Why It’s Time to Stop Trying to Have Virtual Conferences on Your Phone
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | October 15, 2020 | Business Blog
Just like everybody else these days, we are being thrust into virtual conferences. We had them before Covid-19, but now they are mandatory. Unfortunately, this situation was thrust upon us so fast that we didn’t have time to develop and agree upon a set of virtual conference manners. There are problems with the media itself […]
Why the Right Answer to the Wrong Question Can Lead to Disaster
JUST TELL ME THE ONE THING
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | October 15, 2020 | Business Blog
For the last decade we have been advisors to many businesses, big and small, start-up and build-up, build-out and enterprise. Most clients come to us with a very specific standalone question, like “How do I hire a sales rep?” But, come to find out, they have many bigger fish to fry before they should ever […]
An Employee Experience that Attracts the Kind of People You Want
CAN THEY IDENTIFY WITH YOU?
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | October 8, 2020 | Business Blog
As an employer, you naturally want to attract the kind of employees, associates, and outsourced help that can identify with you, your story, your company, and your goals. Like never before, folks want to know what you stand for – even before they apply. In fact, that may well be the reason why they apply […]
Experience This! Podcast
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | October 8, 2020 | Business Blog
The Barefoot Spirit audiobook was featured on the “Experience This! Podcast’ by hosts, Joey Coleman & Dan Gingiss. To listen to the segment, click HERE
Stress and Bad Examples are Influencing Us to Act Like Deplorables
PERSCRIPTION FOR PEACE
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | October 1, 2020 | Business Blog
What separates us from mob rule is a lawful society. Simply, it is the concept of “innocent until proven guilty.” But is that concept getting eroded away by baseless claims on social media and political movements fueled by unproven conspiracy theories? Is the frequency of hearing these “untruths” becoming more influential than the truth? Mob […]
The Virus Has Made us More Aware of Nature
“WILD KINDOM!”
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | September 24, 2020 | Business Blog
We live in the country. At times it feels like the old television show “Wild Kingdom.” Since the virus hit, we don’t think we’ve ever spent so much time at home. And, except for the circumstances, that’s a good thing. It’s given us a chance to get back in touch with the nature in our […]
Is It Groundhog Day All Over Again for the Shutdowns?
HERE WE GO AGAIN!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | September 17, 2020 | Business Blog
We are business writers and promoters, and feel obligated to speak out on what is becoming an ongoing threat to business: Reoccurring shutdowns. If everyone had honored the original shutdowns back in March and honored the mask requirements, if we had a national policy to that effect, and if we had adequate testing and tracing, […]
The EnTRUEpreneurship Podcast
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | September 16, 2020 | Business Blog
This week on The EnTRUEpreneurship Podcast, Wes interviews Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey — co-founders at Barefoot Cellars. Over the course of its 34-year history, Barefoot has grown into one of the fastest-growing and award-winning brands in the global wine industry. Its offerings have expanded from two simple red and white blends to a large variety […]
All Business with Jeff Hayzlett
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | September 12, 2020 | Business Blog
M&B were interviewed on “All Business” by host, Jeffrey Hayzlett. To listen to the interview, please visit the All Business Podcast
My Covid Birthday Party – Against All Odds!
TALK ABOUT CHALLENGES!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | September 10, 2020 | Business Blog
As if Covid wasn’t enough, we were dealing with record-breaking heat, a wildfire and subsequent evacuations and smoke, and threats of power outages. So, let’s have a celebration! Last week we had a birthday party for Bonnie – not a virtual birthday party, but a real birthday party with guests, cake, stories, and the mandatory […]
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