We had the good fortune of connecting with Deb Evans and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Deb, what habits do you feel helped you succeed?
I believe my desire to connect and ability to ask questions, listen and enjoy assisting business owners to succeed helped me grow my own business in consulting. The ability to network and connect with anyone in the room gave me the repetition of “networking powerhouse” bringing new and existing owners together for support and building their own business.

What should our readers know about your business?
I started a franchise consulting business assisting franchises grow their franchise with the use of social media. This was at a time that social media was beginning and very intimidating by business owners. I spoke at large conferences and did social media training specific to the franchise working closely with individual franchise owners growing their business which ultimately grew the business of the entire franchise.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Our mountain community offers great opportunity for visitors to explore nature and local businesses to shop and eat. I like to begin with a visit to Red Rocks in Morrison. Winter hikes as well as other seasons. If visitors are here during the concert season we will get tickets and enjoy a show. In the winter a day of Snowshoe and Fondue with Aspen Peak Cellars winery is a must! Great experience for even the beginner who is visiting. A visit to the Sasquatch Outpost is fun for the young and old. For sourveniers, a visit to the Chill Squirrel that offers local art and something fun to take home to the family. I always introduce frends/family to grab a bottle of locally made syrup by Daddy’s Homemade. A drive over Gunella Pass to Georgetown Train Loop is must between the months of May-October. If we are fortunate we will see Moose, Elk and maybe mountain sheep while hiking. A drive home through Evergreen to shop and maybe a stop at High Altitude Kombucha.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Mary Ann O’Connell, owner of FranWise encouraged me many years ago to branch out and build my own business in consulting. Her support and encouragment not only help me start but grow my business in the franchise industry.

Website: www.mountainwomeninbusiness.com

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/debevans01

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