S8E2: How Eli’s Defined Chicago-Style Cheesecake

Welcome to Season 8 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. Joanie Spencer, editor-in-chief for Commercial Baking, is spending this season with Marc and Elana Schulman, the second and third generations of leadership at Chicago-based Eli’s Cheesecake. Their conversation explores innovation, growth and longevity through the eyes of a family-owned bakery.

In this episode, discover how setting a standard of distinction can impact a bakery’s identity and product development strategies.