Ep 439 - Using Market Analysis Without Killing Creativity with Bobby Dusk
Tue Feb 03 2026
Market data has never been more accessible to indie developers and yet, many teams feel more constrained than confident using it. When numbers are treated as answers instead of signals, creative decision-making can start to feel mechanical rather than intentional. Today, we're going to explore how to approach market analysis without killing creativity. We'll break down the difference between quantitative trends and qualitative player insight, why each falls short on its own, and how indie teams can use data as a compass to guide their creative direction without replacing it. Episode Shownotes Link: https://rengenmarketing.com/439
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Market data has never been more accessible to indie developers and yet, many teams feel more constrained than confident using it. When numbers are treated as answers instead of signals, creative decision-making can start to feel mechanical rather than intentional. Today, we're going to explore how to approach market analysis without killing creativity. We'll break down the difference between quantitative trends and qualitative player insight, why each falls short on its own, and how indie teams can use data as a compass to guide their creative direction without replacing it. Episode Shownotes Link: https://rengenmarketing.com/439