The Gaming Playbook

 Want to avoid wasting years and millions on a game that flops? Before you start development, ask yourself: - Who am I making this game for? - Who is my core target inside the massive potential audience? Without this understanding, you’re gambling with years of work and millions of dollars. The old approach? Make a game and hope people like it. The smart approach? Know your players from the start. Less guessing, more chances of success. Agree? 🔔 Follow The Gaming Playbook for more insights from leaders Ep #16 - Callum Godfrey: “Securing a Publisher Playbook”

How they made $100,000s writing on LinkedIn. We explored:  1. The Role of AI in Writing  2. Transitioning to High Ticket Offers  3. The Importance of Mindset in Pricing  4. Balancing Multiple Revenue Streams  5. Navigating Boredom in Content Creation  6. Navigating the Shift from Likes to Revenue  7. Finding Balance Between Work and Leisure  8. The Importance of Community and Sharing Wins  9. The Mind Reader Effect and Audience Connection 10. Engagement Strategies and Building a Personal Brand 11. Understanding Client Expectations in High Ticket Sales A 400k Follower Roundtable + Q&A w/ Lara Acosta, Jacob Pegs, Matt Barker and me Collectively, over 400k followers, they’ve made $1,000,000s using LinkedIn. aaand Christmas has come early 🎁 Aware have kindly sponsored this episode! The best LinkedIn Engagement & Analytics Tool. 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 "𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗬" 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥! ENJOY the podcast now: YouTube: https://linktw.in/FxkSbZ Spotify: https://linktw.in/QbVBOX Apple: https://linktw.in/yinOZb Will you be watching? Like 👍 this playbook if relevant to your network :)

Want to Boost Your Game’s Monetization? Easy! But first, the hard truth: Without good gameplay, you can’t. And even with a great game, players will surprise you. They won’t play how you expect. - How often do they play? - How long are their sessions? - What do they buy? And when? - How do they react to wins or losses? It’s not just one parameter—it’s hundreds. By analyzing player behavior, you can: - Personalize their journey. - Boost monetization. - Improve their experience. Great games deserve great insights. Agree? 🔔 Follow The Gaming Playbook for more insights from leaders Ep #20 - Kseniia Maiboroda: “Mobile Game Monetization Playbook”

How to make serious money on LinkedIn in 2025?  1. The Role of AI in Writing  2. Transitioning to High Ticket Offers  3. The Importance of Mindset in Pricing  4. Balancing Multiple Revenue Streams  5. Introduction and Personal Backgrounds  6. Navigating Boredom in Content Creation  7. Navigating the Shift from Likes to Revenue  8. Finding Balance Between Work and Leisure  9. The Importance of Community and Sharing Wins 10. The Mind Reader Effect and Audience Connection 11. Engagement Strategies and Building a Personal Brand 12. Understanding Client Expectations in High Ticket Sales We covered A LOT on this playbook. Jacob Pegs, Matt Barker, Lara Acosta, and moi. Full Video Podcast release before Christmas. My small gift to you 🎁 Will you be watching? 🔔 Follow Harry Phokou to not miss it

Think a 100-0 deal is unfair? Let's think about it All emotions away You're negotiating with a publisher They fund 100% of your game They cover your rent, salaries, dev costs If the game fails, they lose $600K to $1 million You lose... nothing No collateral. No debt You walk away, they absorb the hit If a bank funded you, you’d risk your house, your car - everything In a publishing deal, all the risk is on them What do you think? Is it a fair deal? P.S Join 600+ gaming pros getting weekly Gaming Podcast Recaps, Branding, and Leadership tips at gamingrally.net Ep #17 - Pontus Mahler: “How To Get Money In Gaming Playbook”

