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Owner dependency is the biggest hidden valuation haircut

Owner dependency is the biggest hidden valuation haircut

by John F Kettley | Mar 4, 2026 | Exit Strategy

OWNER DEPENDENCEY IS THE BIGGEST HIDDEN VALUE HAIRCUT If the business can’t run without the founder, it isn’t really a business in the eyes of a buyer. It’s a job, with payroll and liabilities attached. This is one of the biggest gaps between how owners see value and...

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