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A warm welcome to Expat Republic!
Thanks for being part of the Expat Republic family! With events running across The Netherlands you're bound to find some really cool folks you can connect with. We hold various events on a regular basis aimed at bringing people together and having good old fashion fun. Please let us know if you'd like to be an event host or organizer: http://www.expatrepublic.com/contact/
The point of our community is to help you meet and get to know locals in and around the city of Rotterdam.
For those of you whom are new to the city and looking for housing checkout:
Housing
• Housing resources and where to look
• House cleaning services in Rotterdam & The Netherlands
• Buying a House or Property in The Netherlands
• Setting up Utilities in The Netherlands
Taxes in The Netherlands
Career & Work
• Expat & English Speaking Jobs in The Netherlands
• Starting a Business in The Netherlands
• Career Coaches in The Netherlands
• The Most in Demand Skills For the Future
Education
• Dutch Schools in The Netherlands
• Advantages of the Blended Learning Approach to Language
• What an intensive dutch language course looks like!
Finances
• Cost of Living in The Netherlands
• What to do with 401k when moving abroad?
• Investment Advice for Expats
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Hit €10k Months as a Freelancer or Online Service ProviderLink visible for attendees
Welcome to this empowering webinar designed for future shepreneurs who are ready to stop daydreaming and start building.
Whether you’re still in your 9–5 dreaming of freedom — or you’ve already taken your first steps into business but things aren’t quite clicking yet — this session will give you the clarity, confidence, and direction to grow something real. It’s time to hit those €10k months with ease and confidence. Join this action-packed webinar with Jenny Watzka, and discover the proven strategies to build a thriving, profitable business that fits your dream lifestyle.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ Master the Market in 2025: Stay ahead of trends to grow your income.
✅ Consistent €10k Months: Say goodbye to unpredictable income and hello to reliable cash flow
✅ High-Ticket Strategies: Attract dream clients who value and invest in your services.
✅ Revenue Breakthroughs: Avoid common pitfalls and make rapid progress.
✅ The Power of Niching Down: Connect with your ideal clients effortlessly.
✅ Mindset for Success: Cultivate confidence and focus for long-term growth.
✅ Balance & Freedom: Build a business you love while enjoying a life you adore.This webinar is for you if:
➡️ You’re ready to launch your business in 2025 and hit the ground running.
➡️ You have a business but are ready to level up and achieve consistent €10k months.
➡️ You’re tired of unpredictable revenue and want a clear strategy that works.
➡️ You’re eager to attract high-quality clients and command premium rates.Meet Your Host
Jenny Watzka is a global entrepreneur who left her corporate consulting career six years ago to build a 7-figure business while traveling the world. Working just 4 hours a day, 4 days a week, Jenny is the creator of her flagship program Slay $10k, where she helps freelancers and service providers like you scale to consistent high-revenue months with ease.Webinar Details:
📅 Date: June 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 19:00 – 20:30 Dutch Time
💻 Where: Online (Link sent upon registration)
💰 Cost: FREEStop guessing and start growing. Jenny will give you the tools to supercharge your revenue and create a business that brings both success and freedom.
👉 Register Now and take your first step toward your €10k months!
- How to Get a Mortgage as a Self-Employed or Entrepreneur in The NetherlandsLink visible for attendees
Are you a freelancer, self-employed, or an entrepreneur in the Netherlands looking to buy your first home? Join our webinar to debunk common misconceptions about purchasing a home as a freelancer, self-employed individual, or entrepreneur.
During the webinar, we will cover different topics:
- The most popular misconceptions about mortgages for freelancers, self-employed individuals, and entrepreneurs.
- Answering popular questions: Can I get a mortgage? How do banks calculate my maximum mortgage? What are the requirements for self-employed individuals/entrepreneurs?
- Providing examples of mortgage calculations for self-employed individuals, freelancers, and entrepreneurs.
- Discussing alternative scenarios if you cannot meet the requirements to get a mortgage.
- Q&A session.
Who should attend?
