Ep.295 Southwest’s Quiet Edge: Hedging When It’s Uncool
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Southwest’s Quiet Edge: Hedging When It’s Uncool
In boom years, Southwest Airlines did something competitors mocked: they hedged fuel. By locking in prices ahead of time, they paid a small, predictable cost—and dodged massive losses when oil spiked. While rivals bled, Southwest stayed steady.
That’s the power of hedging. It’s not fortune-telling. It’s risk transfer.
Today’s move:
✅ List your most volatile input (ad costs, raw materials, currency).
✅ Explore simple hedges—annual vendor contracts, bulk buys, or financial hedges.
✅ Create a policy: what % do you lock in when prices look good?
Growth builds wealth, but risk management keeps it. Don’t just play offense—protect your downside, too.
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