Online Business & Community Academy
The best way to build a thriving online business and a loyal community in 12 weeks. Attract high-paying customers and discover the freedom of a ‘Happy Life’: successful without working 24/7.
Business & Community
To attract a significant number of clients, you need both a business-building strategy and a community-building approach.
Success depends on it.
You may have a solid business strategy, but without a thriving community, your efforts will fall flat. Conversely, you might have a vibrant community, but without a strong foundation—such as the right mindset, strategies, and revenue models—it won’t lead to success. It’s the combination of both that is crucial and unlocks the potential for substantial growth in your client base.
Over the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure of helping thousands of entrepreneurs build their online communities. These communities flourished like never before.
Facebook groups thrived, Instagram accounts expanded. However, for many entrepreneurs, it stopped there. They struggled to convert their communities into customers and steady revenue streams. Why? The community was built, but there was no solid foundation behind it. No revenue model. No clear niche. No compelling offer. And that’s such a missed opportunity.
You can build an amazing community, but if the rest isn’t in place, it’s like pouring water into a sieve.
That’s why I knew something had to change. I asked myself: “What makes someone with a successful community also a successful entrepreneur?” I conducted research within my own community of thousands of entrepreneurs and clients and reached the following conclusion:
I asked myself: “What makes someone with a successful community also a successful entrepreneur?”
You’ll only start earning consistently and effortlessly
when your business aligns perfectly with the community you want to build.
That’s why, after months of development, I’m introducing this brand-new program. In it, you’ll not only learn how to create a highly successful community, but also how to build a business that aligns with everything—your values, your message, and your mission. This ensures that the members of your community don’t just become clients; they remain loyal customers who purchase from you repeatedly. This continuity allows you to build a financially healthy business, where everything you do makes sense.
This unique method is not taught anywhere else.
No one else teaches you how to build a business from a community strategy, and no one else shows you how to build a community with a business mindset. As an entrepreneur, you want to help people and earn good money, right? The easiest and most effective way to achieve that is by leveraging this unique combination. In a community, you’re surrounded by fans, and you can do business with a tribe that’s already eager to engage with you. This ensures that your community continues to purchase from you time and time again.
Discover which business strategies work. Learn what content to share on social media and your website, turning followers into fans, customers, and ambassadors who recommend you to friends, family, and business contacts. And master the art of selling in an authentic and genuine way, building connections without being pushy. This way, you can quickly attract clients, earn money doing what you love, and have the time and financial freedom to enjoy life with the people you care about.
All of this is possible with the proven method offered in this brand-new online group program: the Online Business & Community Academy!
The Academy has given me many tools and a good foundation to build on. It offers us an opportunity that we would otherwise have missed or not taken advantage of. The training also challenged us (and sometimes still does) to take a good look at our mission-vision strategy. It has helped me to grow and look at our business in a different way, more substantiated and from the customer’s perspective. It has also tapped into a potential that I didn’t know about (creating content).
Very positive: it helped me to see how everything could hang together and what I still had to do (or eliminate). And now everything has fallen into place. I now know exactly how I want to organize my business and I already have a large part of this in place. Thanks to the stick behind the door, I have now consistently planned several actions, such as structurally posting good content in my closed group and on social media and an online live meeting with potential customers twice a week. I have already acquired a customer from this. So now I’m moving on. I’m really looking forward to building even further.
I found it extremely difficult to make an offer and attract the right customers online. I found it a great challenge to become visible with my new offering.
My biggest learning moment is that I just have to start and not always think that everything has to be perfect such as the perfect website, videos, etc. Previously, that was a real stumbling block for me to get started. My belief has always been that if you come up with something new, it should take a year. Maartje taught me how to look when making and launching an offer.
Maartje is straight to the point, I like that. She sometimes calls herself a strict teacher, I don’t see it that way. It’s someone who wants you to achieve success, I find that super valuable. Thank you again Maartje.
