At 36, Bambang Purbowo was ready to build a more dependable future. Before joining YIIM’s barista training in 2022, he worked as an online motorcycle taxi driver and lived with the uncertainty of an income that could change from day to day.

The training opened a new path. After completing the program, Bambang received business equipment support from YIIM and Insight Investments Management. He used the opportunity to launch Coffee Shop Balilore, a roadside tent stall on Jalan Kramat Pulo Gang II in Central Jakarta.

The small business quickly became an important source of income. Bambang reported sales turnover of Rp10 million and net earnings of Rp5 million. Its roadside location helped attract passing customers, but he knew that long-term growth would require more than a single product or sales channel.

He began offering Coffee Shop Balilore through GrabFood and expanded the menu beyond coffee. Customers can now choose from drinks such as Dalgona coffee, Thai tea, and boba in flavors including strawberry, Milo cheese, and taro. Bambang also added Palembang-style pempek to his online menu, sourcing it directly from Palembang through a partnership with a friend.

The entrepreneurship lessons he received from YIIM helped him become more independent and taught him how to build stronger relationships with customers. That knowledge has supported his efforts to promote the business through WhatsApp groups, with help from his child, and to take part in local bazaars. A single bazaar can generate around Rp600,000 in income while introducing Coffee Shop Balilore to new customers.

Bambang has also developed a growing made-to-order business for birthdays, weddings, and other events. His largest order to date was 1,500 cups for a wedding. Drinks are generally priced at Rp10,000 per cup, and he reported earning about Rp300,000 a day, or as much as Rp9 million a month, from the business.

Growth has allowed Bambang to employ one permanent staff member, who receives at least Rp250,000 per week along with support for daily meals while working. This is a meaningful step for a roadside enterprise that began with training, basic equipment, and a determination to create a steadier livelihood.

His next goal is to replace the tent with a semi-permanent kiosk. Bambang has requested permission to use a two-meter section of land near his current cart and is waiting for approval from the property owner. The plan reflects his ambition to give the business a more secure home without losing the accessibility that helped it grow.

Bambang’s journey from motorcycle taxi driver to coffee entrepreneur shows what can happen when practical skills, business support, and continuous experimentation come together. Coffee Shop Balilore is no longer simply an alternative source of income. It is a growing enterprise that supports his family, creates employment, and gives him the confidence to plan for the future.

Customers can order drinks from Coffee Shop Balilore through GrabFood.