Jim

I am a growth coach who works with young professionals/managers/founders (20-40 years old), startups/scaleups, local businesses and SMEs to make this world a better place. I succeed when you no longer need me. The earlier, the better. I've worked with people around the world (virtually) and in the Netherlands and Japan (locally).

Vision: Peaceful Mind, Health Life, Inspired by the Spirit of Japan Mission: Bridging and connecting Japan and the Netherlands We make the best of Japan available in the Netherlands ------- Solutions ------- - For Japanese Full relocation support and consultation for Japanese people, businesses and (real estate/business) investors. - For people and businesses in the Netherlands Authentic Japanese cultural activities (workshops, trainings, events) and crafts (tools, products, gifts) given/made by lifelong practitioners, in-house, in-company and hybrid/virtual. Facilitating business partnerships or visits/tours with the best Japanese artisans, craftsmen and producers (incl tea plantations, etc) upon request and project-basis. ------- My role ------- - Strategy - Market entry and expansion - Business partnerships - Improving marketing - Improving and streamlining operations (events and digital) Consultations with new partners or clients, when needed.

Advisory and execution of CRM, digital marketing and web development for foreign SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups in the Netherlands and Japan. ------ Client profile ------ - Japanese businesses in the Netherlands/EU - Dutch and English-speaking businesses in Japan We deal directly with founders / CEOs / business owners. ------ Solutions ------ - Marketing automation - CRM (such as Salesforce) - Web design (& development, if needed) - Customer service platform (such as Zendesk) - Tech stack audit Marketing services (set-up, optimization, consultation) upon request. ------ My role ------ - Strategy - Business partnerships - Client acquisition, success and retention - Involved in tech infrastructure and accounting/finance

Lifelong partner in business We boost customer and team success for SMEs in the real estate space 10x ROIC guaranteed. We only offer our solutions to referrals by (former) clients or our partners (best in the industry). Ask your vendors or fellow agents for an introduction or my contact details. We do NOT have a website. Solutions - Monopoly Subscription A tech-based solution that simplifies, connects and streamlines your tech stack, communication, projects, processes, knowledge base, sales quotes, invoicing, payments and business with external vendors (including offering their services). Track up-to-date customer, employee, project and financial/KPI status at any time in 1 overview. Result: more time to focus on work that matters, happier clients and team, and improved margins, cash flow and control over your business. You gain the ability to 100% focus on growing your business. - Monopoly Consultation and Projects Bringing a focused path to realize growth ambitions by removing the biggest bottleneck and accelerating the biggest opportunity. If wanted/needed, done by us on a project-basis with clear KPIs. If needed for the project, together with the best specialists in the industry. 10x ROIC guaranteed. - Monopoly Media Newsletter, video podcast and contributor to others' podcasts, magazines and websites. - Monopoly Events Exclusive, invitation-only events about 1 topic to boost customer and/or team success. A gathering of 5-10 business owners/entrepreneurs in real estate (networking), with the best speakers and case studies on that topic (from inside and outside the industry as well as examples from abroad). Always with a Japanese touch, to show what is discussed in practice. Held with/at partners: ask your vendors for the next event. - Monopoly Trip Annual study trip to Japan that combines business/entrepreneurship, real estate and culture. Return with practical insights and relationships that boost your business. 10x ROIC guaranteed.

1. Finance: increased income and margins by rebranding, partnerships (cross- and up-sell) and improving customer loyalty and referrals 2. Marketing: set up and improved digital marketing channels to new and former clients 3. Operations and tech: implemented and connected software to increase efficiency and let agents focus on the "human" work 4. Business: systematized and streamlined the business to let the owner work "on" the business instead of "in" the business On the side: started a podcast that helped me build relationships with agents and vendors in the Dutch real estate space. I leveraged the media, knowledge and relationships to start my business "Makelaarsmonopolie" in March 2024, after I had returned to the Netherlands.

After my Fellowship, I joined the Program Secretariat to further develop the program (i.e. corporate incubator) and provide an even better experience for new batches of Fellows. I mainly worked on the recruitment of new Fellows, mentoring and creating a stimulating work environment for current fellows and taking care of fellows' needs. Having gone through the Fellowship myself, I acted as a bridge between existing fellows and other stakeholders, both internal and external.

Tasked with the goal of converting our team's effort to joy for our customers. Led an international team, oversaw day-to-day operations and worked on improving TFJoy's portfolio and staff in an effort to realise TFJoy's vision: using (mobile) games to bring joy to the daily lives of as many people as possible.