How a Gamer Built an Ideal Career by Building Gaming Community Sites with Franz Cavatorta (AoL 085)
Summary: <br> <br> We gamers - we're an interesting group. Many of us join the ranks for social reasons or just because it's a great past-time.<br> <br> When I first started playing online games, I quickly developed friendships with folks that I had never met. But because we were on daily, we got to know each other. I still keep in touch with some of those peeps - nearly 20 years later (dang).<br> <br> It's very common to build those bonds.<br> <br> However, sometimes we outgrow our needs for games - we realize that there's more out there and many of us have to put down the games to achieve those new things.<br> <br> I've had to do that myself, as well as today's guest.<br> <br> However, I wouldn't say that we've quit gaming as a whole. I'd still rather play than watch TV.<br> <br> And today's guest, Franz Cavatorta, has gone to another level - he actually makes fellow gamers his clients if they need a website done for their clan, guild, or crew.<br> <br> In today's chat, Daniel (also a gamer) and I talk with Franz. We learn what inspired him to start this business and some of the experiences he's gone through to get to the level he's at today.<br> <br> He also discusses some of the things that this lifestyle allows him to do - which, in itself, is a great reason to start.<br> <br> If you're a gamer and you're looking for some options to be more constructive with your time, then you might be able to learn a thing or two from Franz.<br> <br> Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show!<br> SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:<br> <br> * What kind of video games has Franz enjoyed playing? 8:10<br> * What's Franz' perspective of the gaming world? 11:54<br> * What's his current lifestyle like now? 14:26<br> * How did he learn the skillset that utilizes to do his work? 16:56<br> * How long did it take him to start building his own business? 22:12<br> * How did he go from specifically developing for ThemeForest to starting to take on clients? 34:31<br> * What kind of new clients is Sky Warrior themes interested in pursuing now? 36:41<br> * What's the benefit of a gaming clan having their own website? 40:04<br> * How does someone build a community around their awesome new site? 43:17<br> * What's in the future of Skywarrior Themes? 47:27<br> * 3 Influencers that have helped Franz get to where he is today? 54:22<br> * Hardest thing he's ever had to say no to? 56:13<br> * What is something he still wishes was a thing? 59:20<br> * What's a life skill that he's amazed that people lack? 1:00:41<br> * Secret to achieving personal freedom? 1:05:33<br> * ... and MUCH more!<br> <br> <a style="line-height: 1.5;" href="http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/319780114-newinceptions-how-a-gamer-built-an-ideal-career-by-building-gaming-community-sites-with-franz-cavatorta-aol-085.m4a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer.</a><br> ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:<br> <br> Franz Online: <a href="http://www.skywarriorthemes.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Website</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/skywarriorthemes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/swthemes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-Strike" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Counter-Strike</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rust_(video_game)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rust</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canary_Islands" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Canary Islands</a><br> <a href="https://themeforest.net/user/skywarrior" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Skywarrior on ThemeForest </a><br>
