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My first reaction from a Dutch market perspective: this feels like another platform looking for a problem to solve. 🫣 The biggest challenge I see is that Dutch customers generally don’t like paying for an initial conversation. Consultants, coaches, and freelancers commonly use free introductory calls as part of their sales process. Charging for the first interaction creates friction and may reduce conversion rates. In the Dutch B2B market, prospects typically expect an intake or discovery call before making any financial commitment. Because of that, I would question whether the concept is targeting the right audience. A potentially stronger angle could be serving foreigners who are planning to relocate to the Netherlands, start a business here, or open a Dutch branch. In those cases, the value proposition is much clearer because people often need specialized expertise and are willing to pay for access to it. Examples could include bilingual specialists offering: tax and legal advice for highly skilled migrants and international entrepreneurs; relocation and household move support; company formation and compliance guidance; immigration and visa-related services. These professionals tend to receive a high volume of “quick question” requests, making paid access more attractive and easier to justify. Another consideration is user behavior. Dutch professionals generally prefer to reach out via email, LinkedIn, or WhatsApp. Requiring payment before someone can even send a message may feel like an unnecessary barrier rather than a convenience. My concern is not whether experts would join the platform, but whether enough customers would be willing to pay for that first interaction when free alternatives are already the norm. P.S. I’d be interested to hear what @Cosara thinks of mine perspective.