There are more than 30 million businesses in the United States alone. Within ten years, nearly 70% will disappear, and in a century, fewer than half of one percent will remain. In a culture obsessed with speed, scale, and short-term wins, is it still possible to build something that lasts? The answer is yes.The Long Game is a podcast from bestselling author and entrepreneur Eric Becker, Founder and Chairman of Cresset, a multi-family office managing over $235B in assets. Inspired by his book, the series explores what transforms early success into enduring relevance.Each episode features candid conversations with founders, CEOs, and multigenerational leaders behind iconic organizations. From global brands to family enterprises, guests share the decisions, discipline, and long-term thinking required to evolve from startup to scale, and from market leader to lasting legacy.While many companies are built for exit, Becker makes a different case: build as if you'll own the business for t
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Episode #15
SKIMS Kim Seymour: The Culture Strategy Behind Breakout Brands
Aug 17, 202633 minS1
Kim Seymour, the first-ever Chief People Officer at SKIMS, joins Eric Becker for a conversation on leadership, company culture, and what it takes to build high-performing teams inside some of the world's most influential companies. Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience across General Electric, American Express, WW International, Etsy, and now SKIMS, Kim shares how she's helped organizations navigate rapid growth, disruption, and transformation. Eric and Kim explore why "culture add" is replacing "culture fit," how strong relationships create trust and better performance, and what leadership looks like in a workplace increasingly shaped by AI and constant change. Key Takeaways: Why career success is about building a portfolio, not climbing a ladder The difference between being "right" and being an effective leader How great companies build culture — and why "culture add" beats "culture fit" Why strong relationships make tough conversations more effective How to stay relevant in the age of AI For founders, executives, and next-generation leaders building and scaling teams, this episode offers practical insights on leadership, company culture, and long-term career strategy in the age of AI. Listen and subscribe: Subscribe to Cresset Podcasts Newsletter: https://cressetcapital.com/podcasts/entrepreneurs/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-with-eric-becker/id1896628025 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033g1SCSMkQQXnNfn2SQV9 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cressetwealth/podcasts Kim Seymour LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-seymour-4a74434 Eric Becker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebecker1/ Eric Becker: https://cressetcapital.com/about/team/eric-becker/ The Long Game book: https://longgamebook.com/
Stanford Life Design Lab Postgame Play: Design Your Life Questions from Listeners
Aug 10, 202617 minS1
In this special Q&A episode, Stanford Life Design Lab founders Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, answer pressing questions from our virtual audience. Together with Eric, they explore the fears, habits, and distractions that keep people stuck, and the small mindset shifts that can completely change how we approach work, relationships, and major life transitions. For entrepreneurs, executives, students, or anyone trying to figure out what comes next, this conversation offers practical ways to feel more present and connected in a world constantly competing for your attention. Subscribe to Cresset Podcasts Newsletter: https://cressetcapital.com/podcasts/entrepreneurs/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-with-eric-becker/id1896628025 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033g1SCSMkQQXnNfn2SQV9 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cressetwealth/podcasts Dave Evans LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-evans-62148/ Bill Burnett LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-burnett-4225401/ Designing Your Life: https://designingyour.life/ Eric Becker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebecker1/ Eric Becker: https://cressetcapital.com/about/team/eric-becker/ The Long Game book: https://longgamebook.com/
The Blueprint for a Happier Life: Stanford Life Design Lab's Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
Aug 3, 202638 minS1
Eric Becker sits down with Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, founders of the Stanford Life Design Lab, to discuss how design thinking can help reinvent your life with purpose. Drawing from decades of teaching one of Stanford's most popular courses, they offer a practical framework for navigating the future of work, career transitions, life changes, and the pressure to "figure it all out." If you've ever felt stuck, uncertain, burned out, or wondering what comes next, this conversation offers a clear, actionable way to start designing your next chapter with more clarity and purpose. Key Takeaways: Why "finding your passion" can lead you off-track How to prototype your future instead of making drastic changes How to use the Life Dashboard to improve work, health, relationships, and play How to create a meaningful life with wonder, flow, and community For entrepreneurs, executives, students, or anyone looking to build a life with more clarity, resilience, and fulfillment, this episode offers practical tools for navigating change and creating a life that feels more intentional and meaningful. Listen and subscribe: Subscribe to Cresset Podcasts Newsletter: https://cressetcapital.com/podcasts/entrepreneurs/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-with-eric-becker/id1896628025 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033g1SCSMkQQXnNfn2SQV9 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cressetwealth/podcasts Dave Evans LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-evans-62148/ Bill Burnett LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-burnett-4225401/ Designing Your Life: https://designingyour.life/ Eric Becker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebecker1/ Eric Becker: https://cressetcapital.com/about/team/eric-becker/ The Long Game book: https://longgamebook.com/
McKissack & McKissack Postgame Play: Protect Your Legacy
Jul 27, 202613 minS1
For fifth-generation leader Cheryl McKissack Daniel, carrying a 230-year family legacy means owning every challenge and leaving the business better than she found it. If you're leading a family business, this is a can't-miss episode on what it takes to build a company that endures across generations. Listen and subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-multi-gen-black-family-who-built-america-dr/id1896628025?i=1000769554152 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cIdRegONwaf8wvBS55ouf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cressetwealth/podcasts Cheryl McKissack Daniel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-mckissack-daniel-b580a17/ McKissack & McKissack: https://mckissack.com/ Eric Becker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebecker1/ Eric Becker: https://cressetcapital.com/about/team/eric-becker/ The Long Game book: https://longgamebook.com/ Cresset website: https://cressetcapital.com/podcasts/entrepreneurs/ Historic photographs courtesy of Metro Nashville Archives
From Serial Entrepreneur to Hospitality Legend: Larry Levy
Jul 20, 202643 minS1
If you've enjoyed a meal at a major sporting event anywhere in the country, chances are Larry Levy's team has served you. What began as a small delicatessen in Chicago has grown into one of the largest hospitality networks in sports, serving Major League Baseball, NFL stadiums, NBA arenas, as well as major events like the Kentucky Derby and the Grammys. Larry Levy is a pioneer in hospitality and the best at what he does. He co-founded Levy Restaurants, a company that fundamentally reinvented how we experience food in sports and entertainment. Through decades of reinvention, Larry has consistently turned opportunity into category-defining businesses by combining creative vision, operational discipline and an obsession with the guest experience. As a longtime mentor to Eric Becker, Larry shares the defining moments of his career, the bold risks behind his biggest turning points and the leadership philosophy that guided a lifetime of innovation. Key Takeaways: Why exceeding expectations is powerful business strategy Why culture and hiring matter at scale How passion and experience can be leveraged into a competitive advantage For founders and executives, this episode explores entrepreneurship, hospitality innovation and what it really takes to build a business that transforms an entire industry. Listen and subscribe: Subscribe to Cresset Podcasts Newsletter: https://cressetcapital.com/podcasts/entrepreneurs/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-with-eric-becker/id1896628025 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033g1SCSMkQQXnNfn2SQV9 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cressetwealth/podcasts Eric Becker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebecker1/ Eric Becker: https://cressetcapital.com/about/team/eric-becker/ The Long Game book: https://longgamebook.com/
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