Do you recognize this?
You’re an ambitious freelancer, coach, or consultant, mostly working on an hourly basis. But you want more…
You’re earning well per hour, but you’re increasingly asking yourself: “Is this it? Do I want to keep doing this for years?” You dream of helping more people, making a bigger impact, earning great money, and creating a #HappyLife. You know you could leverage your expertise more efficiently. You see others running successful (online) businesses and think, “I want that too.” But…
You’re unsure if you have the right skills.
You’re unsure if you have the right entrepreneurial mindset and skills. Some days you feel confident, but on others, you doubt yourself and feel nervous about being visible. Selling feels uncomfortable. You wonder, “Who’s really waiting for me?” and as a result, you struggle to attract the right clients.
You don’t have the right followers
You’re unsure where to find your ideal client or which problems you can best solve for them. You find it hard to choose. You think you don’t have the right followers on social media or the right people in your network, which means you’re not offering your services to the right audience. This makes it feel like an uphill battle to find well-paying clients for your business idea.
Creating content takes far too long because you’re a perfectionist
This slows down your visibility, leading to inconsistent efforts. As a result, you’re not turning followers into fans, ambassadors, and customers who can refer more clients to you. You feel stuck. And to be honest, you’re not entirely sure what to share.
You’re overwhelmed and looking for a simple plan that works to attract clients quickly.
You want to shift from hourly work to building a thriving (online) business. But you often find yourself asking, “Where do I start?” You’re ambitious and working hard—you’ve even started building a website or brainstorming new business ideas—but you’re not really moving forward. Meanwhile, your friends and family are complaining that they hardly see you.
You’ve noticed some competitors who are running successful (online) businesses, even though they’re not as skilled as you. And you keep asking yourself: how is that possible?
You might even have an offer, but it’s not irresistible. It’s not compelling enough. Selling feels difficult, and you’re missing the right skills to make it work. Yet, you have so much value to offer!
My biggest challenge was that I was working very hard, investing a lot of time in my work, including social media, distributing flyers, paid advertising, and taking courses, but the results didn’t match the effort. I knew who my target audience was, but to make ends meet, I tried to help everyone.
How could I turn my 1,800 Facebook followers into paying clients? This demotivated me, and I started to doubt—not the quality of my work—but how to grow my client base so that I could actually earn a decent income.
The most significant lesson from our collaboration was regaining clarity on my vision and dream from scratch, and then applying, step by step, what my business was lacking, even pushing beyond my comfort zone. This changed my mindset, especially by listening to Maartje’s clear explanations, her enthusiasm, her personal story, and her journey to success in the modules, and then applying these lessons to my own practice. Don’t doubt, just do! Understand that you can always improve things—just go for it. Make choices; you can’t help everyone, and there will always be people who don’t like you.
The results were immediately measurable! I experienced a tremendous influx of new clients who were inspired by my renewed enthusiasm and gave my business glowing reviews. This created a snowball effect that continues to this day.
My revenue doubled in just three months, and the forecast for the coming month is even higher.
I would definitely recommend others to join the academy. I went in with complete trust because Maartje’s approach resonated with me. Maartje delivers on what she promises; the modules are clear, covering topics essential for every entrepreneur. Additionally, I found the coaching calls with Maartje incredibly valuable. She takes the time for you, listens carefully, and always knows how to motivate you so you can move forward with enthusiasm.
When this foundation is strong, and you work through the modules within the given time frame, you’ll achieve great results, just like I did. It really works!
I’m super happy. It’s challenging, but if you give it 100% and aim for maximum results, you’ll succeed.
And now on
The world around us is changing at a rapid pace. We are in a crisis. If you do what you always did, you now get less than you always got. Moreover, you want to make an impact and create something that matters. So what are you going to do? Do you want to continue to struggle, stress and watch your dream turn into a nightmare? Or are you looking for help and will I give you the exact step-by-step plan with which I have already helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and with which I immediately turned over 100,000+ euros in my first year as an entrepreneur? Turnover of 385,000 euros in the second year and 443,000 euros in the third year. The choice is yours ;-).
