Ep. 181: From Goats to Global Brand: The Beekman 1802 Story with Josh Kilmer-Purcell
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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Show Notes
- 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
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