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Problem-Solving, Barefoot Spirit Style | Skirting the Issue 👗

Problem-Solving, Barefoot Spirit Style | Skirting the Issue 👗

by The Barefoot Spirit | Business Blog

Our preferred approach to problem-solving involves viewing the situation from multiple perspectives. Often, defining the problem well is the key to finding the best solution. Relying solely on initial impressions can obscure potential solutions. By viewing problems in...
Why do you need CAUSE to build an entrepreneurial culture? 🤔 [VIDEO]

Why do you need CAUSE to build an entrepreneurial culture? 🤔 [VIDEO]

by The Barefoot Spirit | Business Blog

Our answer is simple… LOYALTY! Watch our advice HERE Who We Are Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey co-authored the New York Times bestselling business book, The Barefoot Spirit: How Hardship, Hustle, and Heart Built America’s #1 Wine Brand. The book has been...
We believe storytelling is the best way to convey business principles…

We believe storytelling is the best way to convey business principles…

by The Barefoot Spirit | Business Blog

We believe storytelling is the best way to convey business principles, especially through theatre. Watching characters with different goals and behaviors creates memorable lessons and is more enjoyable than lectures. Each year, students from Nanyang Technological...
The Value of Experience | Save Time and Money ⏳

The Value of Experience | Save Time and Money ⏳

by The Barefoot Spirit | Business Blog

We built the Barefoot Wine brand by hiring experts in areas like finance, taxes, compliance, sales, winemaking, marketing, bottling, and production. This saved us from costly mistakes and accelerated our success! Here are a few key takeaways you should be aware of ⬇️...
(VIDEO) Mississippi State University | Interview with Michael Houlihan

(VIDEO) Mississippi State University | Interview with Michael Houlihan

by The Barefoot Spirit | Business Blog

In early April, Bonnie M. Harvey 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...
Why the Right Answer to the Wrong Question Can Lead to Disaster… 🌪️

Why the Right Answer to the Wrong Question Can Lead to Disaster… 🌪️

by The Barefoot Spirit | Business Blog

As business advisors, we’ve noticed many clients ask specific questions like, “How do I hire a sales rep?” However, they often need to address bigger issues first. The Answer is a Question ❓ Inexperienced clients often ask the wrong questions. For...
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