Episode 057 – Marc Schulman, President, Eli’s Cheesecake Company

Episode 057 – Marc Schulman, President, Eli’s Cheesecake Company

In this episode of the Executives' Exchange, Marc Schulman, President of Eli's Cheesecake Company, engages in a discussion with guest host, Travis C. Hunter, Jr., Chicago Office Managing Partner for KPMG. Together, they delve into Marc's journey, revealing his significant influence on the culinary industry and his crucial role in the growth of Eli's Cheesecake Company, all intertwined with his family's captivating history.

0:00 – Intro 1:45 – Schulman family history 5:45 – First public debut of Eli’s Cheesecake 7:03 – Life lessons from Eli Schulman 11:15 – Eli’s Cheesecake impactful events 16:50 - Message from sponsors, Shure 17:24 – Marc Schulman’s education and early career interests 22:00 – Expansion of the business and the brand 23:32 – Inspiration from Hershey, Wrigley, and Sara Lee 25:45– Marc taking over the company 26:52 – Importance of lifelong learning 27:52 – Keeping the business alive during hard times 29:25 – Acquiring more land from the City of Chicago to expand locations 31:34 – How you grow your business 31:54 – Expanding your lines: Partnerships in food service and retail 34:10 – Continual creation and innovation 35:15 – Passing on the legacy to Marc’s daughter 39:24 – The outlook of Eli’s Cheesecake Company 43:25 – Rapid fire questions 47:37 - Outro

Episode Link: Eli’s Cheesecake Company

Guest Host: Travis Hunter Jr., Chicago Office Managing Partner, KPMG Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago

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