Employment | The Barefoot Spirit

Be an Entrepreneurial Job Applicant – A Message to Grads

EMPLOYER OR CUSTOMER?

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

If you are a recent college grad, you may be hitting the employment market about now. You may think you are searching for a job, but maybe you should be searching for a “customer.” “I need to pay my bills,” you say, or “I need some security,” but by changing the...

“Quick kid, make up your mind!”

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE A GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT?

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

High school graduation is almost here and Career Days are upon us. This is when young people are expected to focus on college, career, and beyond. It seems like parents, relatives and other adults are always asking young people, “What are you going to do when you...

Build Your Business using Guiding Principles – Part 1

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE IT?

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Our grandparents called it “The Golden Rule.” Our parents told us to “Put yourself in the other guy’s shoes.” We call it “How would you like it?” But it’s all the same concept of fair play. Unfortunately, in our fast-paced, highly competitive business environment,...

KUCI Radio Show Interview

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Event

Michael discussed the history of Barefoot Wine, including the discovery of Worthy Cause Marketing and his new book, “The Barefoot Spirit” with Ann Herr, radio host for Operation Community Stimulus. This show can be heard weekly on Wednesdays on KUCI 88.9...

Increase Your Abundance by Expressing Gratitude

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Sometimes all we can see is what’s missing, what needs fixing, and what’s wrong. Although we should strive for improvement in whatever we do, we need to take time out and really take inventory of the good things in our lives. Yes, imperfections may stick out like the...