This webinar is essential for freelancers, self-employed individuals, and entrepreneurs in the Netherlands considering buying their first home. Whether you need clarification on eligibility, documentation requirements, or financial planning strategies, this session will provide the necessary information.Register
FREEAbout the sponsor
With a wealth of personal finance experience, the Mister Mortgage team saw the need for a more personal approach that thoughtfully considers its clients’ goals, families, and futures. Independent financial advice means Mister Mortgage represents you and your interests, not a mortgage lender. Their unbiased financial solution helps you to get a home loan that fits your financial situation. Mister Mortgage assists you with every aspect of your home finances, from managing everyday housing expenses to larger investments. - Pension & Investment Planning for ExpatsLink visible for attendees
Join us for an insightful webinar if you are an expat or planning to move overseas, this event right for you.
This event will provide valuable strategies to help you secure your financial future, wherever you call home.
Key topics include:
- Understanding the unique financial challenges faced by expats
- Pension options and considerations for international residents
- Investment strategies tailored to the expat lifestyle
- Tax implications and how to optimise your financial planning
- Tips for starting early and maximising your long-term financial security
Remember, it's never too early to start planning for your future. The sooner you begin, the better prepared you'll be to enjoy your life abroad with financial peace of mind.
Register
FREEAbout The Speaker:
Jake Barber is the Co-Founder & CEO of SJB, a company he established in 2018 to provide specialised financial services for British and US expats.
With a focus on retirement, investment, and tax planning, Jake has successfully built a fee-based financial advice model for the expat community.His expertise spans international financial planning, pension advice, tax planning, and investment management for high-net-worth individuals.
Jake is fully qualified as a financial adviser through CISI (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), and NASAA (USA). Under his leadership, SJB has won multiple awards, including "Best Adviser Firm Established in under 3 Years" in 2020 and "Excellence in Digital Innovation" in 2021.Jake's innovative approach to remote financial advising has positioned him as a thought leader in the industry, particularly in the wake of the global pandemic.
About SJB Global:
SJB Global is a pioneering financial services firm that provides expats with high-quality, fee-based financial advice worldwide.Founded on the principle “Striving For a Better World” SJB offers a transparent, client-focused approach to financial planning.
Key features of SJB Global:
Comprehensive Services: Specializing in investment advice, UK & US expat services, estate planning, saving plans, retirement planning, and pension advice.Innovative Approach: As a remote-based company, SJB leverages technology to provide personalised service while keeping costs low. This innovation earned them the International Adviser's Professional Development Award in 2021.
Client-Centric Philosophy: SJB's core values emphasise service, honesty, and putting clients first. They operate on a fee-only model, ensuring unbiased, holistic advice.
Investment Strategy: Focus on passive funds for lower costs and better long-term performance.
Continuous Learning: Through SJB Academy, the company ensures its advisers are always up-to-date, providing expert recommendations in clients' best interests.
SJB Global combines expertise, innovation, and ethical practices to offer expats worldwide the financial planning services they deserve, at a fair price and without hidden agendas.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert insights, valuable strategies, and exclusive content.
- Managing Your Child’s Behavior with a System Kids LoveLink visible for attendees
Are you a parent, teacher, or caregiver struggling to manage challenging behavior without yelling, punishing, or resorting to bribes? Join us for an eye-opening session on The Choices System, a powerful and compassionate approach to behavior management that nurtures responsibility, self-control, and emotional intelligence in children. Based on Robbie Zein’s groundbreaking method, this webinar will introduce a structured yet flexible system that helps children understand the consequences of their actions in a way that feels like a game—not a punishment.
✅ In This Webinar, You’ll Learn:
- How to implement The Choices System in both home and school settings
- The secret to using Choices as a reward system that fosters intrinsic motivation
- Why warnings are key—and how to deliver them effectively
- The difference between Minor and Major Choices (and when to apply them)
- How to keep track of Choices without turning it into a monetary system
- Tips for engaging children in rule-making to increase their cooperation
- Best practices for holding positive, productive “Choices Meetings”
Whether you're managing one child or an entire classroom, this system is adaptable, respectful, and refreshingly simple to use. Plus, kids love it!
Register
FREEAbout the Speaker
Robbie is an educational and behavioural life coach who lectures on social emotional issues, child development and education. Working with parents, children, teachers and companies worldwide, she provides tools to raise happy and confident children in a calm and punishment-free way. Through her work, she has won multiple awards for quality, growth and client satisfaction. During her lectures Robbie shares her unique effective methods which she has developed and implemented in a range of childcare centres and schools. These methods are currently being shared with a global audience.
