From corporate to cafe: Building a business around what matters most

A layoff. A house under construction. A trip to London. And the realization that the life he wanted was within reach. These moments pushed Tim Akapo to trade a 20-year supply chain career for an espresso machine — and build one of Westchester's most beloved community spaces, Ludy Café, from the ground up. In this episode, Tim shares:How he went from laid off to running a business generating over half a million in revenueThe priority order that keeps his marriage, family, and business all thrivingThe values he inherited from his parents and carries into everything he doesWhy faith is the foundation of his unshakeable confidenceHow investing in your community always pays back dividendsWhat he'd tell his sons and anyone thinking about making a leap of their ownIf you're in the middle of a career transition or thinking about starting something of your own, you're going to want to hear this one.Welcome… to The Unemployment Diaries.Chapters00:00 Meet Tim Akapo01:03 From corporate to coffee04:06 Balancing family and business05:21 The importance of good communication07:02 Prioritizing your home life09:04 Putting your partner first09:36 On giving back to the community13:46 The ripple effect of connection15:46 Why Tim has no regrets17:44 The power of having faith19:00 How to expand the business sustainably21:38 You can't do it all alone22:40 Where to begin if you want to start a business24:10 Tim's advice to his boys: Don't be afraid26:47 From pissed off to half a million in revenue32:28 When customers become communityVisit Ludy Caféhttps://ludycafe.com/https://www.instagram.com/ludycafeFor more from The Unemployment DiariesStay up to date on InstagramGo behind the scenes on SubstackWatch on YouTubeDisclaimer: Just to be clear, this podcast is still not sponsored by Nike. Yet…