Mastering Budgets and Financials – Fueling Sustainable Growth 

📌 Why: Financial mistakes can kill a studio before its first game launches. This question ensures developers consult investors, accountants, and publishers before making large financial commitments.

📌 Practical Use:

 Before committing to self-publishing, a studio should ask:

 ➡ Have we spoken to publishers to compare revenue-sharing deals?

 ➡ Have we consulted investors on our burn rate and runway?

 ➡ What do successful studios say about managing cash flow in early development?

💡 Lesson: Seeking expert financial advice early prevents costly mistakes like over-hiring, underfunding, or overextending on unnecessary features.