Entrepreneur Motivation & Health
If you’re getting out of bed in the morning to take on the day but lack passion, determination, and drive, then I suggest you rethink what you do. I love the phrase, "do what you...
20 August, 2022
Testimonials
The Bumpy Road to Recovery
Residential Construction Marketplace The Bumpy Road to Recovery August 2022 Many industries have been impacted by the 2-year Global Pandemic and recent, major world events and the residential construction industry in Atlantic Canada is no...
20 August, 2022
Rising Tide
One of my favourite sayings is: “A rising tide floats all boats” which carries the meaning that good economic times are good for everyone. This saying is simply a maritime metaphor, and the boat represents one’s...
20 August, 2022
Seaweed to Spray Foam
The focus on energy efficiency of our homes has certainly grown by leaps and bounds over the past 50+ years, resulting in the National Building Code now having an extensive section devoted to the energy...
14 January, 2022
FRAUD ALERT – Robert Allen Monk
Hello Everyone, Robert Allen Monk, is not and never has been associated with MONK Renovations. It is unfortunate that he shares a family name, however he is a criminal fraudster, and I am very pleased that he...
06 December, 2021
S#*t Happens
I have been managing projects and businesses for a few years. I was put in charge of my first work crew when I was 17 years old and, believe me, I made lots of mistakes....
06 October, 2021
Renovation Planning Process – Design, Engineering & Estimating
If you want a little advice on how to initiate the renovation planning process without going through the stress of having to figure it out alone, listen up! The planning process is equally as important as...
17 June, 2021
Work-Life Balance
I wish I could tell you I have the secret formula for balancing the crazy schedule of an entrepreneur with the commitment to family, friends, health, and personal growth, but I don't. So I thought...
18 April, 2021
Advice for Entrepreneurs
Over the course of the past 30 plus years of my professional and business life, I’ve had the opportunity to try many ideas, experiment with what works best, take classes, consult with mentors, and make...
05 January, 2021
Being the Daughter of an Entrepreneur
The day my dad asked me to review his “day after” book was the day I realized that being the child of an entrepreneur was different. In case you don’t know what I’m referring to,...
10 December, 2020