13 Stories We Are Following Today 2-5-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the latest market trends, including tech sector struggles, major job cuts at top companies, and key movements in private equity.
KKR and the Regression of Private Equity 2-5-25
In this episode, Scott Becker examines KKR’s recent struggles, with its stock down 7.5%. He discusses the broader trend in private equity, where firms rely more on fee income rather than profitable deal-making, signaling potential challenges for the industry’s traditional investment model.
Building Teams in Business – 9 Quick Points 2-5-25
In this episode, Scott Becker shares nine essential insights on building and maintaining strong business teams.
Professional Relationships: Double Down, Abandon or Stay the Course? 2-4-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down professional relationships into three key categories—those essential to success, those that drain your energy, and those worth maintaining but not prioritizing.
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.