The Book Club met at the Fairfield Centre on April 11th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with the discussion of The Blue Collar CEO by Mandy Rennehan lead by Donna.
“The Blue Collar CEO: Describes the Gutsy Journey from Rookie Contractor to Multi-Millionaire Construction Boss” and is a captivating memoir by Mandy Rennehan. In this respectfully uncensored account, Rennehan shares her remarkable journey from a rookie contractor to a successful construction industry leader, all before the age of thirty.
Born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Rennehan’s entrepreneurial spirit ignited at a young age. She began her business career by catching bait and selling it to local fishermen at just ten years old. Driven by ambition, she decided to strike out on her own at seventeen. Armed with determination, she packed her belongings into a hockey bag and headed to Halifax.
Rennehan’s path led her to cold-call construction companies, volunteering to work for free to gain experience in contracting and the trades. Three years later, armed with knowledge and grit, she founded her own company, Freshco—a boutique retail maintenance and construction firm. Her reputation as a knowledgeable and trustworthy contractor soon caught the attention of corporate giants like The Gap, leading to her first significant contract.
What sets Rennehan apart is her ability to seamlessly navigate both the white-collar and blue-collar worlds. She advocates tirelessly for the trades, earning her the moniker “Blue Collar CEO.” Her success story is one of honesty, integrity, and authenticity—always remaining true to herself and her vision for her journey, readers gain insights into the male-dominated construction industry and the power of staying true to one’s values.
To see the interview on CP24 Breakfast with Mandy Rennehan:
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