Columbus Entrepreneurs' Podcast

Michelle Merkel’s entrepreneurial spirit was nurtured from a very young age. She would sell her crafts at schools, and eventually, stores. Her father taught her to chart stocks and invest in the market. By the time Michelle’s childhood finances reached $10K, she funded her own backpacking trip through Europe. She now pays it forward by instilling her children with a mindset for success, and supports them in their business ventures. Michelle joined EO to gain valuable insights from other business owners, to share with other like-minded entrepreneurs, and learn how to hire and maintain good employees.   Key Takeaways: [:42] Michelle shares her “lifeline” — She learned the value of a dollar and how to chart stocks from her entrepreneurial kin. She attended DePaul University to prepare herself for her future financial planning business. She has three children with her husband Greg, who is also an entrepreneur. [4:50] Michelle joined EO to find a like-minded, entrepreneurial community. [6:19] Michelle encouraged h