by Doug Baarman | May 18, 2015 | Career Transition Tips
Recently, an industry professional joined my team coming from another meeting and event planning company. As we discussed this opportunity and as he weighed his options, I was struck by two takeaways from this process: 1. It is important to align with the right...
by Doug Baarman | Apr 13, 2015 | Career Transition Tips
“Tell me a fact, and I’ll learn. Tell me a truth, and I’ll believe. But tell me a story, and it will live in my heart forever”. Ed Sabol This quote is from Ed Sabol, the Founder of NFL Films. Before 24-hour sports channels existed, he told the ‘story’ of the NFL each...
by Doug Baarman | Mar 22, 2015 | Career Transition Tips
As I watched my 16 year old daughter drive off on her own with the new found freedom that having your driver’s license gives you, I was both terrified and excited. It is terrifying to let go and trust that she will be safe. It was exciting to see her explore on her...
by Doug Baarman | Feb 18, 2015 | Career Transition Tips
As independent hospitality management professionals, we live by the quote I am sharing below. We choose to embrace this philosophy and pursue our dream of being an independent business owner within the meeting and event planning industry. “Entrepreneurship is living a...
by Doug Baarman | Jan 15, 2015 | Career Transition Tips
As I took time away from meeting and event planning to visit family in Florida, I was reminded that every year I make New Year’s Resolutions and every year I quickly break them. In an effort to reverse this bad habit, I am on a personal quest to help myself and others...
by Doug Baarman | Sep 22, 2014 | Career Transition Tips
I am interrupting my regularly scheduled blog posts with this anniversary message. This month marks the 7th anniversary of starting my independent meeting planning business affiliated with ConferenceDirect. I am delighted to share this celebration with you by bringing...
