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In early April, Michael Houlihan and I had the pleasure of traveling to Mississippi State University to speak at their Entrepreneurship Summit brought on by the MSU Center for Entrepreneurship & Outreach. It was a fantastic experience! We also were able to sit... by The Barefoot Spirit | Business Blog
Where am I going and WHY? Entrepreneurs are brand builders aiming for capitalization events like mergers, IPOs, or acquisitions. To maximize your brand’s value, plan for acquisition from the start. Growth demands significant investment, and brand equity attracts... by The Barefoot Spirit | Business Blog
“There are 5.5 million family-owned businesses in the US. They generate 57% of our nation’s GDP, employ 63% of the workforce, and create 75% of all new jobs,” says Sheila Neisler of Catalyst Marketing Company. Here are our top secrets to maintaining a healthy... by The Barefoot Spirit | Business Blog
Over time, brands can risk becoming mere labels. When a brand loses its spirit, it becomes just a symbol (logo). A label simply identifies the product’s basic elements like contents, compliance, logo, name, trade dress, and copy. A product is a commodity... by The Barefoot Spirit | Business Blog
Do you organize entrepreneurship summits or pitch events in need of a compelling keynote address? Your search ends here! For Speaking Engagements and Appearances please contact, sales@thebarefootspirit.com or call 707-484-1600 for more information. “Bonnie and Michael... by The Barefoot Spirit | Business Blog
Michael and Bonnie’s story tells the audience the all-too-brutal truth about what one really has to do to succeed.” –Adam Hartung, Contributing Author, Forbes We share entertaining and memorable stories from our real-life experiences in building the world-famous...