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Episode Name:
Building a Sustainable Studio Without Losing Control
Episode Description:
We all know building a game studio is a challenge, but often don’t realize the bigger challenge is keeping it alive. Because it’s rarely a big mistake that brings a studio down, it’s the smaller decisions that do it, leaving us wondering where things went wrong.
So today, we unpack what sustainable studio growth actually looks like, so you can grow with confidence, stay true to your vision, and keep on track so you never lose control of what you worked so hard to build.
Q?Box Round Answers
What’s the most helpful or impactful advice you ever received?
“Three principles I keep coming back to:”
1) Work with the truth.
It’s the only path forward. Even when it’s uncomfortable in the short term, it’s what allows you to grow and improve. Ignoring reality doesn’t protect you—it just delays the cost.
2) The quality of your decisions shapes the quality of your outcomes.
Invest early in improving how you make decisions: gather the right data, challenge your assumptions, and seek input from people with relevant experience. Good judgment is built, not assumed.
3) Your mindset influences how you act—and that shapes your results.
Stay disciplined about your mental state. Aim for clarity, focus, and resilience. A constructive mindset won’t magically fix problems, but it will help you navigate them more effectively and consistently make better choices.
What’s one habit you do to keep a clear and healthy mind?
Journaling and intentional thinking
What game are you playing now?
I play mainly board games. We played Terraforming Mars with friends recently. I am also playing Mario Wonders with my daughter on the Switch.
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TIPS and ADVICE
We covered quite a bit today. Could you list 3 suggestions or tips you would recommend to indie devs based on our discussion?
- Prioritize honesty and truth over “niceness.”
- Improve the quality of your decisions by seeking outside perspectives.
- Cultivate a positive and intentional mindset.
RESOURCES and LINKS
How to get in touch with Angela Mejia
Website:
http://www.clever-plays.com/
http://happybastardsgame.com/
https://clever-plays.com/happy-bastards/
E-mail: info@clever-plays.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-mejia/