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title: Account Transition to Ben — Phased Handoff Plan
type: article
created: '2026-01-20'
updated: '2026-01-20'
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tags:
- overhead-door
- ben-transition
- account-handoff
- client-management
- sebastian-gant
layer: 2
client_source: Overhead Door Company of Madison
industry_context: b2b-services
transferable: false
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# Account Transition to Ben — Phased Handoff Plan

## Overview

During the [[wiki/meetings/2026-01-20-weekly-call-sebastian|2026-01-20 weekly sync]], Mark and Sebastian agreed to transition the Overhead Door account from Sebastian to Ben. The goal is to reduce Sebastian's workload while avoiding any jarring change for the client. A parallel transition of [[wiki/clients/current/flynn-audio/_index|Flynn Audio]] from Carly to Ben was also agreed upon.

The guiding principle: **make the change feel like it isn't one.** The handoff should happen gradually through "osmosis" rather than a formal announcement.

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## Rationale

- Sebastian is carrying too many accounts; offloading Overhead Door frees capacity.
- Ben is taking on Overhead Door and Flynn Audio together, giving him a full book of business.
- Mark knows the Flynn Audio client personally (occasional lunches), which provides a soft safety net during that transition.
- Ben is expected to visit in person within the next few weeks, which will support relationship-building with the Overhead Door client.

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## Phased Handoff Steps

### Phase 1 — Introduction (Next Scheduled Call)
- Sebastian leads the call as normal.
- Sebastian introduces Ben as *"my colleague who's going to be helping me on your account."*
- Keep it casual; no formal announcement of a transition.
- Mention that Ben is based in North Carolina and will be visiting soon.

### Phase 2 — Increasing Ben's Presence (Subsequent Calls)
- Ben takes on a more active role in calls — answers questions, leads portions of the agenda.
- Sebastian remains present but steps back progressively.

### Phase 3 — Full Handoff
- Ben leads calls independently.
- Sebastian drops off entirely.
- Client should experience this as a natural evolution, not a reassignment.

### In-Person Meeting
- When Ben visits, Mark will arrange an in-person meeting with the Overhead Door client.
- This is expected to solidify the relationship and smooth the final transition.

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## Action Items

- [ ] **Sebastian** — Introduce Ben on the next Overhead Door call (week of 2026-01-20).
- [ ] **Sebastian** — Meet with Ben this week to brief him on the account before the call.
- [ ] **Mark** — Schedule in-person meeting with Overhead Door client when Ben visits.

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## Related

- [[wiki/clients/current/overhead-door/_index|Overhead Door Client Overview]]
- [[wiki/clients/current/flynn-audio/_index|Flynn Audio Client Overview]]
- [[wiki/people/ben|Ben (Account Manager)]]
- [[wiki/people/sebastian-gant|Sebastian Gant]]
- [[wiki/meetings/2026-01-20-weekly-call-sebastian|Weekly Call w/ Sebastian — 2026-01-20]]