MERI PODCAST

MERI PODCAST

Meri Podcast is an Ethiopian business podcast, hosted by entrepreneurs Kenean and Tigabu. Each episode features brilliant entrepreneurs, exploring the strategies and stories behind their success. Our vision is to strengthen Africa's private sector through storytelling, education, and building connections. We invite you to be part of the new movement. For Partnerships and Advertising email us to info@meri.et or call us on +251 97 425 5555

  1. The Art and Science of Sales - Andarge Kabtimer - S13 Ep157

    HACE 3 H

    The Art and Science of Sales - Andarge Kabtimer - S13 Ep157

    Join us for this episode with Andarge Kabtimer, one of Ethiopia’s leading figures in the commercial sector. With over 25 years of experience across the beverage, FMCG, and telecom industries, Andarge has held leadership roles at major African brands including Shell, Diageo, Safaricom, and East African Holdings. In this episode, Andarge shares his remarkable journey from his early days in the oil industry to leading top companies across sectors. He dives deep into the art and science of sales, the psychology behind selling in Ethiopia, distribution channels, leadership, and what it means to take on diverse roles — from sales to CEO — and much more. Recommended Books The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Chris McChesney, Sean Covey & Jim Huling — https://www.amazon.com/Disciplines-Execution-Achieving-Wildly-Important/dp/145162705X The Leader Who Had No Title: Robin Sharma — https://www.amazon.com/Leader-Who-Had-No-Title/dp/1439109133 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Stephen R. Covey — https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519 Atomic Habits: James Clear — https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action — Author: Simon Sinek — https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447 More from our partners: Dashen Bank Website: https://dashenbanksc.com Telegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopia Noah Real Estate Website: https://noahrealestateplc.com/ BPO Partnership Form: https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6 thereliable.tech GIZ: https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdf To advertise on Meri: https://meri.et/advertise Social Links https://t.me/MERI_PODCAST https://twitter.com/MERI_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJg https://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1 https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9l https://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/ 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 info@meri.et Thank you for respecting our copyright.

    1 h y 49 min
  2. How ET Became the BIGGEST Airline in Africa - Mesfin Tasew - S13 Ep156

    5 NOV

    How ET Became the BIGGEST Airline in Africa - Mesfin Tasew - S13 Ep156

    Join us for this episode with Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most successful airline. With over 40 years of experience in aviation, Mesfin has played a defining role in the airline’s growth, global expansion, and modernization, making it a true symbol of African excellence in the skies.In this episode, Mesfin shares his journey to becoming CEO and his insights on Ethiopian Airlines, the aviation industry, leadership, global positioning, business strategy, the Bishoftu Mega Project, and more.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/BPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6thereliable.techGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/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 info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.

    1 h y 15 min
  3. አስተሳሰብህ ከፍታህን ይወስነዋል - Tibebeselassie Awetahegn - S13 Ep155

    29 OCT

    አስተሳሰብህ ከፍታህን ይወስነዋል - Tibebeselassie Awetahegn - S13 Ep155

    Join us for this episode with Tibebeselassie Awetahegn, Founder and CEO of Timex Trading PLC, a leading company in Ethiopia’s import of heavy earth-moving equipment, machinery assembly, and export trade. With years of leadership and business expertise, he has played a vital role in strengthening Ethiopia’s industrial and export sectors.In this episode, Tibebe shares his origin story, corporate career journey, and how he went on to establish Timex Trading. He also talks about the company’s machinery assembly plant, export and sorting operations, and his approach to leadership. The conversation covers his support system, the challenges he faced, and the resilience that helped him build his career and company.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateBPO Partnership FormGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/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 info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.

