Consultancy Expertise.
Direct Founder Access.
Hire Dean Montandon directly. Get the full technical weight and methodology of the Montandon Consultancy, without the agency layers.
The "Agency" Problem.
You hire a big agency. The pitch is great. The senior directors promise the world.
Then you sign the contract, and you never see them again. Your account is handed to a 22-year-old "Assistant Executive" who is learning on your budget.
You pay for the overheads, the office ping-pong table, and the sales commission. You get slow communication and diluted results.
Why agencies slow you down
- 1Chinese Whispers: You tell the Account Manager → They tell the Project Manager → They tell the Developer.
- 2Billing Friction: "That's out of scope" emails for every 5-minute text change.
- 3Lack of Ownership: No single person is responsible for the outcome.
Direct Access to the Founder.
Work directly with the Lead Consultant who built the system. I bridge the gap between "Strategy" and "Code", giving you the expertise of the entire consultancy.
Full-Stack Skills
I don't just "advise". I write the code. I configure the API. I build the dashboard. No waiting for a dev team.
Speed of Execution
We can prototype, build, and deploy in days, not months. No bureaucracy. Just shipping.
Accountability
You call me. I answer. If something breaks, I fix it. I care about your business because my reputation depends on it.
DEAN MONTANDON
Lead Consultant
Dean Montandon
Lead MarTech Consultant
Dean has spent over a decade working with businesses where digital systems need to support real work, not just look good on paper.
Across roles with organisations like Alfred H Knight and the National Nuclear Laboratory, he noticed a pattern: websites existing separately from CRM systems, fragile automation, and unreliable reporting.
His work sits at the point where these systems meet—designing and building websites as working business assets that connect cleanly into the rest of the organisation.
Dean is a certified Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (MCIM).
My Technical Toolkit.
I specialise in the intersection of Marketing and Technology.
Next.js / React
Building high-performance, custom web applications that load instantly and rank on Google.
Automation
Advanced workflows using n8n, Make (Integromat), and Zapier to connect disparate systems.
CRM Architecture
Deep expertise in Zoho, HubSpot, Salesforce, and Pipedrive data modelling and configuration.
Custom APIs
Writing Node.js serverless functions to handle complex data transformation and logic.
Headless CMS
Implementing Sanity, Payload, or WordPress as a headless data source for flexibility.
Performance
Obsessive optimisation for Core Web Vitals, Accessibility, and Technical SEO.
Who I work with.
CMOs who need a technical hand to execute their vision.
Agencies needing a senior white-label partner for complex builds.
SME Founders who have outgrown their "DIY" setup.
Who I DO NOT work with.
Micromanagers who want to dictate pixel-perfect design changes every hour.
Clients who treat freelancers as "disposable commodities".
Projects with "exposure" as payment. I am a professional.
Common Questions.
I engage in two ways: Project-based (Fixed Scope, Fixed Price) or Retainer (Monthly dedicated hours). I do not do hourly billing for small tasks.
Yes. When you hire me, you get me. However, I have a network of trusted designers and copywriters I can bring in for large projects if needed.
I work primarily remotely. I am happy to attend key workshops or strategy sessions in person.
I limit my active client roster to 3-4 key accounts to ensure quality. It is best to book a call to check current capacity.
Let's build it.
Skip the agency fluff. Get direct access to senior expertise.