by Doug Baarman | Jan 12, 2013 | Self-Improvement Tips
First Thing Every Morning by Lewis Timberlake If you had a bank that credited your account each morning with $86,400 – with no balance carried from day to day forcing you to spend it – what would you do? Well, you do have such a bank… time. Every...
by Doug Baarman | Dec 26, 2012 | Self-Improvement Tips
On To 2013 and Achieving Our Dreams! We are winding down another year that many would describe as challenging and others would label as modestly successful. The world economies continue to struggle which has a trickle-down effect on the hospitality industry making it...
by Doug Baarman | Dec 14, 2012 | Hospitality, Independent Business Owner Tips
The final weeks of the year typically bring a flurry of communication and activity between meeting planners and hotels. This busy season makes it difficult to navigate through all of the information and determine the necessary action steps. This reminds me of a radio...
by Doug Baarman | Dec 8, 2012 | Self-Improvement Tips
“Networking is simply the cultivating of mutually beneficial, give and take, win-win relationships. It works best, however, when emphasizing the ‘give’ part.” – Bob Burg, Author and Speaker We are in full holiday season and...
by Doug Baarman | Nov 19, 2012 | Hospitality, Self-Improvement Tips
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, it is time to pause for a moment and give thanks for all that we have and for the ability to pursue an exciting and rewarding career in the hospitality industry. Over the past year, I have been reminded of all the value that...