How would it feel if you could…
Sell effortlessly through genuine connections?
Imagine knowing exactly what your niche is, with the right skills and mindset to sell through authentic connections. Selling would feel natural and effortless, as you attract customers in a way that feels genuine and friendly.
Build an active group of followers, customers, and ambassadors around you?
Whether through social media, your mailing list, or an online community—whatever suits you best—you’d gather a loyal group that repeatedly buys from you. A space where you can be unapologetically yourself, and where the right people naturally engage with you. This way, you attract your ideal clients and keep them coming back, while they bring in more customers through word of mouth because they’ve become your fans and ambassadors.
Be visible in a relaxed way and attract clients from that visibility?
With a time-saving and effective formula, you could create all your social media content for the entire month in just one day. This would allow you to maintain a relaxed yet consistent presence, with posts that immediately resonate with your audience. Your inbox would overflow with messages from followers eager to become clients, leading to a continuous flow of customers and ambassadors, taking you from stress to success.
Have a simple plan that actually works to attract clients quickly?
This would prevent you from wasting time, money, and energy on things that don’t matter or that you’re doing just for the sake of it. Instead, you’d efficiently and effectively establish the foundation for a successful (online) business, including community building and mastering the right skills.
Earn good money doing what you love
Because you know exactly what you’re selling and to whom, and you understand why people choose to buy from you. This would allow you to help many people while also having the time and money to enjoy life with the ones you love.
I was not visible at all and had no interest in social media at all.
Since I started working with Maartje, I quickly get answers to my questions, I notice that it is not that difficult at all and I am extremely visible everywhere. If you want good contact with your customers, you should definitely work with Maartje.
That’s now possible if you join us!
Don’t wait any longer—build a successful (online) business and community in just 12 weeks, doing what you love, while having plenty of time left for the things that matter most with the people you care about.
I don’t make empty promises; this step-by-step plan works. It helped me generate €875,000 in revenue during the first three years of my business. It’s why I sold out the Online Community Academy multiple times and successfully launched the Female Leaders Club and this Online Business & Community Academy.
My clients have also successfully implemented these steps. So, it works—as long as you do the work.
My biggest insight
Being good at something doesn’t necessarily make you a good entrepreneur!
I’ve been registered with the Chamber of Commerce for over twenty years, working as a freelance content and community expert for brands like Endemol, RTL, Postcode Lottery, Heineken, and KLM. I mostly took on long-term interim assignments, and because I’m good at what I do, I consistently found new opportunities through word of mouth. I only needed to be visible and sell myself once or twice a year. Often, this was through an agency, so the recruiter had already “sold” me before I even went for the interview…
Long story short: with my Chamber of Commerce registration and quarterly VAT filings, I considered myself an entrepreneur. But in reality, I wasn’t! I only realized this when I truly began my entrepreneurial journey in September 2019 by launching my own product.
To be honest, I started with enthusiasm, but selling my book and online program was far more challenging than I expected. I was (and still am) skilled in my field, but that didn’t automatically make me a good entrepreneur! In the beginning, I struggled immensely with visibility, sales, and marketing. I had to learn the right skills and tools. I struggled with choosing a target audience, creating an offer, and then selling it to the right people. Selling, in particular, made me anxious. What if I get rejected? What if I’m not good enough and fail? Out of fear, I kept postponing sales, sabotaging myself by getting busy with logos, business cards, a website, etc.—anything to delay launching an online community and making online sales…
As a result, I missed out on opportunities—opportunities I desperately needed as an entrepreneur! To connect with my ideal audience, to earn money, and to do what truly makes me happy. I invested all my savings, earned from my interim work, back into myself over the past three years. Tens of thousands of euros went into coaching and training from the best in the Netherlands and the USA. With my last bit of money, I hired a business coach. Then, I conducted research, launched my online community, sought even more help, and learned the ingredients of a successful (online) business. Through trial, error, and hard work, I’ve reached where I am today.
