Welcome መሪወች to Episode 1 of our podcast with ሻለቃ Haile Gebresilassie! We're thrilled to present a captivating conversation with the legendary ሻለቃ Haile Gebresilassie as he shares his story of growing up as a shepherd, a childhood marked by a thirst for knowledge, daily runs from home to school, and his remarkable journey from a world-class runner to a successful business tycoon. Discover the untold challenges and obstacles Haile encountered on his journey to success, beginning with selling eggs to purchase an exercise book, along with the invaluable lessons he learned about discipline and perseverance that athletics teach him. Explore the nuances of hospitality as Haile shares firsthand experiences, insights into his diverse business ventures, and the significance of hardship in teaching valuable lessons to children. Don't miss this chance to learn from Haile's wisdom and candor. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that inspires entrepreneurs and dreamers alike. 0:00 – Intro 4:15 – Early story 10:00 – Starting Business 21:53 – Starting Resort Business 32:03 - Early stage of the resort business & I’m Haile 51:18 – Hotel Construction 53:37 –Managing construction projects 56:14 – Marathon motors 58:14- Great Ethiopian Run 1:05:47 – Expanding internationally 1:07:05 – Honey and Coffee Business 1:08:28- Challenges in coffee business 1:13:09 – Real Estate Business 1:18:56 – Business Policy 1:28:07 – Other Business 1:34:14 – Professional advice in business Stay Tuned for Episode 2! Social Links https://www.linkedin.com/company/meripodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcast https://twitter.com/MERI_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/ https://t.me/MERI_PODCAST https://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1 Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast: All rights reserved. The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited. For permission to use our content, please contact us at meripodcastet@gmail.com Thank you for respecting our copyright.