by Doug Baarman | Mar 19, 2013 | Self-Improvement Tips
I enjoy going to social events to meet new people and learn their life stories. I am not talking about what they do for a living…but where they grew up, how they got to where they are today and what are their interests and passions. As children, we enjoyed reading and...
by Doug Baarman | Jan 12, 2013 | Self-Improvement Tips
First Thing Every Morning by Lewis Timberlake If you had a bank that credited your account each morning with $86,400 – with no balance carried from day to day forcing you to spend it – what would you do? Well, you do have such a bank… time. Every...
by Doug Baarman | Dec 26, 2012 | Self-Improvement Tips
On To 2013 and Achieving Our Dreams! We are winding down another year that many would describe as challenging and others would label as modestly successful. The world economies continue to struggle which has a trickle-down effect on the hospitality industry making it...
by Doug Baarman | Dec 8, 2012 | Self-Improvement Tips
“Networking is simply the cultivating of mutually beneficial, give and take, win-win relationships. It works best, however, when emphasizing the ‘give’ part.” – Bob Burg, Author and Speaker We are in full holiday season and...
by Doug Baarman | Nov 19, 2012 | Hospitality, Self-Improvement Tips
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, it is time to pause for a moment and give thanks for all that we have and for the ability to pursue an exciting and rewarding career in the hospitality industry. Over the past year, I have been reminded of all the value that...
by Doug Baarman | Jun 24, 2012 | Hospitality, Independent Business Owner Tips, Self-Improvement Tips
I spent over 20 years working for a few major brand name organizations and people interacted with me professionally because of these brand affiliations. I have since pursued my dream of being self employed and the first piece of advice I was given was to become good...
