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...

5 Questions to Ask Before Making a Big Leap in The Hospitality Industry

by Doug Baarman | Jun 3, 2020

This is an unprecedented time for all of us in the hospitality industry. We need to come together to help each other get through this challenge and rise again to create our new success stories. It may also be the right time for you to re-evaluate your current state...

Four Phases to Reopening Your Career in the Hospitality Industry

by Doug Baarman | May 20, 2020

Like the plan our government leaders have proposed for the country and our industry leaders are preparing for destinations and hotels, I am suggesting a four-phase plan for you to ‘reopen’ your career within the hospitality industry. We realize the tremendous impact...

Attitude is the Key During This Crisis in the Hospitality Industry

by Doug Baarman | May 11, 2020

There is one thing this health and economic crisis cannot take away from all of us in the hospitality industry, our attitude. There are so many emotions going through all of us as we go through these unchartered waters, but we must realize that our attitude will...

Doug Baarman – ConferenceDirect’s Team Director of the Year for 2019

by Doug Baarman | May 7, 2020

I want to thank our team for an amazing 2019. We accomplished great results for our clients, industry partners, ourselves and ConferenceDirect which this award recognizes. Although last year seems like it was a long time ago as so much has changed, it was a success...

The Hospitality Industry Is In Transition, What Does That Mean For Us?

by Doug Baarman | Apr 28, 2020

For Now, We Have Time in the Hospitality Industry

by Doug Baarman | Apr 9, 2020

From first-hand experience as an entrepreneur, I understand how the hospitality industry is being impacted by COVID-19. This time provides a choice for all of us, and our team is choosing to use this ‘pause’ as the opportunity to do some of the things we have wanted...

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