by Doug Baarman | May 7, 2021 | Business Development Tips
Our success in the hospitality industry can be enhanced by engaging with our existing relationships. Asking for referrals is one of the best ways to successfully build your network and improve your business results whether you work for an organization or are an...
by Doug Baarman | Apr 29, 2021 | Business Development Tips
We are both building and rebuilding as we navigate the changing landscape of this new year, and I want to share with you 7 steps that you can implement immediately. Regardless of your role, if you are pursuing new opportunities, these steps will have you moving UP to...
by Doug Baarman | Apr 23, 2021 | Business Development Tips
Storytelling is a powerful skill, and each of us has a story to tell…what is yours? I enjoy meeting new people and learning 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, what...
by Doug Baarman | Apr 20, 2021 | Career Transition Tips
After going through a challenging year and leading teams where some individuals had to temporarily expand into other industries to survive, I have learned how great it is to be an entrepreneur / independent business owner in the hospitality industry. During...
by Doug Baarman | Apr 11, 2021 | Business Development Tips, Hospitality
The hospitality industry has many valuable roles with a key one being bringing people together. As we begin our comeback after a one-year pause, it has reminded all of us about the importance of people being together so we can collaborate and solve challenges (i.e.,...