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Everson Retail Coaching & Consulting is owned and operated by Tracy and Deborah Everson. We sold our successful 56-year-old, second generation hardware store and have transitioned into coaching independently owned retail businesses.

We seek to help businesses thrive in a competitive marketplace by providing the expertise and value centric resources needed to succeed in today's challenging retail landscape. Our coaching and consulting services are designed to help small businesses develop and implement effective strategies to increase sales, improve customer service, and enhance overall profitability.

Our range of services include marketing, merchandising, operations management, and exit strategy planning.

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Our range of services include marketing, merchandising, operations management, and exit strategy planning.

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The Value Acceleration Methodology

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The Value Acceleration Methodology Infographic

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Understanding Your Business Value Whitepaper

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Understanding Your Business Value: Utilizing the Five Stages of Value Maturity to Ready Businesses (and Business Owners) for an Exit

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Who Has a Seat at the Table Infographic

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120-Day CEPA Playbook: Download the Playbook

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2022 Colorado State of Owner Readiness Quick Look Brochure

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2022 Colorado State of Owner Readiness Report

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2023 National State of Owner Readiness Report

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2024 State of The Institute

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2025 Webinar Series

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5-4-3-2-1 Whitepaper

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5-4-3-2-1 Whitepaper

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A Look Inside The Unique World of - Value Creation Whitepaper

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A Look Into Pressure Solutions Inc.: An Exit Planning Case Study

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Access My Courses

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Best-In-Class Whitepaper

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Beyond CEPA Roadmap

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Business Attractiveness Scorecard

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Case Study, CEPA and CPAs

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Case Study: Value Acceleration

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CEPA Case Study: How To Utilize Your CEPA Credentials In A National Wealth Management Firm

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CEPA Development Scorecard

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Decentralizing the Business Owner

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Decentralizing the Business Owner

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Email Marketing Templates

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EPI Chapter President Circle Meeting Notes

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Exit as a Business Strategy: A Collection of Case Studies from Advisors and Owners

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First Steps

The first steps after earning your CEPA designation.

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Five Stages of Value Maturity Infographic

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Five Stages of Value Maturity Infographic

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From Successful to Significant

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From Successful to Significant Whitepaper

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From Successful to Significant Whitepaper

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Infographic: Beyond CEPA Path

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Infographic: Decentralizing the Business Owner

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Infographic: Five Stages of Value Maturity

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Infographic: The 5 D's

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Infographic: Who Has a Seat at the Table

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Issue One: The Annual Exit Magazine

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Know Your Gaps

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Stage 1: The Value Maturity Index - Identifying Value

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The Impact of Unplanned Consequences on Business Value Whitepaper

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