by Doug Baarman | Jun 24, 2012 | Hospitality, Independent Business Owner Tips, Self-Improvement Tips
I spent over 20 years working for a few major brand name organizations and people interacted with me professionally because of these brand affiliations. I have since pursued my dream of being self employed and the first piece of advice I was given was to become good...
by Doug Baarman | Mar 13, 2012 | Hospitality
If you are watching any TV right now, you know that we are at the time of year when March Madness takes over the sports world. Even if you are not a college basketball fan, I am sure you have heard of this event…you may have even lost a spouse to a ‘road trip’ or to...
by Doug Baarman | Feb 14, 2012 | Career Transition Tips, Hospitality, Industry News
Over the past few years, we have navigated our way through the worst recession our industry has experienced since 1971. The Great Recession, as it is now known, has changed the way many in our industry do business and many organizations have made the strategic...
by Doug Baarman | Jan 21, 2012 | Hospitality, Self-Improvement Tips
We are off and running in another exciting year and I want to share with you 7 steps that you can implement immediately. Regardless of your role in the hospitality industry, these steps will have you moving UP! to ensure 2012 is a successful year for YOU. 1. Reach Up!...
by Doug Baarman | Jan 6, 2012 | Hospitality, Industry News
I was first introduced to this idea of helping each other by Shannon Derrick, CMP with the Wyndham Hotel Group. At the time, he was the President of the Potomac Chapter of Meeting Professionals International. He was making presentations as one of our industry leaders...
by Doug Baarman | Dec 26, 2011 | Hospitality, Self-Improvement Tips
As I complete my yearly trip to visit my family in Florida, I am reminded that every year I make New Year’s Resolutions and every year I break them. In an effort to reverse this bad habit, I am on a personal quest to define what resolutions are, what they should look...
