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Home » Authors » JT Kraai

JT Kraai

JT Kraai is president of Exit Strategies 360, specializing in business valuations, brokerage and transitions in the remediation and restoration industry. He can be reached confidentially at (503) 577-5649 or at [email protected].

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lessons from recession

Restoration Industry Lessons from the 2008 Recession

JT Kraai
March 31, 2020
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Due to the strength of the industry, restoration businesses should be front and center as solid acquisition targets.
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5 Signs It’s Time to Sell Your Restoration Business

JT Kraai
January 23, 2019
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Is 2019 your year to sell?
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How not to burn out in the restoration industry

6 Tips to Avoid Burnout in the Restoration Industry

JT Kraai
November 6, 2018
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Many owners experience burnout at some point in their career. In the remediation industry we don’t have to look far for causes: slow AR’s, elevated demands from TPA’s and insurance companies, unrealistic property owners, frivolous law-suits, etc. The industry has always been challenging, becoming more so the last decade.


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I'm Considering Selling, What Are My Options?

Answering 7 of the most common selling questions.
JT Kraai
June 20, 2018
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At this very moment, you likely genuinely wish your choice years ago was “preparation.” Nonetheless, dozens of questions surface surrounding the following: business value, taxes, deal structure, timing of the sale, estate planning, confidentiality, who helps, the premise lease, key employee contracts, etc. The list goes on.


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Preparing to Sell: 7 Variables to Consider

JT Kraai
September 15, 2016
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Whether you’re focused on maximizing profitability, getting your paperwork in order, cutting costs, or generally getting your business ‘cleaned up’, starting early allows your efforts to take effect, therefore being more noticeable to a buyer.
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selling your biz

Ready to Sell? Five Critical Questions to Consider

Your nest egg is not something to be taken lightly.
JT Kraai
July 21, 2016
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Are you possibly ready to sell your restoration business? Having a plan in place is crucial.
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10 Critical Questions Prior to Selling Your Business

JT Kraai
May 1, 2015
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As a restoration contractor you’ve worked hard building your business.


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Without My Business, Who Am I?

JT Kraai
January 12, 2012
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For more than 20 years I’ve been an entrepreneur at heart.

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To Get Top Dollar, Look Beyond the Numbers

JT Kraai
August 16, 2011
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Working with cleaning and remediation companies throughout the U.S and Canada, I have two crystal clear observations.
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Preparing Your Remediation Company for Sale

JT Kraai
May 2, 2011
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Selling your business may be the most important decision of your career. Whatever prompts the sale – retirement, illness, partner disputes, or some other reason – selling your business is a high-stakes transaction with far-reaching financial and emotional consequences.
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