When I combined the Online Community Method with the Online Business Building Method, my business skyrocketed. I’m now known as the Queen of Communities, doing what I love, and last year, I achieved a record revenue of €443,000. I’ve also become a sought-after speaker at (international) events and have been featured in numerous (industry) media outlets such as De Telegraaf, Het Parool, Adformatie, Emerce, MarketingFacts, MarketingTribune, Nederlands Media Nieuws, MT.nl, Managementboek, BNR Nieuwsradio, RTL4, and have appeared live on television.
I was nominated for the Viva400 in the Business Wonders category and for the Woman in the Media Award. I even launched the Online Community Academy in the midst of the Corona crisis, and it quickly sold out. By becoming more visible, I’m now able to help even more people with their online communities and the creation of successful (online) businesses. #HappyLife.
As the Queen of Communities, I believe that you need your community to be successful. But there’s more to it. That’s why I started the Online Business & Community Academy. As a business mentor, I teach entrepreneurs how to find their niche in the market and position themselves as the #1 expert or influencer. And I’d love to help you do the same.
Program
You will receive 1 module per week for 12 weeks and the modules will then be available indefinitely. Going on holiday during this period is therefore no problem. Together we sprint, so that you no longer sabotage yourself. What are you going to learn?
1. Research. Internal, external and your niche target group
During the first week we conduct internal and external research. And we dive into your specific niche. The better you know yourself, your market and your ideal target group, the easier it is to build a successful (online) business. So that you attract nice new customers, fans and ambassadors in an authentic and sympathetic way. And this is the basis for a successful company and a successful community that wants to buy immediately.
2. Your irresistible offer
After you have researched yourself and your ideal target group, we will get to work on your irresistible offer that helps your ideal customer from A to B. What challenges does your ideal customer currently face and which revenue model can you best help him or her with? So that your ideal customer immediately says ‘yes’ when you make an offer. And your community feels seen and heard. Your offer resonates. Your company is growing.
3. Plan for continuous power to customers
Once you have a clear idea of your offer, you make a plan for turnover for the coming months. What concrete (sales and marketing) actions will you take to achieve that turnover target? What is your goal and how do you get there? We bring focus to your company, so that you only do what is necessary and achieve results faster. Resulting in a continuous flow of customers.
4. Community building on the right platform
You then start community building on the right platform. By that I mean: building a relationship with your ideal target group, by being smartly visible and sharing the right content. Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, etc. For each social media and community platform you will learn how to start, activate and grow your online community. You choose the platform that suits you best. So that you make a suitable offer to the right people and more people buy.
5. Marketing masterpiece
Create your marketing masterpiece: a mega valuable article, podcast or video that you refer people to if they want to know more about ‘your’ subject: your expertise. By providing value, you make an impression and attract the right customers.
Thanks to a smart format, people will also share this marketing masterpiece via their own network. Are you easier to find? This allows your community and your company to grow, without having to do it all alone or spending thousands of euros on advertisements.
6. Strategic content
You can’t be a secret and a success at the same time. Being visible is a must.
To avoid wasting time, you will learn how to create attractive social media content for the entire month in 1 day. So that you are strategically visible, without it taking up a lot of time.
You create smart content using a proven format: inspire your followers and convert them into high-paying customers.
No more wasting hours because you don’t know what to share. This unique formula alone is more than worth the investment.
7. Grow organically
Discover how to grow organically for free through ambassadors and word-of-mouth advertising. But also by using other surprising ways. Including how my book became a #1 bestseller.
A super simple and effective way to grow organically quickly, which, strangely enough, few entrepreneurs use. Take advantage of this method and use your community wisely. So that you sell your product or service faster.
