An interview this time with the Buyer Rien Stierman:

Rien, you are our number 1 client at PimTim by posting three projects (!). So we are quite curious of who you are and what drives you.

Please could you tell something about yourself?
I’m an e-commerce entrepreneur from Leiden, the Netherlands. I’ve been in online marketing since the stone ages (which was about 1994, if we’re talking about online marketing). I remember that when I registered my first domain name at NLnet, the guy who issued it (Ted Lindgreen) was willing to register it; ’’But you are not going to do commercial stuff on the Internet, are you? That’s forbidden!’’.

My entrepreneurial talents had not come into bloom yet in those days, so after quitting this venture I worked at companies like World Online (ISP), NedStat (Analytics) and Ipotentials (Investment Company, part of Newconomy, the Dutch stockmarket listed Internet Investment Fund).

After having an online advertising company with two associates, I got into e-commerce consultancy. ‘’Not listening customers’’ forced me to try my ideas at own shops, and nowadays I divide my time between consulting customers and my own e-commerce shops. Never a dull moment ;-)

You have posted 3 projects at PimTim, could you tell something about these ventures?

We are into down duvets. Apart from running an e-commerce shop (www.donzendekbed.com), we are also creating a brand name down comforter, Dickenberg. We needed a logo for this one. We only recently heard of PimTim, and since we are loyal Dutchmen, we decided to give our compatriots a try. And it worked out nicely!

Only recently we’ve decided to open a glass table shop. These can be ordered in standard sizes, but can also be customized. I posted a project for a logo for this shop, http://www.pimtim.com/contest/49/entries_list  .




How did you come up with these ventures?
Customers not listening, and trying to see an opportunity around every corner.

What gives you energy everyday?
I sleep a lot, I try to feed myself healthy stuff. Having fun with my family, friends and with the guys in the office also gives me fuel. And, not to forget, working out (yoga, gym, soccer, whatever) keeps me happy!

 

What is it that you like the most about PimTim?
It’s not so big yet, so is still has an eye for the personal aspects of doing business. I like companies or concepts being flexible, and have the feeling that I’m listened to. I value that very much (and even more so because I can communicate in Dutch ;-)

Are there things that we have to change at PimTim?
No, stay as you are!!!

Thanks Rien and success with all your ventures!