Podcasts about crowdfunding success

In this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I sit down with Dan Demski, co-founder and CEO of Unbound Merino, a premium clothing brand. Dan shares his journey from struggling with heavy travel packing to creating Unbound Merino, which offers versatile and sustainable garments from Merino wool. Launched via a successful crowdfunding campaign, the brand now generates $40 million in global business. Dan discusses the importance of having passionate co-founders, the benefits of remote work, and strategies for scaling a business without external capital. He emphasizes the importance of making work fun and fulfilling and provides practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs to test and launch new product ideas successfully.

Bestselling illustrator and art direct Amri Birdi is in the ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight, as he chats with Clay Adams about his crowdfunding journey, balancing his day-to-day art director duties with pursuing his own self-publishing creations.

Do you think you have what it takes to launch your business with equity crowdfunding? Then you won't want to miss this memorable episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, where today's guest raised over $500,000 in 15 days.  Bond is a revolutionary personal security system that uses never-before-implemented AI technology to offer 14 preventative security features right from your mobile phone! And the man behind this is Doron Kempel. With a background as CEO of several information technology infrastructure companies and a former Deputy Commander of Military Special Operations, Doron is more than qualified to spearhead this company worth $100 million. Knowing now is the time to invest in this growing business, Doron launched this equity crowdfunding campaign on WeFunder. Host Salvador Briggman takes you deep into this incredible campaign, and this podcast is crammed full of powerful information, like: Do your research and find the best crowdfunding platform for you How to be resourceful in identifying problems (and coming up with timely solutions) Invite disagreement! And promote team-members who disagree with you …and tons more! If your company's mission is to make the world a better place, listen to this trailblazing interview to find out how. Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Free Equity Crowdfunding Course Equity Crowdfunding Explained Our Bond on WeFunder Our Bond

What is the potential of a simple card game to transform and strengthen relationships in the modern world?   In this episode, Diana Indries, CEO and co-owner of Better Topics, discloses her inspiring journey from law graduate and NHS manager to a passionate advocate for improving relationships through innovative and fun methods. She details how the frustration with traditional relationship games led her and her husband, Robert, to create Better Topics, a unique platform designed to help couples strengthen their bonds. Diana discusses the impact of their flagship card game, the power of social media and crowdfunding in launching their business, and the personal and professional growth that came from this endeavor.     [00:01 - 06:36] A Journey to Better Relationships Diana's background and move to the UK Introduction to Better Topics and its mission The unique approach to relationship improvement through fun   [06:37 - 12:40] The Love Story Behind Better Topics How Diana met her husband Robert in a serendipitous encounter Their rapid romance and marriage within six months The foundation of their partnership and business collaboration   [12:41 - 18:21] From Corporate Frustration to Entrepreneurial Fulfillment Diana's career in the NHS and the struggles she faced The pivotal decision to leave corporate life Brainstorming and discovering the potential in relationship games   [18:22 - 24:02] Creating and Launching Better Topics Game Development of the game concept and its unique features The design process and incorporating favorite board game elements The success of the Kickstarter campaign amidst the COVID-19 pandemic   [24:03 - 31:32] Crowdfunding Success and Future Plans Using social media and Kickstarter to launch the game Overcoming challenges and gaining initial support Expanding Better Topics and the impact on couples worldwide     Key Quotes:   "Everyone deserves and can have a great relationship." - Diana Indries   "You can have a great relationship if you're willing to invest a bit of time and effort into it." - Diana Indries     Connect with Diana:   Website: https://www.bettertopics.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-indries-279645112     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diana.onita.5        Honoring: Husband Robert     Thanks for tuning in!   If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe!    Find me on the following streaming platforms:   Apple Spotify Google Podcasts IHeart Radio Stitcher

Janik Setz is an artist venturing into a solo career after his time in a band. Influenced by Bleachers, The Kooks, and Harry Styles, Janik combines vivid songwriting with carefully crafted melodies featuring hooks that will leave you singing non-stop. He is preparing his debut EP, titled Where The Walls Ain't Blue, with the lead single, "Season Ticket," set for release on July 3rd. After a successful crowdfunding campaign to support the EP, he collaborated with Sean Hutchinson, renowned for his work with Bleachers, Taylor Swift, and Lana Del Rey. In today's episode, we discuss Janik's move to London to seek a more fulfilling future, the creative process behind his EP, the advantages of crowdfunding, and how he overcomes self-doubt. Follow Janik: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janiksetz/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janiksetz Pre-save "Season Ticket": https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jan... Follow Tempo & Melody Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tempoandmel... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tempoandmelod... Please like, comment, and subscribe to the Youtube Channel! Follow Jesse: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jessemicha... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejessemichael Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/022Og...

Dr. Andrew Thaler, a deep-sea biologist, and expert in utilizing crowdfunding for marine science projects, shares his success in funding side projects through platforms like Patreon, Kickstarter, and experiment.com. Over the past 10 years, he has raised $50,000 for various initiatives involving 3D printing, ROV technology, and sampling bottles. Tune in to learn how Dr. Thaler's crowdfunding campaigns have made a significant impact and gain valuable insights for funding your marine conservation projects. Andrew Thaler's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Andrew_Thaler/posts Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube Crowdfunding platforms like Patreon and Experiment.com have been recognized as valuable tools for funding side projects in marine science and conservation, as discussed in a podcast episode featuring Dr. Andrew Thaler, a deep-sea biologist. Dr. Thaler shared his successful experience using Patreon to fund various projects, including the OpenCTD, research papers, and aid missions to countries affected by natural disasters. Dr. Thaler stressed the importance of cultivating a dedicated audience and engaging with them through platforms like Twitter and Patreon. He noted that Patreon enabled him to raise funds for projects that traditional sources might overlook, such as high-risk pilot studies and creative media endeavors. The benefits of Experiment.com were also highlighted as a platform that combines foundation support with crowdfunding, making it easier for researchers to secure funding for their scientific projects. The podcast episode also addressed the challenges of using social media platforms for crowdfunding, noting the evolving landscape. While platforms like Twitter were once effective for promoting campaigns, their effectiveness has diminished in recent years. Dr. Thaler emphasized the importance of direct outreach to potential supporters, engaging with communities, and utilizing traditional platforms like email to promote crowdfunding efforts. In summary, the episode showcased how crowdfunding platforms like Patreon and Experiment.com offer researchers and conservationists an alternative funding source for their marine science and conservation side projects. Maintaining support on crowdfunding platforms like Patreon requires engaging with your audience and providing regular updates on your projects. Dr. Andrew Thaler, a deep-sea ecologist and conservation technologist, shared his experience with Patreon, emphasizing the importance of transparency and communication with supporters. Dr. Thaler keeps his patrons informed through his blog, Southern Fried Science, rather than posting private content on Patreon. By sharing updates on his projects, research findings, and activities, he ensures his supporters are aware of how their contributions are being utilized, building trust and keeping patrons engaged. Additionally, Dr. Thaler highlighted the significance of providing value to patrons through perks like custom stickers. Introducing a sticker campaign on Patreon significantly increased his funding and engagement levels. By offering tangible rewards and involving other artists in creating unique stickers, he enhanced the overall experience for his supporters. Furthermore, Dr. Thaler stressed the importance of personal interactions and one-on-one conversations in securing support for crowdfunding projects. Many of his donations came from in-person conversations and direct outreach efforts, establishing connections with potential supporters and leading to long-term commitments. In conclusion, maintaining a strong relationship with your audience, providing regular updates, offering valuable perks, and engaging in personal interactions are key strategies for sustaining support on crowdfunding platforms like Patreon. By fostering a sense of community and transparency, creators can cultivate a loyal and supportive fan base for their projects. Building partnerships and engaging with other creators on platforms like Patreon can be a valuable strategy to connect with communities interested in supporting your work. Dr. Andrew Thaler, a deep-sea ecologist and conservation technologist, highlighted the importance of interacting with other Patreon creators who produce similar creative media. Subscribing to other creators and engaging with their content can establish connections within communities sharing an interest in your work. Dr. Thaler emphasized utilizing Patreon as a social network to connect with like-minded creators. While some campaigns may not yield significant financial returns, engaging with other creators can lead to valuable partnerships and collaborations. By interacting with fellow creators on Patreon, you can tap into existing communities interested in supporting your projects. Moreover, Dr. Thaler mentioned that in-person conversations have been instrumental in securing donations for his projects, underscoring the importance of building personal connections and engaging directly with individuals to garner support for your work. Actively reaching out to potential supporters, whether online or in person, can expand your network and connect with communities aligned with your goals and interests. Overall, building partnerships and engaging with other creators on platforms like Patreon can not only help access funding but also foster a sense of community and collaboration within your niche. By actively participating in the Patreon community and forming connections with other creators, you can enhance visibility, attract supporters, and establish meaningful relationships contributing to the success of your projects.  

