by Doug Baarman | Aug 8, 2016 | Career Transition Tips
FEAR is the #1 excuse that holds hospitality industry professionals back from making a change that will impact them personally, professionally and financially. Fear is why most believe it is ‘safer’ to be an employee than being an entrepreneur / independent business...
by Doug Baarman | Jun 20, 2016 | Career Transition Tips
The question many hospitality industry professionals ask themselves (especially after their most recent bonus is in the bank) is: Am I ready for a change? Have you grown tired of commuting to a job where you sit in a cubicle and answer to someone else? Are you tired...
by Doug Baarman | May 23, 2016 | Career Transition Tips
Thanks to a recent trip with a group of young professionals in the hospitality industry, I have learned a new acronym, FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). The fear of missing out is discussed mostly among the younger generations. However, if we are truly honest with...
by Doug Baarman | Apr 25, 2016 | Career Transition Tips
Recently, I was reminded why I pursued being an independent meeting planner in the hospitality industry. Full disclosure, this post is coming from a message I heard from my pastor that he themed ‘the one who wasn’t there’. Certainly, his message was more philosophical...
by Doug Baarman | Apr 5, 2016 | Career Transition Tips
I enjoy researching small businesses, franchises and independent hospitality professionals to learn how they successfully set up and run their businesses. From my observations, the following are nine areas to focus on when setting up and growing your business: Why a....
by Doug Baarman | Feb 22, 2016 | Career Transition Tips
Why do people choose to be independent business owners in the meetings and events industry? First, most successful business owners will tell you that they want to be their own bosses and enjoy tremendous freedom. They also will share from their experience that...
