by Doug Baarman | Dec 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
This message was inspired by an article shared in the PCMA Convene Magazine addressing the current state of our industry for hospitality professionals. “If we’ve been waiting for the COVID-19 crisis to pass to go back to business as usual, we’ve missed a rare...
by Doug Baarman | Sep 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
As we maneuver through this challenging time, we can choose to ignore all that is going on around us or we can turn this setback into an opportunity. As for myself and the team I lead, we know we will rise again and are preparing ourselves for the ‘new’ future. In May...
by Doug Baarman | Sep 11, 2020 | Career Transition Tips
If you are looking for a career change in the hospitality industry, make sure you focus on an opportunity that will offer you the 5 P’s. Whether you choose to work for an organization or within the independent model, you must first remain focused on your ‘big why’,...
by Doug Baarman | Sep 3, 2020 | Career Transition Tips
Is now the right time for you to make a career change within the hospitality industry? Do you have someone that will guide you through the process on how to successfully make the transition? I am again reading the book, “An Attitude of Excellence” by Willie Jolley....
by Doug Baarman | Aug 26, 2020 | Career Transition Tips
So, you have decided (or it has been decided for you) to act on your dream and move from being an employee to an entrepreneur / small business owner in the hospitality industry. First, I would encourage you to do some reading. I have two books you may want to read:...