This water tech start-up turns reverse osmosis into a batch process, which divides the reject by more than two and at half the energy cost. How? Let's find out!More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ Salinity Solutions' website: https://salinitysolutions.co.uk/The crowdfunding platform they leveraged: https://www.crowdcube.com/Innovate UK: https://www.ukri.org/councils/innovate-uk/Cornish Lithium: https://cornishlithium.com/SQM Lithium Ventures: https://sqmlitio.cl/acercando-el-capital-de-riesgo-a-los-negocios-tecnologicos-del-futuro-litio-agua-y-electromovilidad/SUEZ signing with Salinity Solutions: https://smartwatermagazine.com/news/university-birmingham/suez-pilot-salinity-solutions-low-energy-reuse-technology-france

Welcome to a new episode of the Founder Podcast. In this episode, we go into the innovative world of modular housing with Paolo Tiramani, CEO of Boxful. Paolo shares his journey from ideation to the current successes and challenges of creating foldable, modular homes that will surely transform the housing industry. With insights into the entrepreneurial spirit that drives Boxful and discussions on overcoming regulatory hurdles and enhancing manufacturing efficiency, this episode is a must-listen for anyone intrigued by the intersection of technology, design, and real estate. Highlights: "If you really want to be an entrepreneur, you can't give up. To a pathological degree, you can't give up. You have to get up and go every day." "I just want to be the best. Driven to be the best doesn't mean I always succeed, but it's a core driver for me." "Our philosophy in product development was always to say, 'What product category can we invent that doesn't exist?" Timestamps:00:00 - Introducing Paolo Tiramani and Boxful04:20 - Early Prototype and Interaction with Elon Musk09:06 - First Public Presentation at the International Builder's Show13:49 - Paolo's Background and Entrepreneurial Drive17:58 - The Philosophy Behind Never Giving Up22:19 - Crowdfunding Success and Production Challenges27:48 - Vision for a Massive Logistics Company in Housing31:02 - Addressing Regulatory Challenges in Housing37:45 - Tour of a Modular Home Setup45:00 - Potential for Multi-story Modular Buildings Live Links:Join my community - Founder Acceleration ⁠https://www.founderacceleration.com ⁠ Apply for our next Mastermind: ⁠https://www.thefoundermastermind.com Golf with Chris h⁠ttps://www.golfwithchris.com⁠  Watch my latest Podcast Apple- ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S⁠ Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2⁠ YouTube - @thefounderspodcast

Savannah Pope is an Art Rock meets Dark Pop songstress, named Top Rock Performer by LA Weekly & the only indie artist to make Yahoo Entertainment's Top 20 Videos list. She is known for her golden voice as well as her self-made, mind-bending videos and stage wear. Taking the stage with renowned artists like Starcrawler, Halestorm, and Ringo Starr, she amassed a dedicated fanbase of "Creatures". Savannah takes us on a journey through her experimenting with different forms of music production, from crowdfunding to working with high-caliber producers.Takeaways:Discover the potential of crowdfunding campaigns and learn how they can be beneficial to your music project.Understand the power of vulnerability in music and how it allows for deeper connections with your audience.Learn how to use songwriting as a tool for personal healing and a way to express personal experiences through allegory and symbolism.— To delve further into Savannah's work, visit her website: https://www.savannahpopemusic.com/Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcastApply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

Welcome back to another episode where we dive deep into the stories behind successful projects. Today, we're focusing on a remarkable journey: "Cooler Keg - From an Idea to a Successful Crowdfunding Launch.Our host, Ronjini Joshua, interviews the Founder of Cooler Keg - Anthony Bernas.visit their website: https://www.thecoolerkeg.com/ Dive into the groundbreaking journey of innovation with "The PR Playbook Podcast" as we unravel the remarkable story of Cooler Keg: From Concept to Crowdfunding Triumph. This episode is a treasure trove for startup companies eyeing the crowdfunding route to bring their visionary products to life. Discover the strategic maneuvers, marketing genius, and relentless perseverance that transformed a simple idea into a crowdfunding sensation. Whether you're pondering if crowdfunding is the right choice for your venture or seeking proven tactics to launch a successful campaign, this episode is your blueprint for success. Unleash the potential of your startup by learning from those who've navigated the crowdfunding arena with remarkable results.  Pour your favorite beverage using the Cooler Keg, and tune into our latest episode!  Subscribe to "The PR Playbook Podcast" now and take the first step towards turning your dream project into a reality. Your next big idea deserves the spotlight; let us show you how to shine.Visit our website to launch your next PR Campaign:www.thesilvertelegram.com Support the showwww.thesilvertelegram.com

Do you consider yourself a problem solver? Cody Soodeen does, and he'll show you how to turn your next big idea into a million-dollar crowdfunding campaign. With Kara Water, Cody created a revolutionary air-to-water dispenser that creates pure, mineral-rich water right from the air of your home or office. On this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, he joins host Salvador Briggman and together they'll show you how to: Ensure value by pretesting your product Be open-minded and transparent with your community Choose a crowdfunding platform that best suits your product Stay ahead of the steep learning curve of a new campaign …and much, much more! Cody gets real about how creating his own rules to live by has helped him build, not only a successful crowdfunding campaign, but a thriving business. And he'll show you how, too!  Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a Coaching Call with Sal The FREE Kickstarter Email Course Kickstarter Launch Formula Kara Water on Indiegogo

Savannah Pope is an Art Rock meets Dark Pop songstress, named Top Rock Performer by LA Weekly & the only indie artist to make Yahoo Entertainment's Top 20 Videos list. She is known for her golden voice as well as her self-made, mind-bending videos and stage wear. Taking the stage with renowned artists like Starcrawler, Halestorm, and Ringo Starr, she amassed a dedicated fanbase of "Creatures". We delve into Savannah Pope's successful $60K Kickstarter campaign for her upcoming concept album Pandemonium, and her personal journey of self-discovery with her cause, tackling the stigma of mental health.What you will learn:How Savannah outlined and executed her successful crowdfunding campaign.Savannah's approach to reaching out to her network for campaign success.The #1 most important thing to consider when launching a successful crowdfunding campaign.— The incredible visual and musical art of Savannah Pope can be found at: www.savannahpopemusic.comTune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcastApply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

Are you ready to supercharge your energy levels and make better decisions in your crowdfunding ventures? Do you wonder how small habits can lead to big wins in both health and business? Tune in to episode 165 of Crowdfunding Nerds where your host Andrew and co-host Sean, along with nutrition coach Julie Litchfield from AdvoCare, unpack the secrets to a vibrant lifestyle that fuels success! Julie, with her roots deep in farming and nutrition, shares the importance of knowing what fuels your body and how to keep learning about the foods we eat. We'll explore why making your bed could be the first step to a productive day, and how acknowledging our weaknesses can actually strengthen our leadership. But wait, there's more! Ever caught yourself procrastinating and wondered if your brain is just on a creative break? Andrew gets personal about his own struggles and we dive into how our subconscious works wonders. From canning food to the individuality of nutrition, and the scoop on water intake to the real deal on intermittent fasting, this episode is packed with actionable insights. And yes, we even talk about navigating the fast-food menu healthily! Don't miss out on Julie's wisdom on dieting without the mental battles and how to indulge sensibly. For all this plus Julie's relaxation secrets and how to get her personalized coaching, plug in to episode 165 and let's get energized!   Links to check out: https://www.advocare.com/home/?D=04033735 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YNmNd2ncw0 https://crowdfundingnerds.com/episode123/ Like

