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G.O.A.T. Wisdom: How to Build a Truly Great Business—From the Founders of Beekman 1802

Beekman 1802 founders Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell launched their business with no funding or plan—just belief in their product, devotion to their customers, and values passed down from their families. In G.O.A.T. Wisdom, they share the twelve timeless principles that fueled their success. This inspiring guide offers practical lessons for anyone ready to launch a venture, grow a side hustle, or build a brand rooted in meaning, resilience, and heart.

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The Growth Dilemma: Managing Your Brand When Different Customers Want Different Things

The Growth Dilemma explores what happens when expanding your brand alienates loyal customers. Marketing experts Annie Wilson and Ryan Hamilton offer a clear framework for managing conflict between customer segments. Through real-world cases—from Crocs to Gucci—they show how to grow strategically without losing your base. For anyone navigating brand expansion, this is your guide to attracting more customers than you drive away.

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AI First: The Playbook for a Future-Proof Business and Brand

In AI First, Adam Brotman and Andy Sack examine how AI’s rapid advancement will transform branding and marketing over the next five years. Drawing on their experiences at Forum3 and interviews with tech visionaries like Sam Altman, Bill Gates, and Reid Hoffman, they show how organizations can rethink job design, develop new skills, and build brands that succeed in an AI-driven future.

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