8. Convert followers to buyers
Yes! Your number of followers and network is growing, but how do you convert these followers into buyers? By connecting and approaching them personally, you build a bond. This makes people more likely to become customers. But how do you do that? What do you say in such a conversation?
In this module I will teach you how to convert your followers into buyers in a friendly way. As a result, potential customers thank you for the valuable conversation. And selling becomes a breeze.
9. Quick cash with connected selling
You can quickly attract new customers through connective selling: through a personal conversation. By speaking to potential customers 1-1 and listening to what they encounter and need, you can easily make them an offer that suits them. Learn how to best approach this conversation so that you clear any doubts and they quickly become a customer.
This is a game-changer for your business and ideal if you need cash quickly.
10. A free giveaway
A simple 5-step email funnel that connects people to you. Most leads (potential customers) do not immediately become customers: they first want to build a bond with you. This is possible with an email funnel: a series of 5 emails that you send automatically after people have downloaded a free giveaway on your website.
In this module you create that free giveaway and an effective email funnel. So that your mailing list grows and your potential customers are more likely to buy. And keep buying continuously.
11. Your conversion story
People don’t just choose the quality of a product or service, they often buy because of you. Because they feel a connection with you. That’s why the ‘about me’ page on your website is super important!
In this module we will work on your conversion story for that page. We use storytelling smartly, so that people immediately recognize your story and can’t wait to become customers! This gives both your company and community a mega boost!
12. Your website is ready for purchase
With the right texts and tools.
In addition to the ‘about me’ page, we will work on the rest of your website texts. You will receive a format for a well-converting sales page and tools to optimize your homepage.
So that you know exactly what you are saying on your website and you also sound like yourself, instead of an interchangeable marketing text that could also be on your competitor’s website. This means you attract the right customers, who can’t wait to buy from you.
A complete and proven program
Set up for you step by step: surprisingly simple, structured, very practical and immediately applicable. Every week you follow 1 video and only do the assignments that belong to it. No distractions, so you can immediately apply what you have learned to set up your business properly in one go and quickly get more customers. Your company is in a 12-week sprint. Super efficient and effective, because time = money.
Don’t postpone your dream any longer and go for it. Today! Just go do it. There never comes a better time, it’s always busy, there are always excuses not to do it. So make that decision now and sign up for this ridiculously low price. Or do you keep waiting until your ideal customer joins the competitor and becomes a fan and customer?
Here’s what you get
Proven 12-Week plan for a successful online business - valued at €1497
Get guided effortlessly toward building a thriving business in just 12 weeks! With lessons, handy templates, and actionable tasks, you’ll work at your own pace, wherever and whenever it suits you best. No commuting means saving time (and money).
Proven community building method - valued at €1497
The most engaging formula to quickly attract clients, specially designed for coaches, consultants, freelancers, and creative entrepreneurs who are the face of their business. Build a community full of fans who can’t wait to become your clients. Earn good money with your passion in a way that feels authentic, not like selling.
Proven strategy to create converting content in just 1 day
For all your social media, for the entire month – Valued at €997. Attract your ideal clients through your social media and rapidly grow your reach with the right people.
Online community of like-minded entrepreneurs - valued at €997
Entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be lonely—make it fun while building a lifelong network! This community of like-minded peers alone is worth the investment. Here, you can share your successes, support each other, and ask questions. Even after the initial 6 months, you’ll retain access to this community. However, you will no longer be able to ask questions directly to me or my team, ensuring you stay motivated to complete all tasks within the first 6 months and achieve rapid results.
My personal list of favorite smart tools
These tools help you work effectively and efficiently as an (online) entrepreneur, saving you hours of research and hassle.
Total value of the Online Business & Community Academy: €4,998
Investment starting at €349 per month. #nobrainer
* All amounts are exclusive of VAT, when paying you will see the price including VAT. By purchasing the program you declare that you agree to the General Terms and Conditions of We love communities and that you have taken note of and agreed to the cancellation conditions as stated on this page.
