About this Event
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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
🌟 When Ads Work (and When They Don’t)
Most small businesses try paid ads at some point…
…and a lot of them walk away frustrated.
Money spent.
Clicks coming in.
But no real results.
The usual assumption?
👉 “Ads don’t work for my business.”
But in most cases, that’s not true.
The real issue is:
- running ads before the business is ready
- unclear messaging or offer
- targeting the wrong audience
- or expecting ads to fix deeper problems
In this session, you’ll learn:
→ What actually needs to be in place before you spend money on ads
→ Why some campaigns work — and others quietly burn budget
→ The most common mistakes small businesses make with paid media
→ What paid ads can realistically do for a business like yours
You’ll walk away with:
➔ A clear understanding of whether ads are the right next step for your business
➔ The confidence to avoid costly mistakes
➔ A practical framework to assess your readiness before investing
This is for you if:
✔️ You’ve tried ads before and didn’t see results
✔️ You’re thinking about running ads but unsure if it’s worth it
✔️ You want to understand paid media without wasting money
About the Speaker
is the founder of Malt Media, a boutique performance media agency specialising in Google and Meta ads for growing businesses.
With over 15 years of experience, he has managed campaigns across the full spectrum of paid media — from small business clients to global brands including LG, Heineken, Optimum Nutrition, Diageo, Cartier, and Boots.
He began his career working with one of Australia’s largest small business client bases, spent a decade scaling global campaigns, and founded Malt Media to bring that expertise back to growing businesses.
Recent results include:
- 10X ROI for a hospitality client
- 22X ROAS for a fintech company
- 274% year-on-year growth in orders for an e-commerce brand
Why this session is different
This isn’t about “just run ads and see what happens.”
It’s about understanding when ads actually make sense — and when they don’t — so you can make smarter decisions with your budget.
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
NIO House Rotterdam, 80 Meent, Rotterdam, Netherlands
EUR 42.35
