Michael talks with JOB Radio Show host, Larry Olson, for a second time, this time about the “No Money, No Problem: Eleven Tips for a Start-up Business with Very Little Cash (and a Great Idea)” press release and his new book, “The Barefoot Spirit.” Check back here soon to listen to the clip! The J.O.B […]

Michael and Bonnie spoke with James Nemley of Blog Talk Radio to discuss the history of Barefoot Wine, Worthy Cause Marketing, team building and their new book, “The Barefoot Spirit.” Go here to listen to the interview!

Michelle Goodman of Entrepreneur Magazine interviewed Michael about how to run a cause marketing campaign on a shoestring. The article will appear in the March issue of Entrepreneur. Check back here for access to the article! Entrepreneur is a monthly business publication for small business owners and entrepreneurs. It is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs worldwide to […]

Michael discussed “No Money, No Problem: Eleven Tips for a Start-up Business with Very Little Cash (and a Great Idea)” and his book, “The Barefoot Spirit,” with Corus Radio. At Home with Cheryll Gillespie and Sam Shakura is a weekly, one-hour, syndicated radio show broadcast on Canada’s Corus Network of thirty-seven radio stations. It offers inspiration, ideas and tips […]

Donna Fuscaldo of Fox Business interviewed Michael about the press release, “No Money, No Problem: Eleven Tips for a Start-up Business with Very Little Cash (and a Great Idea).” Donna is a Freelance Writer and covers Personal Finance, Small Businesses, Technology, Healthcare and Employment. Her articles have appeared on Bankrate.com, Dow Jones Newswires, FOXBusiness.com, GlassDoor.com, […]

Outside contracted services do things for us that are beyond our skill set or are best done by a specialist. One frustration we, as customers, typically face is not knowing what is expected of us to get the most out of these services. If you are in a service business, or even a production business, […]

Today, I am sharing our experience building brand value in the Barefoot Wine brand with wine industry owners and professionals at the Wine Industry Brand Value Seminar in Napa.    

We wrote an article that appeared in Business NH Magazine today. “Be Better Off Four Years From Today” offers a timely insight on how small businesses can prosper regardless of who wins today. With election coverage ramped up to a fevered pitch and blasting the airwaves 24/7, many small business owners are rightfully confused over which […]

We have a friend in Chicago who uses a self-styled word to define the quick moves a person uses to accomplish the task at hand. He calls it “hustlative.” It stuck with us as a great descriptor for this critical attribute. It can be the difference between success and failure, especially in a start up. […]

Join Michael and other non-fiction authors as they reach the top of the bestseller charts in an evening of fun, food and, most of all, a good read at this year’s Bestseller Book Launch and Author Spotlight. This engaging event is being held at the Pavilion Room at The Fairmont San Francisco, Atop Nob Hill on Tuesday, […]