My guest is David Shapiro! David is a seasoned professional in digital marketing, helping companies navigate the complexities of digital and traditional corporate communication strategies. With over 30 years of experience in marketing, technology, and finance, he has worked at five global banks and three ad agencies, including a role as CMO for Maxim Group. David's approach is methodical and grounded in extensive experience, contrasting with the often unrealistic promises of many marketing gurus.  His expertise reflects a unique blend of marketing, finance, and technology, coining the term "mar-fin-tech" to highlight the interdependence of these business functions. Academically, he is a Google Partner, Series 79 FINRA Registered Investment Banking Representative, Meta Marketing Partner, LinkedIn Marketing Certified, and holds 5 HubSpot Academy Certifications, among other achievements. Hands-on, David has managed significant ad campaigns, leveraging technology to measure real marketing ROI, and has consulted for various industries, including healthcare and financial services. Social and Website: Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidshapironyc/ Website: https://b2idigital.com Follow Digital Niche Agency on Socials for Up To Date Marketing Expertise and Insights Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalniche... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digi... Instagram: DNA - Digital Niche Agency @digitalnicheagency • Instagram photos and videos. Twitter: https://twitter.com/DNAgency_CA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDlz…

In this empowering session, ALLi member Nick Kotar, who recently ran his first successful crowdfunder, interviews USA Today bestselling author and ALLi's crowdfunding advisor Russell Nohelty, about the world of crowdfunding and its growing role in the success of indie authors. This session will explore how adopting the right mindset is necessary to drive successful crowdfunding campaigns and create a thriving author business built around the crowd-funding model. Essential strategies, practical tips, and real-life success stories will fill you with the confidence and mindset you need to succeed and excel. This is a post from SelfPubCon (The Self-Publishing Advice Conference), an online author event, run free twice-yearly, in association with the Alliance of Independent Authors. Find more author advice, tips and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts, and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. You can do that at http://allianceindependentauthors.org. About the Hosts Best-Selling Fantasy Author Russell Nohelty is a USA Today bestselling fantasy author who has written dozens of novels and graphic novels including The Godsverse Chronicles, The Obsidian Spindle Saga, and Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter. He is the publisher of Wannabe Press, co-host of the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast, cofounder of the Writer MBA training academy, and cofounder of The Future of Publishing Mastermind. He also co-created the Author Ecosystem archetype system to help authors thrive. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and dogs. Epic Fantasy Author Nicholas Kotar is an author of epic fantasy inspired by Russian fairy tales, a writing instructor and speaker, a freelance translator from Russian to English, the resident conductor of a men's choir at a Russian monastery in the middle of cow country, and a Grammy-nominated vocalist. His only regret in life is that he wasn't born in 19th century St. Petersburg, but he's doing everything he possibly can to remedy that error. If anyone knows where he can find a blue police box that's bigger on the inside, please let him know.

In this episode, Kurt Elster sits down with Vance, a crowdfunding expert, to explore the strategies behind successful Kickstarter campaigns. From understanding your target audience to refining your product presentation, Vance's advice is a goldmine for aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether you're new to crowdfunding or already running a Shopify store, this conversation will inspire you to take your ideas to the next level. Join the crowdfunding adventure now and learn the secrets to launching with confidence!Show LinksLaunch Accelerated Blueprint (Course by Vance)KickstarterIndiegogoCrowdfunderContent-Based Networking (Book by James Carbary)SponsorsFree 30-day trial of Zipify OCU - To get an unadvertised gift, email help@zipify.com and ask for the "Tech Nasty Bonus".Elevar - Never miss another conversion with Elevar's server-side tracking. Enhance Klaviyo flow performance 2-3x. Plans from $0 a month + 15-day free trials on all plans.Theme Updater Plus: Vault - Effortlessly back up and quickly restore your Shopify StoreLoop Returns: Ecommerce Returns Management for Shopify - Brands using Loop retain over 50% of their revenue by promoting exchanges over refunds.Never miss an episodeSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsJoin Kurt's newsletterHelp the showAsk a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook GroupLeave a reviewSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsWhat's Kurt up to?See our recent work at EthercycleSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelApply to work with Kurt to grow your store.

Showing your community who you are can be just as important as showcasing your product.  Yes, even those awkward first videos can be key to establishing trust with your potential backers.  And today's story proves it! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to creator, entrepreneur, and designer Hannan Hakim who invented a new product in the cleaning category called Skadu M1. You'll hear how he and his team raised $147,010 on Kickstarter for it, including: Their formula for making a winning project video  How to strike the right balance between personal and professional in your updates How to leverage your email newsletters to reach backers  … and more! It's an incredible episode, hope you enjoy it! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.

I learned a lot during this conversation with Seven, creator of Publishing Goblin and the force behind the most-funded oracle project in Kickstarter History. We discuss marketing, international shipping, and the transition from Kickstarter to Backerkit as the source for crowdfunding. Pre-Order the Alleway Oracles: https://the-alleyway-oracles.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders www.linktr.ee/7da www.publishinggoblin.com Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a4ps/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a4ps/support

When you make history in Hollywood, you know you're doing something right. Angel Studios' Original Feature Film, “His Only Son,” is the first theatrical release that has been crowdfunded in entertainment history. Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, chats with the CEO of Angel Studios, Neal Harmon, ahead of the film's big screen debut on March 31st. The movie tells the Biblical story of Abraham and Isaac. David also peels back the curtain on the studio that was behind the popular “The Chosen” series and its successful business model that puts the decision making in the fans hands. More info on “His Only Son” can be found here, just in time for Easter. #HisOnlySon #AngelStudios #TheChosen

Will Ford is the Co-Founder of LaunchBoom, the world's largest crowdfunding platform. He also runs the Crowdfunded Summit, a virtual crowdfunding event which I am also a keynote at again, and that's coming up in May 2023, and as a quick heads up, Will is offering free tickets for limited time to listeners of this podcast. Today, Will is going to share some valuable knowledge on how inventors, startups, and small manufacturers can use small trial marketing and sales techniques to gauge how successful a crowdfunding campaign will be, other tips and tricks along the way to a successful launch, and the story of how crowdfunding has changed over the years. Today you will hear us talk about: Get the project funded on crowdfunding on the first day Sell the world from a prototype, and then validate that idea with real users, then use that money to fund the manufacturing Prelaunch is the single most important thing to think about when launching any product on crowdfunding. Offer a better deal to your early backers, before you even launch on Kickstarter or Indiegogo. People who put a deposit down, even just a dollar, have a 30 times higher probability of converting to a paying customer on Day 1 of your crowdfunding campaign. Set a reasonable campaign goal that is much smaller, so that you hit the campaign goal quickly. Doing crowdfunding yourself, it's far less expensive than hiring agencies for crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is just the launch, most people want to then scale the product business after that. Crowdfunding is stronger than ever. Learn from your crowdfunding sales to  The LaunchBoom community. Messaging, positioning, pricing for planning a crowdfunding campaign Build lead funnels and reservation funnels A/B split testing for advertising messaging and lead offers Using data to analyze your offer options Figure out what is converting best on crowdfunding You can't fool consumers these days, there is too much information online, so make sure you have a great product. Give the backers a discount on crowdfunding vs what your retail price will be. EPISODE LINKS: Will Ford Links: LinkedIn | Website | CrowdFunded Summit The Product Startup Podcast Links: https://www.ProductStartup.com/ Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Pinterest | Twitter | YouTube PTC Links: https://www.ptc.com/ OnShape | Creo Mako Design Links: https://www.makodesign.com/ YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter Kevin Mako Links: Instagram | LinkedIn | Quora | Facebook | Twitter Partner: PTC's best-in-class software solutions Onshape: The only cloud-native product development platform that delivers full-featured computer-aided design (CAD), integrated product data management (PDM) and enterprise analytics in a single system, and Creo: 3D CAD solution that provides designers with the most innovative tools to build better products faster, such as generative design, additive manufacturing, real-time simulation, IIoT, and augmented reality. Producer: MAKO Design + Invent is the original firm providing world-class consumer product development services tailored to startups, small manufacturers, and inventors. Simply put, we are the leading one-stop-shop for developing your physical product from idea to store shelves, all in a high-quality, cost-effective, and timely manner. We operate as one powerhouse 30-person product design team spread across 4 offices to serve you (Austin, Miami, San Francisco, & Toronto). We have full-stack in-house industrial design, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, patent referral, prototyping, and manufacturing services. To assist our startup and inventor clients, in addition to above, we help with business strategy, product strategy, marketing, and sales/distribution for all consumer product categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With new brands and products emerging every day, how to actually break through the noise? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman and Hong Kong creator Eric Tong talk you through the PR and marketing tactics that went into two killer crowdfunding campaigns for a sustainable product.  You'll learn: How to use PR to spread the word about your product in and beyond the crowdfunding space How to keep the momentum after the campaign launch And how to time your campaign for the best results Plus, Eric shares an insider hack on how to build trust with your future backers that you won't find on a Google search. Hope you get some valuable information and inspiration from today's show! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.

