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title: AHS Sarah & Mike Video Testimonial — Edits Required
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created: '2026-01-29'
updated: '2026-01-29'
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# AHS Sarah & Mike Video Testimonial — Edits Required

## Overview

AHS collected a video testimonial from customers Sarah and Mike, covering their experience with a mold remediation project. A first draft was reviewed during the [[wiki/clients/ahs/_index|AHS]] monthly marketing meeting on 2026-01-29. The draft shows strong bones — branded intro/outro, a compelling customer narrative about vetting multiple companies — but requires several targeted edits before it can be published.

The customers are currently traveling internationally (Antarctica) and are expected back in February, so there is no urgency to re-interview; all required changes can be addressed in post-production or by pulling unused footage from the original shoot.

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## What Works in the First Draft

- **Branded intro/outro** — the design team's overlay work was well-received; the format is on track.
- **Customer vetting story** — Sarah describes interviewing roughly six remediation companies before choosing AHS, with reviews as a deciding factor. This is a high-value trust signal and should be preserved prominently.
- **Authentic project walkthrough** — Sarah walks through the paneling area and explains the mold discovery process, grounding the testimonial in a real job.

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## Required Edits

### 1. Correct Terminology: "Paint" → "Encapsulant"

Sarah refers to the post-remediation coating as "paint" throughout. This is technically inaccurate — AHS applies an **encapsulant**, which is a distinct product (Gina's analogy: nail polish vs. paint). Using "paint" could mislead prospective customers about the process and undermine AHS's technical credibility.

**Action:** Edit or caption over instances where Sarah says "paint" to reflect "encapsulant."

### 2. Remove or Qualify the Full-Room Painting Claim

Sarah states that AHS "painted the entire space" rather than just the affected area, and frames this as standard practice. In reality, full-room application only happens when it is practical (e.g., a single open wall). For jobs like under-sink mold removal, only the affected area is treated.

**Risk if left in:** Customers may expect whole-room treatment and dispute scope or pricing.

**Action:** Remove or add a clarifying edit/caption making clear this was specific to the project conditions, not a universal practice.

### 3. Add "Lead" to the Services List

The on-screen services graphic lists asbestos, mold, and selective demolition — but omits **lead**. AHS offers lead remediation and should be represented accurately.

**Action:** Update the services lower-third or overlay graphic to include "lead."

### 4. Include a Clip of Mike

Mike is present in the source footage but does not appear in the first draft cut. Including even a brief clip of him acknowledges both customers and makes the testimonial feel more complete.

**Action:** Review full source footage for usable Mike clips; splice at least one into the edit.

### 5. Add Brady Performance Mention

Gina noted she would have liked a specific callout of Brady's work. Sebastian recalled that the interviewer asked a question related to Brady finding an additional affected area based on instinct — a strong proof-of-expertise moment. This response may exist in unused footage.

**Action:** Review full interview footage for Brady-related response; include if usable.

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## Current Status

| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| First draft reviewed | ✅ Complete (2026-01-29) |
| Feedback compiled | ✅ Complete |
| Feedback sent to design team | ⬜ Pending — Sebastian to action |
| Second draft | ⬜ Pending |
| Client review (Sarah & Mike) | ⬜ Pending — customers return Feb 2026 |
| Final approval & publish | ⬜ Pending |

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## Action Items

- [ ] **Sebastian** — Send consolidated edit notes to design team; request second draft
- [ ] **Design team** — Apply all five edits listed above; deliver second draft for review
- [ ] **Sebastian** — Review full source footage for Mike clip and Brady response before briefing design team

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## Related

- [[wiki/clients/ahs/_index|AHS Client Overview]]
- [[wiki/knowledge/video-marketing/video-testimonial-best-practices|Video Testimonial Best Practices]] *(if exists)*
- Meeting source: AHS Marketing Meeting 2026-01-29