Of course, you can do it alone…
You could choose to figure out each step on your own. Avoid investing in business coaching. You could attend numerous webinars, read books, observe how others do it, and try to reinvent the wheel yourself. But that takes time—a lot of time! And the odds of failure are high. If it were easy, you’d already be successful by now, right? Because if you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’ll get even less than you had before.
Honestly, I see many entrepreneurs struggle to establish and grow their businesses because they’re just winging it. They lack the mindset and skills necessary to succeed. They don’t have a proven plan to attract high-paying clients. They have too few followers, let alone a community of fans, ambassadors, and customers. Their offerings don’t align with the needs of their target audience, and they don’t even know how to attract that audience with the right strategic content.
What a waste! Don’t miss out on potential revenue—do it right from the start. I learned this the hard way by investing tens of thousands of euros in (international) business coaches over the years. As a result, I quadrupled my revenue in the second year, experienced rapid growth, and generated €875,000 in revenue over the past three years. I’ve proven my value, both with my own results and those of my clients. Stop struggling and start taking your business seriously.
The combination of my Online Business Building Method + Community Building Method leads to significantly more clients, without working 24/7.
So, what are you waiting for? Consider this: if your average client is worth €600—say your hourly rate is €75 and your clients typically purchase 8 hours of your time—you’ll easily earn back the cost of this program with just 3 new clients! Three new clients! And with this knowledge, you’ll build a successful business that continuously attracts new clients, month after month.
Sign up now for the Online Business & Community Academy. In just 12 weeks, build a successful online business and effortlessly attract high-paying clients by leveraging your community smartly.
Experiences of others
I can only say that it is great to work with her. Maartje keeps me on my toes, really challenges me to look through the eyes of my customers and asks questions. Moreover, she always provides very sharp content feedback. I think she is truly the number one content and community expert.
When I came to Maartje I felt like I had no direction in my marketing and content. I didn’t really know how to strengthen my brand and how to appeal to my target group. Thanks to Maartje’s coaching, I have learned to tell my story and to choose the right channels to reach my target group.
The biggest learning moment for me was to really listen to my customers and their needs. Harnessing the power of connection, networking, asking questions and doing proactive outreach. And how to create smart content quickly, very action- and results-oriented. And that particularly appeals to me, I immediately saw the effect of the adjustments we had made.
I would definitely recommend someone else to work with Maartje because she really knows what she is talking about. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience and knows how to convey this in a clear and concise manner. I am still grateful every day that I joined, she made me look at my company in different ways and helped me grow it.
My first customer has arrived!
My biggest problem was actually that I have a really cool community, but I don’t use it enough. Maartje has given me a lot of insights into how I keep that community warm, so that they become potential customers and… my first customer was created within a week because of the tips I followed from her. So I will wholeheartedly recommend that you take a challenge or training with her, because it will quickly yield a lot for you. Maartje, thank you for this.
Three thousand euros in turnover achieved from my group in two months!
I had been thinking about starting a Facebook group for a year and never got around to it. Plus, I’m an introvert, so wouldn’t that overwhelm me? Wasn’t there too much on my plate and didn’t I have to go through too much being there every day? I started the group two months ago and in those two months it was all about partying. I have now achieved a turnover of three thousand euros from my group, so that is actually pretty cool. So are you planning to work with Maartje? Just do it.
You can start risk-free: a 30-day guarantee!
I am 100% confident in the quality of this online training.
That’s why I offer a guarantee. If you’re not convinced of the quality of this training after the 3rd module, I will refund your money, minus €150 (excluding VAT) for administrative costs. The conditions are that you claim the guarantee before receiving module 4 and that you return the completed questions, assignments, and workbooks from modules 1, 2, and 3. Additionally, you must have watched the videos from steps 0, 1, 2, and 3 within the first 3 weeks and have fully completed the exercises. You must also have been an active member of the community associated with the program, published your research and strategy for review in the community, and participated in the live Q&A sessions held during the first 4 weeks.
