by Doug Baarman | Nov 23, 2021 | Career Transition Tips
When one door closes…another one always opens. Over the past two years, we have said goodbye to few of our good friends and fellow associates for a variety of reasons. These departures have reminded us of the importance of focusing on our ‘Big Why’ and ensuring that...
by Doug Baarman | Jun 8, 2021 | Career Transition Tips
Today I am sharing the five mistakes I made when making the leap from employee to entrepreneur…and how you can avoid them. My goal has always been to help others by sharing the lessons learned from when I made the transition, and the nearly 100 people I have helped...
by Doug Baarman | May 27, 2021 | Career Transition Tips
As we all re-engage and rebuild, this article shares why now…yes, now…may be the right time to consider being an entrepreneur in the hospitality industry. I have always enjoyed this quote – “every new parent asks himself or herself why children don’t come with a...
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 | Mar 25, 2021 | Career Transition Tips
As industries go through a time of transition and reinvention, so are many of us in the hospitality industry. We will come back, but our roles may look different than prior to the pandemic. It is time to think about where our careers are today, where we want to go and...
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...
