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The Gamerpreneur
by Bradford Carlton
A Gamerpreneur is someone who refuses to give up their favorite hobby, or even their way of life, in order to conform with the rest of society. We build the lives of our dreams by leaving into our passions instead of away from them. This podcast focuses on those people, their achievements, and how they did it.
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Dealing With Criticism
Do You Bristle When People Suggest How You Can Improve? Something that I was never taught in school was how to give others criticism. So, is it any wonder that so many people don't know how to take it? Criticism is a vital part of growing our businesses. Without it, the competition will…
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When To Bring In The Attorney
Do You Have Someone Double Checking Your Work? One of the biggest problems I had as an attorney was the fact that my clients would only come to me after they knew they were in trouble. So, that begs the question: When is the right time to bring your attorney in? Every situation is different, but...
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Looks Matter
How Much Time Do You Spend Focused On Your Business's Looks? If there is anything that matters to success, it is being bright and shiny. In other words: How you and your business come across WILL have a direct effect on how much business you can do. Check it out! Find The Gamerpreneur at…
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The Next Great Idea
Do You Have An Idea That Will Change The World? Every entrepreneur thinks that they have the next great idea. However, how do you actually know if your idea is any good? There are many different factors that go into knowing if your idea is one that will make a difference. Let's talk about them!...
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Too Much Hype
How Much Hype Is Too Much Hype? Everyone is guilty of this to some degree: Talking yourself or your business up a little beyond the truth. But at what point does it become a problem? Let's talk about when you've crossed the line into too much hype. Find The Gamerpreneur at: Facebook:...
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Kal Grinberg is Revolutionizing Gaming Merch
How Many Streams Of Income Does Your Business Have? Kal Grinberg saw an opportunity for small game developers: Merchandise With his business partner, Kal decided to produce unique merchandise to showcase the unique characters found within the games that we all enjoy. Check it out! Akrolith Launch...
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Integrity
How Much Is Your Word Worth? We really only have our word at the end of the day. If your word can't be trusted, then how can you ever do business? Let's talk about one of the most important attributes of a successful person: Integrity. Check it out! Find The Gamerpreneur at: Facebook:...
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When To Do It Yourself
Have You Ever Relied On Someone Else, Only To Have To Do It Yourself In The End? We've all been in that situation: We thought we could rely on someone. But then the next thing we know, we realized we couldn't! Well, let's talk about what are some warning signs to ditch the help, and just do it...
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The Importance Of A Pitch Deck
Just How Important Is It To Make Your Idea Visually Appealing? Asking for money can be tough. You need to know the ins and outs of your idea, have the team lined up, and you need to be able to present all of this in an easy to understand format. Enter the pitch deck! But just how important is it?...
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The Good Life
How Do You See It All Playing Out? When all is said and done, how does it end for you? What are you looking to accomplish? Maybe you've considered it, maybe you haven't. One things for sure: We're all looking to live the good life - whatever that means. Check it out! Find The Gamerpreneur at:...
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When They Try To Bring You Down
Are There Forces Working Against You? Too many of us are too nice. We allow people who are actively trying to screw up our lives be a part of our lives. It's time we get real with about those people who are looking to bring you down. Check it out! Find The Gamerpreneur at: Facebook:...
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Rebecca Dixon Brought The*gameHERs Together
Are You Helping Inspire Others? Rebecca Dixon was already an accomplished business woman prior to starting The*gameHERs Awards. However, when she saw an opportunity to jump into the world of gaming AND help millions of woman across the globe build a community that supports one another, she took…
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Where In The World Is... Your Business
Where In The World Is... Your Business? Are you global? Or operating out of the back of your truck? Are you marketing to an international audience, or struggling to get people in your home town to notice you. How big you can grow largely depends on how big you're willing to start. Check it out!...
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Who Do You Hire First
Who Do You Hire First When Scaling Your Business? Your biggest limitation is time. No matter how smart, successful, or hard working you are, you only get 24 hours a day. But you can use other people's hours every day if you know how to hire! Of course, that raises the question: Who do you hire...
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Plan For Success
Would You Go Hiking Without Knowing Which Trail You're Taking? Too many business owners act like they're about to go on vacation without no idea what they're going to do once they get there. Act in a way where you're always prepared, and you'll get what you're aiming for more quickly. Check it…
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It Takes A Village
Who Do You Have Supporting Your Brand? No brand exists in a vacuum. If you're trying to make it all on your own, you're already falling behind those who have figured out the power of their community. Understand that it takes a village to raise a business. Check it out! Find The Gamerpreneur at:...
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The Impatience Problem
Are You Patient Or Impatient? Business deals come and go. To be successful in your own deals, you need to know yourself well enough to know whether you push things too fast or too slow. There are pros and cons to both. Check it out! Find The Gamerpreneur at: Facebook: @TheGamerpreneur Twitter:...
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The Importance Of Contracts
Is A Handshake Ever Good Enough? They're dry, and boring, and nearly impossible to understand. They're contracts. And you need them! Contracts are your shield and your sword in the world of business. But they can be double-edged if you're not careful. Check it out! Find The Gamerpreneur at:...
