In today's episode of MERI podcast, we bring you Zerihun Sheleme, the CEO and Founder of Awach SACCOs! In this part of the MERI Podcast, Mr. Zerihun discusses: - Awach's Inspiration - Getting into Operations - Building a team and - Most challenging moment Tune in as he shares expert insights from his professional journey and offers advice! More from our partners: Dashen Bank Website: https://dashenbanksc.com Telegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopia EthioTelecom Download Telebirr Remit App on Playstore : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ethiotelecom.telebirr.remit&hl=en&pli=1 Appstore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/telebirr-remit/id6642675033 Website: https://www.ethiotelecom.et/ 00:00 - Introduction 02:57 - Opening 04:01 - Background Story 06:01 - Awach 17:05 - “Financed by” Advertisments 22:38 - What differs Awach from other Cooperatives 42:23 - Business opportunities in ethiopia 55:06 - Awach’s takeoff 01:00:22 - Customer service 01:05:23- Awach’s repayment culture 01:17:18 - Process of taking a loan. 01:21:08 - Other Businesses involved in 01:34:36 - failed farming business 01:43:24 - Building a strong team 01:54:47 - Technical Management 01:59:54 - Daily routine 02:06:07 - Life Wisdom 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.