Distributors | The Barefoot Spirit

Breakthroughs Are Rarely as Spontaneous As They Seem

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

Today it seems like we are hearing about a new breakthrough every day. It’s easy to get the idea that these breakthroughs are instantaneous bolts of clarity from very gifted people. Once in a while there is a sudden stroke of genius that leaves us all in awe. But most...

Mind Your Business

KNOW YOUR COST OF SALES

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Last Sunday Michael was the guest of Yitzchok Saflas on his Mind Your Business radio show on 77 WABC in New York. Yitzchoks’ show is a great place to hear the business minds of our time. And Michael was honored to be chosen to be among such great company. The show is...

Do You Need More Money – Or Improved Relationships?

“WE’RE GOING TO RAISE YOUR CREDIT LIMIT”

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

A common lament we hear from startups is, “If I only had more money!” or, “I would have succeeded but I was undercapitalized,” or even, “I ran out of money!” But what is money but trust in the form of investment? Someone is taking a risk on you. Money without trust...

World’s Greatest Sales Pitch: I Can Help You Sell Your Product!

BEST SALES PERSON = “THE ASSISTANT BUYER”

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Entrepreneurship, Sales

Everything is dependent on sales. There is no better justification for salaries, offices, production facilities, or even products. With enough investment capital you can have all those things, but they are unsustainable without sales. Our modern business culture has...