Cancellation
This can only be done in writing via email (mail@welovecommunities.nl) with a clear explanation of why the program did not meet your quality expectations. The right to cancellation does not apply if the topics or content of the modules, as described, do not meet personal needs, as you can assess this before purchasing the program. Therefore, you will not receive a refund if you do nothing. If the above conditions are not met, the right to the guarantee will be void. In all other cases, you will receive your refund promptly and without objections.
Why should you really take this training?
What’s the result?
Master the skills to sell with connection
You’ll identify your niche in the market and develop the right skills and mindset to sell through genuine connection. This allows you to attract clients authentically and warmly, without it feeling like selling.
Build an active customer base
You’ll gather a loyal group of followers, customers, and ambassadors through social media, your mailing list, and an online community that suits you. These are people who will keep coming back, where you can be unapologetically yourself and attract the ideal clients who will stay with you long-term. They’ll even refer more clients your way, becoming fans and ambassadors for your brand.
Be visible in a relaxed and engaging way
With a time-saving and effective formula, you’ll create all your social media content for the entire month in just one day. This approach allows you to stay visible in a relaxed manner, making sure your messages resonate instantly. Your inbox will fill with inquiries from followers eager to become your clients, creating a steady stream of customers and ambassadors. You’ll move from stress to success, freeing up time for other enjoyable activities.
Have a simple plan that actually works to quickly attract clients
You won’t waste time, money, and energy on irrelevant tasks. Instead, you’ll efficiently and effectively lay the foundation for a successful online business, including learning the necessary skills.
Earn money doing what you love
You’ll know exactly how to make good money from your passion because you’ll understand what you’re selling and to whom. With the right skills in hand, you’ll help many people while still having time and money left over for the things you love doing with the people you care about.
FAQ’s | The Online Business & Community Academy
How much time will I need to dedicate to this training each week?
Each week, you’ll receive a module that includes a video lasting approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. Reviewing and applying the module’s content typically requires about half a day per week, though this may vary depending on your business’s current stage. Some weeks may require more time, others less. I recommend blocking this time in your schedule.
How long do I have to access the modules?
There’s no set deadline for accessing the lessons. You’ll retain access as long as the training remains available.
I don't have an online business yet, can I still participate?
Absolutely! The Online Business & Community Academy is designed to support both beginners who want to dive into online entrepreneurship and experts looking to scale further.
I already have an active online community; would this training be beneficial for me?
If you have an online community but struggle to attract or convert customers, this training is invaluable. As the queen of communities, I firmly believe in the power of online communities, especially for entrepreneurs. However, after working with clients for over three years, I’ve learned that community building alone isn’t enough to create a successful business. Other elements, like your mindset, entrepreneurial skills, a well-aligned offering, and the technical aspects of your business, are crucial too.
Even experienced community leaders can learn a lot about creating a tribe eager to buy from them. If your community has become inactive, this training will show you how to revive it and make it valuable both for you and your members.
The community that comes with the Online Business & Community Academy alone is worth the investment. Imagine being surrounded by like-minded entrepreneurs all striving to grow their online businesses! Together, we build sustainable relationships and learn faster and better by leveraging the wisdom of the crowd. This training is also perfect for seasoned community leaders who want to enhance their online business skills and elevate their communities to the next level.
Do I need technical knowledge for this training?
No specific technical knowledge is required. With the right mindset and focus, combined with my years of experience and your knowledge of your business, you can become incredibly successful with your online business—even if you’re not tech-savvy.
Module 4 covers all the necessary information about different social media platforms. We’ll also guide you through setting up an email funnel in ActiveCampaign.
If you get stuck, our online community is there to help. You can ask questions, and I, my team, and other entrepreneurs will be happy to assist.