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Rejoice In Your Recklessness
Are You Naturally A Risk Taker? Taking risks and being reckless are often considered problematic. People will tell you to watch out and be safe. However, if you want to see the biggest rewards, you've got to take the biggest risks. Check it out! Find The Gamerpreneur at: Facebook…
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The 3 Key Parts Of Business
Where Does Your Business Need Help? As you're building your business, keep in mind that there are three key things you have to have in order to have a functioning company. Missing any one of these is fatal to your business. Check it out! Find The Gamerpreneur at: Facebook: @TheGamerpreneur…
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Nathan Fouts Went Postal And Decided To Start His Own Game Development Studio
What Are You Doing Today To Get What You Desire? Nathan Fouts had a job he didn't like. But like most everyone else, he decided to do something about it. What followed was a whirl-wind tour of working with various studios on a number of games you probably know. But what followed next is what...
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Variety Is The Death Of Your Business
Are You Dissipating Your Efforts? There are some universal truths about creating a business. One of those truths is that you'll only be as successful as you are able to be focused on a single objective. Spend too much time bouncing around, and one day you'll fall down. Check it out! Find The...
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How It Looks
What Is More Important Than Looking Good? For most business ventures, the biggest hang-up they have in turning their dreams into profits is that what they're creating looks like junk. That's why it is so important that you spend as much time as possible making sure your brand looks good. Check it...
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The First Step To Success
What Would You Do If You Had To Start Over Again? Today, I wanted to give you the advice everyone starting out (or those who are stuck) needs to hear in order to become successful. It is actually quite easy to become successful, to build your business, earn an income, or grow a following. You…
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What Happened To The Gamerpreneur
Anybody Notice That I Didn't Post An Episode Yesterday? As part of the "case study" nature of The Gamerpreneur brand, we had something wonderful happen: We got a major client! What this means is that I actually have to get some work done. It also means that I have some serious decisions to make...
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Drake Autery Took His Financial Mind And Turned It To Game Development
Are You On The Path To You Ultimate Goal? Drake Autery left a lucrative job in order to follow his passion of game development. With a mind for making money, Drake sees the game development world differently than other indie developers. Check it out! Find Drake Autery at: Twitter: @DrakesGames...
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The First Time All Over Again
Have You Ever Felt The Deja Vu Of Having To Start All Over Again? Sometimes things don't work out the way that we want them to. In those situations, we've got to buckle down, and do it all over again. But here's the trick: You've got to go at each attempt you make as if it were your first…
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Armando Perez Focuses On The Story
Have You Found Your True Strength? Some people like graphics. Some people like coding. Others, like a good story. Armando Perez is all about the story telling in games. He loves it so much, that he started his own studio, Soaringpanther Studios. Now he gets to focus on in depth story-telling, and...
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The Waiting Is The Hardest Part
Do You Have A Problem With Patience? For myself, I find that when things are out of control (or at least, out of my hands), I get anxious. Meaning: When I've got big projects in the works, and I'm on the sideline, it drives me nuts. In other words: The waiting is the hardest part for me. Let's…
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Ron Jones Turned His Struggles Into His Offer
How Can You Help Others Get To Where You Got, But Faster? Ron Jones took a winding path in life to get into game development. And once he finally made it, he turned around and made it his goal to help others follow in his footsteps, just faster. Now, Ron manages Indie Cluster, dedicated to…
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Alexis Brutman Came Into Her Own As She Become A Game Developer
Have You Ever Been So Frustrated That You Changed Your Life's Course? Alexis Brutman didn't like the direction her life was going, and so she decided to make a change. She then decided that she needed to continue her education further because something was missing from her skill set. Rinse and...
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Wishin For A Mission
Can You Clearly Articulate Why You're Doing What You Do? As per usual, today's topic is about something going on in my own businesses: Building a Mission Statement. Of course, it helps to know just how important having a mission statement is for your business. So, let's talk about it! Check it…
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Joe Manns Is Thirsty To Help Thirsty Minds
Could You Rise From Your Lowest Low In Order To Help Others? Joe Manns has a passion for serving others. That passion has never dimmed, no matter how bad things got in Joe's life. Instead, he was able to find a way to turn things around, and turn things up to help kids get into our love of video...
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Use A Checklist
Do You Struggle With Disorganization? Use A Checklist! Easy peasy! Actually, in all honesty, using a checklist is one of the greatest tools you can find to keep yourself on track. It doesn't even have to be YOUR checklist. Check it out! Find The Gamerpreneur at: Facebook: @TheGamerpreneur…
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Stan Usovicz Wants Kids To Play Video Games
Do Video Games Teach Lessons That Apply To Real Life? Stan Usovicz really wanted to mix his love of teaching with his love video games. What he created was EsportScholar, an initiative designed to help get Esports and gaming into the schools to show kids that there is more to video games than…
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Wesley Adams Found His Way Helping Game Devs While Figuring It Out Himself
How Do You Help Others? Wesley Adams discovered his love of making games while in college. But he discovered his passion when he started helping other game developers learn the business aspects of the business. Now, Wesley supports numerous game developer organizations while his own game is in…
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Conquer Your Fears
What Is Holding You Back? As humans, we are constantly reminded about the importance that fear pays in our lives. But what if you could get over it? Let's talk about how to stop allowing fear to hold you back! Check it out! Find The Gamerpreneur at: Facebook: @TheGamerpreneur Twitter:...
