by Doug Baarman | Jul 5, 2019 | Career Transition Tips
This recent Fourth of July holiday reminded me of the decision I made over 12 years ago to change the course of my hospitality industry career. I made the choice to change my lifestyle so I could spend less time traveling and more time with the people who are most...
by Doug Baarman | Apr 13, 2018 | Career Transition Tips
If you knew you would not fail as a hospitality industry entrepreneur, what would you do? Did you know…only about 30% of businesses survive their 10th year in business? Did you know…the U.S. is the highest ranked country in which to begin a small business? Did you...
by Doug Baarman | May 2, 2017 | Career Transition Tips
As an entrepreneur within the hospitality industry, I have been on many airline flights over the past few months. During the flight safety procedures prior to takeoff, they often use the line ‘in the unlikely event’. This has always struck me as a line that we should...
by Doug Baarman | Apr 8, 2017 | Career Transition Tips
Whether it is by choice or due to circumstances outside of your control, it is important to be prepared when making a career transition in the hospitality industry. With the recent mergers and acquisitions, it is even more important as it seems that these transitions...
by Doug Baarman | Dec 5, 2016 | Career Transition Tips
There continues to be a lot of change going on in the hospitality industry which means it may be the right time for you to re-evaluate your current state and ask yourself the questions that will help determine your future. Although being tired of your commute and...
by Doug Baarman | Sep 7, 2016 | Career Transition Tips, Uncategorized
For us to achieve and maintain success in the hospitality industry, we need to be avid readers (not just during our vacations). The hospitality industry is a 24/7 business with an overload of activity and ‘noise’ that keeps us busy. It can be overwhelming and even...
