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Michael Houlihan Awarded Bishop O’Dowd’s Alum of the MonthMichael Houlihan Awarded Bishop O’Dowd’s Alum of the Month

Michael Houlihan Awarded Bishop O’Dowd’s Alum of the Month

Getting Barefoot With Michael Houlihan ’63   When Michael Houlihan ’63 and his partner Bonnie Harvey launched their Barefoot Cellars… Read More

12 years ago
Smith Floyd Water Cooler Radio Interview Hosted by Matt DiGeronimoSmith Floyd Water Cooler Radio Interview Hosted by Matt DiGeronimo

Smith Floyd Water Cooler Radio Interview Hosted by Matt DiGeronimo

Michael had the honor to be interviewed on The Smith Floyd Water Cooler Radio Show by Matt DiGeronimo on January… Read More

12 years ago
Unified Wine & Grape SymposiumUnified Wine & Grape Symposium

Unified Wine & Grape Symposium

Today, Michael will be attending The Unified Wine & Grape Symposium Built with the joint input of growers, vintners and… Read More

12 years ago
Sales Professionals Deserve our RespectSales Professionals Deserve our Respect

Sales Professionals Deserve our Respect

From the outstanding musical, “The Music Man” to the hilarious movie, “Used Cars,” people in the sales profession have long… Read More

13 years ago
Landing the Perfect Job Applicant Requires Seasoned Piloting SkillsLanding the Perfect Job Applicant Requires Seasoned Piloting Skills

Landing the Perfect Job Applicant Requires Seasoned Piloting Skills

When we owned Barefoot Cellars and were recognized for our success, we had our excellent staff to thank. So, it… Read More

13 years ago
Outword Magazine InterviewOutword Magazine Interview

Outword Magazine Interview

Barefoot Wine’s Founders Do Well By Doing Good The story of how Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey in 1986 launched… Read More

13 years ago
Improve Your Chances of Success by Starting Small and CarefullyImprove Your Chances of Success by Starting Small and Carefully

Improve Your Chances of Success by Starting Small and Carefully

As long as your product is not in a specific market or retailer, it can’t be discontinued. Once you are… Read More

13 years ago
The Advantages of Being a Small Start-Up – Part 2The Advantages of Being a Small Start-Up – Part 2

The Advantages of Being a Small Start-Up – Part 2

This is the second installment in a four-part series designed to encourage small start-ups by recognizing some of their inherent… Read More

13 years ago
Dress for Success (Especially in the Office)Dress for Success (Especially in the Office)

Dress for Success (Especially in the Office)

Many companies these days seem to think that they are giving their office staff some kind of a benefit by… Read More

14 years ago
Positive Company Culture is critical to Growth and Survival – Part 3Positive Company Culture is critical to Growth and Survival – Part 3

Positive Company Culture is critical to Growth and Survival – Part 3

This is the third part in the series about the original Barefoot culture. Culture really sets the tone, boundaries, and expectations the… Read More

14 years ago