The Switzerland Structure: Creating Independence, Diversification & Durable Value
In this episode of The Owner’s Playbook, Carol Dewey explores one of the most important drivers of company value—the Switzerland Structure, a measure of how independent and diversified a business truly is. Carol breaks down why overdependence on a single customer, vendor, key employee, or even the owner is one of the biggest hidden risks in business ownership.
She discusses how dependence erodes value, increases vulnerability, and limits the future options available to the owner. Through examples and practical breakdowns, Carol outlines the three major forms of dependence that quietly weaken…
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