    2 h y 1 min
  4. "ያበላል?" ያስበላል! - ቢዝነስ ታማኝ ባለውለታ ነው - Biny Baba - S13 Ep153

    22 OCT

    "ያበላል?" ያስበላል! - ቢዝነስ ታማኝ ባለውለታ ነው - Biny Baba - S13 Ep153

    Join us for this episode with Biny Baba, Founder of Biny Baba Business Group, a business advisor and entrepreneur connecting Ethiopian businesses with opportunities in China. Starting his journey in Merkato, Biny has spent the past 17 years building a remarkable path in Ethiopia’s import business scene. In this episode, he talks about Merkato’s culture and business spirit, how he started his journey, his work in the import and China markets, and how content creation has become part of his story. It’s an inspiring conversation with a young entrepreneur who turned local beginnings into a bridge for global business. More from our partners: Dashen Bank Website: https://dashenbanksc.com Telegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopia Noah Real Estate Website: https://noahrealestateplc.com/ BPO Partnership Form: https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6 thereliable.tech GIZ: https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdf To advertise on Meri: https://meri.et/advertise Social Links https://t.me/MERI_PODCAST https://twitter.com/MERI_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJg https://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1 https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9l https://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/ 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 info@meri.et Thank you for respecting our copyright.

    2 h y 28 min
  5. 23 Years of Photography - Abate Damte - S13 Ep152

    22 OCT

    23 Years of Photography - Abate Damte - S13 Ep152

    Join us for this episode with Abate Damte, Founder of Kora Image, a certified Canon Trainer, and one of the most influential figures in Ethiopia’s photography industry. In this episode, Abate shares how his photography journey began, why he returned to Ethiopia, the story behind Kora Image, and what goes into creating powerful shots, his creative process, becoming a Canon certified photographer, his thoughts on AI in photography, pricing, and much more.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/BPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6thereliable.techGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/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 info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.

    1 h y 50 min
  6. From Diplomat to Businesswoman

    8 OCT

    From Diplomat to Businesswoman

    Join us for this episode with Hadia M. Gonji, a pioneering entrepreneur whose story begins in Harar during the 50s. She is the Founder of Hadia Supermarket, Managing Director of Hadia Seed Production & Agro Industry PLC, Co-Founder of Enat Bank, and President of the Ethiopian Women Exporters Association.In this episode, Hadia shares her early experiences, how her business journey started, and her ventures in transport, agriculture, floriculture, and horticulture. It’s an episode full of stories, challenges, and lessons that reflect a life built on perseverance, curiosity, and purpose.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/BPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6thereliable.techGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/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 info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.

    1 h y 34 min
  7. Education Is Not an Experiment - Dr. Arega Yirdaw - S13 Ep151

    1 OCT

    Education Is Not an Experiment - Dr. Arega Yirdaw - S13 Ep151

    Today we’re bringing back Dr. Arega Yirdaw, President of Unity University, former President of the Ethiopian Association of Higher Education & TVET Institutions, and the longest-serving CEO of MIDROC Technology Group.In this episode, we had a conversation with Dr. Arega about Ethiopia’s education reforms and the future of education in the country. The discussion covers his experience leading Unity University, education quality and gaps, University exit exam, pipeline management, TVET, AI, and much more.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/BPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6thereliable.techGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/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 info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.

    2 h y 24 min
  8. The Man Behind The Big Brands. - Misikr Mulugeta - S12 Ep150

    24 SEP

    The Man Behind The Big Brands. - Misikr Mulugeta - S12 Ep150

    Join us for this episode with Misikr Mulugeta, Commercial Strategist and Business Consultant, and one of the leading figures in Ethiopia’s marketing sector, known for his expertise in the beverage and FMCG industries.In this episode, we had a conversation with Misikr about: How it all started, Roles at BGI, Coca Cola and DHL, The Ethiopian Marketing Industry and Creativity, The Making of Campaigns, Business Strategy, People, Leadership, Personal Growth, and much more.More from our partners:Dashen BankWebsite: https://dashenbanksc.comTelegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopiaNoah Real EstateWebsite: https://noahrealestateplc.com/BPO Partnership Form:https://forms.gle/PsAVBP1vXCvhKXFP6thereliable.techGIZ:https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdfTo advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertiseSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/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 info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.

    2 h y 39 min
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Meri Podcast is an Ethiopian business podcast, hosted by entrepreneurs Kenean and Tigabu. Each episode features brilliant entrepreneurs, exploring the strategies and stories behind their success. Our vision is to strengthen Africa's private sector through storytelling, education, and building connections. We invite you to be part of the new movement. For Partnerships and Advertising email us to info@meri.et or call us on +251 97 425 5555

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