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Wine Country Fire Storms
We want to thank many of you for your concern about our welfare during the Wine Country fire storms. Fortunately, we, are home, and are small west Sonoma County town were spared from the flames. The fires were just 8 miles east of us. We are blessed to be able to...
The 7 Habits of Highly Brandable People
First published on Entrepreneur.com on 10/12/2017 Having built the wine brand Barefoot, we learned a few things about branding consumer products. Get your product in front of the folks who will benefit from it. Be clear about what you are selling. Distinguish your...
7 Techniques to Overcome Adversity – Don’t Let Fear Stop You or Force Rash Decisions
FDR said at his 1932 inauguration, deep in the great depression, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” It’s only natural to feel anxiety, uncertainty, and apprehension when you think of possible negative consequence of any business venture. It’s easy to...
Make Fun out of Adversity by Playing the “No Game”
If you’re going to be an entrepreneur, you’d better get used to being told “No!” No is the last thing you will hear before you get a “yes!” But how many times do you have to hear “no” before you get discouraged? And what can you do about this fact of life that comes...
Do You Deserve Success Just Because You Follow a Process?
Nowadays it seems like everybody wants to work from home and make six figures in six months. The internet marketing folks are quick to pander to those who are believers. They also are quick to take advantage of impatient and inexperienced views of what it really takes...
5 Ways You Can Steer Technology in the Right Direction
Our 97-year-old friend, Don, built the P-51 Mustang fighter planes during WWII. This was the airplane that really made the difference for the allies because of its speed, range, and fire power. Don knows quite a bit about aircraft and has worked with it his whole...
World of Speakers Podcast Interview
We were interviewed on the World of Speakers podcast, by host, Ryan Foland. To listen to the interview, please visit the World of Speakers on iTunes ...
5 Ways to Get Good Ideas Out of Your People
Companies ask us, “How can we get the entrepreneurial spirit?” The real question should be, “How did we lose it?” When their founders started in that garage or basement so long ago, there was no question in their minds, if they didn’t make sales, they’d go out of...
Your Attitude Can Predetermine Your Business Success
“You’ll never make it with that attitude!” You’ve heard it in sports. You’ve heard it in school. And you may have heard it from your parents. You attitude is the filter through which all the input you receive passes, is judged, and is acted upon. In business, having a...
