How to Recruit People If You Have No Money @IndieGameBusiness
How to Recruit People If You Have No Money  @IndieGameBusiness
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
How do you convince talented people to join your game project when you cannot afford to pay competitive salaries? Rob Carroll, CEO of Roll Craft, discussed exactly that when he joined us on the IndieGameBusiness Podcast.

When money is limited, recruiting becomes about much more than simply posting an opening. You need a compelling vision, trust, realistic expectations, and a reason for people to believe that spending their time on the project is worthwhile. Rob shares his perspective on building a team when resources are still extremely limited.

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