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Ask Doug About the Hospitality Industry – With Team Baarman@ConferenceDirect

Ask Doug About the Hospitality Industry – With Team Baarman@ConferenceDirect

by Doug Baarman | Oct 12, 2025 | Entrepreneur Advice

Over the next few weeks, I am going to answer a series of frequently-asked questions I get when people reach out to me about pursuing entrepreneurial opportunities in the hospitality industry and potentially joining Team Baarman @ConferenceDirect. The following are...
Freedom, Flexibility and the Gig Economy for the Hospitality Independent Professional

Freedom, Flexibility and the Gig Economy for the Hospitality Independent Professional

by Doug Baarman | Sep 23, 2025 | Entrepreneur Advice, Hospitality

The Gig Economy Is Rising: Why Independent Meeting Planning Is the Future The latest job reports may tell us how many positions were created or lost, but they don’t answer a more important question: are people satisfied with how they work and live? For many...
Thinking About Becoming an Independent Meeting Professional?

Thinking About Becoming an Independent Meeting Professional?

by Doug Baarman | Sep 5, 2025 | Business, Career Transition Tips, Entrepreneur Advice, Independent Business Owner Tips

  If you’re considering a path to business ownership in the hospitality industry but are not sure where to begin, you deserve a simple blueprint and a guide who helps you make the right decision. What Sets Team Baarman@ConferenceDirect Apart? Personalized...
Open to Work? 3 Steps to Creating Your Dream Hospitality Career

Open to Work? 3 Steps to Creating Your Dream Hospitality Career

by Doug Baarman | Aug 19, 2025 | Career Transition Tips, Hospitality

Have you ever dreamed of running your own business in the hospitality industry? Lately, we’ve seen many professionals post that they’re “open to work.” But here’s the truth: being open is only the first step. To land the opportunity you really want — the one that...
3 Steps to Take Before Making a Hospitality Career Change

3 Steps to Take Before Making a Hospitality Career Change

by Doug Baarman | Jun 30, 2025 | Career Transition Tips, Hospitality

Feeling Stuck in Your Hospitality Career? Let’s Talk! Are you looking to elevate your career in the hospitality industry but feel uncertain about your next steps? You’re not alone. We’re navigating a challenging time, and many of us are impacted in...
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