May 2026 Buzz Business Networking Meet Up – Rotterdam

Please note: if you require a travel visa we don't provide a letter of invitation for this or any events.

Small business owner? Freelancer? Sole trader? Do you like to get to know people, build relationships, connections, and collaborations? Then #JoinTheHive with Queen Bee Julie Taylor for this in-person networking event and join this supportive community, Buzz Business Networking.

No matter how big or small your company is or where you are in your business journey, building relationships with other business owners can provide you with support and much more.

Included in this session is:

*Talk from an expert speaker

*A sounding board to spark new ideas

*Get referrals

*Increase sales

You get on a sales call.
It goes well. They’re engaged. Nodding.

Then you share the price…

“I need to think about it.”

Most service providers try to fix this by:

• improving their pitch
• handling objections better
• finding more leads

But the real problem starts before the call even begins.

It starts with how you describe:

• what you do
• who it’s for
• and whether your buyer actually sees themselves in your story

When that’s unclear, even a great sales call won’t convert.

→ Spot exactly where your message is confusing or losing the right buyers
→ Identify the parts of your story that naturally attract people ready to buy
→ Understand how your story connects (or doesn’t) to your ideal client
→ Fix the gaps so prospects stop hesitating

➔ A clear framework you can use in your content, DMs, and sales calls
➔ A sharper message that attracts better-fit clients
➔ A way to move from “I need to think about it” → clear yes, no, or not now

✔️ You’re getting enquiries or calls, but not decisions
✔️ You hear “I need to think about it” more than you’d like
✔️ You know your offer is good, but it’s not landing clearly

spent over a decade in global commercial roles at Adidas, Heineken, and DEL, building CRM systems, designing customer journeys, and managing regional sales teams.

Now based in Rotterdam, he works with coaches and service providers who are getting on sales calls — but not getting commitments.

He focuses on the full buyer journey: from how you present your work online, to how you attract and qualify the right people, to how your offer lands in conversation.

If someone is saying “I need to think about it,” he finds where the breakdown is — and fixes it.

This isn’t about scripts, pressure, or “selling harder.”

It’s about fixing the part of your business most people overlook —
so the right clients can actually recognise themselves in what you offer.

Business networking for small business owners

It can be lonely running a small business so let’s take you away from your desk so you can meet some like-minded business owners to grow your connections.

You need resilience as a business owner, there are so many spinning plates to manage; time, money, resources, and of course finding customers.

Our community is here to listen, help and support.

About your host

From starting a business in The Netherlands as an expat back in 2019 it was hard to get the right answers and find other business owners that were going through the same challenges.

Where do you find information, support, and recommendations without a network?

Over time, from attending events, asking questions, requesting help, and reaching out to people, I started to build a network of people who have provided invaluable support and has opened up many opportunities.

I love getting to know people, their stories, and their challenges, helping them by ‘connecting the dots’ through connections and collaborations.

What people said about these events

"Thanks for the meeting this week and it was lovely to meet you and hear your very inspirational story.

It was a really lovely group, a nice day, fun event, and great presentations 😃"

Networking, support & collaboration

Take some time for yourself to meet this local group of professional entrepreneurs. During the session, we will cover:

Introduction round: Everyone gets 60 seconds so we can find out about you and your business, and what you need help with.

Speakers: We will have guest speakers join us to share business expertise, practical tips, and advice.

Networking: Get to know your fellow entrepreneurs, make some connections, and support each other.

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I look forward to welcoming you to #TheHive.

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