How To Open A Coffee Shop With Lydia Papaphilippopoulos Snape

In this episode, we break bread with Lydia. Lydia shares a candid recount of the challenges faced while opening her three successful businesses, Warwick St Kitchen in Leamington, Saint Kitchen in Brums JQ and her new bakery in Warwick. From cost overruns due to inflation and crises, to issues with cash flow and supply chain disruptions. Despite the turmoil, Lydia’s relentless determination and resilience have led her to be the success she is today. Our chat also goes over the importance of creating a great company culture, hiring for passion over credentials, and being an honest, supportive leader. Emphasising the rewarding but tough nature of hospitality, Lydia shares plenty of business advice and tips for aspiring hospitality business owners as well as more experienced ones. Lydia also tells us about her detailed course on opening a coffee shop. Tune in for practical tips, personal anecdotes, and invaluable business advice from a passionate hospitality expert. Get ready to be inspired for your own venture! 00:00 Introduction: From Failed Musician to Rock Band Days 01:06 Career Guidance and Work Experience 02:00 Pandemic Challenges and Business Survival 03:32 Expanding the Business Amidst Adversity 07:07 Building a Strong Team and Company Culture 10:54 Navigating the Hospitality Industry 18:19 Overcoming Major Setbacks 24:21 Launching an Online Course for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 34:14 Navigating Mental Health in the Workplace 35:06 The Challenges of Hospitality Management 37:21 Balancing Support and Business Needs 38:23 Embracing Imperfection as a Manager 38:47 The Importance of Honesty and Integrity 39:43 Coaching and Developing Management Skills 42:26 Handling Mistakes and Building Trust 44:13 Difficult Decisions in Leadership 47:03 The Reality of Running a Business 50:22 Book Recommendations and Personal Growth 56:28 Quickfire Questions and Personal Favorites Lydia Socials How To Open A Coffee Shop Course- https://lydia-papaphilippopoulos-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-open-a-coffee-shop *Don’t forget the exclusive listener Code- BB15 for 15% off Lydia Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lpapznape/ Warwick St- https://www.warwickstreetkitchen.com/cafe-leamington-spa Saint Kitchen- https://www.saintkitchen.com/ Sponsors Stock Local Craft Rum Burning Barn In Your Venue-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/pages/trade-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Burning Barn Rum-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/collections/3-rums⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Burning Barn On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/burningbarnrum/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Food Delivery Businesses Sign Up & Save Money With Easy Food Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/restaurant-opportunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Easy Food App Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food West Mids-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.westmidlands/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music From Tom Ford-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PodcastBread ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For full show notes visit our Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk

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