by Doug Baarman | Nov 3, 2013 | Career Transition Tips
So you have decided the timing is right for you to take action on your dream and move from being an employee to a 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: “Feel The Fear...
by Doug Baarman | Sep 17, 2013 | Career Transition Tips
Being an independent business owner in the hospitality industry is a goal that many of us have dreamed about for years. It is a lifestyle choice and at times we are reminded of why we made this decision. Any loss of life is tragic and we are often affected even more...
by Doug Baarman | Jun 13, 2013 | Career Transition Tips
Sheri Monello Davies has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality profession. Seven years ago, a friend reached out to Sheri and encouraged her to leave her place of employment and become an independent meeting planner. Sheri started her career with...
by Doug Baarman | May 2, 2013 | Career Transition Tips, Uncategorized
I really like this quote- “every new parent asks himself or herself why children don’t come with a manual”. This has been true for me from the moment my daughters arrived to now having to navigate them through the teen years. The same holds true for entrepreneurship....
by Doug Baarman | Apr 22, 2013 | Career Transition Tips
After fifteen years in the hospitality industry, Sharon Gates was ready to put her experience and skills to work in her own business. A few years ago, Sharon decided to make the leap to being an independent hospitality professional with ConferenceDirect. With a...
by Doug Baarman | Feb 8, 2013 | Career Transition Tips
The move to become a professional independent meeting planner has been the right career choice for me. I am often asked 1) why I decided to leave the safety and security of a corporate job and 2) why I affiliated with a brand versus being on my own. There are many...
