by Doug Baarman | Sep 5, 2025 | Business, Career Transition Tips, Entrepreneur Advice, Independent Business Owner Tips
If you’re considering a path to business ownership in the hospitality industry but are not sure where to begin, you deserve a simple blueprint and a guide who helps you make the right decision. What Sets Team Baarman@ConferenceDirect Apart? Personalized...
by Doug Baarman | Jun 9, 2025 | Business, Hospitality, Industry News
Hospitality News: Ferris State University is excited to announce that Doug Baarman will be spearheading efforts to drive excellence within the College of Business Hospitality Management Program as its new Chair of the Advisory Board. Please join us in extending our...
by Doug Baarman | Mar 20, 2024 | Business, Hospitality
How can a promising idea be truly valuable if it remains confined? We understand the power of sharing ideas, and we’re dedicated to facilitating this exchange. Our specialty lies in orchestrating impactful meetings and events where the exchange of big ideas...
by Doug Baarman | May 8, 2023 | Business, Hospitality
What is a good idea if it can’t be shared? Our team has been focused on enabling our clients to share their ideas as it is crucial for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, sharing ideas can spark innovation and creativity. By exchanging thoughts and perspectives,...
by Doug Baarman | Apr 28, 2023 | Business, Hospitality
Recently, I participated in a panel with three other intermediaries before a group of hospitality industry sales leaders in my local destination. We covered a lot of ground; RFPs, site visits, decision process, contracting and the levels of service being delivered...
by Doug Baarman | Apr 10, 2023 | Business, Career Transition Tips, Hospitality
Are you ready to take the plunge and become your own boss in the hospitality industry? Transitioning from being an employee to an independent contractor can be an exciting and liberating move, but it can also come with its own set of challenges. But fear not!...
