Unternehmer-Legende Reinhold Würth (#795)

23 Apr 2025 · 61 min
OMR Podcast

23 Apr 2025 · 61 min

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In this OMR podcast episode, host Philipp Westermeyer interviews Reinhold Würth, the 90‑year‑old founder of the Würth Group, for a second time. Würth reflects on his personal history, from a post‑war apprenticeship dictated by his father to building a global company that now employs 80,000 people. He discusses the evolution of the Würth business model – the centrality of sales, the rise of e‑commerce, automation, and AI in logistics and communication. Würth shares his views on succession, noting that his grandchildren are now involved in the firm, and explains his strategic use of liquidity to stock inventory during downturns. He offers perspectives on macro‑economic and geopolitical issues, expressing concern over Russia’s aggression, skepticism about the United States’ democratic stability, and optimism for Germany’s short‑term outlook while warning of a potential war by 2029. Würth critiques the political discourse around billionaires, emphasizes the importance of taxation and ethical conduct, and stresses the societal contribution of large enterprises. He gives personal advice to younger professionals about avoiding job‑hopping, valuing long‑term commitment, and maintaining a stable family life. Health, gratitude, and faith are highlighted as personal pillars. The episode also contains sponsor reads for Qonto, Hiscox, eGym/Wellpass, Scalable Capital, and others, which are peripheral to the core interview. Overall, the conversation blends autobiographical anecdotes, business strategy, economic forecasting, and life‑lesson counsel, providing a rich source of insights into long‑term entrepreneurship and the broader economic‑political landscape.

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