by Doug Baarman | Oct 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
As entrepreneurs, we have uncovered our “wanna” along with our “Big Why” enabling us to live our desired lifestyle. If you want to be an entrepreneur, you need to determine your “wanna” and then focus on the steps needed to answer...
by Doug Baarman | Oct 4, 2022 | Career Transition Tips
I quickly realized when I made the career change to being an independent business owner in the hospitality industry that there was not a clearly defined path to success, and it felt like jumping out of a plane without a parachute. From my first-hand experience, I know...
by Doug Baarman | Aug 29, 2022 | Business Development Tips
I have now officially been through many birthday celebrations (I consider myself blessed) and learned many valuable lessons. It was celebrating my birthday in 2007 when I decided to make the leap to being in business for myself. I started my own meeting and event...
by Doug Baarman | Aug 12, 2022 | Career Transition Tips, Entrepreneur Advice, Independent Business Owner Tips
For the big moves in life, especially when thinking about being an entrepreneur, it is best to engage a guide, so you are not alone on your journey. You want to align with someone that has gone down the road before you and can share the lessons learned. My journey...
by Doug Baarman | Jul 11, 2022 | Career Transition Tips, Hospitality
As we come out of a challenging time and still face headwinds, let’s embrace that change happens. However, we all need to understand that change does not happen to us, but for us. Once you accept the belief that from chaos can come opportunity, you can be bold...