by Doug Baarman | Feb 23, 2021 | Business, Business Development Tips
As we strive to build and maintain successful businesses (even during challenging times). Here are some tips I have gathered from 15+ years of leading entrepreneurial teams. These tips will help build the momentum needed to start fast and finish strong. Know your why...
by Doug Baarman | Dec 30, 2020 | Career Transition Tips
I am not going to mention all the usual terms being overused right now, but it goes without saying that the hospitality industry is experiencing a challenging time. Recently, I had the opportunity to get to know Gabbie Riley. She shared her story that was picked up by...
by Doug Baarman | Dec 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
This message was inspired by an article shared in the PCMA Convene Magazine addressing the current state of our industry for hospitality professionals. “If we’ve been waiting for the COVID-19 crisis to pass to go back to business as usual, we’ve missed a rare...
by Doug Baarman | Sep 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
As we maneuver through this challenging time, we can choose to ignore all that is going on around us or we can turn this setback into an opportunity. As for myself and the team I lead, we know we will rise again and are preparing ourselves for the ‘new’ future. In May...
by Doug Baarman | Sep 11, 2020 | Career Transition Tips
If you are looking for a career change in the hospitality industry, make sure you focus on an opportunity that will offer you the 5 P’s. Whether you choose to work for an organization or within the independent model, you must first remain focused on your ‘big why’,...