EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 31 MIN
Ep. 181: From Goats to Global Brand: The Beekman 1802 Story with Josh Kilmer-Purcell
from Everything & Anything...and a bit gay Podcast · host Zach Randes-Friedman
How Josh met his husband in an AOL chat room (yes, really) The accidental start of Beekman 1802 during the 2008 recession Turning goat milk into a multi-million dollar business Why kindness is the core strategy—not just a value The “51% rule” for working with your partner Winning The Amazing Race (and why they almost didn’t) Leaving NYC for small-town life—and what they learned Representation, visibility, and LGBTQ+ impact The truth about long-term relationships and the “7-year itch” Why success doesn’t have to mean hustle culture Josh’s next book: redefining purpose and aging Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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What happens when two “New York City career gays” lose everything… and rebuild from scratch with kindness, goats, and a little bit of grit? In this episode, Zach sits down with Josh Kilmer-Purcell—co-founder of Beekman 1802, Amazing Race winner, and author of Goat Wisdom—to talk about the unexpected journey from corporate life to building a global skincare brand. From meeting his husband on AOL dial-up to creating a business rooted in kindness, Josh shares the real, unfiltered story behind success—and why doing things the “old-fashioned way” might be the most powerful strategy of all. This conversation is funny, honest, inspiring, and packed with lessons on love, business, and building a life that actually means something. Find more details about Josh's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B002BM2PJ4?ccs_id=3bcd5dae-df8b-40e5-8495-aae7d0fde164
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Ep. 181: From Goats to Global Brand: The Beekman 1802 Story with Josh Kilmer-Purcell
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