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Michael Houlihan

Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey, authors of The Barefoot Spirit: How Hardship, Hustle, and Heart Built a Bestselling Wine, started the Barefoot Wine brand in their laundry room in 1986, made it a nationwide bestseller, and successfully sold the brand to E&J Gallo in 2005. Starting with virtually no money and no wine industry experience, they employed innovative ideas to overcome obstacles and create new markets. They were pioneers in what they termed “worthy cause marketing” and performance-based compensation. They now share their experience and innovative approach to business as consultants, authors, speakers, mentors, and workshop leaders.

Michael Houlihan

Seven Big Rules to Follow When Firing a Client

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Hiring New Talent? Here Are Seven Ways to Spot Entrepreneurial DNA

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No Shortcuts to Engagement: Eleven Ways to Create Real Employee Engagement from the Ground Up

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Why Face Time Still Matters

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Will Your Small Business Be Better Off Four Years from Now?

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