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Episode Name:
How Staying Busy Risks Your Studio’s Future
Episode Description:
Indie studio founders often get pulled into the day-to-day activities. Building the game, managing teams, and solving constant problems, leaving little time to think about the bigger picture.
So today, we’re going to explore why that happens, how it limits long-term growth, and what changes when founders make space… to just think. From discussing how deliberate “thinking time” and keeping an open mind to using practical tools, we’ll share how studio leaders can move from reacting to actively shaping their studio’s future.
Q?Box Round Answers
What’s the most common mistake you see devs or studios make with their games?
They spend too much time working IN the business, not enough time working ON the business
What’s one habit you do to keep a clear and healthy mind?
I try to meditate for 15 minutes every day
What game are you playing now?
Pokopia
PROMOTIONS
Free FIRM framework for indie studio management: https://www.martijnvanzwieten.com/firm/
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?
- Build in time to think about the future of the studio, and your role in it
- Build in time to think about and work on the studio, not the game
- Build in time to reflect on your role and your work
RESOURCES and LINKS
How to get in touch with Martijn van Zwieten
Website: https://www.martijnvanzwieten.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mvanzwieten/
E-mail: martijn@martijnvanzwieten.com