Young Entrepreneur's Journey to Opening Bakery and Coffee Shop Triumph Goes Viral on TikTok
- A proud young man has taken to social media to unveil his bakery and coffee shop business, which left many people in awe
- The gentleman detailed his life journey in a TikTok video, which has inspired many people online
- Netizens reacted to the businessman's clip by sending him heartwarming messages, while others simply congratulated him
- Briefly News spoke to @siscondhlovu on his business ventures and his culinary School
A young man created generational wealth for himself and his family by opening a bakery and coffee shop. The gentleman posted a TikTok video showcasing how his business came to life.
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A young man opens up a bakery and coffee shop
The footage shared by @siscondhlovu on the video platform has gathered over 153K views, thousands of likes and many comments on TikTok within one day of its publication. In the clip, the young man revealed that after passing his matric, he wanted to go to a culinary school; however, he could not afford it, so he began baking from home and started watching YouTube videos to help him enhance his skills.
Speaking to Briefly News, the young man said opening a bakery was born out of his desire to pursue a culinary career despite financial constraints.
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"Unable to afford culinary school after high school, I found myself at a crossroads. However, during the pandemic, I developed deeper into my passion for baking by immersing myself in baking shows, YouTube tutorials, and TikTok. Spending countless hours refining my skills and experimenting with recipes, I began selling my creations to my community."
@siscondhlovu identified the gap in the market and saw an opportunity to elevate the standard of baking in South Africa. Over the course of four years, he dedicated himself to honing his craft, striving to improve not only his skills but also the quality of cakes available locally.
As the video progressed, @siscondhlovu said he was home every day without any job, and most employers would not hire him because he had no "work experience." As time passed, the young man became so confident with his baking that he returned to his high school to teach learners how to bake cupcakes. As the video continued, @siscondhlovu showed off a picture of a Teen Titans Go cake, which looked lovely.
As time went by, @siscondhlovu was able to open up his own bakery and coffee shop. He said:
"I opened my bake shop after four years of saving and crying."
He stated in his video that he made his mom the manager so that he could continue hustling for the family. He went on to open his culinary school for the youth and underprivileged. He also received his national certificate in baking and more culinary qualifications.
"Driven by a passion for training, education, and empowerment, I recognised the potential to establish my own skills training company. I successfully registered the company with Food Bev CTA through meticulous research and determination. Today, our company offers four occupational qualifications along with a specialized baking course tailored for the community and youth," he adds.
@siscondhlovu's baking course goes beyond teaching culinary skills; it equips participants with the fundamental knowledge of starting and managing their own bakeries. Aimed at empowering individuals with the necessary mindset, resources, and administrative skills, it also seeks to ignite entrepreneurial spirit and foster success in the baking industry.
"It’s a testament to our commitment to not only imparting baking expertise but also nurturing future business leaders in the culinary world," he says.
Watch the video below:
Take a look at his students below:
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SA claps for the young man
The gentleman's story inspired many people as they rushed to his comments section with congratulatory messages.
Samukelisiwebiye8 said:
"I am so motivated and inspired right now. Kukhanye kakhulu kunalokhu."
Kamo shared:
"This made me cry so hard that I graduated from matric in 2017 and only got my big break in 2022 when I won a bursary at a culinary school. Learnt to bake from YouTube, started a baking business…"
Adam wrote:
"So vele God said you won’t go to the school, but you will BE the school. Truly blessed."
Noluvo Nunge added:
"This is huge, amazing work."
TheLazyMakoti simply said:
"Well done!! What an inspirational story."
University of Johannesburg graduate opens bakery in Soweto
Briefly News previously on a passionate entrepreneur in Gauteng who was excited about opening her bakery, which doubles as a café, in Soweto.
Sheila Onnetse Balerileng opened up to Briefly News, sharing that she's been baking since 2020 and is thrilled about turning her hobby into a business venture. The 24-year-old holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Johannesburg and notes that in 2020, she saw an opportunity to learn a new skill. At the time, she was a student and at home during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Source: Briefly News