Thinking about making a game? Start here: Understand your players. Before you write a single line of code, dive into player segments. Maybe even your own player segment. Ask yourself: - What kind of player am I? - What do I enjoy? - Are there others like me? Look at where they’re heading. What games are they excited about? Spot the trends within your audience. But don’t stay in your basement building for two years. Validate early. Check if your game is meeting their needs. Continuously adjust as you go. Build, test, improve, repeat. Agree? P.S Join 600+ gaming pros getting weekly Gaming Podcast Recaps, Branding, and Leadership tips at gamingrally.net Ep #18 - Johan Tjäder: “Player Data Playbook”

My first podcast episode made me over $10k. But I have 9 top fans? Here's what happened: I launched my podcast The Gaming Playbook Goal: Create good content and talk to people I admire. April 1st: Announced my new business to the world. April 15th: The first episode goes live. May 1st: Signed my 1st ghostwriting client No video. A cheap mic. I edited it all myself. Used "$100M Offers" book for the page turn sound effect After the podcast, my guest said: "I know someone who you should speak to" → Intro call next week → $10,000+ in revenue since then → 141 posts, 648,806 views, 80+ meetings for client Most B2B businesses forget that, yes, you want views. But you'd prefer the right views. That one connection changed everything. Here's what I learned: Your next client is in your 2nd degree network. The best opportunities rarely come directly. They come through conversations. Want to grow your business? 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹: "𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲?" It changed my life in April. It may change yours, too. 💪 P.S. Big thank you to all who tune into the playbook :) I'm curious: did you know I had a podcast?

Struggling to Stay on Top of Cash Flow? You’re not alone. Cash flow is the heartbeat of any business. But are you giving it the focus it needs? Here’s the truth: You need more than an accountability partner. You need someone laser-focused on cash flow. Why? Because understanding the numbers means control. The result? ✅ Smarter decisions. ✅ No financial surprises. ✅ Clear visibility into your business’s health. ✅ Confidence to scale and grow. Great cash flow management isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Does your company have it? P.S Join 600+ gaming pros getting weekly Gaming Podcast Recaps, Branding, and Leadership tips at gamingrally.net Ep #19 - Alexis Gresoviac: “How To Survive In Gaming Playbook”

Yesterday I hosted 100 gaming pros in Stockholm We did networking differently:. My Invite only networking event Gaming Rally recap (and how to stay notified for the next one) CEOs Investors Tech Leaders Surprise YouTubers Counter-Strike World Champions My former Podcast Guests So much great feedback about the vibe and crowd. AND THERE WAS DANCING! What an incredible turnout. I started this unofficially with Ali in Stockholm. Made it official in Barcelona. Finishing 2025 with the best event yet Together we brought in an incredible crew. And we are pleased to say. GAMING RALLY IS GOING GLOBAL. 𝘎𝘈𝘔𝘐𝘕𝘎 𝘐𝘕𝘋𝘜𝘚𝘛𝘙𝘠 𝘕𝘌𝘛𝘞𝘖𝘙𝘒𝘐𝘕𝘎 𝘌𝘝𝘌𝘕𝘛𝘚 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 And returning soon to Stoc𝘬holm 👀 IF YOU WORK IN GAMES. and want to get involved: 1/ Let's connect on LinkedIn. 2/ Signup to gamingrally(dot)net for an email. THANK YOU FOR THE ENERGY. THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES. HUGE Thank you to Ali Farha and Mikael Svensson Amazing co-hosts and good friends. 𝘖𝘧𝘧 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘟𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴 :)

Managing 100+ People? Here’s the Secret Every day brings a new challenge. A new fight. The key? Stay calm. Relax. It’s not easy. Growing a team never is. But here’s the truth: you can’t do it all yourself. Getting organized changes everything. Your leads are your secret weapon. They’ll handle admin, legal, and production — they’re the ones who'll make the company run. Treat them as partners, not just employees. Trust them. What do you think? P.S Join 600+ gaming pros getting weekly Gaming Podcast Recaps, Branding, and Leadership tips at gamingrally.net Ep #3 - Alexis Gresoviac: "The Managing Director Playbook"