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 private equity landscape. Richard shares insights on deal flow, lending environments, and the growing focus on value-based care in healthcare investments.
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 and robust sales teams for scaling businesses, particularly when aiming for large-scale growth.
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 the S&P 500. He also discusses private equity’s “dry powder” reserves and the aggressive investment strategies these funds are deploying to maintain growth.
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 resilience, rising car prices, and Lululemon’s stock plunge. Additionally, he touches on political debates surrounding abortion, with insights from the Wall Street Journal and Emily’s List.
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 by Pastor Chris Harris’ message of “Better Together,” Scott highlights how healthcare communities must unite to solve these issues and improve care for all.
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, as investors gained confidence in its business. Scott explores the fascinating dynamics between these companies and how market shifts impact their success.
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, and falling profits for major banks. He also touches on the U.S. deficit, France’s cost-cutting measures, Boeing’s potential debt downgrade, and the surge in Astero Labs.
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 Federal Trade Commission. David shares his perspective on government enforcement trends, the impact of the opioid crisis on False Claims Act cases, and what the legal landscape might look like […]
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 navigates whether to lower interest rates, the impact on both the job market and inflation remains a key concern in this complex economic environment.
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 job market, Delta’s stock plunge, and a rebound in private equity fund activity.