Crossing the Axis · 2025-05-22 · 53 min
Most people underestimate the importance of the first intake call and going beyond the client’s creative brief. In this episode, I sit down with Jason Bellue from Flying House Media to talk about what it really means to go beyond the brief - and why onboarding starts well before a contract is signed. We dig into how asking better questions eliminates guesswork, reveals real client goals, and helps you build treatments that actually hit the mark. When you lead the intake process with strategy and clarity, you’re not just gathering info - you’re previewing what it’s like to work with you. This episode is about disrupting the sales process, taking control of the conversation, qualifying opportunities, and knowing when to walk away. If you’ve ever left an intake call unclear about what the client really needed, this one’s for you.
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