by Doug Baarman | Nov 20, 2015 | Career Transition Tips, Uncategorized
We are finally slowing down from a busy stretch in the meetings and events industry. This has enabled me to attend Parents Weekend at my daughters’ college. At the last minute, I was able to extend my visit and spend some quality time with my daughter. This...
by Doug Baarman | Jun 22, 2015 | Career Transition Tips
The following are 7 tips to help entrepreneurs be successful in the hospitality industry. These points come from my years of experience as an independent contractor and from the 100+ individuals that have joined me. 1. Have a clearly defined game plan Without...
by Doug Baarman | May 18, 2015 | Career Transition Tips
Recently, an industry professional joined my team coming from another meeting and event planning company. As we discussed this opportunity and as he weighed his options, I was struck by two takeaways from this process: 1. It is important to align with the right...
by Doug Baarman | Apr 13, 2015 | Career Transition Tips
“Tell me a fact, and I’ll learn. Tell me a truth, and I’ll believe. But tell me a story, and it will live in my heart forever”. Ed Sabol This quote is from Ed Sabol, the Founder of NFL Films. Before 24-hour sports channels existed, he told the ‘story’ of the NFL each...
by Doug Baarman | Mar 22, 2015 | Career Transition Tips
As I watched my 16 year old daughter drive off on her own with the new found freedom that having your driver’s license gives you, I was both terrified and excited. It is terrifying to let go and trust that she will be safe. It was exciting to see her explore on her...
by Doug Baarman | Feb 18, 2015 | Career Transition Tips
As independent hospitality management professionals, we live by the quote I am sharing below. We choose to embrace this philosophy and pursue our dream of being an independent business owner within the meeting and event planning industry. “Entrepreneurship is living a...
