Hospitality Lifestyles

Embracing Entrepreneurship as Part of Your Transition Plan

by Doug Baarman | December 6, 2024 | Entrepreneur Advice | 0 Comments

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?

by Doug Baarman | November 26, 2024 | Hospitality | 0 Comments

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

by Doug Baarman | April 5, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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

by Doug Baarman | March 20, 2024 | Business, Hospitality | 0 Comments

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

by Doug Baarman | March 20, 2024 | Business Development Tips, Entrepreneur Advice, Hospitality | 0 Comments

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

by Doug Baarman | February 23, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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

by Doug Baarman | May 8, 2023 | Business, Hospitality | 0 Comments

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

by Doug Baarman | April 28, 2023 | Business, Hospitality | 0 Comments

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

by Doug Baarman | April 10, 2023 | Business, Career Transition Tips, Hospitality | 0 Comments

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

by Doug Baarman | March 6, 2023 | Business, Entrepreneur Advice, Hospitality, Independent Business Owner Tips | 0 Comments

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...

What are Hospitality Industry Professionals Reading?

by Doug Baarman | Jun 3, 2013

With Memorial Day behind us, we are all preparing our summer reading list. I was looking for a good business book to read (on a break from John Grisham and James Patterson) and asked a few fellow hospitality industry entrepreneurs what they are reading right now. I am...

Marketing Tactics to Promote Your New Hospitality Business Today

by Doug Baarman | May 17, 2013

So you have decided to start your own business in the hospitality industry. Congratulations…now it is time to promote yourself (note: these tips will also work for improving results in your current position). One of the first priorities is to focus on lead generation...

Reasons Why You Should Be an Entrepreneur in the Hospitality Industry

by Doug Baarman | May 2, 2013

I really like this quote- “every new parent asks himself or herself why children don’t come with a manual”. This has been true for me from the moment my daughters arrived to now having to navigate them through the teen years. The same holds true for entrepreneurship....

Independent Hospitality Professional Creates Loyal Customers

by Doug Baarman | Apr 22, 2013

After fifteen years in the hospitality industry, Sharon Gates was ready to put her experience and skills to work in her own business. A few years ago, Sharon decided to make the leap to being an independent hospitality professional with ConferenceDirect. With a...

ConferenceDirect Announces Team Director of the Year

by Doug Baarman | Apr 17, 2013

Doug Baarman Receives Award for top performance and leadership in 2012 LOS ANGELES, CA – March 25, 2013 – Doug Baarman, CDS, Senior Vice President & Team Director has been named ConferenceDirect’s Team Director of the Year. He was honored at the ConferenceDirect...

Hospitality Industry Professionals Need to Unplug to Recharge

by Doug Baarman | Apr 10, 2013

The hospitality industry is a 24/7 business that forces us to remain focused in order to be productive. We experience an overload of activity and ‘noise’ that keeps us busy…but it can be overwhelming and even prevent us from keeping on course toward achieving our...

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