Becker Business Minute Podcast
Latest Episodes
Startups & Fire Starters 12-10-25
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the importance of fire starters, the high-drive innovators whose energy and focus push new ideas and companies off the ground.
The 5 Big Stories of the Week 12-10-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the weeks top stories, including the bidding battle for Warner Brothers Discovery, IBMs Confluent acquisition, expected Fed rate cuts, Medlines $55 billion IPO, and Magnums $9 billion valuation as it spins out
Medline Goes Public 12-9-25
In this episode, Scott Becker reviews Medlines move to go public on the NASDAQ.
CEO of the Month: Stacy DiStefano of Consulting for Human Services 12-9-25
In this episode, Stacy DiStefano, CEO of Consulting for Human Services, shares insights on scaling mission driven organizations, the rising sophistication of nonprofit M&A, and the leadership practices that help teams navigate rapid change with clarit
IBM Tries to Become a Player Again 12-9-25
In this epiosde, Scott Becker explains how IBM is working to reestablish itself as a major tech player by shifting deeper into AI and cloud.
Leadership, Mentorship, and Building Winning Teams with Lori Beth Irvin of LBIngenuity 12-8-25
In this episode, Lori Beth Irvin, Founder and CEO of LBIngenuity, shares lessons from her self-taught leadership journey, offering insights on building strong teams, fostering mentorship, shaping culture with intention, and managing risk while launching h
Mark Zuckerburg: A Story of Grit & Resilience 12-8-25
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Zuckerbergs approach to bold pivots and rapid course corrections shows how Meta continues to reinvent itself and drive long term growth.
Leadership Insights for 2026 with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods 12-6-25
In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares how leaders can navigate complexity, build trust, and make sound decisions in a highly regulated healthcare landscape.
Netflix Takes a Big Swing at the Plate 12-6-25
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Netflix’s ambitious plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, exploring how the deal could reshape its business model, strengthen cash flow, and reduce reliance on hit driven subscriber swings.
Strategic Insights for Healthcare and Private Equity in 2026 with Holly Buckley of McGuireWoods 12-5-25
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, discusses margin pressures, deliberate leadership, evolving state regulations, and the growing impact of AI as key forces shaping healthcare and private equity heading into 2026.





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