In today's episode of MERI podcast, we have a conversation with Brook Fekadu, the Founder of Pioneer Diagnostic Centre, Redat Healthcare and Infinity Advanced Technology Solutions. With over 20 years of experience, Brook discusses his journey as an IT professional turned health Entrepreneur. Tune in as we discuss: - His early days after college - Running a business in healthcare - Management Systems - And personal values For Doctors who are interested in working with Redat Healthcare: https://redat-et.com 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 02:17 - Opening 04:09 - Background Story 18:27 - Getting into the health sector, when and how 24:41 - First paitent 26:40 - Challenges 33:00 - training (incentives and deals) 35:23 - Diagnosis business take off 38:55 - Old Volks Wagon car 41:56 - The importance of presentability in business 44:44 - Managing two business that feed of each other 49:39 - Management systems 01:06:41 - Impact of Pioneer and Infinity 01:11:53 - Redat 01:37:27 - Sales 01:51:47 - Significance of momentum when running a business 01:55:10 - Health service landscape 02:17:42 - Managment style 02:24:52 - Importance of confrontational atmosphere 02:32:13 - Daily Routine 02:35:03 - Important lesson learned in the business sector 02:35:30 - testing new business ideas 02:36:17 - the most costly business mistake 02:37:13 - Happiest day so far in the business sector 02:38:10 - Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs 02:40:43 - 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.