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Greed Kills! Take Back Your Power!

Greed Kills! Take Back Your Power!

CUT THE CORD!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Can you imagine a big utility company deciding that undergrounding high voltage power lines was too expensive and then having to pay out billions in damages as a consequence of those powerlines sparking fires? It was obviously cheaper in the long run to take those and...
Build Customer Loyalty by Ditching the Act

Build Customer Loyalty by Ditching the Act

FROM TRANSACTIONAL TO FRIENDS-ACTIONAL

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

In Hawaii, they say, “If you cross someone’s property on the way to the beach, be the first to smile and wave!” This is great advice on so many levels. It shows that you are willing to take the first step to give the other person permission to take the second. And...
BiggerPockets Business Podcast

BiggerPockets Business Podcast

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Michael & Bonnie were interviewed on the “BiggerPockets Business Podcast” by hosts, Carol Scott & Kevin Leahy. To listen to the interview or watch the YouTube video version, please visit BiggerPockets              Who...
The Nice Guys on Business Podcast

The Nice Guys on Business Podcast

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Michael & Bonnie were interviewed on “The Nice Guys on Business Podcast” by hosts, Doug Sandler & Strickland Bonner. To listen to the podcast, please visit The Nice Guys on Business Podcast                 ...
How to Avoid Corporate Blockage Strategies and Keep the Ball Rolling

How to Avoid Corporate Blockage Strategies and Keep the Ball Rolling

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article, Contributed Blog

Has this ever happened to you? After a series of meetings with the big organization, suddenly there’s a new person in the room, they monopolize the meeting, and set the progress back to square one. “I’m not convinced we should do this!” they say, and then spend the...
The Secret to Innovation and Success: Inclusiveness

The Secret to Innovation and Success: Inclusiveness

BIGGER MARKETS, BETTER SOLUTIONS

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

There are basically two philosophies in business. One is based on lack and exclusion. The other is based on abundance and inclusion. The one that is based on lack is fearful of competition because it assumes a limited amount of wealth. The one that is based on...
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