by Doug Baarman | Feb 22, 2016 | Career Transition Tips
Why do people choose to be independent business owners in the meetings and events industry? First, most successful business owners will tell you that they want to be their own bosses and enjoy tremendous freedom. They also will share from their experience that...
by Doug Baarman | Dec 28, 2015 | Self-Improvement Tips
As independent hospitality professionals, it is time to look back on the past year and establish our plan for the upcoming year. This often means we will come face to face with our regrets about past decisions, actions taken or not, both personally and professionally....
by Doug Baarman | Nov 20, 2015 | Career Transition Tips, Uncategorized
We are finally slowing down from a busy stretch in the meetings and events industry. This has enabled me to attend Parents Weekend at my daughters’ college. At the last minute, I was able to extend my visit and spend some quality time with my daughter. This...
by Doug Baarman | Sep 29, 2015 | Industry News
“We aren’t in the coffee business serving people. We are in the people business serving coffee.” Howard Schultz- Founder and Chairman, Starbucks I shared this quote in a 2011 blog post and am amazed at the reaction I continue to get from this simple message. This...
by Doug Baarman | Sep 7, 2015 | Self-Improvement Tips
When people ask why I became an independent hospitality professional, I reply with the following. I was taking care of business to achieve my dream utilizing my experience of over 25 years in the hospitality industry. I will admit that I have always been a huge Elvis...
