From Dream
to Drive
At 14, I took my first steps into entrepreneurship. What started with a passion for digital media has grown into a portfolio of successful companies. Now I share my knowledge and experience to help other entrepreneurs move forward.
Versatile Entrepreneurship
From digital innovation to sustainable energy, and from luxury services to hospitable hotels – no challenge is too big for me. In every project, I look for new opportunities and possibilities. Because standing still? That’s not in my dictionary.
View my companies-
6
Successful companies
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16+
Entrepreneurs mentored
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3
Countries active
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15+
Years as entrepreneur
With these skills I help you succeed.
Entrepreneurship
Been there, done that – and now I help you make your entrepreneurial dream a reality.
Online Marketing
From A to Z: together we’ll make your online presence irresistible.
Scaling Up
Ready for take-off? I’ll help you grow without growing pains.
Problem Solving
Complex challenges? Together we’ll find creative solutions that work.
Think Big
Dare to dream, dare to do. I help you think and act big.
Management
Work smarter, get better results – I’m happy to share my management lessons.
Delegation / Leadership
Build a top team that moves mountains. I’ll show you how.
EV Infrastructure
Green entrepreneurship is the future. With my expertise, I help you grow sustainably.
My Story, Your Inspiration
Every entrepreneur has their own story.
This is mine – full of valuable lessons and turning points that made me who I am today.
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1994
Born 👶🏻 in Gouda, raised in Moerkapelle
- Fascinated by the digital world from an early age
- Known as the school’s ‘computer wizard’ by age 12
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2009
Off to Germany! 🚚 At 14, I discovered in Adenau what entrepreneurship really means
- Learned marketing by working in the family hotel
- Started Restyles Germany and became a pioneer in responsive web design
- My first steps as a real entrepreneur
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2016
Discovered island life ⛵ on Texel at 21
- Sold Restyles Germany and set course for new horizons
- Took over Hotel Loodsmans Welvaren
- Built up Restyles Netherlands
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2018
Time for the big city! 🏡 Moving to Almere
- Bought my dream house
- Opened the Restyles Netherlands office
- Started Laaddirect – my entry into sustainable energy
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2021
Sometimes you need to let go 👋 to grow
- Said goodbye to Hotel Loodsmans Welvaren, SOLD!
- Transferred Restyles to Jeffrey Blok as new CEO
- Took my first steps in Dubai with my own holding
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2022 – 2023
Dubai, here I come! ✈️ New city, new opportunities
- Launched Growetive for next-level marketing
- Started DuHomes for property management
- Launched DuExotics for luxury car rental
- Worked on my book ‘The Power of Perseverance’
More about the book: The Power of Perseverance
More to come…
Ready for the next step? Let me help you make your entrepreneurial dream a reality!
As a mentor, I work with only a small group of entrepreneurs at a time. This allows me to give you all the attention you deserve to help your business grow faster. Curious about what I can do for you? Let’s discover which form of mentorship suits you best.
