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Saving the Environment is Good for Business

Anytime there is a demand, business will rise to satisfy it – at a profit! We now face a huge… Read More

8 years ago

Don’t Block Good Ideas from Getting to You!

Often the best ideas to solve problems, cut costs, and improve sales come from your own people - but they… Read More

8 years ago

​Organizations that want an entrepreneurial culture need to walk the talk

Every day we hear companies, organizations, and institutions say they want to hire people with entrepreneurial DNA. They all say… Read More

8 years ago

Bring Back the Trades!

Within the last few decades we have seen the increasingly rapid demise of the teaching of the trades in high… Read More

8 years ago

The Kim Orlesky Show

 We were interviewed on The Kim Orlesky Show. To listen to the interview, please visit her podcast  Read More

8 years ago

5 Barefoot Problem Solving Principles

When we took on the building of the Barefoot Wine brand, we really didn’t understand the problems we would have… Read More

8 years ago

foundr Magazine Interview

When you think about wine, you most likely imagine stern-faced sommeliers, or parties where tuxedos and hors d’oeuvres on silver platters are… Read More

8 years ago

Don’t just answer the question: ​Address the assumption behind the question

Why do they call it duck tape? The purpose of a question is to solicit an answer. But an answer… Read More

8 years ago

2 Reasons Why Doing It Yourself Can Give You a Big Advantage

The advantages of starting a business when you are undercapitalized are priceless. They can force you to be creative, resourceful,… Read More

8 years ago

Terms That Can Hurt Your Business and Undo Your Good Will

You won’t get too much argument against the proposition that an excellent customer experience results in return customers, loyalty, and… Read More

8 years ago