From starting out with early-stage starts-ups to working with Canada's largest equity crowdfunding platform, John's natural interest in the industry has helped his career stretch to almost every corner of the Fintech space.John Hills is now Head of B2B Marketing for Europe's leading equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube. He's now working with Crowdcube to continue to help companies achieve their goals and investors buy into some of Europe's most exciting businesses.Join host Shameer Sachdev and John as they dive into:

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we spoke with Anthony Bernas, co-founder and CEO of Cooler Keg. Bernas describes how he built a homemade prototype and received validation from lake goers that gave him the confidence to crowdfund.

If you've watched this space closely, you already know there have been some BIG shifts in the crowdfunding landscape over the last year… In case you haven't, don't worry because with today's podcast we've got you covered! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you'll hear our host Salvador Briggman delve into the major trends that have shaped the crowdfunding industry over the last year and the things that you should have on your radar for 2023! We also get into some insider information you need to know if you are planning a crowdfunding campaign next year such as: An emerging crowdfunding model that you should keep an eye on The drawbacks we've consistently seen in the industry over the last few years Which platform is the best fit for your project We hope you leave with some great insights and advice that will motivate you to launch your next campaign! Book a Coaching Call with Sal *Correcting Numbers: 574,262 projects

Today we take a deep dive into an emerging trend that no one really talks about:  More and more creators who are doing Kickstarter campaigns are also doing an equity crowdfunding raise…and are absolutely killing it! Our guest's story is a brilliant example of that.  In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you'll hear Salvador Briggman and Elimelech Packouz, creator of Instafloss, go through the strategies that helped him build this incredible momentum and get $2.5 million in pre-orders.  You'll learn: How to build a loyal customer base before the Kickstarter launch? How to make the best use of your email lists? What are the potential pitfalls as your brand starts to scale? There's a big crowd out there ready to support you, invest in your idea, or build your brand with you, and this episode will help you get closer to it. Hope you enjoy it! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.

Welcome to Episode 26 of the Sustainable Ecommerce Podcast! https://sustainable-ecom.com/ep26 This week I have a kind of double treat for you, not just because my guests Adam Sarfati and Ave Reunis are Co-Founders of sustainable brand, but because they've started up 2 sustainable brands – Threadheads and Heaps Good Packaging. On the one hand, we've good Heaps Good, a sustainable packaging company as they describe it, helps to put the eco in to ecommerce. It's a business that's build from the ground up to make a difference. And on the other hand, we've got Threadheads, a 2020s phenomenon in pop-culture apparel, making conscious choices across their business to run things sustainably.   Now if that wasn't enough fodder for the show, the reason I asked them to join me was that collectively they've completed not 1 but two equity crowdfunding campaigns in 2022, and I simply couldn't think of more experienced people to ask for top tips on ways to use that channel to raise capital for your eco-friendly brand.  We ended up chatting about all sorts of stuff, because they couldn't help themselves but dangle enticing tid bits of information as we were chatting, so there is literally gold all the way through this! 

What is the critical path you need to take get funded on Kickstarter and manufacture your board game? The Crowdfunding Nerds share some industry news and tips on laying a plan for crowdfunding success. 00:01:24 – MMORPG Genfanad Funds Day One On Kickstarter 00:09:57 – Building Community On Steam / Steam Marketing 00:16:36 – People Don't Like Being Sold To 00:19:58 – Lessons From Shareware 00:21:27 – How To Stand Out On The Internet 00:30:08 – The Secret Update 00:32:08 – What Is The Concept Of The Critical Path? 00:39:44 – How To Plan Your Kickstarter – Reverse Engineer It Shownotes Genfanad MMORPG - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rosetintedgames/genfanad The Anacrusis - https://www.theanacrusis.com/ Zero Page - https://www.zero-page.com/ Batmud - https://store.steampowered.com/app/616920/BatMUD/

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we spoke with Jake Epstein, serial entrepreneur and Co-founder of several consumer product startups. His latest Kickstarter campaign, Tango, garnered the attention of almost 1,300 backers and has surpassed its funding goal by over 870% in a short period of time. Epstein's background in enterprise engineering helped him create consumer hardware and software. Listen to learn more about Epstein's transition to consumer hardware and its intersection with crowdfunding. Short on time? Here's what we talked about. Epstein's background in engineering gave him a segue into the crowdfunding world. His ideas became consumer startups that he could monetize. Epstein offers a glimpse at a path other entrepreneurs can replicate for success. Epstein's personal experience and frustrations carrying around cheap, plastic, sparkly pop sockets not meant for adults led to the creation of Tango. ​Epstein designs his innovations with simplicity and convenience in mind. He wanted to create something he wouldn't be embarrassed to carry around. Epstein speaks on adding buffers to shipping times, so he's always prepared when communicating with backers. Epstein touches on always fulfilling what the company promises and explains the internal process that allows for this fulfillment. Links Tango Kickstarter Campaign The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Note: As an Amazon Associate, Art of the Kickstart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Sponsors Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by ProductHype, the leading crowdfunding newsletter. Publishing weekly, ProductHype showcases five of the best, most innovative and exciting crowdfunding projects in an absurdly unique way. Their audience of more than 300,000 crowdfunding fans regularly back featured products and eagerly awaits the newsletter to learn about the new ideas that creators are bringing to market. Learn more about having your project featured in ProductHype, or join the HypeSquad today! Transcript View this episode's transcript Roy Morejon: Welcome entrepreneurs and startups to Art of the Kickstart, the podcast that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I'm your host Roy Morejon, President and Founder of Enventys Partners. The world's only turnkey product launch company that has helped over 2000 innovations successfully, raise over $400 million in capital since 2010. Each week, I interview a crowdfunding success story, an inspirational entrepreneur or a business expert in order to help you take your startup to the next level. Roy Morejon: This show would not be possible without our main sponsor ProductHype, a 300,000-member crowdfunding media site and newsletter that's generated millions of dollars in sales for over a 1000 top tier projects since 2017. Check out producthype.co to subscribe to the weekly newsletter. Now let's get on with the show. Roy Morejon: All right, welcome to another edition of Art of the Kickstart. Today we are speaking with the one and only Jake Epstein. Jake is the co-founder of Rocketbook, tango and several other consumer startups. This guy is a true D to C expert, holds degrees in electrical and computer engineering from Purdue University, [inaudible 00:01:21] makers and began his career designing large scale computer systems and somehow ended up designing notebooks and phone accessories. Jake's amazing, he and his team and his business partner Joe, they've worked on over a dozen products now that they've crowdfunded. Some made millions, others didn't do so much, but they've had a lot of fun and a lot of failures on the way. Jake's current product tango is this really cool grip stand. It's this as Jake would say, “A geometric marvel of steel and magnets.” So I'm super excited today to have you on the show Jake. Thank you for joining us on Art of the Kickstart today, man. Jake Epstein: Thank you.

