Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | The Barefoot Spirit

Happy Martin Luther King Day!

THE HOLIDAY THAT ALMOST WASN’T

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

As we observe Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, it’s appropriate to recall how this holiday came about. King, a nonviolent activist in the Civil Rights Movement, was assassinated in 1968. The campaign to establish a Federal holiday in his honor began then, but was...

Building a Relationship is More than Texting and Friending – Part 2

SHAKE HANDS AND COME OUT WINNERS!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

In this virtual world we spend so much time in, it’s easy to believe texting and friending are relationship building. They’re not. Genuine lasting and dependable relationships take time and physical presence. High touch beats high tech every time. Your physical...

VoiceAmerica Interview

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Event

Rich Killian, host of “The American Businessperson,” spoke with Michael about the Barefoot Wine journey, including the challenges and discoveries. The American Businessperson airs every Wednesday at 12 Noon Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Business Channel....

The Scheinfeld Center Enlightened Entrepreneurship Series

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Event

The Scheinfeld Center Enlightened Entrepreneurship Series presents “A Conversation with Barefoot Wine Founders.” Join Michael and Bonnie on Friday, March 8, 2013 from 4:30-6:30 at Santa Barbara City College. Go here for more...

Building a Relationship is More than Texting and Friending – Part 1

DON’T LET SOCIAL NETWORKING HURT YOUR SOCIAL SKILLS

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Thanks to technology, we seem to have unlimited communication, access to knowledge, and a following of people who “friend’ or “like” us on various social media platforms. Now that we can send an email, text, or Facebook message anytime we please, it can be tempting to...