The Gaming Playbook

 Ever hit milestones but felt unfulfilled? Chris O'Connell built a £25 million business from scratch. But without a clear purpose, that success felt hollow. Here’s the crucial lesson from him: Prioritize purpose before profit. Why? Because you’re not just chasing numbers. You’re working toward something deeper. Find that purpose within yourself. The thing that truly drives you each day. What motivates you every morning? Share in the comments! 🔔 Follow The Gaming Playbook for more insights from leaders Ep #15 - Chris O’Connell: “The CEO Playbook”

Why do you need to make a master resume? And what is it anyway? It’s not just a list of jobs you’ve had. It’s also a collection of your accomplishments. Every key achievement. Things that others might overlook but you’re proud of. Things that differentiate you from other candidates. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿. When you achieve something you’re proud of, log it. This saves you stress later when a layoff hits. No scrambling to recall every detail while applying for jobs. Result? - Less stress - A stronger application - Better chances of landing your next role Agree? Do YOU have a master resume? 🔔 Follow The Gaming Playbook for more insights from leaders #14 - Christina-Marie Drake: "How To Get a Job Playbook"

 The biggest thing Alexander tells his 17 mentees. Okay, 2 things: Mr Rehm is the heartbeat of the gaming industry. Helping 100s of people find their next job. Here are the two things he tells his 1:1 mentees. 1) Expectations. "If you are my mentor, I expect you to fix things for me" This is not a mentor's role. Mentors are there to ask you questions, to help guide you where you want to go. They're not there to: "I have known you for 5 minutes, okay let me find you a job." Setting your expectations right is step 1. 2) Know where you want to go. This can change! If you want to break into an industry however having a clear starting point is critical. Picking an industry is not enough, select 1 role and focus on it. 🔔 Follow The Gaming Playbook for more insights from leaders Ep #4 - Alexander Rehm: Career growth in Games

How to get a job in games. Actionable steps on 1 LinkedIn live 👇 Thursday 16 January 9AM PST/5PM BST Harry Phokou is hosting Alexander Brazie Co-Founder at Game Design Skills 20+ Years in Game Design Blizzard (World of Warcraft) Riot (League of Legends) Moon Studios (Ori and the will of the wisps) Built and mentored design teams for 10+ years and have helped studios ship over 32 projects. Alex is the real deal. We will cover:  1. How to land your first game design job.  2. What game studios want in designers.  3. Mistakes new designers must avoid.  4. How to build a standout portfolio.  5. Ways to gain referrals from industry insiders.  6. How to network for hidden job opportunities.  7. Smarter ways to reapply after rejection.  8. Breaking into game design without a degree.  9. How to prepare for design tests and interviews. 10. Career advice from Alexander’s 20+ years in industry. YEP, you read that right. You are in for an absolute masterclass. A playbook of sorts ;) Looking for your next gaming job? Looking to get promoted? This discussion is for you! (or a friend) 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀: 1) ✍️ Click register ↓ (to get the replay too) 2) 🗓️ Add the event to your calendar. 3) ♻️ Repost this event for your network.

 Players are changing By the time your next game drops. Their lives could be completely different. Your fans will be older, with new priorities and habits. So, how do you keep them engaged? Track how their gaming habits evolve. Design your next game to still resonate with them. Build your strategy around that. Understand your players. Stay ahead of the curve. Isn't it important? 🔔 Follow The Gaming Playbook for more insights from leaders Ep #18 - Johan Tjäder: “Player Data Playbook”

Jacob Pegs helped build my dream life using LinkedIn. Here is 53 minutes of gold dust:  1. Scaling a Solo Business Without Burnout  2. Crafting Simple, Effective Offers That Convert  3. Emotional Connection in Writing to Shift Beliefs  4. Strategies for Balancing Work, Growth, and Leisure  5. Leveraging Insights to Stand Out and Build Authority  6. The Power of "Teach, Share, Show, Invite" in Content  7. Identifying and Adjusting to Capacity Limits in Business  8. Using Recency and Energy to Enhance Content Impact  9. Transitioning Leads to Customers to High-Ticket Clients 10. Overcoming Fear to Confidently Monetize Your Audience One of my favourite episodes to date. He has served 250+ clients, 2000+ customers and generated $3.4M in client sales. Founder of Modern Maker and built arguably the best coaching community on LinkedIn. Jacob was my first 1:1 coach since January 2024. Now, I run a thriving remote ghostwriting business. Able to work close to my family in Cyprus. A dear friend and mentor... even if he hates Crocs. If you are looking to grow without burnout. If you are looking to monetize your content. If you are looking to understand high-ticket sales. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 ENJOY the podcast now: Youtube: https://linktw.in/aYjMsx Spotify: https://linktw.in/KZGytl Apple: https://linktw.in/NfLApZ Will you be watching? 🍉 Like 👍 this playbook if relevant to your network :)

 Are you doing too much as a CEO? Most CEOs are juggling everything—marketing, branding, sales, ops. But doing everything yourself? That’s not the key to success. The trick? Focus on the 3-5 things you’re excellent at. Let others handle the rest. Sure, they might not do it as well as you. But guess what? It frees you up to excel where it truly matters. And if they mess up? That’s an opportunity to coach and help them grow. Trust, delegate, and lead. Your business will thank you. Do you struggle with delegation? 🔔 Follow The Gaming Playbook for more insights from leaders Ep #15 - Chris O’Connell: “The CEO Playbook”

 What’s the key to nailing your next game dev interview? It’s not about having all the answers. It’s about proving you’re a 𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 for the team. - No wasted words. - Every response shows you’ll bring value. Stuck on a tough question? Focus on how you’d approach the problem. It’s not about knowing everything, it’s about showing you’re reliable when faced with the unknown. The goal? Leave them with one feeling: "I trust this person won’t let us down." How do you handle tricky interview questions? Share your strategy! 🔔 Follow The Gaming Playbook for more insights from leaders Ep #12 - Tarak Ford: "The Growing Teams Playbook"

We're flying to London for Pocket Gamer Connects! Here's how we can help you 👇 I Ghostwrite for Founders/CEOs. Demetrius does your outreach. 2 Phokous helping you sign B2B clients in gaming. LinkedIn content (3-5 posts a week) LinkedIn outreach (Inbox mgt and outreach) Conference strategy (Book all your meetings) Making sure you have the holy trinity on autopilot (Check out my 20+ LinkedIn recommendations for the vibe.) If you TRULY have a great product/service for the gaming industry who knows they want to take their lead generation seriously. 1. Send me a DM 📥 2. Find me on Meet2Match. or if you are shy now, tap us on the shoulder. I am guy in the hat and crocs. Bro is the one with the lions mane. Who will be in London? I am collecting the best side parties 💃

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? 🔔 Follow The Gaming Playbook for more insights from leaders Ep #19 - Alexis Gresoviac: “How To Survive In Gaming Playbook”