This week's mini episode is all about crowdfunding and in particular equity crowdfunding. Equity crowdfunding is where retail investors can buy a share in a young company which is seeking funding without having to list on the stock exchange or take on formal VC capital. Capital raising can be such a time consuming occupation for a Founder yet if you have the right offer for equity crowdfunding, then this can be a great way to proceed. One of our guests has proven to be a master at successfully completing two extremely impressive equity crowdfunding campaigns. We're talking about Brianne West, the New Zealander serial entrepreneur and founder of global sustainable cosmetics company, Ethique. Brianne has a bold and pioneering mission, to rid the world of single-use plastics. She started Ethique to replace all those plastic-bottled products we use in our bathrooms, from shampoos to moisturisers, with solid bars of concentrated product. Brianne crowdfunded twice to grow her business: once in 2015 when she raised NZ$200,000 in 10 days; and again in 2017 when she raised an extraordinary $500,000 in just over an hour!Ethique continues to grow, has taken on other types of investment and is now found in more than 20 countries. It's become a B Corp as well. In this mini episode you'll hear Brianne explaining why she felt crowdfunding was best for her and then shares her views on what it takes to be successful if you're wondering if crowdfunding is for you. Enjoy this mini episode. Useful LinksBrianne's full interviewEthique WebsiteBrianne on InstagramEquitise - Crowdfunding platform See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we interviewed Josh Smith, a serial Kickstarter creator and Co-Founder of End2End Development. Since 2015, Smith has created or worked with 25 Kickstarter projects and just launched his 26th campaign, ALVA. ALVA is a small hands-free torchlight that can be worn on the wrists or ankles to be seen on the road, track or trail. Learn how Smith's prior experience with Kickstarter as an entrepreneur has helped his campaign already exceed its funding goal by 165%  just a few weeks into launching. Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways Smith's tips for a successful Kickstarter campaign What ways Smith says Kickstarter has evolved since he launched his first campaign How Smith chose the right crowdfunding agency for his projects The role of improved research and marketing for successful business Links ALVA's Kickstarter Campaign Ultimate Lens Hood's Website Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Audio Book Note: As an Amazon Associate, Art of the Kickstart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Sponsors Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by The Gadget Flow, a product discovery platform that helps you discover, save, and buy awesome products. The Gadget Flow is the ultimate buyer's guide for cool luxury gadgets and creative gifts. Click here to learn more and list your product - use coupon code ATOKK16 for 20% off! Transcript View this episode's transcript Roy Morejon: Welcome entrepreneurs and startups to Art of the Kickstart, the podcast that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I'm your host Roy Morejon, president and founder of Enventys Partners. The world's only turnkey product launch company that has helped over 2000 innovations successfully raise over 400 million in capital since 2010. Each week, I interview a crowdfunding success story, an inspirational entrepreneur or a business expert in order to help you take your startup to the next level. This show would not be possible without our main sponsor Product Type, a 300,000 member crowdfunding media site and newsletter, that's generated millions of dollars in sales for over a thousand top-tier projects since 2017. Check out productype.co to subscribe to the weekly newsletter, now let's get on with the show. Roy Morejon: Welcome to another edition of Art of the Kickstart. Today is going to be a super special episode because we are talking with the one and only Mr. Josh Smith co-founder of End2end Development, and someone who has just launched or worked with their 26th Kickstarter campaign, that's right, 26th. Josh has been an OG of the Kickstarter community. He's been a creator since 2015. He's amassed tens of thousands of backers, helping raise over two and a half million for all of his projects that he's worked on. Some of those things you've definitely seen before from his first one with The Titanium Hex-Bit Driving Ring, to Fidget Spinner Wallet to EDC tools and backpacks, coffee products to camera equipment. And now he's back with the 26th campaign ALVA, which already has hundreds of backers midway through the campaign. So Josh, I am super excited to have you on the show today. Josh Smith: No, thank you very much for having me. Roy Morejon: So let's talk background what's you to first off becoming an entrepreneur? Josh Smith: Sure. That's a great question, my dad, essentially. Growing up, my dad ran a company in the offshore oil industry. He'd worked for several companies over the years and identified areas that they weren't fulfilling. And they'd go out on job in foreign countries and there'd be requirements and things that were missing and all these little ideas formed. So he set up his own company, fulfilling those needs, designing bits and pieces to service those areas. And for me growing up, he'd fly off for two weeks to some far flung country that nobody that I knew would would go to, especially not a holiday.

This week's episode of "Ask an Ecom Expert" is with the experienced Retailer David Hanney, Co-Founder of Alpkit.Sections

STUR ist eine der drei erfolgreichsten Crowdfunding Kampagnen in der bisherigen deutschen Geschichte. Mit ihren Gusseisenpfannen haben sie über eine Million Euro Umsatz innerhalb ihrer Kickstarter Kampagne gemacht und mittlerweile noch ein Vielfaches mehr von damals an Produkten verkauft. Dies alles dank erfolgreichem Community Building, Content Marketing rund um die Nische und die relevanten Themen und Storytelling rund um das Produkt. Wie genau sie das Ganze angegangen sind, worauf es ankommt, wie man eine Community von 0 aufbaut und noch Vieles mehr an Themen, die super spannend und relevant für Shopify Shops und D2C Brands sind, berichtet uns STUR Gründer Filip in dieser Folge.

On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Michael Raven, Founder of Blazon Agency, a future-oriented brand launch agency specialising in crowdfunding campaigns in the UK and Europe.On this show, we often highlight the massive growth in eCommerce over the last year or so. We are all indoors, so we all shop online. But this hasn’t just increased the number of shoppers online. This has also had another effect that could easily go unnoticed.Not only are there more online shoppers, there are also many more shoppers willing to buy unique and never-seen-before products. Yes, this means the crowdfunding market is booming. This is no longer a niche where far-sighted shoppers come to find innovative products. This is now a thriving market full of people looking for something “different”. Crowdfunding is now a lucrative avenue for both new and established brands.In this episode, Kunle and Michael talk about what it takes to plan and launch a successful crowdfunding campaign. You will get to hear about which products are best suited to crowdfunding, how established brands can use it and the mechanics of pre-launch and post-launch marketing . This is a great episode for anyone wanting to know more about crowdfunding!-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:MESAThis episode is brought to you by MESA Workflow Automation. Mesa is THE only automation platform that enables all Shopify merchants to create workflows that automatically carry out repetitive tasks and focus on their business.  TRY MESA FOR FREE OVER 14 DAYS on GetMesa.com or search for MESA on the Shopify App Store.Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x.  RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'FamousThis episode is brought to you by Famous.Famous enables brands on Shopify to easily build beautiful landing pages and product pages that include custom video, animations, and more. All pages built on famous are optimized for storytelling and selling on desktop and mobile. Famous’ software allows you to build your pages in minutes without code, so you don’t need a developer. You just need to want to build a better experience for your customers. Famous has worked in the past with many leading online retailers including Honest, Justfab and more. You can try it for free at famous.co/2x. ShipBob This episode is brought to you by ShipBob. ShipBob is an end-to-end global fulfilment provider trusted by thousands of DTC brands. With the recent launch of their first UK fulfilment centre, in London, merchants that work with ShipBob now have access to ecommerce markets in Europe as well as North America. ShipBob was ranked the #1 Fulfilment Tech Platform by AdWeek's Retail Award and enables affordable 2-day shipping. Get your products picked, packed, and shipped. Go to Shipbob.com/2x to get $500 in free shipping credits today.

