How a 16-year-old built a media empire without investors in Germany
Carsten Borgmeier is one of Germany’s most successful media entrepreneurs. He built his company from scratch, starting in his childhood bedroom at just 16. Today, Borgmeier Media stands as a major player in PR, publishing, and digital marketing—all without ever taking outside investment.
Borgmeier’s journey began in Delmenhorst, where he spotted an opportunity beyond traditional newspaper delivery. Instead, he focused on the growing PC gaming sector and landed his first clients. By 18, he had earned more than his father and teachers, even buying a Ferrari in cash.
His company, Borgmeier Media, now operates agile profit centres like the news platform Bremennews. Services range from PR and editorial work to customer magazines, corporate publishing, books, and social media campaigns. The firm also provides sales consulting and business development support.
For years, Borgmeier ran the business as a sole proprietorship, financing everything through cash flow. He avoided external funding until 2007. In a recent podcast, he shared lessons on smart liquidity management, risk assessment, and building employee trust. He also warned that printed media may disappear entirely within a decade.
His advice covers practical entrepreneurship, key performance metrics, and strategies for retaining talent. Borgmeier’s approach blends bold decision-making with adaptability in a fast-changing industry.
Borgmeier’s story highlights how a single idea can grow into a thriving enterprise. His company remains independent, self-funded, and responsive to market shifts. With a focus on digital transformation, he continues to shape the future of media and PR in Germany.
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