Overview
Beam is a platform for practitioners who have expertise worth sharing. You set your rate, get a personal Beam link, and start earning from the knowledge you already have — through paid 1:1 video sessions with clients who need exactly what you know.
Whether you're an independent consultant, a specialist working on the side, or a firm looking for new clients — Beam gives you the infrastructure to get found, get booked, and get paid. Without chasing invoices or building your own booking system.
Two ways to be on Beam
Your own Beam profile Any practitioner can create a Beam profile in minutes. Sign up with LinkedIn, set your hourly rate, connect your calendar, and share your personal Beam link within your own network. Clients pick a slot and pay upfront — you just show up. No vetting required to get started.
The Lead Pool Want clients beyond your own network? Apply for the Lead Pool. Once approved, companies post questions in your domain — you write a short answer to showcase your expertise, get selected, and book a paid deep-dive session. Think of it as a curated marketplace where demand comes to you.
The Lead Pool is currently focused on AI & Machine Learning. Other verticals — cybersecurity, marketing, business operations, product, and more — are on the roadmap.
Who belongs on Beam
Beam is open to any practitioner with expertise worth sharing — AI, cybersecurity, marketing, product, sales, or beyond. If businesses pay for your knowledge, you belong on Beam.
If you want access to the Lead Pool today, your expertise needs to sit in AI & Machine Learning. That's where demand is highest right now and where the matched question pool is currently active.
Why Beam and not Calendly?
Calendly handles scheduling. Beam handles everything else too — upfront payment, automated EU-compliant invoicing, tailored rates per client, and an optional lead pool that brings inbound demand to you. It's a full monetization platform, not just a calendar tool.
Common questions
Do I need to be vetted to create a profile? → No. Anyone can create a Beam profile and start monetizing immediately. The Lead Pool requires a separate application.
What's the benefit of joining the Lead Pool? → You get access to a stream of pre-qualified questions from companies actively looking for your expertise. You answer, get selected, and book paid sessions — without relying only on your own network.
Is the Lead Pool open to all domains? → Currently only AI & Machine Learning. Other verticals are coming.
Do I need to be a full-time consultant? → No. Beam works for anyone with expertise — independent advisors, specialists who consult on the side, and full-time consultants alike.
What does it cost to join? → Creating a profile is free. See our article on fees and commissions for full details.
Is Beam only for Belgian experts? → No. Beam is open to practitioners across Europe. The network is currently strongest in Belgium through our partnership with Cronos Group.
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Competitor mapping Calendly, Toptal, Expert360, GLG network, Maven, Catalant, freelance consultant platform, knowledge commerce platform, expert network Europe, paid consultation platform, Clarity.fm, intro.co
