by Doug Baarman | Sep 7, 2016 | Career Transition Tips, Uncategorized
For us to achieve and maintain success in the hospitality industry, we need to be avid readers (not just during our vacations). The hospitality industry is a 24/7 business with an overload of activity and ‘noise’ that keeps us busy. It can be overwhelming and even...
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 | Mar 3, 2014 | Career Transition Tips, Uncategorized
The question I am asked most often by my hospitality industry friends; how can I start my own business in this industry? I may not be able to answer this question for every potential business opportunity in our industry. But, I am passionate about what I do and am...
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 | Nov 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Independent Hospitality Professionals- Do You Need a Coach? “A good coach will make his players see what they can be rather than what they are.” Ara Parasheghian – Former Notre Dame Football Coach A major part of my responsibilities include coaching...
