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The Long Game with Eric Becker

Eric Becker
Eric Becker
Mckissack & Mckissack
African American Entrepreneurship
Biltmore Estate
Cresset
Family Business
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Five Ps (persistence, Preparedness, Perseverance, Productivity, Prayer)
Artificial Intelligence
Conservation
Architecture
Construction
Legacy
The Long Game Podcast

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 a... more

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This Postgame Play focuses on Eric Becker's key takeaways from his conversation with United CEO, Scott Kirby, and his "every flight has a story" leadership mentality. Scott says one of the most critical long game plays for any business is simply to "... more

Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, joins Eric Becker to discuss what it takes to lead the world's largest airline through periods of crisis and transformation. As United celebrates its 100th anniversary, Scott shares how he approaches leadership wi... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Cecil
Fifth-generation leader at Biltmore Estate
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Chase Pickering
Fifth-generation leader at Biltmore Estate
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Rick Rieder
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Cheryl McKissack Daniel
Chair of the board, McKissack & McKissack; fifth generation leader
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Episode: The Multi-Gen Black Family Who Built America: Dr. Cheryl McKissack Daniel

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Eric Becker
Host and founder/chairman of Cresset; prominent family-office executive and author.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Captivating. Inspiring. Must Listen.

    Wow! Thoughtful conversations on leadership, investing, and building lasting impact. Insightful and grounded, the podcast blends strategic thinking with personal perspective — offering listeners practical wisdom for navigating both business and life over the long term.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ding_3
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    For CEOs, Founders, Entrepreneurs, and Multi-Generational families, this podcast is a must. It dives into stewardship, longevity, and the importance of building a business to ensure the test of time. I highly recommend downloading for a walk, run, commute, or to listen during a work day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Olivia Karas
    United Statesa month ago
  • This pod rocks

    Super savvy interview style and really interesting guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ackatz13
    United Statesa month ago
  • Inspiring conversations w/ 100+ year companies

    Love the podcast. So inspiring to hear these deep and thoughtful conversations with companies that have been around for more than a hundred years

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Happy_camper567
    United Statesa month ago

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Biltmore Estate's Fifth-Generation Legacy
Q: What is the significance of the 500-year plan?
The 500-year plan anchors decisions in long-term stewardship, ensuring actions today support a durable, working estate, while allowing for necessary action in the near term without rushing for quarterly results.
Biltmore Estate's Fifth-Generation Legacy
Q: How did Asheville come into play in the Biltmore story?
As George Vanderbilt explored opportunities for a grand estate, Asheville's location offered a climate and landscape conducive to recovery and experimentation in forestry and sustainable agriculture, which helped shape the estate's early expansion and conservation focus.
BlackRock's Rick Rieder: Inside the Mind of a $3.3 Trillion Investor
Q: How do you approach leadership and decision-making on investment committees to avoid groupthink?
He highlights the importance of complementary skill sets, constructive disagreement, and a structured process where the final call is made after thorough vetting, with a belief that 5-4 or 6-3 votes often correlate with better outcomes than 9-0 consensus.
BlackRock's Rick Rieder: Inside the Mind of a $3.3 Trillion Investor
Q: What did you learn from the great financial crisis and the end of Lehman that guides your investing today?
Rieder emphasizes learning from the crisis rather than focusing on being right; he values risk management, client insight, and a long-term viewpoint over short-term accuracy, acknowledging that sentiment and psychology often drive markets more than fundamentals.
The Multi-Gen Black Family Who Built America: Dr. Cheryl McKissack Daniel
Q: What is the core lesson you'd share with young people in family businesses?
Own the adversity, lean into responsibility, and treat personal stakes as motivation to improve and protect the legacy for the next generation.

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The show centers on long-term thinking, durable value creation, and leadership across generations. Conversations typically feature founders, CEOs, and multigenerational leaders from iconic family enterprises or large organizations, discussing how to navigate disruption, pivots, and culture to endure beyond the startup phase. Notable throughlines include practical guidance on governance, succession, risk management, and the social/economic implications of technology and policy. The format tends to pair candid storytelling with actionable frameworks for building lasting impact, making it especially useful for founders, executives, investors, and PR/marketing teams seeking durable-brand narratives or sponsorships with a focus on enterprise res... more

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