by Doug Baarman | Dec 2, 2025 | Business Development Tips, Entrepreneur Advice, New Business Development
Starting an independent meeting planning business is an exciting venture! You’ve got the skills, the passion, and the drive. But there is one question that looms large for every new entrepreneur: How do I find my first client? It’s completely normal to feel a...
by Doug Baarman | Nov 6, 2025 | Entrepreneur Advice, Hospitality
Chat with Doug: Will There Be Onboarding and Ongoing Training? As I was exploring my options to make the transition from employee to independent meeting planning consultant, I wanted to make sure I affiliated with an organization that provided both onboarding support...
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 | Oct 12, 2025 | Entrepreneur Advice
Over the next few weeks, I am going to answer a series of frequently-asked questions I get when people reach out to me about pursuing entrepreneurial opportunities in the hospitality industry and potentially joining Team Baarman @ConferenceDirect. The following are...
by Doug Baarman | Sep 23, 2025 | Entrepreneur Advice, Hospitality
The Gig Economy Is Rising: Why Independent Meeting Planning Is the Future The latest job reports may tell us how many positions were created or lost, but they don’t answer a more important question: are people satisfied with how they work and live? For many...
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...
