የዋሪት 33 አመታት ጉዞ - With Tihitina Mulushewa Legesse - S05 EP 50

Welcome to another exciting episode of Meri Podcast! On this episode we delve into the fascinating world of Ethiopian furniture manufacturing with our special guest, Tihitina Mulushewa, the Managing Director of WARYT, one of the most renowned furniture manufacturers in Ethiopia. With a background deeply rooted in the business community, Tihitina shares her experiences and insights into the world of furniture manufacturing in Ethiopia. After submitting an application letter, she joined WARYT as a young employee, starting from the ground up and gradually working her way through various departments. During this captivating episode, Tihitina reveals her secrets to success, including her emphasis on participatory decision-making and solution-oriented problem-solving. She also shares her significant accomplishments, such as the successful introduction of water purifiers to the market. Beyond her professional achievements, Tihitina cherishes her role as a mother and wife. Balancing her responsibilities with her close-knit family, she actively contributes to the personal development of others and is involved in organizations such as the Ethiopian Institute of Corporate Governance and the Association of Women in Boldness. Join us for an enlightening conversation as Tihitina Mulushewa takes us through her remarkable journey in the furniture manufacturing industry and offers valuable insights into building a successful business in Ethiopia. Don't miss out on this inspiring episode of Meri Podcast! 0:00 Intro 2:37 – WARYT 9:24 – Challenging and Thriving times 17:09 – Stanford seed 23:40 – Furniture production Industry 32:55 – Furniture Demand and suppliers 37:50 - how effective are industry association 47:55 – Business as second generation 58፡55- challenges in taking over family Business 1፡10፡43- managing family business 1:24:19 – managing conflict of interest in family business 1:28:43 – educating your self 1:37:43 – Talent 1:45:21- Disciplining employees 1:55:46 – One wisdom Social Links https://t.me/MERI_PODCAST   / meri_podcast     / meripodcast      / @meripodcast     / meripodcast     / meriethiopian