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Episode Name:
Your Game Is a Business
Episode Description:
Most indie developers learn how to make games long before they learn how to run a business. Unfortunately, that gap can lead to poor decisions, weak positioning, and a lot of avoidable mistakes.
So in this episode, we’ll break down the business skills that have the biggest impact on long-term sustainability and how using them can help you make smarter decisions without losing sight of your vision.
Q?Box Round Answers
What’s one habit you do to keep a clear and healthy mind?
No email notifications on my phone.
What’s the most common mistake you see companies make in the industry with their businesses?
Developers – not planning the business and marketing from the start, Publishers – not maximizing distribution digitally and physically
What game are you playing now?
Project Zomboid, MTG Arena, Palworld, Path of Exile 2
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?
- Statistically you will be self publishing
PROMOTIONS/DISCOUNTS
Discount on all the classes in our online business school. Use code IGM2026
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RESOURCES and LINKS
How to get in touch with Jay Powell
Websites:
http://www.blueridgegames.com/
http://www.powellgroupconsulting.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaypowell/
Instagram: @blueridgegames
E-mail: jay@blueridgegames.com
More links:
https://www.youtube.com/c/indiegamebusiness
https://discord.gg/indiegamebusiness