Running a Successful Game Audio Business
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Practical playbook: charge one fixed fee instead of per asset, offer unlimited revisions and require a non‑negotiable upfront payment (often 30–50%), set clear start and buffered end dates, and protect cash flow by saving 6–12 months savings of living costs, putting aside 10–20% monthly for savings plus 5–10% of each fee for a company buffer and tax. Split time 50/50 between skill practice and networking (50/50 networking/practice), use FMOD and game jams (indigamejams.com), and track finances with the shared newsletter spreadsheet.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Game audio fundamentals
- 1:46Starting with no experience
- 8:22Online specialist branding
- 10:51Community over competition
- 14:26Networking and events
- 17:35Game jams and projects
- 18:39Pricing projects clearly
- 21:53Upfront payments and safeguards
- 22:56Cash savings and taxes
- 24:42Long-term game audio career
