Q: I’ve had plenty of thoughts surrounding my exit plan, how do I listen louder… then execute?
JT says: Speak vs. Think- Most people speak 325-350 words / min., but think at over 700 words / min. We can tell ourselves plenty… true or not.
Business Owners- We’ve learned to trust our instincts, becoming successful by (hopefully) cutting through the clutter, knowing what’s important and what’s not.
Exit Planning- Definitely not clutter. With recurring thoughts on ‘what’s next’ and no steps taken, fear is often the culprit- fear of the unknown, process, or outcome.
Answers / Next Steps- Answers overpower fear, allowing a simple plan to unfold and direct ‘next steps.’ Once armed with a proven plan, you’ll absolutely slice through clutter revealing key variables for both an exit plan and retirement.
Timing- With answers, a plan AND direction, your best timing will become obvious.
It’s not simply ‘listening louder’. Gaining answers and clarity around your biggest financial decision offers the peace of mind and confidence you’re looking for.
Have a question for JT? Don’t worry, all questions will remain anonymous! You can email JT at [email protected].
JT Kraai
As CEO and Founder of Exit Strategies 360, JT takes extreme pride in helping business owners prepare and navigate the business sales process. As an M&A Advisor, Broker and Consultant for 20+ years, he has structured hundreds of transactions for virtually any scenario, keenly understanding the needs of both buyers and sellers.
JT indicates, “Most business owners are unaware of their options when it comes to preparing and selling their business. These options can increase cash and decrease taxes by hundreds of thousands of dollars. An educated decision is always the best.”
He then adds, “An owner’s weakest link is fear… without knowing how to proceed, they don’t. We offer the tools, process and roadmap to proceed with confidence.”
With over 25+ years of entrepreneurial ventures including five start-ups/sales, he has a solid understanding of what it takes to successfully create, expand and maximize business values. JT instinctively has the expertise and capacity to think about critical factors affecting the success of a transaction, providing an extremely valuable perspective and advantage for his clients.
According to JT, “You’ll probably do this only once in your life… let’s do it right.”
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