Becker Business Minute Podcast
Current Insights on Middle Market Private Equity with Rick Kes, Partner at RSM 10-14-24
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, to explore RSM’s dominant mid-market private equity practice and the current trends shaping the
Scaling Your Business: Direct to Consumer vs. Channel Partners 10-14-24
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the challenges of building a direct-to-consumer business in today’s competitive market. He emphasizes the increasing importance of channel partners
Top Private Equity Funds: Market Outperformance and Investment Trends 10-14-24
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the top publicly traded private equity funds—Blackstone, Apollo, KKR, TPG, and The Carlyle Group—and their market outperformance compared to
Top Market Trends, Corporate Layoffs, and Political Debates: 9 Key Stories of the Day 10-14-24
In this episode, Scott Becker covers nine major stories, including the strong market performance, Boeing’s workforce cuts, Tesla’s RoboTaxi’s impact on Uber and Lyft, JPMorgan’s
Better Together vs. Zero-Sum Game: A Look at Healthcare 10-12-24
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the critical healthcare supply and demand imbalance, emphasizing the need for more doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals. Inspired
Tesla vs Uber 10-11-24
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Tesla’s disappointing RoboTaxi debut, which led to an 8% drop in Tesla stock. Meanwhile, Uber saw a 6% rise,
7 Business News Stories: BlackRock’s Growth, Stellantis CEO Shakeup, and Key Market Trends 10-11-24
In this episode, Scott Becker covers seven top stories, including BlackRock’s rise to $11.5 trillion in assets under management, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares’ 2026 retirement,
Navigating DOJ and FTC Scrutiny: Insights from David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP 10-10-24
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, as they discuss the heightened activity at the Department of Justice and the
Interest Rates Aren’t Coming Down Too Quickly & God Bless Fed Chairman Powell 10-10-24
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the difficult position Fed Chairman Jerome Powell faces with inflation remaining high and jobless claims surging. As the Fed
Market Highs, Interest Rate Forecasts, and Private Equity Growth: 5 Business Stories to Watch 10-10-24
In this episode, Scott Becker covers five key business stories, including the markets hitting record highs before a dip, interest rate expectations with a strong