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30th Anniversary!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Today is our 30th Anniversary! We are in New York celebrating with the release of our new book, The Barefoot Spirit, which covers 20 of those 30 years! Thanks to all our family members, former employees, business associates, friends and neighbors who helped and...

When Success Means Being Turned Down by the Bank

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

By Ben Steverman You’d think selling your wine brand to E&J Gallo would put you squarely on Easy Street. As accidental wine merchants Bonnie Harvey and Michael Houlihan found out, personal finance and entrepreneurship can make an awkward pair. Before the...

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...

How to Succeed in the Wine Business Without Really Knowing a Damn Thing About It

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Interview

How to Succeed in the Wine Business Without Really Knowing a Damn Thing About It Written by Jordan Wright of Whisk and Quill Last month I spoke with Barefoot Wines founder Michael Houlihan about his upcoming book The Barefoot Spirit (Evolve Publishing – May 2013). ...

The Barefoot Spirit is a Strong One; Interview with Michael Houlihan

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Michael Luchies, Yahoo! Contributor Network Mar 11, 2013 Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey are two of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of talking with, and they just so happen to be incredibly successful and world renowned entrepreneurs. Michael and Bonnie...