Evaluating Your Business Journey with Jennifer June of VMG Health 5-7-25

In this episode, Jennifer June, an expert from VMG Health, shares insights on what it takes to successfully scale a medical spa business. From evaluating operational readiness to avoiding common pitfalls, they break down strategic growth steps every provider should consider.

This episode is sponsored by VMG Health.

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A Shakeup in the Market Cap Tables 5-7-25

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the latest shift in market cap rankings, with Microsoft emerging as the new leader, surpassing Apple and NVIDIA amid ongoing tech sector volatility.

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Earned Media, Supporting Friends’ Businesses, & More 5-7-25

In this episode, Scott Becker explores the importance of supporting friends’ businesses by paying fair value, avoiding requests for free services, and understanding the true nature of earned media.

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9 Business News Stories We Are Following Today 5-7-25

In this episode, Scott Becker shares nine key stories, including market anticipation ahead of the Fed meeting, insights on supporting friends in business, concerns about DoorDash’s acquisition strategy, and more.

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Shout Out of the Day: Naomi Freed Becker 5-6-25

In this episode, Scott Becker pauses the business talk to honor Naomi Freed Becker, his extraordinary mother and family matriarch on her birthday.

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The DoorDash Death Spiral 5-6-25

In this episode, Scott Becker unpacks DoorDash’s 8-9% stock drop and raises red flags over its shift from organic growth to multi-billion-dollar acquisitions.

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Palantir Plunges: 4 Quick Points 5-6-25

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down four key reasons behind Palantir’s 13.5% stock drop.

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Revenge & How Sweet it is 5-6-25

In this episode, Scott Becker shares a lighthearted personal story about bouncing back on the golf course.

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7 Stories We Are Following This Afternoon 5-6-25

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down key business stories, including continued market declines, Skechers’ $9.4B sale to 3G Capital, challenges facing private equity giants like KKR and Blackstone, and more.

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Weathering the Private Equity Slowdown: Insights from Rick Kes of RSM 5-5-25

In this episode, RSM Partner Rick Kes joins Scott Becker to discuss the current lull in private equity deal flow, the impact of market uncertainty, and why leadership, adaptability, and business fundamentals matter more than ever in a volatile environment.

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6 Quick Stories We Are Following Today 5-5-25

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights six key business stories, including Skechers’ $9.4B sale to private equity, Warren Buffett stepping down from Berkshire Hathaway, and more.

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10 Core Concepts in Building a Business 5-5-25

In this episode, Scott Becker shares ten core strategies for building a successful business, including the importance of focusing on niche markets, customer segmentation, team development, and more.

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President Trump & the Media: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly 5-3-25

In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the S&P 500’s nine-day winning streak – its longest in 20 years – and critiques how media coverage of Trump’s early term contrasts with the recent market recovery.

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The Tortoise or the Hare: Microsoft, Apple, & NVIDIA 5-3-25

In this episode, Scott Becker compares Microsoft, Apple, and NVIDIA through the lens of the “tortoise and the hare” parable, highlighting Microsoft’s steady rise to reclaim the top market cap spot, with Apple and NVIDIA following.

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Shout Out of the Day: Liz Hutson 5-3-25

In this episode, Scott Becker honors Liz Hutson for her exceptional professionalism and impactful feedback, highlighting her journey from engineer to healthcare brand expert and public speaker.

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