OMR Podcast - Markus Lanz, Moderator

Marc Gebauer developed an early interest in luxury watches—from Rolex to Patek Philippe. He has since turned his passion into a successful business, with clients including actors Elyas M'Barek and Moritz Bleibtreu. However, trading watches is meant to be just one of several revenue streams. Together with his mother, the Rhinelander is now planning the next step.

As CEO of the publicly traded company About You, Tarek Müller Has Been Able to Present Strong Numbers—Yet Recently, the Stock Price of the Fashion Platform Plummeted. In the OMR Podcast, Tarek Müller Discusses the Background, Explains the Tech Strategy of the Hamburg-Based Company, and Reveals Why His First Venture into Reddit Was Short-Lived.

MontanaBlack is Germany's most successful Twitch streamer—and also one of the most controversial. However, his fans love the 34-year-old for his unfiltered style. MontanaBlack started with video games, which he commentated live. He now also runs a clothing label, and his biography became a bestseller. In the OMR podcast, "Monte" shares why he has not appeared on television so far, why he is now launching his own air fresheners, and where the name MontanaBlack actually comes from.

Alexander Zverev is Germany's top tennis player. In the OMR podcast, he discusses his rise to the top of the world rankings, luxury watches on the tennis court, his investments in sports startups, and a legendary WhatsApp group with TV star Robert Geiss.

From two to 84,000 employees and from €80,000 to €17 billion in revenue: Reinhold Würth turned his father's screw trading business into one of the largest family enterprises in the country. The key to success was significant achievements in sales. In the OMR Podcast, the 87-Year-old Würth tells OMR founder Philipp Westermeyer which record could be broken this year—and shares his perspective on Russia's aar of aggression in Ukraine.

Thomas Wlazik was a manager at Google for twelve years and now oversees the sales division at TikTok for the DACH region, the Netherlands, and Israel. In the OMR Podcast, he provides insights into the rapid growth of the short-video platform, explains why the number of followers on TikTok is no longer as important, and offers OMR founder Philipp Westermeyer tips on how he could still build a successful account in the network popular among Gen Z, even in his early 40s.

Despite costing over €20 per jar, the demand for Bears with Benefits products has been rising for years. The reason: the gummy bears are not a candy but are designed to help make hair shinier and skin more beautiful. In the OMR Podcast, founders Laurence Saunier and Marlena Hien reveal how they built a million-dollar business without investors, why they're glad they weren’t invited to "Die Höhle der Löwen," and why they have decided to sell their company despite their successes.

Anyone frequenting gyms or consuming protein shakes is likely familiar with ESN, and those engaged with diet products on social media probably know More Nutrition. Both brands, along with several others, belong to The Quality Group (TQG), founded in 2020 in Elmshorn. Mid-year, the group was acquired by the financial investor CVC; the company aims to achieve over €300 million in revenue in 2022. In the OMR Podcast, More Nutrition founder Christian Wolf and TQG CEO Stefan Smalla discuss the strategy and growth of this hidden champion for the first time.

Since July 2021, Oliver Kahn Has Been CEO of FC Bayern Munich AG. From 1994 to 2008, He Played for the Club as a Goalkeeper, Winning Numerous Titles and Being Considered One of the Best Goalkeepers in the World. His Tenacity on the Field Earned Him Nicknames Like Titan and Kung-Fu Kahn. In the OMR Podcast, He Discusses His Transition Between Careers, His Early Interest in Business, Sponsorship Deals Including One with Tipico, and the Role Professional Football Can Play in Political and Social Discussions.