Crowdfunding is often a popular topic in small business circles, but it isn't as straightforward (or easy) as it may seem. In this episode Gwen, drawing on her experience in managing, consulting, and advising for many crowdfunding projects, shares ten ways to ensure your crowdfunding campaign is a success. The text version (with resource links) can be found at the MOB Nation website here.*******If you're tired of DIY'ing all of your marketing without support, join my Adventures in Marketing Membership group - there are weekly trainings, live coaching, Q&A, resources, and prompts to keep you on track and moving forward with your marketing. We even start each week with a dance party! Join here - www.gwenmontoya.com/membershipIf you'd like one-on-one support, apply for a four week marketing intensive spot here - https://forms.gle/pRVVVEXfEQf9c2u9ALearn more about what I do, access freebies, and find resources on my blog at www.gwenmontoya.com

Crowdfunding Success with Kathleen Minogue

Tina Chen is the founder and chief tea officer at HumaniTea which sells ready-to-drink cold tea latte drinks made with natural and ethically-sourced ingredients.HumaniTea is a social enterprise and commits 5% of profits to support wellbeing and sustainability initiatives. Tina was originally inspired by the Taiwanese bubble tea concept and the British tea drinking culture while studying her MBA at Imperial College London.She tells Heidi about HumaniTea's journey from idea to brand to a need to rebrand because of trade mark opposition. Then, agains the odds, Tina ran a successful crowdfunding campaign securing over £13,100 from over 100 backers earlier in 2020.Tina also covers how she's found suppliers and sourced her ingredients, HumaniTea's wellbeing and sustainability fund and getting her products to market. Support from Cambridge Social Ventures and from Heidi herself has been invaluable too and Tina describes why.What next?HumaniTeaHeidi's new book shares everything she knows about impact measurement and management – and how to implement it in your organisation. Order your copy of Impact First – The Social Entrepreneur's Guide to Measuring, Managing and Growing Your Impact at https://www.makeanimpactcic.co.uk/my-book-impact-first

397 - A Crowdfunding Success with Parkit Movement's Steven Wilcox

Welcome to Pillars of Wealth Creation, where we talk about building financial freedom with a special focus in business and Real Estate. Follow along as Todd Dexheimer interviews top entrepreneurs, investors, advisers and coaches. In this episode, Todd talks with Salvador Briggman about the history of crowdfunding and stories of the success people have had with it. Salvador Briggman founded the popular blog, CrowdCrux, which has been cited by the New York Times, The Wallstreet Journal, Forbes, CNN, and more. He helps entrepreneurs raise money on crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. He also hosts a highly popular podcast, Crowdfunding Demystified. He has written six books on the topic of crowdfunding. 3 Pillars 1. Create a business that brings in money independently from your job 2. Knowing how to invest your money 3. Having the right team around you Books: Traffic Secrets by Russell Brunson, Wired for Story by Lisa Cron You can connect with Salvador through his blog Crowdfunding Demystified or his book Kickstarter Launch Formula Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Sign up for the Northstar Real Estate Conference at www.nreconference.com Connect with Pillars Of Wealth Creation on Facebook: www.facebook.com/PillarsofWealthCreation/ Subscribe to our email list at www.pillarsofwealthcreation.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation

There are no tricks when it comes to crowdfunding. But there are time-tested, proven strategies that increase your chances of success. With Jewcer, Dr. Amir Give'on has helped nearly 1,000 nonprofits and individuals raise millions of dollars for worthwhile causes. Join us as Boris and Amir discuss what works and what doesn't, and the pitfalls and benefits of crowdfunding you have to consider.

The third in our Creative Chats series where Anthony caught up with Comic Book creator Shaun Keenan from Comics2Movies. They spoke about about Crowdfunding Success and Running a Comic Book business.You can find the video of this discussion on our Youtube by clicking here.Comics2Movies have a weekly youtube show: Check them out here.Outro song: "The Ritual" by Aurora's EyesContact us: podcast@sodaandtelepaths.comWant to support us? Head to: ko-fi.com/sodaandtelepaths**Apologies for the sound quality. We had some technical issues so it may sound echoy in parts**

From premium furniture to affordable electronics, Gomi are turning would-be plastic waste into products that people love, all made in the heart of Brighton. Working with brands like Heineken, they have been turning plastic waste into material that can be used again.

In this episode, host Nalin talks about what crowdfunding success means to you. She shares tips and examples of crowdfunding success.     She discusses:  [4:12] Knowing how you want to be successful and what your goals are will help you better approach your campaign.  [6:29] Crowdfunding success is ultimately getting to that goal and doing whatever it takes to reach that goal to fund that initial production of your idea.  [7:34] Another way to meet crowdfunding success is to ensure you are reaching the minimum required amount to produce your idea and to get it in with suppliers.  [9:49] A way to approach success is to understand and master the process of crowdfunding.  [12:14] Your success in crowdfunding can come from getting those early adopters, early beta testers and early super fans that will help you carry your campaign.  [13:53] Everyone has a different crowdfunding success and what you define as success.   [15:53] The only way to really think about what success means to you is, to sit down, think about it and ask yourself what do I want to accomplish?    Thanks for listening to the Crush Crowdfunding Podcast, go out and put all these tips into action!    You can listen to The Crush Crowdfunding Podcast at crushcrowdfunding.com 

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On today's episode sit down and talk with Anthony Devito the Founder and CEO of Anseris a heated apparel brand that started as an idea. Literally the cliche bar napkin story is how this heated apparel company came to life. We talk to Anthony about how he got the business started by raising money via crowdfunding with Indiegogo. Then we dive in the growing pains of trying to grow his company from one product to a full line! It's not all sunshine and rainbows. It takes a ton of research and development and drive to really get a company from negative money to actually turning a profit. A common trend that seems to be associated with Entrepreneurship, lots of long days and nights of just putting in the work to make a dream a reality! So sit back relax and enjoy this story of true entrepreneurship!If you have any questions that you want to know about Anseris check them out at the following spots:www.anseris.comInstagram: @torch_coat_heaterFacebook: @anserisheatedclothingIf you have any questions about real estate or lending and have any questions for us please don't hesitate to reach out.If you have any comments, thoughts or questions reach out to Shawn, Shane & Rachel via social media:Shawn Malkou (on all the social platforms): @shawnmalkouShane & Rachel: www.srazrealty.com IG: @sr_realtygroupFB:@SRAZRealtyYT:@Shane & RachelAlso, check out our other content on all the other social platforms by googling our names and you will get all the info!

The Kickstarter for "Hopping" was a success! With three weeks until filming, Kenny talks about what's to come, as well as the beaches and hitchhiking experiences he's had so far in Puerto Rico. Hopping YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/Hopping -- Kenny's book "A Six-Pack of Hitchhiking Stories" is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IynlFm You can also follow Kenny's adventures in several places: @HoboLifestyle on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and http://www.hobolifestyle.com Find good travel gear, like the BivyPack, at http://www.FreestyleTravelGear.com -Get a $20 credit on Airbnb: http://www.airbnb.com/c/kflannery16?s=8 -Free ride on uber: uberhobolifestyle -Get $20 off our Google Project Fi bill when you sign up with my code: TDW3EE You can freely download or subscribe to this show in many ways and everywhere podcasts can be found, check out http://www.freestyletravelshow.com. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/freestyle-travel-show/id1229479428 http://www.soundcloud.com/freestyletravel http://www.twitter.com/freetravelshow http://www.facebook.com/freestyletravelshow RSS Feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:295572863/sounds.rss Want to support the show? Send a small contribution via PayPal to HoboLifestyle@gmail.com. Music in this episode is "Cali" performed by Cyderobin, written by Mark Tubridy.

If you think about it, it's shocking that most wallets have no security built into them. A product which holds so much sensitive information and goes everywhere with you should be better safeguarded. So we decided to develop something both efficient and secure for your pockets. That's when Ekster® was born. A brand with the goal of optimizing the way you carry your everyday items. After meeting on a Fulbright scholarship in the USA, founders Rick and Olivier found that being Dutch wasn’t the only thing they had in common. They pitched their idea to a Kickstarter wallet enthusiast, Richard, and he was instantly sold. Together they realized that the perfect wallet wasn't only a dream; they just needed to create it. What started as a chance encounter between two Dutch college students grew into a shared passion for entrepreneurship, a frustration with existing EDC products and finally, a thriving business.  Discount code: INVESTORSLAUNCHPAD15 https://ekster.com

What makes an email service useful to authors? Bryan is excited to be teaching Amazon advertising and learning a ton about ad strategy. Jim is handing off Unskippable to his editor and will soon be looking for beta readers. This week’s Happy Books Review Winner is Connie B. Dowell. Thank you to our Patrons: The Dragon Rustler, Shadow Raiders, and The Final Arrangement. The Top Tips of the week are how to test your email service provider, what to do with bad reviews, and why you need a well-designed business card. The 5 News stories that matter most to indies this week include why Ariana Grande is being sued for posting a picture of herself, what happened to Amazon’s operations in China, what expanded distribution choices are left, how to run a successful Kickstarter campaign, and how changes at Mailchimp could leave you hanging or paying more for bananas. Question of the Week: Which is the best email service provider for authors and why?

