
The Root with Marcel & Rudi
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The Root with Marcel and Rudi
Real business problems. Practical solutions.
Building is tough. Scaling is tougher. Marcel Berger (entrepreneur, Mummu Cycling) and Rudi Khoury (Chief Digital Officer, Fisher & Paykel) bring startup grit and enterprise smarts to help you cut through the noise and grow what matters.
Each week, they dig into the real reasons businesses get stuck—and how to fix them. From live problem-solving sessions to sharp insights from leaders in business and sport, this is where strategy meets action.
No jargon. No fluff. Just tools that work.
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Marcel & Rudi Rapid Fire
6 min 26 sec
Join me on this episode of The Root with Marcel & Rudi, titled "Marcel & Rudi Rapid Fire". I dive into a fast-paced session where I reveal my top productivity hack—using ChatGPT during my commute to plan my day. I discuss the transformative power of HubSpot workflows in streamlining business operations and share insights on the common mistake of not asking for help. We explore the importance of effective marketing and branding, and I reflect on the impact of Ben Mezrich’s books and Sun Tzu’s "The Art of War" on my career. I also share personal advice on staying grounded and the invaluable wisdom from my greatest mentor, my mother, who taught me to view challenges as opportunities. Tune in for a dynamic exchange filled with practical advice and personal reflections.Play episode
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Trial Podcast 1
0 min 38 sec
Join us on The Root with Marcel & Rudi as we dive into our Trial Podcast episode. I'm Marcel Berger, an entrepreneur and former global head of digital at Factor Bikes, and alongside me is Rudy Khoury, Chief Digital Officer at Fisher & Paykel. Together, we explore the contrasting worlds of startup agility and corporate complexity. Despite our different backgrounds, we share a fundamental belief: solving real-world problems is essential for business growth. In this episode, we uncover what truly holds businesses back and discuss strategies to overcome growth barriers, no matter your company's size. Whether you're a startup or a large corporation, tune in for insights that promise to transform your approach to business challenges.Play episode
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