by Doug Baarman | Sep 28, 2026 | Hospitality
When another year passes with a small raise — or none at all. When you realize your hard work is building someone else’s dream instead of your own. You’ve wondered what it would be like to own your business. To be in charge. To build something that is yours. But the...
by Doug Baarman | Feb 2, 2026 | Business, Entrepreneur Advice
Chat with Doug: From Paycheck to Profitable Entrepreneur: How to Replace Your Salary as an Independent Consultant For many hospitality professionals, the ‘dream’ is clear: trading the corporate grind for the freedom of being independent. But then reality sets in. You...
by Doug Baarman | Jan 19, 2026 | Self-Improvement Tips
Chat with Doug: The Importance of Building a Support Group It is important to join an organization that provides the support services needed to achieve success while also creating your own! The key to success is YOU…you are creating your own circumstances,...
by Doug Baarman | Dec 2, 2025 | Business Development Tips, Entrepreneur Advice, New Business Development
Starting an independent meeting planning business is an exciting venture! You’ve got the skills, the passion, and the drive. But there is one question that looms large for every new entrepreneur: How do I find my first client? It’s completely normal to feel a...
by Doug Baarman | Nov 6, 2025 | Entrepreneur Advice, Hospitality
Chat with Doug: Will There Be Onboarding and Ongoing Training? As I was exploring my options to make the transition from employee to independent meeting planning consultant, I wanted to make sure I affiliated with an organization that provided both onboarding support...
