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Episode 31: From Indie Dreams to Launch Strategy: Helping Game Devs Go Pro
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- The Paper Jacket Podcast
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- Mar 17, 2026
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Summary
Meet ๐ง๐ฎ๐๐น๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐โaka ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ง๐ฎ๐โa creative strategist, fitness entrepreneur, and marketing consultant who helps indie game developers do what most never figure out: actually launch a game like a business. In this episode, Taylor shares his journey from personal trainer to graphic designer to full-time marketing guide for small and scrappy game studios. Heโs on a mission to help developers avoid the nightmare scenario: spending years (and life savings) building a game no one buys. We cover: - Why โjust make a great gameโ isnโt a real strategy - The business basics most creatives skip (and why itโs dangerous) - The value of choosing a smart release date in a crowded market - How to build a long-term career, not just a one-hit wonder If youโre a solo developer, creative entrepreneur, or someone trying to turn passion into profession, this episode is packed with both encouragement and hard truth. ๐ฎ Audience: Indie game developers, small teams, creative freelancers, dreamers ๐ Website: https://emberforgefl.com ๐ผ Connect on LinkedIn: Coach Taz (Taylor Rodriguez) ๐ฌ Produced by: https://paper-jacket.com ๐Filmed in our ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ, ๐๐น๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐ฑ๐ถ๐ผ, where ideas get built with grit and great coffee. ๐ง๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ 00:00 โ Intro: Turning Struggles Into Strategy 01:00 โ Who Is Coach Taz? From Fitness to Design to Game Devs 02:30 โ Why He Helps Indie Developers Market Better 04:00 โ What Game Devs (and Creatives) Donโt Know About Business 06:30 โ Protecting the Dream by Grounding It in Reality 08:00 โ How Taz Guides Clients Through the Launch Process 10:00 โ Budget, Branding, and Starting a Studio the Right Way 12:00 โ Building a Marketing Plan 12โ18 Months Out 13:30 โ Standing Out in a Market with 40+ Games Launching Daily 15:00 โ Passion + Practicality = Sustainable Careers 17:00 โ Whatโฆ