Posts by Leo Manzione

If you lost your largest client tomorrow, how much value would instantly vanish from your firm? For founders preparing to transition out, whether through partner buy-in, strategic sale, or family hand-off, customer-concentration risk is one of the first red flags a buyer’s diligence team will circle in red ink. The benchmark most private-equity groups, banks,…

Battling Burnout: Creating Boundaries and Systems for Sustainable Business Growth With constant notifications, 24/7 news cycles, and the blurred lines of remote work, it’s easy to feel perpetually “on.” This never-ending flow of information and demands can sap energy, derail focus, and intensify stress. For business owners and leaders, the stakes are even higher—trying to…

Bill Gates. Oprah. Mike Adenuga. Marie Forleo. Inspiring names. Proven builders. They’ve shaped industries, captured imaginations, and redefined what’s possible in business. So naturally, they seem like the perfect role models for your own entrepreneurial journey… right? Not quite. These leaders have undoubtedly delivered tremendous value to the world—that’s what business is about, after all:…