Entrepreneur | The Barefoot Spirit

What Keeps Entrepreneurs Going?

VALIDATION FUELS TENACITY

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Tenacity is considered to be the single most important ingredient in entrepreneurial success, but there’s something else that supports, fuels, and even justifies tenacity. We were recently asked what kept us going when we were under-financed, ill-prepared, and...

The Barefoot Spirit Defined

IT TAKES HARDSHIP, HUSTLE, AND HEART TO SUCCEED

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Many people have asked us, “What are you guys selling, exactly?” We are no longer selling wine. Now we sell books, speaking engagements, and consulting services, and what we really have to offer is an idea. We call it, “the barefoot spirit.” Simply stated, the...

Fran Tarkenton Sirius/XM Radio Interview on The Barefoot Spirit

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Michael and Bonnie were interviewed by the Legendary, Hall of Fame Quarterback, Fran Tarkenton! He is a big time entrepreneur and loves speaking with fellow entrepreneurs. Click the play button below to listen to the interview. Fran Tarkenton Show Interview...

Can You Go From Selling Wine to Selling The American Entrepreneurial Spirit?

WHY WE WROTE THE BAREFOOT SPIRIT AND WHO WE SERVE NOW

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Today there is more interest in entrepreneurship than ever before. Half of the college grads are facing self-employment, as perhaps their only opportunity for employment. But are they prepared? It takes a lot more than book knowledge, a good business plan, and fancy...

Women-Owned Businesses to the Rescue!

BEYOND THE GLASS CEILING

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Sheryl Sandberg in her bestseller, Lean In, laments the stubborn persistence of the “glass ceiling” holding women back in corporate America. After years of advancement in women’s access to the top corporate positions, the progress has slowed to a crawl. She raises...