Hospitality Networking at ConferenceDirect

by | April 5, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

It is an exciting time for Team Baarman @ConferenceDirect as we prepare to attend the ConferenceDirect Annual Partner Meeting in Arlington, TX. There will be over 20 members of our team attending and we are looking forward to networking with our industry partners. Our...
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Meetings Matter for Sharing Powerful Ideas and Making Progress

by | March 20, 2024 | Business, Hospitality | 0 Comments

How can a promising idea be truly valuable if it remains confined? We understand the power of sharing ideas, and we're dedicated to facilitating this exchange. Our specialty lies in orchestrating impactful meetings and events where the exchange of big ideas takes...
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Building Community in the Hospitality Industry

by | March 20, 2024 | Business Development Tips, Entrepreneur Advice, Hospitality | 0 Comments

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...
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Join Team Baarman@ConferenceDirect For Success In The Hospitality Industry

by | February 23, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Over the past few years, many have wanted to redefine their success within the hospitality industry but did not know where to start. They were concerned that the risks of taking the leap would outweigh the rewards. For those that have connected with Team Baarman...
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Hospitality Industry: Enable Your Clients to Share Ideas

by | May 8, 2023 | Business, Hospitality | 0 Comments

What is a good idea if it can’t be shared? Our team has been focused on enabling our clients to share their ideas as it is crucial for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, sharing ideas can spark innovation and creativity. By exchanging thoughts and perspectives,...
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Assist Your Sales Leaders During the “Internal Sell” Before the RFP

by | April 28, 2023 | Business, Hospitality | 0 Comments

Recently, I participated in a panel with three other intermediaries before a group of hospitality industry sales leaders in my local destination. We covered a lot of ground; RFPs, site visits, decision process, contracting and the levels of service being delivered...
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How to Transition from Employee to Independent Contractor in the Hospitality Industry

by | April 10, 2023 | Business, Career Transition Tips, Hospitality | 0 Comments

Are you ready to take the plunge and become your own boss in the hospitality industry? Transitioning from being an employee to an independent contractor can be an exciting and liberating move, but it can also come with its own set of challenges. But fear not! We've...
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Independent Hospitality Professionals – 7 Benefits of Having A Business Coach

by | March 6, 2023 | Business, Entrepreneur Advice, Hospitality, Independent Business Owner Tips | 0 Comments

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...
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5 Steps to Working Remotely in the Hospitality Industry

by | February 9, 2023 | Business, Career Transition Tips | 0 Comments

As many organizations move back to working in the office, there are exciting options that exist where you can still work remotely in the hospitality industry. These opportunities make it possible to chart your own course and become an entrepreneur in charge of where,...
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Independent Hospitality Professional: Joining an Event Planning Company

by | January 14, 2023 | Career Transition Tips, Hospitality | 0 Comments

We are sharing ten questions to ask when considering the best path to being an entrepreneur/independent event planner to ensure that this coming year is YOUR year! When I made the career change to being an independent business owner, I quickly realized there was not a...
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Hospitality Industry Professionals: A New Resource

Hospitality Industry Professionals: A New Resource

by | Dec 1, 2014

This item is specific to my hospitality industry partners. Do you want to book more group business? Do you have the resource available to generate the leads that will help you reach your goal? There is a new company in our industry that has helped my team and may be...

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The Value of Attending Hospitality Industry Events

The Value of Attending Hospitality Industry Events

by | Nov 12, 2014

I’ve recently attended a few of the larger industry events that took place in Nashville, Las Vegas and Atlanta. Being in the same location with so many of my hospitality industry peers reminded me of why I am so proud to be a part of this industry: Great people - We...

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Passion and Hospitality of a Small Business Owner

Passion and Hospitality of a Small Business Owner

by | Aug 16, 2014

By Doug Baarman On a recent trip to Europe, I had the pleasure of visiting hotels and spending time in beautiful towns throughout western Italy. Upon meeting the owner of a small shop in Sorrento, Italy – I realized he demonstrated what all small business owners must...

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Giving Back in the Hospitality Industry

Giving Back in the Hospitality Industry

by | Jul 25, 2014

By Doug Baarman I lead a team of independent meeting planners in the hospitality industry. This summer, I’ve made the decision to work on the third pillar of our team’s mission- ‘giving back’. I am taking time away from the office for personal reasons and it is not...

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