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5 Signs the Apocalypse is Upon Us 2-4-26
2026/02/04
In this episode, Scott Becker outlines 5 troubling signals in the economy, including sharply lower job creation, major media layoffs, and more.
5 Private Equity Questions with Holly Buckley of McGuireWoods LLP 2-4-26
2026/02/04
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP, shares how private equity investing in healthcare is evolving, from increased selectivity and creative deal structures to operational value creation and execution risk.
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Private Equity Funds & the Dog Who Caught the Car 2-3-26
2026/02/03
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on his personal experience investing in private equity and venture capital, comparing expectations with reality and exploring the idea of being the dog who caught the car.
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The Mega PE Fund Stocks & Their YTD Results 2-3-26
2026/02/03
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the YTD performance of the largest private equity and alternative asset managers, ranking Carlyle, Apollo, Blackstone, TPG, and KKR from best to worst.
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Building the Leadership Layer that Drives Execution and Enterprise Value with Chris Lacy of Priority Search Management 2-3-26
2026/02/03
In this episode, Chris Lacy, President at Priority Search Management, joins Scott Becker to share practical insights on hiring, onboarding, and why companies often overlook the critical “missing middle” below the executive level.
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The Magnificent 7 & Their YTD Results 2-2-26
2026/02/02
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the year to date performance of the Magnificent 7, highlighting gains and losses across Meta, Tesla, Apple, Microsoft, and others.
Private Equity Outlook for 2026 with Craig Castelli of Caber Hill Advisors 2-2-26
2026/02/02
In this episode, Craig Castelli, Founder and CEO of Caber Hill Advisors and host of The Close M&A Podcast, shares findings from the firm’s annual private equity survey and reflects on a volatile 2025.
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How to Excel as a Professional and a Leader with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 1-31-26
2026/01/31
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker to share practical insights on what separates top performers from the rest, from consistency and responsiveness to ownership and self reflection.
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Apple Hits Record Revenues: 8 Key Points 1-31-26
2026/01/31
In this episode, Scott Becker covers Apple’s $143 billion quarter powered by record iPhone sales, while the stock slipped amid concerns about margin pressure and slowing growth.
Building Great Businesses: Create Momentum, Overcome Setbacks & Scale with Confidence 1-30-26
2026/01/30
In this webinar turned podcast, Molly Gamble joins Scott Becker to share insights into the book they co-authored “Building Great Businesses: Create Momentum, Overcome Setbacks & Scale with Confidence”.
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Microsoft, Facebook, + 10 Stories We Are Following This Week 1-30-26
2026/01/30
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into Microsoft’s sharp stock decline, Meta’s rebound, healthcare payers, Starbucks, the Fed, and more.
Microsoft Gets Crushed 1-29-26
2026/01/29
In this episode, Scott Becker explains Microsoft’s roughly 12% drop despite solid earnings, driven by slower cloud growth and high market expectations.
Put the Money Away While Times Are Good 1-29-26
2026/01/29
In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on why strong income years can create a false sense of permanence and encourages saving early to take full advantage of compounding.
Starbucks, Amazon, Apple, & Epic 1-28-26
2026/01/28
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights Starbucks’ turnaround in customer experience, Amazon’s push to improve margins through layoffs, and how Apple and Epic exemplify the power of relentless, incremental improvement.
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UnitedHealthcare Gets Crushed 1-28-26
2026/01/28
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down UnitedHealthcare’s sharp stock drop, strong recent earnings, and troubling signals including projected revenue decline, rising medical loss ratios, and shrinking Medicare and Medicaid enrollment.
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Codeman823
2026/01/09
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Joe "El Magnifico" Fernandez
2025/12/11
Solid Business Thought
Love the conciseness of the podcast. Superb!
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2023/01/17
There’s no one like Scott
Scott is a fantastic host, and brings his passion and knowledge to every episode. Highly recommend.
ShawnItunes
2024/01/31
Great content poor audio quality
As the subject reads.
Danny Barker _
2021/07/02
Magnificent Private Equity Podcast
An educational and entertaining podcast with a variety of impressive guests featured on each episode. I have learned so much from the many qualified g...
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hlthcarenerd
2020/10/05
Fantastic PE podcast!
This excellent Private Equity podcast provides excellent information in short 15 minute episodes. Great content and right to the point!