In this episode of The Beautiful AI Podcast, Dr. Brent Ridge, co-founder of Beekman 1802, shares how he built a beloved brand from the ground up—with no funding, no marketing team, and no shortcuts. He discusses his new book and the “greatest of all time” principles for good living—timeless wisdom passed down from generations—that became the foundation for his business. This episode is perfect for small and medium-sized business owners looking to grow their brand and embrace cutting-edge technology as a catalyst for long-term success. If you’ve ever dreamed of pursuing entrepreneurship, this episode is filled with heartfelt insights and practical advice on how to grow a truly great business.

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Learn more about Dr. Brent Ridge & Beekman 1802:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-ridge-md-0641791/
https://beekman1802.com/

Learn more about Dr. Brent’s new book here: 
https://a.co/d/fwBGCDW
 
Learn more about Perfect Corp.:
https://www.perfectcorp.com/business
https://www.linkedin.com/company/perfect-corp/  
 
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Connect with Wayne Liu, the Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneliu88/  
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Timestamps:
00:42 Meet Dr. Brent Ridge: A Journey from Medicine to Entrepreneurship
01:51 The Birth of Beekman 1802: From Farm to Beauty Brand
05:36 The Role of Medical Training in Product Development
08:44 G.O.A.T. Wisdom: Building a Great Business
16:28 Advice for Entrepreneurs: Starting with Limited Resources
22:37 The Importance of Customer-Centric Business in the Age of AI
30:48 Exciting AI Developments in Beauty and Beyond
34:51 Final Thoughts