surge 5-6-26
In this episode, Scott Becker covers markets rising on optimism about a potential Middle East peace agreement, along with Alphabet Google reaching a 26% year to date gain.
2 min
May 06 From Scientist to Entrepreneur: Transforming the Business of Skin Cancer Diagnostics with Mirianas Chachisvilis of Veriskin, Inc. 5-6-26
In this episode, Mirianas Chachisvilis, Ph.D., CEO & CTO, Veriskin, Inc., discusses building and scaling a medical device company, navigating clinical trials and FDA pathways, and creating a cost effective model to improve early skin cancer detection and reduce unnecessary healthcare spending.
15 min
May 05 3 Zones of Life 5-5-26
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the difference between being idle, simply busy, and truly busy with purpose, emphasizing the importance of focusing time and energy on meaningful, fulfilling pursuits.
4 min
May 05 Spirit Airlines Goes Bankrupt 5-5-26
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy, highlighting rising costs, financial struggles, and how the blocked JetBlue merger may have left the company more vulnerable.
2 min