Services

Service Providers, Co-Developers

    • Help vendors align their services with what studios actually need, timelines, communication styles, documentation, pipelines, etc.

    • Translate studio expectations into clear, actionable internal workflows.

    • Advise on team structure and project management practices to handle AAA/AA expectations.

    • Evaluate portfolios and client-facing materials to better showcase strengths and specialization.

    • Guide content strategy to match current industry trends and studio requirements.

    • Refine case studies, proposals, and decks to better communicate value to potential clients.

    • Review and improve internal production workflows to meet studio standards and scale efficiently.

    • Suggest best practices for QA, asset tracking, milestone delivery, and version control.

    • Align teams with studio tooling expectations (Jira, Perforce, Airtable, etc.).

    • Coach teams on soft skills, communication etiquette, and client-facing professionalism.

    • Help build trust with clients through clear, respectful, and proactive communication.

    • Offer insight into cultural differences and working styles across regions (from your global experience).

    • Identify potential growth areas and services that align with market needs.

    • Guide companies on entering new regions or expanding into new disciplines (art, engineering, audio, etc.).

    • Provide introductions to your global network of studios and industry leaders.

    • Help vendors understand how studios think about budgets and ROI.

    • Review or assist in creating cost models that balance competitive pricing with quality delivery.

    • Offer strategies for scalable pricing, retainer models, or long-term engagement structures.

    • Help prepare polished responses to RFPs (Requests for Proposals) from major studios.

    • Train teams on how to deliver impactful pitch meetings and demos.

    • Share real-world feedback on what decision-makers are really looking for in a partner.

Game Studios, Publishers & Developers

    • Build or refine external development strategies tailored to studio goals, production stage, and budget.

    • Help teams define when, how, and who to outsource across disciplines like art, engineering, audio, and QA.

    • Design scalable, flexible ecosystems of trusted vendors with built-in risk mitigation.

    • Leverage your global network to identify and recommend best-fit partners.

    • Lead or support vendor evaluations, portfolio reviews, and pilot project planning.

    • Set up vendor onboarding processes, expectations, and alignment practices from day one.

    • Analyze current pipelines and workflows to identify friction points in collaboration with external teams.

    • Recommend tooling, documentation standards, review cycles, and delivery formats that reduce rework and delays.

    • Introduce scalable processes that support sustainable, high-quality delivery over time.

    • Coach internal teams on how to foster strong, respectful, and productive relationships with external vendors.

    • Offer guidance on bridging cultural gaps, managing expectations, and navigating tough conversations.

    • Help build a culture of trust and long-term partnership with external teams.

    • Train internal external development or outsourcing teams on best practices, common pitfalls, and strategic thinking.

    • Share insights into vendor engagement, budget planning, milestone tracking, and relationship building.

    • Mentor mid-level producers or managers stepping into vendor-facing roles.

    • Help teams forecast and manage external development budgets with flexibility and accuracy.

    • Advise on cost models, contract structures, and financial planning to maximize vendor ROI.

    • Align external costs with internal expectations—avoiding surprise overages or under-scoped work.

    • Step in to assess vendor/studio relationship challenges and provide actionable recovery plans.

    • Mediate or support re-alignments to get projects back on track.

    • Offer ongoing advisory support to ensure external collaborations stay healthy and productive.