by Doug Baarman | Oct 19, 2025 | Career Transition Tips, Entrepreneur Advice, Independent Business Owner Tips
Chatting With Doug As we move through the series of questions on becoming an independent meeting planner in the hospitality industry, I want to answer the two I receive most often on why this has been the right career choice for me. Why I decided to leave the safety...
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 | Aug 19, 2025 | Career Transition Tips, Hospitality
Have you ever dreamed of running your own business in the hospitality industry? Lately, we’ve seen many professionals post that they’re “open to work.” But here’s the truth: being open is only the first step. To land the opportunity you really want — the one that...
by Doug Baarman | Jun 30, 2025 | Career Transition Tips, Hospitality
Feeling Stuck in Your Hospitality Career? Let’s Talk! Are you looking to elevate your career in the hospitality industry but feel uncertain about your next steps? You’re not alone. We’re navigating a challenging time, and many of us are impacted in...
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!...
by Doug Baarman | Feb 9, 2023 | Business, Career Transition Tips
As many organizations move back to working in the office, there are exciting options that exist where you can still work remotely in the hospitality industry. These opportunities make it possible to chart your own course and become an entrepreneur in charge of where,...
