by Doug Baarman | Feb 2, 2026 | Business, Entrepreneur Advice
Chat with Doug: From Paycheck to Profitable Entrepreneur: How to Replace Your Salary as an Independent Consultant For many hospitality professionals, the ‘dream’ is clear: trading the corporate grind for the freedom of being independent. But then reality sets in. You...
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...
