Talking Businessly
59: We lost a client for good reasons
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Key takeaways
- Even small mishaps, like spilling coffee, can lead to larger discussions about productivity and personal habits.
- Losing clients can often lead to positive changes and growth, especially with the right team members on board.
- Game development requires careful planning and refining of ideas to ensure the final product remains engaging.
- Contemporary storytelling in television often sacrifices substance for style, leading to a lack of depth in scripts.
Summary
Coffee Mishaps and The Lock-In Playlist
The episode begins with light-hearted banter about John’s coffee mishap where he accidentally spills his drink on his gaming keyboard, reflecting on how even moments of productivity can come with unexpected challenges. John shares his experience of making a special 'lock-in playlist' that motivates him while working, suggesting that music plays a pivotal role in boosting mood and focus during demanding tasks.
Client Dynamics and PM Experience
The hosts discuss their recent loss of a client, which they approach with a thoughtful perspective, emphasizing that it was for good reasons. They dive into their experiences while managing client relationships, highlighting the balance of being supportive without draining resources. They introduce a new project manager, Aaron, emphasizing her strengths and the positive impact she’s expected to have on the team.
Game Development Progress
John provides updates on the ongoing game project, signaling progress after some design work went into clarifying the game's vision. Discussions revolve around programming challenges faced in the development process along with the creative decisions being made to ensure the game remains engaging without overwhelming players with complexity.
Critique of Modern Television Writing
The latter part of the podcast takes an amusing turn as the hosts critique the current landscape of television writing, touching on the loss of substance in favor of style. They discuss their experiences with a Netflix show and Seth Rogan’s new project, expressing disappointment in the writing despite the high production value. The conversation delves into the need for authenticity and depth in storytelling, rooted in specific cultural narratives.
Sponsors
- Riverside · We forgot to host our podcast recording on Riverside.com but plan to make it more professional in the future.
Show notes
John is locked in, and made a playlist so you can lock in too. We are in silly season, but we have an excellent new PM who will get us through. We lost a client, but for good reasons. We recap what we learned. John is grinding on the new game, and Daniel gives technical guidance. We try to diagnose what's wrong with tv writing. The Iranian film maker John couldn't remember is Kiarostami. Here's a funny scene from Hail Caesar.
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