Raising an Entrepreneur: Margo Machol Bisnow

In this episode, I sit down with Margot Machol Bisnow, bestselling author of Raising an Entrepreneur and former commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission. Margot shares what she learned from interviewing successful entrepreneurs and their families about the experiences that helped them become confident, resilient, and willing to take risks.

One theme appeared again and again: these entrepreneurs had someone who believed in them. Rather than choosing their children’s passions for them, their parents supported what brought them joy, encouraged their hard work, and allowed them to experience failure as part of learning and growth.

Margot also shares stories from raising her own two sons, her difficult decision to walk away from her original publishing contract, and why parents must recognize that the path that worked for them may not be right for their children. We also discuss financial responsibility, perseverance, and the importance of giving children room to discover who they are.

Her advice to parents is simple but powerful: “See what gives your child joy, and then tell them how proud you are of how hard they’re working in that.”

Connect with Veronica:

https://capstrata.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-malolos-ccim-401649218/

Connect with Margot:

https://raisinganentrepreneur.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-machol-bisnow-a29550b5/

Buy her book:

https://a.co/d/0fd2eUDX