by Doug Baarman | Mar 20, 2024 | Business Development Tips, Entrepreneur Advice, Hospitality
I recently listened to Brian Buffini on his It’s a Good Life podcast share a thought that I believe applies directly to the hospitality industry; “community can’t exist without proximity.” The meetings and events industry is all about bringing people together, face to...
by Doug Baarman | Mar 6, 2023 | Business, Entrepreneur Advice, Hospitality, Independent Business Owner Tips
Hospitality professionals…YOU oversee your career and need to invest in yourself by investing in a coach! A major part of my responsibilities includes coaching and mentoring each of the independent meeting planners that have joined my team. My passion is being a...
by Doug Baarman | Nov 27, 2022 | Business Development Tips, Entrepreneur Advice
This is the story of someone who did not set out to be an entrepreneur. Although he was intrigued by his grandfather who went into business for himself, opening his own butcher shop, his family guided him down the more safe and secure path of being an employee versus...
by Doug Baarman | Aug 12, 2022 | Career Transition Tips, Entrepreneur Advice, Independent Business Owner Tips
For the big moves in life, especially when thinking about being an entrepreneur, it is best to engage a guide, so you are not alone on your journey. You want to align with someone that has gone down the road before you and can share the lessons learned. My journey...
