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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For the Entrepreneur…It’s About Growth

For the Entrepreneur…It’s About Growth

by | May 18, 2022

As small businesses across the world rebuild, many are searching for a roadmap to navigate the new terrain as they strive to move beyond surviving to thriving. Our team is going back to when each of us started our entrepreneurial journey. We re-energized the basics...

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A Day In The Life Of An Independent Professional

A Day In The Life Of An Independent Professional

by | Mar 21, 2022

This is a time of great opportunity as many want to continue in our industry and are exploring how to take charge of their own career. Below is a post by Seth Godin (https://www.sethgodin.com) regarding a freelancer’s dilemma. What he shares speaks directly to all my...

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The Great Hospitality Shift

The Great Hospitality Shift

by | Mar 10, 2022

Across all industries, it is being referred to as the ‘great resignation’. Within the hospitality industry, this is a time of great opportunity. The shift that has taken place over the past two years has taught us the importance of our time, knowing our big why, our...

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How Are you Doing? ‘Truth Be Told’

How Are you Doing? ‘Truth Be Told’

by | Feb 1, 2022

The truth be told…How are you doing? How are the people around you doing? As conditions continue to go up and down and we adapt to living with this health challenge, I am urging my team members to reach out and engage with family, friends, others on our team and...

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When One Door Closes…Ask “What if”

When One Door Closes…Ask “What if”

by | Nov 23, 2021

When one door closes…another one always opens. Over the past two years, we have said goodbye to few of our good friends and fellow associates for a variety of reasons. These departures have reminded us of the importance of focusing on our ‘Big Why’ and ensuring that...

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