The Barefoot Spirit
  • BOOKS
    • The Barefoot Spirit (Audiobook)
    • The Barefoot Spirit (Paperback)
    • The Barefoot Spirit Book Endorsements
    • The Entrepreneurial Culture
    • The Barefoot Startup’s GPS
    • Shelf Smarts
    • Skyrocket Your Sales
  • ADVISORS
  • SPEAKING
    • HIRE MICHAEL & BONNIE
    • Speaking Topics
    • BUSINESS SCHOOL TESTIMONIALS
    • Conference Testimonials
  • NEWS
  • PRESS
    • Contributed Articles
    • Media Resources
    • Media Hits
  • ABOUT
    • CONTACT
Select Page
  • BOOKS
    • The Barefoot Spirit (Audiobook)
    • The Barefoot Spirit (Paperback)
    • The Barefoot Spirit Book Endorsements
    • The Entrepreneurial Culture
    • The Barefoot Startup’s GPS
    • Shelf Smarts
    • Skyrocket Your Sales
  • ADVISORS
  • SPEAKING
    • HIRE MICHAEL & BONNIE
    • Speaking Topics
    • BUSINESS SCHOOL TESTIMONIALS
    • Conference Testimonials
  • NEWS
  • PRESS
    • Contributed Articles
    • Media Resources
    • Media Hits
  • ABOUT
    • CONTACT
How to Spin Up Fast Without Spinning Out of Control

How to Spin Up Fast Without Spinning Out of Control

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Startups have been told by investors, advisors and the media to “scale fast!” The idea is to dominate your space, crush the competition, and become an acquisition target as quickly as possible. You’re even told to “fail fast!” Seems like everything is fast, fast,...
How to Spin Up Fast Without Spinning Out of Control

The Trouble with Disruption

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Today, the business tabloids will tell you how glorious it is to disrupt your industry. Every week there’s a new story about another successful entrepreneur who has disrupted their industry and made a billion. But that’s not even half the story. The tabloids are quick...
How to Spin Up Fast Without Spinning Out of Control

7 Tenets for Success That Go Beyond ‘Bootstrap’

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

According to Forbes, 90 percent of all new businesses fail. Why is the rate so high with so many great ideas? Is something missing? Something basic? According to the Small Business Administration, businesses that survive more than five years tend to survive more than...
How to Spin Up Fast Without Spinning Out of Control

Do You Deserve Success Just Because You Follow a Process?

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Nowadays it seems like everybody wants to work from home and make six figures in six months. The internet marketing folks are quick to pander to those who are believers. They also are quick to take advantage of impatient and inexperienced views of what it really takes...
How to Spin Up Fast Without Spinning Out of Control

How to Know When it’s the Right Time to Quit Your Day Job

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Whether you’re thinking about starting a business, you’ve already taken the plunge but are still pre-revenue, or your new business is struggling to make ends meet, one of the most important questions you need an answer to is, “When can I quit my job?” You...
Page 5 of 8« First«...34567...»Last »
Purchase Book

Download The Audiobook NOW!

New York Times Besteller
USA Today Bestseller
#1 Bestseller Amazon
#1 Bestseller Barnes & Noble
Top 5 Business Audiobooks of 2020
- Audiobook Publishers Assoc


Business Audio Theatre
Business Audio Theatre

Sign Up for a Free Consultation

“Always interesting and helpful.”
– John Taylor
John Taylor
“I love your weekly blog reports! Perfect amount of info, not over packed…”
– Eric, Owner, Dorton Studios
Eric
“Awesome!”
– Jonah White
Jonah White
“Awesome, thanks, guys! Exceptionally useful, practical advice.”
– Tim Grosse, e2 Energy Advisors
Tim Grosse
“Thank you for sending me your weekly blog. I enjoy it and I’m able to glean some ideas for moving my business in some directions that I had not considered previously.”
– John Savory, President – Southwest Office Supply
John Savory
“Thanks for sending Michael and Bonnie….good stuff!”
– Craig Hettrich, President, Renaissance Executive Forums of Sacramento
Craig Hettrich
“Fantastic job!”
– Stephen Key, Author, Columnist & Speaker
Stephen Key
“Thanks for the great essay on packaging. You always have the most practical advice and detailed info.” 
– Stephanie Schull, Kegelbell
Stephanie Schull
“Their practical insights and communication tips have already proven useful in my career, and I continue to enjoy their relevant newsletters.”
– Melodie Stairs
Melodie Stairs
“You guys sure bang out great content consistently! Nicely done.”
– Kim Hoyer, X Factor
Kim Hoyer






(707) 484-1600
sales@thebarefootspirit.com

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube

Find Out More About How To Build A CPG Brand

C-Suite

Keynote speakers and New York Times Best Selling Authors Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey

Recent Posts

  • The Barefoot Spirit: How Hardship, Hustle & Heart Built America’s #1 Wine Brand 🍷
  • Something has to change.
  • Book Michael and Bonnie!
  • How to Recognize Opportunity (and Make It Sustainable) KNOCK! KNOCK!
  • Don’t Hurt Your Brand Image with Single-Use Containers – LOOK WHO’S AT THE TOP OF THE HEAP!

About Michael & Bonnie:

Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey help companies become more entrepreneurial. They co-authored the New York Times bestselling business book, The Barefoot Spirit: How Hardship, Hustle, and Heart Built Americas #1 Wine Brand. Read more about their humble beginnings to their creation of an international best-selling wine label HERE.

    Copyright ©2025 TheBarefootSpirit.com
      | About · Privacy Policy · Terms of Use · Sitemap · Contact
    This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more.