SpotlightJanuary2021

CONTRACTOR’S

BEING THE DAUGHTER OF AN ENTREPRENEUR by Ceiledh Monk T he day my dad asked me to review his “day after” book was the day I realized that being the child of an entrepreneur was dif-

side of the company running all our social media accounts, writing articles, and taking photos when needed. Off the clock, I’m the daughter of an entrepreneur which means I’m always around if my dad needs a second opinion. Unofficially, I’ve been working with my dad since he went out on his own 12 years ago and, even before that, as my dad has owned income properties since I can remember.

ferent. In case you don’t know what I’m referring to, this is a book outlining how to proceed or cease operations without my dad. Now I know the most crucial information about the structure of the company and who to call, God forbid, the day following a fatal accident. As we went through the information, I understood the impor- tance of the plan, but nevertheless, I remember sitting there with a lump in my throat and trying to soak it all in. My name is Ceiledh Monk and I’m the daughter of Dan Monk, the owner of Monk Renovations. In 2015, I started as a carpenter/painter’s helper and flyer deliverer during the summer break while in school. Now, I’m involved on the marketing

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JANUARY 2021 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE

SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2021

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