In this episode, we are going to go over “The 7 P’s for Crowdfunding Success.” These 7 P’s are Product, Platform, Presentation, Promotion, Price, Probability, and People. Find out why these 7 P’s are critical to having a successful campaign launch. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we detail these takeaways:  1. Your most vital factor in your crowdfunding campaign’s success (or failure) is always your product or service, so strive to offer a worthy one.  2. Even a worthy product/service won’t sell if it’s too costly, it’s better for pricing to err on the high side (and correct downward) than on the low side (and correct upward), and it’s helpful to show people that they need to pledge NOW in order to avoid paying more.  3. Although your product/service is vital, YOU serve as a supporting factor, as backers need to feel that you are sufficiently likable, passionate, competent, et cetera, that they can trust you to fulfill your promises to them.  4. Some projects are ill-suited for rewards-based crowdfunding, while the rest will raise funds more easily on Kickstarter than on Indiegogo.  5. Effective presentation can multiply success, and your media (video and page) is more important than your marketing.  6. Promotion involves reaching out to the best audiences while effectively persuading them to come view your presentation, and crowdfunding marketing techniques may include advertisements, cross-promotions, affiliate marketing, and/or public relations.  7. Potential backers are likelier to pledge when they feel confident that your campaign will succeed, which is why success breeds success in crowdfunding. ✍️ Click here for this episode’s complete show notes! ----------------------------------------------------------------

In this episode, you might feel like you’re back in business school! We’re going to talk about a matrix—“The Crowdfunding Success Matrix.” What do black holes, shooting stars, and supernovas have to do with crowdfunding? ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we detail these takeaways:  1. Earnings-per-visitor (EPV) is a more useful metric than conversion rates, including in comparing the utility of differently-priced products/services.  2. Poor sales may indicate a problem with either low conversion rates (due to a product/service and/or its presentation) or low click-through rates (due to its marketing), and it’s important to correctly identify the extent to which each factor needs to be remedied.  3. Entrepreneurs should address low conversions before low traffic or else their balance sheet may needlessly resemble a figurative “black hole,” wasting money to draw traffic that doesn’t convert well enough.  4. Good products/services sell even better through good marketing, and crowdfunding campaigns that involve both of these may be likened to “supernovas.” ✍️ Click here for this episode’s complete show notes! ----------------------------------------------------------------

This episode presents the surprisingly-simple #1 formula for coming up with your next big product, and how you can analyze past crowdfunding campaigns to gauge how well your product will perform. And, remember, don’t wait until tomorrow—get Funded Today! ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we detail these takeaways:  1. Narrowing your potential market narrows your chances of crowdfunding success.  2. Crowdfunding backers like to support “cool” (often techy) innovations.  3. Honest positive poignant storytelling adds value to your crowdfunded product/service.  4. Learn from other campaigns’ backers, as well as your own backers, to give consumers what they actually want. ✍️ Click here for this episode’s complete show notes! ----------------------------------------------------------------

Crowdfunding is a great way to capture new donors. This socially-connected and optimized online giving platform is now in use by over half of higher education institutions for fundraising in one form or another. We’ve released our 2018 Crowdfunding Index, which reviews over 5,000 charitable crowdfunding campaigns on the RNL ScaleFunder platform, with combined giving of $73 Million. I got on the line with RNL crowdfunding expert Mary Grace Baldo to review the data, and talk about key trends and what’s next for this great way to engage donors. Download the full Index here Crowdfunding now has wide adoption, and we’re seeing some great things as institutions further include crowdfunding into their overall giving strategy. The technology has come a long way, and can integrate directly into your current gift processing and stewardship plans. And when you look at the stats for first-year crowdfunding programs, the ROI can be really great. You’re going to want a partner who understands how to implement the technology across all your channels, so your crowdfunding program becomes an integrated part of how you talk with donors for annual giving, special projects, and even major gift campaigns. We were the early adopters of charitable crowdfunding here at RNL, and we have years of experience to help you be successful. Give us call and get a demo of what RNL crowdfunding, powered by ScaleFunder, can do for you.

On this week's episode of the Spirit of 608 podcast, we hear from a FEST founder who witnessed a fashion manufacturer's shocking environmental damage early on in her career at one of top brands of the day. What she saw was something she never forgot. Fast forward through leaving corporate fashion to start her own ecommerce brand and arriving at today, and she's joined with other fashion industry insiders to create the change she wants to see in the world. Here's what that looks like: leveraging her background in the industry to manufacture a made-in-California, environmentally-conscious shoe with a low carbon footprint, then crowdfunding it to success. But not only that: her commitment to changing how footwear is made goes far beyond her own brand, as evidenced in a new Ethical Footwear Design Course she's helped to create in partnership with PENSOLE - the first training for designers of its kind. Meet this week's guest, Mary Sue Papale, co-founder of Ashbury Skies + The BENDY.   What you'll learn Mary Sue Papale was working at one of the biggest brands of the 80’s and was enjoying a successful career in fashion when she suddenly witnessed something that changed her life forever. She saw firsthand the damage that the fashion industry levies on the environment - and more specifically, an entire lake. Find out how that experience has shaped her career - and future businesses on the show.  How you'll be inspired For so many entrepreneurs, the biggest challenge is not doing all the things - but really just trying to stick to one. If that's you, you'll draw essentialism inspo from listening to Mary Sue talk about the value of niching down to focus on one very special product. Hear why Mary Sue and her team chose this direction - and why it's working for them - on the episode.  What you'll tell your friends OMG, I was listening to the Spirit of 608 podcast today, and the woman on the show was talking about a lavendar lake, like from fashion industry dye runoff. I know it happens, but can you imagine just standing there looking at an entire lake that essentially became a chemical dumping ground so we can have cool looking handbags? It's crazy. But it led her to change the direction of her career and pioneer change - so inspiring!  Resource of the week One Million By One Million Mary Sue recommends this global online accelerator program as a place for mission-based entrepreneurs to head, thanks to its goal of nurturing one million founders to reach a million in annual revenue.  Connect with Mary Sue Papale Website: ashburyskies.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshburySkies/ Instagram: @ashburyskies Twitter: @ashburyskies Mentioned in this episode: Esprit Nordstrom Facebook Google Ads Amazon Nasty Gal Modcloth Magic eBay Walmart.com One Million By One Million Medium Facebook Ads   T-shirt motto: Ask me about the Bendy, a modern comfort shoe.   Find more episodes featuring women at the forefront of FEST online at www.Spiritof608.com.

Ayesha Kiani, Managing Director of Republic Crypto joins Ben and Jay to discuss equity crowdfunding and working to keep funding and token sales democratized.  Kiani believes anyone should be allowed to invest in Republic's projects, and that issuers should aways stay on the right side of the SEC and FINRA. In this podcast, she delves into why Republic's legal-heavy team works tirelessly to reshape agreements that redefine how issuers navigate regulations and offer digital ownership. Always be sure to wear your "regulatory helmet"!  Kiani offers Blockchain Bridge listeners a deep-dive into Republic's due diligence to identify "red flags" with issuers and find best-in-class investments. This includes sharp technology analysis; ensuring sensible tokenomics (i.e. the token actually solves an issue); and partnering with a third-party vendor to vet the team and leadership, in order to ensure the CTO and chief architects really know the technology and are involved with the project full-time. Kiani talks about Republic's quest to be a global platform, as the company builds up to its main token sale to retail investors under Reg A+ and Reg S for international investors. Republic's asset token will ultimately be used to facilitate access to and investment in the company's diverse roster of issuers, which could include everything from real estate companies and coffee shops, to concert promoters and technology innovators.  Kiani goes on to warn that the market isn't what it was last year (2017); it's no longer about community hype and getting the best press, but rather how you'll deliver on mission-driven projects. While the market isn't what it used to be, that hasn't stopped Republic from drawing an impressive roster of investors (many from China) including Binance Labs, FBG Capital and Neo Global Capital. Kiani affirms Republic's mission to serve the underserved; they are always keen to support gender and racial diversity. In fact, in a recent study from Republic, the company found 44 percent of the women leaders on its platform have had what they consider "success." Kiani believes a good company can be started by anyone, and if it's a good project, they want to be involved!  Ben, Jay and Kiani go on to belabor the fact that we still have speed and bandwidth issues with the regulation of digital fractional ownership, and why these historical issues, and those with SAFT's ability to deliver tokens, has fueled Republic to create the more advanced options such as the SAFEST (Simple Agreement for Future Equity in Security Tokens) agreement and Token DPA. But it isn't all work at Republic; they find time to have some fun. This fall with they will launch the second season of Meet the Drapers, featuring, of all things, a 12 year-old entrepreneur, and in early September they'll host Republicon, where investors can learn what it takes to succeed as a crowdfunding issuer. 

