WINNER of the Margaret and John Savage First Book Award (Non-Fiction)
The “respectfully uncensored” story of how Mandy Rennehan's savvy business skills and innovative thinking led her to the top of the male-dominated construction industry before the age of thirty
Born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Mandy Rennehan began her business career at the age of ten by catching bait and selling it to local fishermen. She was so good at her job, she knew she wanted to be her own boss one day. At the age of seventeen, Rennehan decided to strike out on her own, so she packed a hockey bag full of her belongings and fled to Halifax, where she began cold calling construction companies, volunteering to work for free, so she could learn more about contracting and the trades.
Three years later, Rennehan had garnered all the experience she needed to start her own company, Freshco, a boutique retail maintenance and construction company. Still in her early twenties, Rennehan's reputation as a knowledgeable and trustworthy contractor led to her first corporate contract with The Gap. Her business has since gone on to become a multi-million-dollar company whose clients are some of the top corporations in North America.
Known as the Blue Collar CEO for her ability to seamlessly navigate between the white- and blue-collar worlds, and as a tireless advocate for the trades, this is the story of how Rennehan succeeded in business through honesty, integrity, and most of all, authenticity-by always remaining true to herself and her vision for success.
With her multi-million-dollar company Freshco and her reputation as the Blue Collar CEO, Mandy Rennehan has become a household name in the world of home improvement and renovation.
Whether you're a fan of HGTV's Property Brothers or just looking for some business advice, her book is a must-read for anyone interested in trading up and making it big in the world of construction.
HarperCollins 2024
WINNER of the Margaret and John Savage First Book Award (Non-Fiction)
The “respectfully uncensored” story of how Mandy Rennehan's savvy business skills and innovative thinking led her to the top of the male-dominated construction industry before the age of thirty
Born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Mandy Rennehan began her business career at the age of ten by catching bait and selling it to local fishermen. She was so good at her job, she knew she wanted to be her own boss one day. At the age of seventeen, Rennehan decided to strike out on her own, so she packed a hockey bag full of her belongings and fled to Halifax, where she began cold calling construction companies, volunteering to work for free, so she could learn more about contracting and the trades.
Three years later, Rennehan had garnered all the experience she needed to start her own company, Freshco, a boutique retail maintenance and construction company. Still in her early twenties, Rennehan's reputation as a knowledgeable and trustworthy contractor led to her first corporate contract with The Gap. Her business has since gone on to become a multi-million-dollar company whose clients are some of the top corporations in North America.
Known as the Blue Collar CEO for her ability to seamlessly navigate between the white- and blue-collar worlds, and as a tireless advocate for the trades, this is the story of how Rennehan succeeded in business through honesty, integrity, and most of all, authenticity-by always remaining true to herself and her vision for success.
With her multi-million-dollar company Freshco and her reputation as the Blue Collar CEO, Mandy Rennehan has become a household name in the world of home improvement and renovation.
Whether you're a fan of HGTV's Property Brothers or just looking for some business advice, her book is a must-read for anyone interested in trading up and making it big in the world of construction.
HarperCollins 2024
The Blue Collar CEO: My Gutsy Journey from Rookie Contractor to Multi-Millionaire Construction Boss - How Mandy Rennehan Built a Thriving Business from Scratch
The Blue Collar CEO: My Gutsy Journey from Rookie Contractor to Multi-Millionaire Construction Boss - How Mandy Rennehan Built a Thriving Business from Scratch
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940176320947 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | HarperCollins |
| Publication date: | 04/19/2022 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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