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The Montage Insights Blog

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At Montage, we believe business owners should have access to clear, actionable guidance - not just theories and fluff.

Our blog delivers insights to help you:

Scale smart and sustainably

Reduce founder dependency

Build a business you're proud to own - and one day sell

Navigate key growth and transition phases

We publish content based on real-world frameworks we use with our clients, so you can apply it to your business today.

Explore our latest articles below:

Diversify your client base

Scaling Beyond Single Clients With the 20% Concentration Rule

By Leo Manzione | June 12, 2025

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,…

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Battling Burnout for business owners

Battling Burnout: Creating Boundaries and Systems for Sustainable Business Growth

By Leo Manzione | June 12, 2025

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…

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Be your own role model

How to Be Your Own Role Model

By Leo Manzione | June 12, 2025

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:…

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