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by Jay Powell

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Candid conversations with veterans of all aspects of the business side of games. We firmly believe that great games from all developers need the support they deserve to succeed. This podcast exists to provide that support. IndieGameBusiness® is produced by The Powell Group, a video game consulting firm specializing in business development, marketing, and licensing. Our CEO has been in the industry for 20 years and closed countless publishing and licensing deals. The Powell Group monitors over 3,500 game developers and 750+ publishers.

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Recent Episodes

August 8, 2026

Fireside Chat with Jay Powell and Julia da Silva Brito | Indie Hero

Join Jay Powell for a special IndieGameBusiness Fireside Chat with Julia da Silva Brito from Indie Hero. In this conversation, they’ll discuss the indie game industry, supporting developers, building communities, and the challenges and opportunities facing indie studios today. Julia will share insights from her experience with Indie Hero, thoughts on the evolving indie landscape, and perspectives on helping developers grow both creatively and professionally. Expect an honest, relaxed conversation filled with industry insight, personal experiences, and practical discussion around the realities of indie game development. As always with Fireside Chats, the discussion will be conversational and audience focused, with opportunities for questions and live interaction throughout the stream. Follow Julia da Silva Brito: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianasilvabrito/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsibrito/ #IndieGameBusiness #FiresideChat #IndieHero #IndieDev #GameIndustry

July 31, 2026

Fireside Chat with Fedor van Herpen | Building MeetToMatch and Game Industry Networking

In this IndieGameBusiness Fireside Chat, Jay Powell sits down with Fedor van Herpen, Co-founder and Partnership Director at MeetToMatch, for a conversation about networking, events, and building a company in the games industry. Fedor shares the story behind MeetToMatch, how it has grown into a key platform for connecting developers, publishers, and industry professionals, and what it takes to run successful networking events at scale. The discussion also dives into the realities of building and operating a company, lessons learned along the way, and how meaningful connections can shape careers and studios. Jay and Fedor also talk about their experience working together through The Powell Group and IndieGameBusiness, offering a behind-the-scenes look at collaboration in the industry. If you want to understand how networking actually works in the game industry and how to make the most of it, this Fireside Chat delivers valuable insight. Follow Fedor van Herpen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fjvanherpen/ #IndieGameBusiness #FiresideChat #MeetToMatch #GameIndustry #Networking

July 31, 2026

Before You Quit Your Job to Make Games, Watch This | Charlie Brandick, Quetzal-Core Games

In this episode of IndieGameBusiness, we’re joined by Charlie Brandick, Founder of Quetzal-Core Games, for an honest conversation about the realities of building a career in game development. Charlie’s journey is anything but traditional. Before games, he was an elementary school teacher and aspiring professional musician. He eventually broke into the industry through a chance conversation that led to his first role as a junior game designer. Since then, he has worked across mobile, VR, AR, Disney Imagineering, and Riot Games, where he served as a Game Director on Valorant's mobile and console efforts. Today, he leads Quetzal-Core Games and is developing Soulway, a narrative-driven management sim about helping souls find their way to the afterlife. We discuss how to know whether game development is a career or a passion project, how indie developers can build meaningful professional relationships, and what Charlie had to unlearn while moving between startups, AAA studios, and indie development. We also explore how aspiring developers can gain industry knowledge, how to decide what skills to focus on, and the personal costs of building games over the long term. If you've ever wondered what it really takes to build a life in game development, this conversation offers practical advice, hard-earned lessons, and a refreshing dose of honesty. Follow Charlie Brandick and Soulway: X: https://x.com/playsoulway LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-brandick/ Discord: https://discord.gg/Q2QSQ7hFMa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulwaygame #IndieGameBusiness #GameDevelopment #IndieDev #Soulway #QuetzalCoreGames

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What is IndieGameBusiness®?: Candid conversations with veterans of all aspects of the business side of games. We firmly believe that great games from all developers need the support they deserve to succeed. This podcast exists to provide that support.

IndieGameBusiness® is produced by The Powell Group, a video game consulting firm specializing in business development, marketing, and licensing. Our CEO has been in the industry for 20 years and closed countless publishing and licensing deals. The Powell Group monitors over 3,500 game developers and 750+ publishers.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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