A self-made millionaire has opened up about his journey from a council estate to huge success – including the countless hours he spent as a youngster hanging out in a local chicken shop.
Self-confessed fried chicken fan Timothy Armoo has crossed the road to better things – making his fortune, remarkably, before the age of 30.
In his youth, the entrepreneur witnessed gang culture and had limited access to opportunities to better himself.
The now 29-year-old’s social hub at this time was his local chicken shop.
King Rooster, on the Old Kent Road, London, was Timothy’s go-to spot, a place where he and his friends could meet, eat and get up to hijinks most days of the week.
While chowing down on his childhood favourite meal, four wings and chips, the 29-year-old from South London also dreamed up ideas of how to break the mould.
Amazingly, his journey into the entrepreneurial world started at just 14, when he launched a tutoring business.
After multiple ventures and many setbacks, he kickstarted a social media marketing agency, Fanbytes, at the age of 21.
The business grew at a rapid pace, bagging multiple industry awards and securing work with globally respected brands, such as Nike and Samsung.
Then, at 27, Timothy sold the company for eight figures, becoming a self-made millionaire in his 20s.
Now the entrepreneur, who boasts over 523,000 followers on Instagram (@timarmoo), is returning to the place that inspired his success – King Rooster.
There, while taking a delicious trip down Memory Lane, he’ll pair the ultimate comfort food with an inspiring boost for the community.
To celebrate the release of his book – called ‘What’s Stopping You?’ and now a #1 Sunday Times bestseller – Timothy is hosting a five-day residency at the chicken shop.
From 29 Jan to 2 Feb, the first 50 customers who order Timothy’s beloved four wings and chips each day will receive a free copy of his book.
The residency will wrap up on Monday evening with a live Q&A, where Timothy will sit down with people for one-on-one 15-minute mentoring sessions, chatting about entrepreneurship, business ideas, careers and personal goals – helping them overcome whatever may be holding them back.
Timothy added: “I spent countless hours at King Rooster when I was a kid, so coming back here to celebrate my new book feels incredibly full-circle.
“Back in the day, you were way more likely to witness a fight after school than talk business with your mates – but the last time I stopped by Old Kent Road, three youngsters recognised me and started asking me about how to start a business.
“I’ve worked incredibly hard to get to where I am today, and I want to pass these lessons on to the kids from my community.
“I didn’t grow up with access to mentors or advice, so being able to sit down with young people really matters to me.
“The next generation of entrepreneurs is built in chicken shops!”
