Chasing The Vision

Thinking about selling your restoration business? In this episode of Chasing the Vision, in partnership with  Exit Strategies 360 and Violand Management Associates, Michelle, JT Kraai, and Tim Hull break down the real deal structure variables you need to know—cash, rollover equity, notes, earnouts, and more. Learn why all-cash exits are rare, why post-sale involvement often matters, and how to position yourself for the best outcome.

Welcome back to season 2, episode 6 of Chasing the Vision, in partnership with Exit Strategies 360 and Violand Management Associates! In this episode, we dive into how restoration companies are valued. From cash flow and adjusted EBITDA to customer mix and employee tenure, learn what really drives value in today’s market—and why every owner should understand their company’s worth.    

In season 2, episode 5 of Chasing the Vision, in partnership with Exit Strategies 360⁠ and Violand Management Associates, we dive into the side of business growth we avoid talking about—the emotional side. From scaling your company to planning an exit (or not), the journey is rarely just about numbers and strategy. It’s about identity, trust, fear, and learning when to listen to your gut. JT Kraai and Tim Hull open up about the personal challenges behind professional decisions—sharing real stories of pressure, pivot points, and what it feels like to carry the weight

What do you do when your vision is bigger than your bank account?  When the hustle runs dry and the resources just aren’t there? In season 2 episode 4, in partnership with Exit Strategies 360⁠ and Violand Management Associates, we’re talking with guest Seth Vander Woude, VP of Small Business Lending at Live Oak Bank, about the real struggle of chasing a business vision when you’re at the end of yourself. Most business owners don’t have unlimited time, energy, or money—so how do you keep moving forward? Seth brings practical insight, hard-earned wisdom, and

Chasing the Vision season 2 episode 3, in partnership with  Exit Strategies 360⁠ and Violand Management Associates, dives deep into one of the most critical — and challenging — aspects of running a restoration business: financial management & cash flow. From tackling the pain points of collections to understanding how proper financial systems build long-term equity, this conversation is a must-listen for owners and leaders looking to boost stability and profitability. Whether you’re planning to grow, sell, or simply stay afloat, this episode arms you with the insight to take control of your financial

Welcome back to season 2 of Chasing the Vision, in partnership with ⁠⁠Exit Strategies 360⁠ and Violand Management Associates! We’re VERY excited to have a special guest joining on episode 1! Chuck Violand, founder of Violand Management Associates, talks with Tim Hull, JT Kraai, and Michelle about Violand’s recent transfer of ownership as well as when an owner should start looking for a management buyout, common missteps in starting succession planning, how to recover from a year like 2024, and MORE!

Welcome back to the Season 1 FINALE of Chasing the Vision, in partnership with ⁠⁠Exit Strategies 360⁠ and Violand Management Associates! So what is human capital? Listen in as JT & Tim share their thoughts and differing opinions on the phrase “human capital”, and share their thoughts on: When valuing a company, how key are the employees and team to a companies value? How have they seen hiring, recruiting, and retention landscape shift recently How compensation has changed over the past decade Transitioning from managing people to developing your team …and MORE! See you

Episode 11 of Chasing the Vision, in partnership with ⁠⁠Exit Strategies 360⁠ and Violand Management Associates is here! This November, Violand is running their yearly Business Planning Retreat, and in light of that, these next episodes will focus on what you can do NOW to set you business up for success in the new year and answer questions like: How do restorers get stuck in business planning? Is there a difference between those who have done good business planning and those that have not? Who should be involved in business planning? What are the

Welcome back to episode 10 of Chasing the Vision, in partnership with ⁠Exit Strategies 360⁠ and Violand Management Associates! The restoration industry is FULL of family businesses and so this conversation with JT Kraai & Tim Hull will be one of the juiciest episodes yet! Michelle talks with JT & Tim about their thoughts and expert input for running healthy family run businesses, pros, dealing with conflict, and MORE!