Katy Sartain

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DISC Type : i

Director of Development at Studio Lambert

Los Angeles County, California, United States

Overview

Katy Sartain is an experienced development executive, currently serving as Director of Development at Studio Lambert. Her career has been focused on unscripted and reality television, with previous development roles at Lionsgate and Renegade 83. People who have worked with her describe her as helpful, easy to work with, and having a strong work ethic.

Outside of her professional roles, Katy has a strong creative streak, having produced an animated short film inspired by a Neil Gaiman speech. She has also volunteered her filmmaking and editing skills for The Childrens Campaign, a child advocacy nonprofit, and acted in a short horror film while at Florida State University.

Unique fact: In 2017, Katy was the 4th Runner Up for Miss Orlando and won the Overall Interview Award.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Amiable & Agreeable

Non-Confrontational

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Unscripted TV Development
Her entire career, from Renegade 83 to Lionsgate and Studio Lambert, has been focused on developing reality and unscripted television content.
Digital Media Production
This was her major at Florida State University and the foundation of her career, participating in the Los Angeles Television Experience (LATE) program.
Creative Filmmaking
She independently created an animated short and has filmed, edited, and produced videos for nonprofit organizations.

Media Appearances

Katy has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Director of Development at Studio Lambert
6-2025 - 9-2025
Director of Development at Lionsgate
6-2024 - 7-2025
Director of Development at Renegade 83, Inc.
3-2022 - 6-2024
Senior Manager at Renegade 83, Inc.
4-2021 - 6-2024
Development Manager at Renegade 83, Inc.

Education

2014 - 2018
Bachelor's degree from Florida State University
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Saint Leo University

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Insights For Selling To Katy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Katy is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Katy

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Katy move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Katy take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Katy

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