Becker Group Business Strategy Podcast Series

This episode features Kate Hardey, Partner at McGuireWoods and regulatory and transactional lawyer focusing in life sciences and the emerging sector of cannabis law, and Royce DuBiner, an Associate at McGuireWoods with a law practice focused on issues at the intersection of food, drug, cosmetics, and healthcare. Here, they discuss the most prevalent issues in the cannabis industry, how this industry will be affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the lack of safety regulation industry products are subject to, and more. [...]

This episode features Austin McCulloh. Austin is a serial entrepreneur and he is the Founder & Principal Consultant of Austin McCulloh Advising. Here he talks about how he started his consulting career, how he plans to grow a team, where he found his confidence to start his own business, and more. [...]

This episode features Chris Peterson, Co-Founder of the Futureexecs Accelerator. Here he discusses how he got started in business, the purpose behind Futureexecs Accelerator, what he considers traits for success, and more. [...]

This webinar engaged three great panelists on the issue of how does one stay motivated, focused and resilient in a changing world. The panelists include: Jordon Johnson, Director of Data Science at Legion Healthcare Partners Amy Gardner, Principal at Apochromatik Rick Kes, Partner at RSM US Dan Michelson, CEO at Strata Decision Technology Lotus Buckner, Director of HR and Learning at Northwest Community Healthcare Scott Becker moderated the discussion. [...]

This webinar featured four experts discussing the growth of interest from private equity in all types of companies, the valuations paid in transactions, what impacts valuations, deal terms, deal processes and more. They also do a deep dive into the effects of Coronavirus on Private Equity. A focus was on private equity engagement in transactions. The panelists include: Melissa Szabad: Partner at McGuireWoods Samiksha Gupta: Principle at MERU Sean McLoughlin: Vice President at MERU Holly Buckley: Partner at McGuireWoods Bart Walker: Partner at McGuireWoods The panel was moderated by Scott Becker [...]

In this episode, Scott discusses three thoughts on simplifying business strategie, including how to define your product or service, describing your means to go to market, and defining the kind of team you need as a company. [...]

This episode features Jim Bouchard, a leadership speaker and founder of The Sensei Leader Movement and author of The Sensei Leader. Here, he discusses what sensei leadership means as a brand, the difference between management and leadership,and more. [...]

Lindsay has built from scratch a highly regarded and successful conference series and media company. In this one and one moderated discussion, she discusses issues such as how she developed the concept for the business, how she has grown it, the core of her strategic thinking her advice for others and more. Scott Becker moderated this fast moving discussion. [...]

This episode features Thomas Wronski, Founder, Consultant, and Legal Recruiter at Thomas Wronski + Associates. Here he discusses his national legal search firm, attracting and working with the right clients, the importance of relationships, and more. [...]

This episode features Justin Breen, a former journalist who started his own PR firm just 30 months ago. Here, he talks about his new book, Epic Business, launching May19th, as well as the business strategy he uses when running his PR firm. [...]

This episode features Danielle Pierce, the Founder of Real Estate Profit Lab and an experienced real estate entrepreneur. Here she talks about how she started her career, advice for leaders, ways she’s grown as an entrepreneur and more. [...]

In this episode, Scott talks to Grace Lynn Keller, a candidate in the Miss Chicago competition, Journalism and Mass Communication Student at the University of Iowa, and producer with Executive Podcast Solutions. Here she discusses her history in pageantry, her candidacy for Miss Chicago, and the things she’s gained from competing. [...]

This episode features Andi Wickman, a Marketing Strategy Consultant and Life Coach. Here they talk about how she got started with her career and what’s most satisfying to her, imposter syndrome, the importance of vulnerability, social media marketing and more. [...]

Over the past few years, the largest companies and the largest funds have increasingly taken a larger share of many different types of markets. In some ways it feels like an acceleration of the 80/20 rule. This can create a challenging environment for mid-size companies and firms. The four panelists are: Jamie Sabat, John Ninkovich, Amy Hesser, Emily Lonigro, and David Schwalb. This webinar discussed issues such as: 1. where are smaller and mid-size firms and companies still thriving 2. what are the biggest trends facing businesses 3. where do opportunity exist 4. how should one evaluate business opportunities 5. what's the best advice on executing on business opportunities This webinar had four great panelists and was moderated by Scott Becker. [...]

This episode features Bobby Becker and Kyle Levy. Here they talk about their board game, Barrier Battles. They discuss how they turned an idea into a successful invention, previous experiences that have led to this, key people who have helped along the way, and more. [...]

This episode features author and journalist, Rachel Bertsche. Here she talks about her latest book “The Kids Are in Bed: Finding Time for Yourself in the Chaos of Parenting”, key takeaways from her research, tips to find more time for yourself as an adult, and more. [...]

This episode features David Meerman Scott, an author and keynote speaker with years of experience in the marketing field. Here he talks about his new book "Fanocracy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans", how to build a loyal customer base, what it takes to write a book, his career experience, and more. [...]

This is a recording of a webinar that discussed several topics such as: 1. The emergence of mega funds. 2. The development of private equity as a core portion of equity exposure. 3. The variance of pe returns. They aren't always what they once were. 4. PE investment pricing and multiples. 5. The emergence of private debt funds and the extent of leverage per deal 6. Other key issues. Scott Becker is a partner at McGuireWoods, the founder and publisher of Becker's Healthcare, a Harvard Law graduate and a CPA. [...]

In this episode, Scott talks about the world of Private Equity. He covers 15 thoughts and observations about the business of Private Equity such as it’s history, recent changes in the industry, and more. Please register for the webinar The World of Private Equity- 15 Thoughts and Observations”. Click here to join. January 15, 2020 at 12pm CST If you would like a copy of the slides that accompany the webinar or podcast, please email sbecker@mcguirewoods.com [...]

In this episode, Scott talks to Paul Sweetow. Paul is the author of "Student Life Skills", a karate coach and social worker. Here they discuss his career journey, how he wrote his book, mental health impacting children and more. [...]