At 47, most people might hesitate to take a leap into the unknown. But for Hagley West CEO and co-founder, Tim Hayden, that’s exactly what he did—choosing to abandon a steady, comfortable income in favour of following his true passion for creativity and entrepreneurship.
Armed with nothing more than a deep desire to create something meaningful, Tim took his first steps toward building Hagley West. Working from his kitchen with a small team and an even smaller budget, he set out to design the stylish, minimalist watch range that now defines the brand. The journey wasn’t easy, but Tim was driven by a belief that creativity, coupled with persistence, could transform his vision into reality.
Tim took on the challenge of building a community around his passion. Starting on Instagram, he focused on engaging with an audience that shared his love for both cricket and watches. Slowly but surely, he built a loyal following, connecting with people who resonated with his personal story and Hagley West's ethos of loving the journey.
But Tim's journey took an unexpected turn this week. After making his first steps onto TikTok, an emerging platform known for its rapid-fire content, something incredible happened—his story went viral. His videos amassed over 350,000 views, captivating a whole new audience and proving that you can succeed in any space, even with limited experience.
Tim’s viral moment is more than just a social media win—it’s a powerful reminder that age, lack of experience, or fear of the unknown should never hold you back from pursuing your dreams. Whether you’re starting a new career, diving into entrepreneurship, or simply exploring a new passion, it’s never too late to take the leap. Tim’s journey shows that with creativity, determination, and the courage to embrace change, you can achieve things you never thought possible.
His story is far from over. As Hagley West continues to grow and connect with more people worldwide, Tim remains committed to sharing the ups and downs of his journey—hoping to inspire others to take that leap of faith, just as he did.
Follow Tim’s incredible journey here:
Instagram: @timhaydenCEO
TikTok: @timhaydenCEO
Tim’s story is proof that passion and perseverance can lead to extraordinary results, no matter when or how you start. #LoveYourJourney
Love Your Journey
12 Comments
My name is Tina I have a twin named Tim I started watching your videos on tiktok I enjoy your challenge love your journey I want everyone to get a watch from you they are beautiful love the workmanship on them keep doing your videos love to watch them in utah
Ordered with Flash 20 code and when after I put in pay info. It changed amount!!
I watch you all the time and Love your Journey
But live in a small town in northern British Columbia Canada and never seen you anywhere in Canada 🇨🇦 yet – Love to see you come and enjoy Canada
I’ve just started watching your videos. When are you coming to Albany NY
Tim,
I enjoy watching your videos and reading your story! Very inspirational. May life give you great success and bless you with all its riches. Your proof that hard work and determination will make your dreams come true. From starting in your kitchen to a great warehouse is amazing. I just started getting back to wearing a watch it’s only a Apple Watch but none the less, I can download screens to give the illusion of something nicer until I can get into something nicer and glad you have given options to us guys and gals who may not at this time afford something better. Sincerely
Nicholas. From Canada