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Episode Name:
What Indies Need to Hear But Rarely Do
Episode Description:
Between making a great game and having the drive to do it, it’s still only half the battle. Indie studios love chasing creativity, but often struggle to establish core business fundamentals that can turn passion into profit.
That’s why today we’re going to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to stand out and succeed in games. From funding pitfalls to publishing strategies, we’ll unpack the often-overlooked realities of running a successful studio, what founders often get wrong, and how to de-risk and shift toward smarter stainability
Q?Box Round Answers
Name one thing that motivates you every day?
Passion for the game industry…
What’s your favorite cocktail?
Oh my, hard to say. I’m a bit of a cocktail nerd…. But two of my go-to drinks are the Negroni and a Dray Martini
What game are you playing now?
Still trying to finish up AC Shadows. Previously finished the charming Another Crab’s Treasure
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?
- Define your success, then make games that can achieve that level of success.
- Reframe your business as a fan building business.
- Presumptively self-publish from day1.
PROMOTIONS
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RESOURCES and LINKS
How to get in touch with Jason Della Rocca
Website:
http://executionlabs.com/
https://dellaroc.ca/
E-mail: jason@executionlabs.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondellarocca/