by Doug Baarman | Mar 21, 2022 | Independent Business Owner Tips
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...
by Doug Baarman | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Doug Baarman | Feb 1, 2022 | Self-Improvement Tips
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...
by Doug Baarman | Nov 23, 2021 | Career Transition Tips
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...
by Doug Baarman | Nov 1, 2021 | Business
Like you, I am reading everything about the recent career shift going on called, the Great Resignation. As we navigate through these times and reset our goals to prepare for your future, I would like to share five things that each of us should focus on to ensure...
by Doug Baarman | Jun 8, 2021 | Career Transition Tips
Today I am sharing the five mistakes I made when making the leap from employee to entrepreneur…and how you can avoid them. My goal has always been to help others by sharing the lessons learned from when I made the transition, and the nearly 100 people I have helped...
by Doug Baarman | May 27, 2021 | Career Transition Tips
As we all re-engage and rebuild, this article shares why now…yes, now…may be the right time to consider being an entrepreneur in the hospitality industry. I have always enjoyed this quote – “every new parent asks himself or herself why children don’t come with a...
by Doug Baarman | May 17, 2021 | Business Development Tips
“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” Vince Lombardi It is important to keep in mind that to achieve success in the hospitality industry, you must put in the work to grow your results which will ensure you achieve the desired outcome. As we...
by Doug Baarman | May 7, 2021 | Business Development Tips
Our success in the hospitality industry can be enhanced by engaging with our existing relationships. Asking for referrals is one of the best ways to successfully build your network and improve your business results whether you work for an organization or are an...
by Doug Baarman | Apr 29, 2021 | Business Development Tips
We are both building and rebuilding as we navigate the changing landscape of this new year, and I want to share with you 7 steps that you can implement immediately. Regardless of your role, if you are pursuing new opportunities, these steps will have you moving UP to...
