We are now remote.  And we are learning so much about what it takes to keep your people engaged and productive. The balance between communication and micromanagement is often the Biggest challenge. 

Here’s what we’ve learned: Consistent communication with ultra flexibility is working. Encouragement to take care of yourself first: ie: a walk, bike ride or step away is increasing productivity. Virtual happy hours are helping to forge team comradery. 

Our guests today: Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey, Founders of the world's top wine brand, Barefoot Wines

Beginning with virtually no money and no wine industry experience, they employed innovative ideas to overcome obstacles, create new markets and forge strategic alliances. Michael & Bonnie pioneered Worthy Cause Marketing and performance-based compensation. They built an internationally bestselling brand and as a result were acquired by E&J Gallo.  Today, they offer their Guiding Principles for Success (GPS) & Shelf Smarts courses to help consumer product brand builders achieve success by maximizing the value of their human resources. 

Today we are discussing:

Off Premise challenge today?

Why is this important to the company?

Two biggest hidden costs in every business! 

Good people transform to great people through growth

Rick’s Nuggets

How do we do it?

Find good people & build great people *****

Hiring tactics?

Overkilling Orientation

Include people in the solutions

Rick’s Nuggets

Key Takeaways:

Find Bonnie & Michael here:

Business Audio Theatre Linkedin 

Websites: www.thebarefootspirit.com & www.consumerbrandbuilders.com