Welcome to the latest episode of the Do The Thing podcast, hosted by the ever-inspirational Stacey Lauren. In this conversation, we dive deep into the journey of exiting a business with the incredible Deborah Everson. Deborah shares her unique experience of transitioning from owning a family-run hardware store to helping other retail businesses prepare for successful exits.Learn about the emotional wave that comes with major life transitions, not just in business but in all aspects of life. Deborah offers invaluable insights and practical advice for anyone looking to sell a business or navigate through significant change.In this episode, you’ll discover:- The emotional process of exiting a business- Strategies for transforming and scaling a struggling business- The importance of planning well ahead for your business exit- How to maintain personal identity and value after a major life transition- Practical steps to overcome the fear of looking dumb and just "Doing the Thing"[00:00:02] Introduction and the concept of "Doing the Thing" [00:01:33] How Deborah and Stacey met and the significance of Whisper Collective [00:05:08] Strategies Deborah used to turn around the hardware store [00:14:28] Handling the impact of COVID and the subsequent interest in selling the business [00:25:05] The emotional aftermath of selling a business and finding new purpose🔗 Connect with Deborah Everson: Website: eversonretail.com Facebook: Everson Retail Consulting LinkedIn: Deborah Everson TikTok: @deborah_eversonDon't forget to subscribe, like, and share the podcast if this content resonates with you. Leave your comments below on what you found most impactful from this episode!YouTube: https://youtu.be/4E482PPGLlw

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