Does running a successful online business take a lot of time?
Your business won’t grow on its own, even with a great strategy. It requires time, energy, and financial investment to thrive. By following the modules step by step with me and the other entrepreneurs in the group, your online business will soon be rock solid.
I’m not familiar with the online world because I’ve always worked offline with my clients. Is this program right for me?
If you’re transitioning from offline to online business, this training is incredibly valuable. The modules guide you step by step through setting up an online business, from establishing an online presence to making sales over the internet.
Will I receive guidance from Maartje Blijleven, or is this training purely self-study?
While you can complete this training independently, we strongly believe that you’ll get much more out of it by actively participating in the private community. Maartje and her team are active in the community daily to support you.
Can I give feedback?
Absolutely! We highly value feedback from our clients. At the end of the training, we ask everyone to complete an evaluation form where you can provide all your feedback. Additionally, we maintain close contact in the private community, so you never have to sit with a question or uncertainty for long. And don’t hesitate to share compliments too!
Can I get a refund if I change my mind after purchasing the training?
These matters are covered in our terms and conditions.
What if I have a question during the self-study?
Great! We’re happy to help and answer your questions. You can ask your question 24/7 in our community, which is also beneficial for other participants. We’re active in the community every business day and will respond to your question then.
What if I have a technical issue?
You can always email us for assistance. We’ll look into the issue and involve a helpdesk if necessary. Contact us at mail@welovecommunities.nl. We check our emails daily and will respond within two business days depending on the urgency.
Where is the online learning platform located?
We use Huddle as our online learning platform. After you sign up and complete your payment, you will receive your login details. Huddle can be accessed both on a desktop and through an app on your phone. Within this Huddle environment, you’ll also find our community, where you can ask questions or share something at any time of the day.
Where can I find your terms and conditions?
You can find them here:
Do I retain access to the training after completion?
No, the training remains our property. You can access the lessons for the duration of the training.
What can I do after completing this training?
Start with Strategy
- Research: yourself and your target audience
- Your irresistible offer
- Goals & strategy
Digital Marketing and Community Building
4. Community building on the right platform
5. Marketing masterpiece: your mega valuable article
6. Strategic content for consistent visibility
7. Organic growth
Sales: Selling Online with Connection
8. How to turn followers into buyers
9. Quick cash with connective selling
Deep Dive
10. A freebie: simple 5-step email funnel to engage people
11. Your conversion story
12. Making your website ready to sell with the right texts and tools
I have another question, what should I do?
If you have any other questions about the Online Business & Community Academy, feel free to email us. We usually respond within 24 hours on business days. You can reach us at mail@welovecommunities.nl. We look forward to hearing from you!
The Online Business & Community Academy offers priceless value
sharing the exact knowledge that has led to success for both me and my clients.
Limited-Time Offer
For a short time, you can join the Academy for just €349 per month. Soon, the price will increase. Consider the cost of trying to do it alone.
*All prices exclude VAT. By purchasing the program, you agree to We love communities’ Terms and Conditions and cancellation policies.
Hello, I’m
Maartje Blijleven
As an online community strategist and business mentor, I understand the challenges of being a self-employed professional or running a small business. My first summer as an entrepreneur was tough—I invested heavily, worked tirelessly, but made no sales. There was no connection with potential customers, and my offerings didn’t resonate.
My turning point
Everything changed when I started combining online community building with online business strategies. From zero sales, I skyrocketed to €43,000 in just three months and reached an impressive €385,000 that year.
What I want you to realize is that you don’t need a massive community to be successful. With the right strategy and steps, you can achieve financial independence and a fulfilling life, even with a small audience, and grow exponentially from there.
I’ve done it. I’ve seen the results. Now, I want to help you achieve the same. It’s time to harness the power of your community and start building your online business in a way that’s both profitable and fulfilling. I’m here to help you make it happen!