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Tori Kamal Makes Funny Noises While Doing Voice Overs
Did You Get To Choose The Path That Your Life Took? Tori Kamal loved music. And when he made the realistic choice to get a haircut and a real job, he still had something inside of him that wanted out. That something has turned itself into voice acting. Now, Tori is able to make music, and weird...
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Stay Several Steps Ahead
Are You Playing The Long Game? Too many people are only focused on what is going on right in front of them without any thought about what comes next. If you want to reach the highest heights of success, you've got to now what those steps are. You've got to stay several steps ahead. Check it out!...
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Micah Lavigne Made His Whole Life About Game Development In Order To Pursue His Dreams
What Would You Do If You Have To Decide On A Brand New Life? After leaving the Armed Forces, Micah Lavigne knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that he wanted to make video games. So he studied, and he learned, and he plowed ahead. Today, he owns and operates Psycho Dragon Studios with a very...
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Nickole Li Pushed Herself To The Front, And It Got Her Everything She Dreamed Of
How Willing Are You To Be Bold? Nickole Li knew what she wanted from a young age. And with her desires in mind, she didn't let anything stand in her way to get them. Now, she has a fantastic career as a Senior Systems Designer, coach and consultant, entrepreneur, and so much more. Check it out!...
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Use An Assembly Line
Are You Running Your Business Efficiently? Everyone could do things a little bit better. This week, I've had many conversations about using assembly lines in business. I figured I could pass some of the reasons on why they are so important on to you. Check it out! Find The Gamerpreneur at:...
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Colton Childrey Is Making Some Big Moves In The Game Development Space
Have You Ever Done Something So Big That A 3-Letter Agency Paid You A Visit? Colton Childrey has his eyes on the prize. After his life was turned upside down due to the pandemic, Colton decided he was going to go forward with his life dreams: Making video games. On his journey, he has decided to...
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Thinking Big Thinking Small
Are You Shooting For Your Dreams? Or Hoping To Just Get By? There are two types of people: Those who believe that they can do it, and those that don't. And it is a tough life living as the second type of person. But there is hope. Check it out! Find The Gamerpreneur at: Facebook: @TheGamerpreneur...
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Ashley Guchhait Brings Her Color Dream To The Gaming Scene
How Do You Make A Game Stand Out With So Many Great Ideas In The Space? Ashley Guchhait wanted to make a game where color played an integral part of the process. Enter Squirrely Roo Rabbit, where there are no shades of gray, but shades of color to keep in mind. Ashley walks us through her…
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Anthony Scalzi Turns Merchandise Into Works Of Art
Have You Ever Decided To Just Start Painting A Controller? Anthony Scalzi was bored and having fun one day. The next thing he knew, he had an amazing business making gaming merchandise. But the pandemic hit us all. Now, Anthony is working to rebuild his business, and walks us through the process…
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Turning The Bad Days Around
Have You Ever Had Something Happen So Bad That You Thought You Could Never Recover? Few people ever go through trials so hard that they are irreparable. You simply have to find a way to find the value or message in the issue. You will always find a way to grow stronger if you can find a way to…
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Justin Gold Is A Profile In Persistent Effort Toward A Goal
How Many People Can Say That They Are Doing Now What They Decided To Do In College? Justin Gold knew when he was in college that he was going to make video games. And, with effort, determination, and people skills, Justin is doing exactly that. But it hasn't been the smoothest of roads for…
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Definiteness Of Purpose
Are You Pursuing The Right Goal For Yourself? Why is it that most people aren't able to make something of themselves? What is it that keeps people tied to a day job or a lifestyle that they don't care for? It is because they lack a clear and definite goal that makes they want to be greater than...
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Louis-Philippe Dalpe Took His B2B Marketing Talents Into The Esports Space
Is Esports Marketing Particularly Different From "Regular" Sports Marketing? Louis-Philippe Dalpe was focused squarely on traditional B2B marketing when he was thrust into sports marketing. Very quickly, it became apparent that Esports was a sport that had incredible potential. Come hear Louis...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A Gamerpreneur is someone who refuses to give up their favorite hobby, or even their way of life, in order to conform with the rest of society. We build the lives of our dreams by leaving into our passions instead of away from them. This podcast focuses on those people, their achievements, and how they did it.
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Bradford Carlton
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A Gamerpreneur is someone who refuses to give up their favorite hobby, or even their way of life, in order to conform with the rest of society. We build the lives of our dreams by leaving into our passions instead of away from them. This podcast focuses on those people, their achievements, and how...
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