Merck’s 11% Drop: A Few Quick Points 2-4-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Merck’s 11% stock decline, discussing its strong 2024 performance, concerns over slower growth in 2025, a weak drug pipeline, and upcoming patent expirations.
7 Stories We Are Following This Morning 2-4-25
In this episode, Scott Becker covers seven key business stories, including China’s tariff response, Palantir’s stock surge, Ferrari’s continued success, and NVIDIA’s market struggles.
15 Thoughts on Building Businesses 2-4-25
In this episode, Scott Becker shares 15 essential lessons on building and scaling businesses.
Tariffs, Private Equity, and Market Uncertainty with Rick Kes of RSM 2-3-25
In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Richard Kes, Partner at RSM, about the impact of tariffs, inflation concerns, and federal spending cuts on private equity and deal-making.
The Solopreneuer vs Building Teams 2-3-25
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the growing trend of solopreneurship and questions whether it’s truly possible to build a sustainable, high-impact business without a team.
4 Core Concepts for Building a Business 2-3-25
In this episode, Scott Becker shares four critical principles for building a successful business: focusing on a niche, building strong teams, prioritizing customer satisfaction, and achieving product-market fit.
13 Business News Stories We Are Following This Morning 2-3-25
In this episode, Scott Becker covers 13 key stories, including the market’s reaction to newly imposed tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, insights from Goldman Sachs on potential economic impacts, and stock updates on NVIDIA, Tesla, and Apple.
DeepSeek and the Future of AI: A Nuanced Look at Cost Curves and Purpose-Built Models with Matt Wolf of RSM 2-2-25
In this episode, Matt Wolf, Health Care Senior Analyst and National Health Care Business Valuation Leader at RSM, provides a nuanced analysis of the DeepSeek AI model and the broader cost reduction trends in AI development.
The Importance of Physical Activity to Centeredness 2-2-25
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the profound impact of physical activity on mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being.
Narrowing the Focus: How to Achieve More by Doing Less with Liz Hutson of EGH, LLC 2-1-25
In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, discusses the power of narrowing focus to achieve meaningful progress. She shares insights on overcoming “Quitter’s Day,” building momentum, and prioritizing effectively to create a more impactful and productive 2025.