by Doug Baarman | Mar 19, 2013 | Self-Improvement Tips
I enjoy going to social events to meet new people and learn their life stories. I am not talking about what they do for a living…but where they grew up, how they got to where they are today and what are their interests and passions. As children, we enjoyed reading and...
by Doug Baarman | Mar 11, 2013 | New Business Development
“Success comes before work only in the dictionary.” Anonymous It is important to keep in mind that if you want to be successful in the hospitality industry, you have to put in the work to achieve the desired results. I feel it is safe to say that we all want to...
by Doug Baarman | Feb 22, 2013 | Hospitality
Brian Chisolm didn’t start his career as an independent meeting planner, but his experience in the corporate world of hospitality prepared him well for this new stage in his career. Now, as an independent meeting professional, he is growing a business he truly...
by Doug Baarman | Feb 8, 2013 | Career Transition Tips
The move to become a professional independent meeting planner has been the right career choice for me. I am often asked 1) why I decided to leave the safety and security of a corporate job and 2) why I affiliated with a brand versus being on my own. There are many...
by Doug Baarman | Jan 20, 2013 | Hospitality
She may have started her hospitality career under traditional employment, but today, Melissa Ronacher enjoys independence and freedom to build her own business as an independent meeting planner. During her career, Melissa has worked with Marriott International in...
