by Doug Baarman | Jun 20, 2016 | Career Transition Tips
The question many hospitality industry professionals ask themselves (especially after their most recent bonus is in the bank) is: Am I ready for a change? Have you grown tired of commuting to a job where you sit in a cubicle and answer to someone else? Are you tired...
by Doug Baarman | May 23, 2016 | Career Transition Tips
Thanks to a recent trip with a group of young professionals in the hospitality industry, I have learned a new acronym, FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). The fear of missing out is discussed mostly among the younger generations. However, if we are truly honest with...
by Doug Baarman | Apr 25, 2016 | Career Transition Tips
Recently, I was reminded why I pursued being an independent meeting planner in the hospitality industry. Full disclosure, this post is coming from a message I heard from my pastor that he themed ‘the one who wasn’t there’. Certainly, his message was more philosophical...
by Doug Baarman | Apr 5, 2016 | Career Transition Tips
I enjoy researching small businesses, franchises and independent hospitality professionals to learn how they successfully set up and run their businesses. From my observations, the following are nine areas to focus on when setting up and growing your business: Why a....
by Doug Baarman | Mar 28, 2016 | Industry News
Doug Baarman, ConferenceDirect’s Senior Vice President/Team Director, was honored with ConferenceDirect’s Alliance Award for 2015. He was recognized and presented the award at the ConferenceDirect Awards Dinner during its Annual Partner Meeting in San Antonio, Texas,...
