How did a poor homeless 13 year old boy from rural Jamaica become one of Canada’s most powerful business people.
Wes’ story started in the rural town of Golden Grove, St. Thomas, Jamaica. He was raised by his maternal grandmother until the age of 10, when his mother took him to live with her in Clarendon with his step-dad and two step-siblings. His mom & step-dad are abusive, he ran away from home back to his grandmother. A few days later his mother came back for him.
At the age of 13, his mother packed his and told him to leave. He lived on the road for awhile and did odd jobs for money. A foster parent took him and provided the support he needed while he attended school. His father who was a factory worker in Canada, sent for him. He emigrated to Canada at the age of 16. Accustom to being on his own and living by his own rules, Wes moved out of his father’s house at the age of 18 instead of abiding by his father’s rules.
He started out as a junior mailroom clerk at one of Canada’s top business law firms. He went to night school and later got a job as a relationship manager at CIBC Mellon, and then a business development and sales manager at Georgeson Canada.
While at Georgeson, he saw the need to do things differently and decided to start his own firm. All the banks he approached he approached for financing told him no. He took a loan against his house and as they say the rest is history. It was not always smooth sailing, but he draws strength from his past, knowing that it could not be worse.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this!!! Blessings upon blessings to him and his continued success .
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May Wes live a happy and long life. Wes is so blessed and he is beautiful both inside and out.
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Awesome story about We’s life coming from a poor background with such struggle, thanks to his grandma who lay the foundation, despite his struggles he was able to move from strength and determination. Also his dad’s advice however strict he was helped to fashion the person he went on to be. You. An achieve if you make your mind where there’s a will you have the power and the drive to gd who you are. May God continues to bless him and his families. 🙏🏿
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Miss Lou would have told Wes, “Tek wat U till U get what U want”. Faberoyd
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A very motivational and inspirational story. From one Jamaican to another ” Congrats, well done and big up uself Wes.
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A very motivational and inspirational story. I enjoyed watching it.From one Jamaican to another ” Congrats, well done and big up uself Wes”.
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I am so proud of you I really enjoyed this story it’s really Intrested I know those days I am a Jamaican and I am so proud of you for your success stay strong and be bless
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It’s 1:24am and I’ve just finished watching this awesome and compelling documentary of Wes Hall’s life….May God continue to bless you and your family. You exude confidence and brilliance, but are humble. You’ve given love, shared time, talent and resources to others and taken the high road where your roots could have crushed your spirit. You are also blessed with a wife that recognized your drive and was willing to take risks with you. A true inspiration to all! I will certainly share this story!
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God is awesome, never give up
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My heart is full of joy watching this story. God has been with this man each step of his life. I’m very inspired. Thank you for sharing your story, my condolences to the family members you have lost.
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iT SHOWS WHAT ONE CAN ACCOMPLISH IF HE IS MOTIVATED AND AMBITIOUS TO GET AHEAD IN LIFE. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT TO ONE WHO PERSEVERES DESPITE THE OBSTACLES AND CHALLENGES THAT MAY COME HIS WAY! WAY TO GO!
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Thank you all for your kind words. Am glad you were inspired by my story. Anything is possible when you get and take advantage of opportunities. May we all find ways of being a guiding light to those who need it.
Wes Hall
Hello Wes and the public – whenever I talked about my life story people find it very difficult to believe. I have told a few people your are my step brother, who knows they probably think otherwise. Life Happens! An episode of our childhood was very traumatic but we survive. You become who you are, I covered my pain with accumulating degrees. Your step sister, Andersson Hilleri, Criminology, PhD.