Hospitality Lifestyles

Embracing Entrepreneurship as Part of Your Transition Plan

Have you ever thought about what life looks like after decades of building a successful career? Lately, I’ve been collaborating with some of our team members who are approaching 20 years with Team Baarman and exploring their next steps. For many, it’s about creating a...

Is It Time To Rediscover Your Passion For The Hospitality Industry?

There’s a buzz in the air—many of our talented friends and colleagues are finding their way back to the hospitality industry, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome them home. Over the past few years, those who stayed in the industry have navigated immense challenges,...

Hospitality Networking at ConferenceDirect

It is an exciting time for Team Baarman @ConferenceDirect as we prepare to attend the ConferenceDirect Annual Partner Meeting in Arlington, TX. There will be over 20 members of our team attending and we are looking forward to networking with our industry partners. Our...

Meetings Matter for Sharing Powerful Ideas and Making Progress

How can a promising idea be truly valuable if it remains confined? We understand the power of sharing ideas, and we're dedicated to facilitating this exchange. Our specialty lies in orchestrating impactful meetings and events where the exchange of big ideas takes...

Building Community in the Hospitality Industry

I recently listened to Brian Buffini on his It’s a Good Life podcast share a thought that I believe applies directly to the hospitality industry; “community can’t exist without proximity.” The meetings and events industry is all about bringing people together, face to...

Join Team Baarman@ConferenceDirect For Success In The Hospitality Industry

Over the past few years, many have wanted to redefine their success within the hospitality industry but did not know where to start. They were concerned that the risks of taking the leap would outweigh the rewards. For those that have connected with Team Baarman...

Hospitality Industry: Enable Your Clients to Share Ideas

What is a good idea if it can’t be shared? Our team has been focused on enabling our clients to share their ideas as it is crucial for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, sharing ideas can spark innovation and creativity. By exchanging thoughts and perspectives,...

Assist Your Sales Leaders During the “Internal Sell” Before the RFP

Recently, I participated in a panel with three other intermediaries before a group of hospitality industry sales leaders in my local destination. We covered a lot of ground; RFPs, site visits, decision process, contracting and the levels of service being delivered...

How to Transition from Employee to Independent Contractor in the Hospitality Industry

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! We've...

Independent Hospitality Professionals – 7 Benefits of Having A Business Coach

Hospitality professionals…YOU oversee your career and need to invest in yourself by investing in a coach! A major part of my responsibilities includes coaching and mentoring each of the independent meeting planners that have joined my team. My passion is being a...

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