Little time for acquisition
Sales work gets pushed aside, or it just doesn't come naturally to you.
Networking · Acquisition · Relationship management
Get more from your network. Together.
Many entrepreneurs are strong in their craft but get stuck on acquisition, follow-up, and visibility. Ready2Connect connects you with the right people: personally, practically, and results-driven.
Existing partnerships
Active within strong networking ecosystems
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About Pascal
A true connector and living golden guide
Some do what they're good at, others do what they love. In entrepreneurship, I found both. I connect parties and find fulfillment in bringing people and businesses together.
With broad commercial experience across multiple sectors, I built strong expertise in customer relationships, sales, acquisition, and presentation. I previously ran my own networking club and freelance business, and for years I launched multiple BNI chapters across the Netherlands.
Why shouldn't an entrepreneur use a sparring partner? Top athletes do it all the time. Together we create opportunities, tackle challenges, and deliver top performance over the long haul.
Experience
Sales experience in hospitality
B2C sales
B2B sales
Relationship management and acquisition
Network development and representation
Launching BNI chapters across the Netherlands
Authenticity
Real connection, no sales tricks.
Reliability
A promise is a promise—clear and honest.
Accessibility
Approachable and nearby.
Results-driven
Focused on growth in network and revenue.
Sound familiar?
Strong in your craft, but acquisition stalls
Most entrepreneurs don't lose customers on quality—they lose them on visibility and follow-up.
Networking feels awkward
How do you approach strangers, keep a conversation going, and sum up what you do in a concise pitch?
Poor lead follow-up
No follow-up calls, business cards unused, no LinkedIn outreach—either you don't know how or you procrastinate.
Scattered focus
Offering too many services at once (the 'supermarket effect') dilutes your message.
Lack of visibility
You exist, but the right people haven't found you yet.
Missed opportunities
Without proper preparation, valuable conversations fall flat.
What I do for you
One partner for your entire commercial front
From first meeting to post-event follow-up: I coach you personally and actively go out with you.
Networking
Attend networking gatherings together, with warm introductions at the right moments.
Everything comes down to connection →
Acquisition
From cold to warm: open relationships and build trust that turns into meetings.
Relationship management
Systematically nurture existing contacts and convert them into lasting partnerships.
Sales
Sharpen your pitch: unique selling points, presence, and the right story.
Follow-up
By phone, mail, social media, or in person. No lead gets left behind.
Visibility & presence
LinkedIn positioning, pitch, and personal presentation that leave a lasting impression.
Since time immemorial
Business is built on people. Still.
For centuries, business happened through who you knew and trusted. Ready2Connect brings personal networking back to modern SMEs.
How it works
A practical approach in four steps
No theory or online courses. We go into practice together and build real results.
01
Discovery & baseline assessment
No-pressure conversation and a quick questionnaire: where do you stand, and where are the opportunities?
02
Personal coaching
Coaching on pitch, presentation, and LinkedIn profile. We sharpen your story and unique selling points.
03
Into the network together
I take you to networking clubs and events and arrange warm, direct introductions.
04
Follow-up & relationship management
Structured follow-up via CRM so contacts turn into meetings and revenue.
Why Ready2Connect
Personal, practical, and no long-term commitments
Ready2Connect helps entrepreneurs grow through connection, trust, relationship management, and strategic networking, with personal coaching.
- Personal approach instead of off-the-shelf training
- Years of hands-on experience in sales & acquisition
- Large, active network across Noord-Brabant
- Low entry cost and minimal risk
- Short-term contracts: 1 month, 4 months, or 1 year
- Results-driven method with clear agreements
- I actively join you at networking events
- Warm introductions from an established network
“Why shouldn't an entrepreneur use a sparring partner? Top athletes do.”
Pascal van BuurenFounder, Ready2Connect1-12
months duration — you choose
50+
events per year possible
Your network in pictures
This is what networking together looks like
Photos from business events and networking mixers across Noord-Brabant.
Packages
Easy to start, flexible to scale
Deliberately market-aligned and accessible for freelancers, startups, and SMEs.
Start
Personal networking coaching
€499p/mo
Schedule a conversation- Intake and discovery conversation
- Baseline assessment via questionnaire
- Personal coaching & mentoring
- Visit 3 networking clubs with me
- Pitch coaching
- LinkedIn profile review & advice
- Personal presentation: presence & impact
- Sharpen your unique selling points
- Follow-up and acquisition tips
Most popular
Growth
Acquisition packages
€75p/mo
Choose between: a 4-month trial for €100 p/mo or an annual package for €900 per year
- Depending on your package you receive a guaranteed effort commitment and a guaranteed number of meetings*
- 1–2 meetings per 4 months
- 3–6 meetings per year
- Structured lead follow-up via HubSpot CRM
Scale
Guest speaking, hosting & ambassador
€85p/hr
Custom rates available based on your specific needs.
Request a quote- Host or speak at your event
- Trade show representation
- Ambassador for your networking club
- Event & conference appearances
- Fully customized to your needs
Additionally, I work with a revenue model: 3% to 10% commission when my introductions lead to realized revenue, depending on your sector and average order value.
Active across Brabant
One warm network, four cities.
Eindhoven, Breda, Tilburg, and Den Bosch—I go out with you and open the right doors.
A growing market
Networking is no longer an extra—it's a strategic business tool
Within the SME sector, cold acquisition is increasingly giving way to relationship selling and strategic networking.
1.56M
SME companies in the Netherlands
+69%
SME growth over ten years
Top
one of the fastest-growing sectors: business services
4 cities
strong network: Eindhoven, Breda, Tilburg, Den Bosch
Sources: CBS · State of Dutch SMEs
Your network
Build your network together
I connect you with the right entrepreneurs from different sectors and arrange warm introductions at exactly the right moment.
Warm introductions from an established network
The option to join events together with me, or to hire me as your external account manager
Follow-up via CRM until meeting and revenue
Ready2Connect · your network in motion
Warm introductions
via the network
Events together
12–50+ per year
Follow-up
until meeting & revenue
Frequently asked questions
Good to know
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Find out if we're a good fit and how I can help your business grow. Your first consultation is free.
“Success is a journey, not a destination.”
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