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That’s how Jack came full circle.
This story perfectly illustrates what MetalBC stands for: perseverance, finding each other, and achieving something great together…
26 January 2026
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2025: what a ride!
In the course of this year we organized more than 150 network meetings in the Netherlands and Belgium. Then it might seem like eve…23 December 2025
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Meet Our Members: Daisy van Leijsen
“I felt at home right away.” Since four years Daisy (28) lives together with her boyfriend in Helmond, but originally …22 December 2025
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Meet Our Members: Joost van Vonderen
From accountant to profit enhancer “I help entrepreneurs get more profit from sales” Joost van Vonderen is no ordinary…24 November 2025
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Networking is the new confidence
These days, you can’t trust 100% that everything you see and read is real. From AI photos and jubilation stories about passi…
24 October 2025
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How do you set up a crowdfunding?
There are several ways to arrange financing for your business. Crowdfunding is very suitable in certain cases. Are you interested,…19 February 2025
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René Smit: “Visited just about every networking club”
Who are you I am René Smit and I live in the province of Groningen with my wife and a dog. What company do you have? After my stu…19 February 2025
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How do you deal with complaining customers?
Almost every business owner has to deal with dissatisfied customers who complain (online). Not even so much because you’re n…19 February 2025
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Roy Huiskes: “I HATE businessclubs!”
Who are you? I am Roy Huiskes, 43 years old and I live in Enschede with my girlfriend, two sons and two hunting dogs. What company…19 February 2025
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Kick-off MetalBC: the photos!
What an evening! The kick-off of the MetalBC in TivoliVredenburg was exactly what we wanted it to be: inspiring, accessible and us…19 February 2025
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Jaap Hermans: “The Dillinger Escape Plan has nothing to do with cheese!”
Who are you? I am Jaap Hermans, 50 years old. I live in Eindhoven with my wife and son. What business do you have? From January 1,…19 February 2025
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Sven Lens: “I’m pretty good at nattering, though.”
Who are you I am Sven Lens, 49 years old and I have two daughters. I live on a sailing boat, so I can literally say that I have no…19 February 2025
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Why we do it the way we do it
Why we do it the way we do it We’ve mentioned before that, prior to establishing the MetalBC, we did a lot of research. The …19 February 2025
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The benefits of networking
From your network come the coolest connections, both business and personal. But then of course you have to actively start networki…19 February 2025
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Yvette Hoogland: “I have a tangerine for you”
Who are you I am Yvette Hoogland, 52 years old and living in Nijverdal. I am married and we have a daughter and a son. What busine…19 February 2025
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Why business tickets are cheaper, and what the difference is
We offer tickets for several festivals, including Graveland, Into The Grave, Pitfest, Hellmond Open Air and Dynamo Metalfest. At t…19 February 2025
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Don’t be a water-with-the-wine version of yourself
It is not always easy to be able to be yourself when you have your own business. Maybe you don’t dare, because you think you…19 February 2025
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Ilja van de Ven: “I like working with people who don’t listen to the Top 40”
Who are you I am Ilja van de Ven, a woman of 46 years. Since 2022 I have been living with my partner in beautiful Erica, aka the b…19 February 2025
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Paul Marques da Cruz: “I used to think networking was super scary”
Who are you I am Paul and together with my girlfriend Fleur and our baby I live in Reusel. Furthermore, I see myself as an enjoyer…19 February 2025
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Chapters: the how and why
Chapters are local branches of the Metal Business Club that meet (at least) once a month to discuss a set agenda, giving everyone …19 February 2025
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Hospitality as a guiding principle for every entrepreneur
In the hospitality industry, the customer (or rather, the guest) is always the focus. How can other entrepreneurs learn from this?…19 February 2025
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The Reign In Blood Principle
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1986, is an important date for metalheads. On that day, Slayer’s “Reign in Blood” sees the ligh…19 February 2025
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How do MetalBC members handle the vacation season?
Are you completely unreachable during the vacation season or do you just keep a finger on the pulse? Your fellow Metal Business Cl…26 July 2023
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According to these statistics, you’ll be fine with the MetalBC
For you as a Metal Business Club member, there could be all sorts of reasons why you signed up. Even finer: now we have statistica…26 April 2023
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