8 Market Insights and Leadership Lessons: Retail, Investment Trends, and Business Strategies 11-20-24
This episode explores Target’s earnings dip, Warren Buffett’s latest investments, and Walmart’s continued growth. Scott also shares four leadership strategies, analyzes market trends in retail, healthcare, and cryptocurrency, and reflects on lessons from recent market movements.
Walmart Keeps Rolling 11-20-24
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights Walmart’s impressive market performance, leadership under CEO Doug McMillon, and its position as a revenue leader despite trailing Amazon in market cap. Explore Walmart’s financial success, strategic leadership, and the broader implications for retail and business growth.
Four Thoughts for Leaders 11-19-24
In this episode, Scott Becker shares four key insights for effective leadership: appreciating your team and customers, persistently solving challenges, fostering the development of new leaders, and ensuring long-term success by empowering successors. Tune in for practical advice on building resilient and thriving organizations.
Sex, Drugs, and Cars 11-19-24
In this episode, Scott Becker explores surprising market trends in “sex, drugs, and cars.” He highlights the strong performance of Hims & Hers and Grindr in the sex category, Walgreens and CVS in the pharma space, and Tesla and Lucid Motors among EV stocks. Tune in for an engaging blend of market insights and business […]
The Entrepreneur’s Edge: Building Teams, Niches, and Business Success 11-19-24
In this episode, Scott Becker dives into essential strategies for growing and managing a business. Key topics include the power of building exceptional teams, focusing on niche markets, achieving customer centricity and product-market fit, and mastering diligence and integration in acquisitions. Insights are drawn from Scott’s book, The Entrepreneur’s Edge: How to Build, Grow, and […]
Resilience in Action: Lessons from Liz Hutson on Overcoming Challenges and Inspiring Others 11-18-24
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner of EGH, LLC. Liz shares her insights on resilience, learning from failure, and finding the balance between perseverance and pivoting. Drawing from her personal experiences as a leader and consultant, she offers invaluable advice on how to inspire others by bouncing back stronger […]
Bitcoin Soars, ACA Subsidy Changes, and Revenue Giants Like Walmart and Amazon 11-18-24
In this episode, Scott Becker dives into the remarkable rise of Bitcoin to $92,000, the potential expiration of key Affordable Care Act subsidies in 2025, and the ongoing competition between Walmart and Amazon for revenue dominance. Plus, insights on cannabis stock struggles, lessons in conviction-based investing, and a spirited reflection on the Chicago Bears’ season.
Top Market Moves, Private Equity Deals, and Corporate Layoffs 11-18-24
This episode highlights six key stories, including market trends, Tesla’s surge, the top five companies by market cap, KKR’s acquisition of FUJISOFT, and major layoffs at GM and Boeing. Plus, a look at Spirit Airlines filing for bankruptcy and private equity performance in 2024.
It’s Good to Be Friends with the President: Part Two 11-15-24
In this episode, Scott Becker explores Peter Thiel’s success with Palantir, now up 270% year-to-date, and its connections to market dynamics. He also discusses today’s market dip amidst slowed rate cut expectations and offers guidance on navigating healthcare for serious cancer diagnoses.
The Coming War: Trump, Musk, and Powell 11-16-24
Scott Becker delves into the potential conflicts brewing between Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell. He explores the implications of government spending, interest rates, and Musk’s approach to efficiency, highlighting how these dynamics could shape the economy and politics in the coming years.