In this episode, we talk with Mary DeMuth, the author of Not Marked, a book rejected by every publisher that went on to be a huge success on Indiegogo. The post 006 How Mary DeMuth Went From Rejected Author to Crowdfunding Success appeared first on Creative Funding Show.

Download Bio of the artist Born in Switzerland, sultry and fiery pop songstress Mané weaves songs of love, loss, strength and self- empowerment with a mysterious edge and vulnerability. After putting out her single “All I Need” in January 2017, Mané is now releasing her first EP “Before The Storm.” With this 5 track CD produced by SashaF in London, and Yaacov Salah and Meïr Salah from Meya Music (Slimane, Marina Kaye) in Paris, Mané takes us on a journey with a pop sound influenced by artists like Sia, Demi Lovato or Marina Kaye. In 2017, Mané went on a European tour with shows in cities such as Liverpool, Berlin, Amsterdam and Paris. What is shared on this episode Today in this podcast, we are discovering the five songs Mané decided to put on her EP. In this episode of the Creator Mindset Podcast Before the Storm All I need Lioness Étoile De Fièvre Alexandria Key Takeaways Sometimes the adversity of life, leads us to write the most beautiful songs or create the most beautiful paintings and the most beautiful art. Episodes Mentioned in this Episode EPISODE #15 MDH Breathing Coordination, the Missing Link EPISODE #19 How to Release Successfully Your EP EPISODE #37 Crowdfunding Success, the How-To Connect with Mané Website Instagram YouTube Facebook Itunes Spotify

On this episode of Crowdfunding Uncut, Khierstyn interviews crowdfunding success mogul Evan Varsamis, founder and CEO of Gadget Flow. He has built a platform that puts innovative products in front of over 25 million people per month, runs an international team remotely, and has some great advice for aspiring crowdfunding professionals. You don’t want to miss their energetic and informative conversation, so be sure to catch this episode. The story behind crowdfunding platform giant - Gadget Flow What started in 2012 as a part-time project quickly grew into a crowdfunding giant that now hosts over 10,000 products across 140 categories. Gadget Flow is the third largest Indiegogo partner and they have successfully worked with over 6,000 customers thus far. Evan and his team recognized a niche market need for technology and design products that may not get picked up by large platforms such as Amazon and Etsy. They are able to host a wide spectrum of products and give backers exactly what they need to know (tech specs, images, brief descriptions, etc.) in a beautifully simple way. To hear Evan tell his engaging story, be sure to listen to this episode of Crowdfunding Uncut. How Evan’s Gadget Flow team gauges the potential crowdfunding success of a campaign Not every campaign or product idea that comes across Evan’s desk will be successful. Gadget Flow currently has an acceptance rate of 78-80%, and the team is highly trained to differentiate the gems from the duds. By using an internal evaluation process they look at the top campaign specs: funding time remaining, the quality of the presentation, and if the product’s team has been following established steps for crowdfunding success. Evan’s employees look for those unique teams that aren’t just shooting in the dark when it comes to marketing and campaign efforts. Their #1 red flag? If a campaign has less than 10% of their goal raised after five days of campaigning. Be sure to hear the full story behind the evaluation process by listening to this episode - your campaign can’t afford to miss it.   How Evan built a global remote team for Gadget Flow and his strategies for overcoming telework challenges The current Gadget Flow team is comprised of 25 people in 8 countries. How does Evan manage to lead such a diverse team? And why did he choose to pursue remote teamwork rather than a traditional office setting? The answer is found in commute time - he was tired of wasting precious productive hours commuting to and from a physical workspace. He found that highly skilled employees and contractors often do their best work in their own environments. By allowing (and even encouraging) his team to remain in their hometowns and countries, and utilizing remote work tools such as Slack, Evan created a global team that is passionate about Gadget Flow. He tackled the issue of creating a strong company culture by implementing weekly video calls with each one of his team members. Evan’s desire was to encourage personal connections, even though miles and time zones separated each individual. It’s such a great story and a testimony to dedicated team members, you don’t want to miss it. Outline of This Episode [0:53] Khierstyn introduces her guest for this episode, Evan Varsamis, founder and CEO of Gadget Flow [2:29] Evan describes his professional background and the idea behind Gadget Flow [5:10] Gadget Flow’s ideal customer, and how Evan’s team gauges potential campaign success [8:59] The ideal timeframe for submitting a product to Gadget Flow and the biggest red flags Evan’s team looks for [11:24] The 5% and 3-5 day timeline Gadget Flow follows [13:43] The balance between internal and external funding goals [15:31] Khierstyn asks Evan what he would do if a campaign failed to meet its internal goal, but met its external goal [17:31] Khierstyn shares her thoughts on digital marketing for crowdfunding success [20:49] Evan shares his best piece of advice for creators [21:14] How Evan built a successful remote team, and why he chose to go virtual [30:09] The one area in which Evan has seen remote work go wrong Resources & People Mentioned SPONSOR: Gadget Flow - get your project in front of over 25 million people per month and receive 10% off your service with code “Uncut10” Remote work tool Slack Connect with Evan Gadget Flow’s About Us website page Evan’s personal website Evan’s portfolio on Huff Post Connect with Evan on LinkedIn Follow Evan on Twitter Follow Evan on Facebook Connect With Khierstyn www.CrowdfundingUncut.com On Twitter: @KhierstynRoss On Facebook On LinkedIn

Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin. Zachary Schleien lost a friend, Louis, who suffered from schizophrenia, in a tragic and unnecessary death. His friend’s passing inspired him to do something. Having just been introduced at work to CaringCrowd, Johnson & Johnson’s crowdfunding platform to support global public health efforts, Zach launched a campaign to raise money to help train hundreds of parents of children with schizoaffective disorder. The training, NAMI Basics, is led by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Check out my free webinar where I share the secrets of successful nonprofit crowdfunding at http://crowdfundingforsocialgood.org.

Download Bio of the artist Born in Switzerland, sultry and fiery pop songstress Mané weaves songs of love, loss, strength and self- empowerment with a mysterious edge and vulnerability. After putting out her single “All I Need” last January, Mané is now releasing her first EP “Before The Storm.” With this 5 track CD produced by SashaF in London, and Yaacov Salah and Meïr Salah from Meya Music (Slimane, Marina Kaye) in Paris, Mané takes us on a journey with a pop sound influenced by artists like Sia, Demi Lovato or Marina Kaye. In 2017, Mané went on a European tour with shows in cities such as Liverpool, Berlin, Amsterdam and Paris. What she shares on this episode We are mostly independent artists and getting signed by a label is quite old fashioned because the industry has changed so much over time. On this episode Mané talks about crowd funding and how to build a community around your music. In this episode of Creator Mindset Podcast She has raised over 13,000 swiss francs in a very successful crowd funding. How she did it? Her articles in the local magazines and what her returns from it were. How she went about her launch party and the results. How much was covered from the crowd funding and how much she had to put in by herself. On the long tern how will you sustain yourself with your art. Her vision for 2018. Key takeaways Do research on crowd funding, figure out what works for you. The focus needs to be on what your sponsors can get from you rather than you just getting money. Keep your community updated about the progress of your project. Engage your community and include them on your mission. Facebook events and launch parties ( basically whatever works best for you) Make every opportunity count. Connecting with the artist Connecting with the artist: Website: http://mane-music.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/manemusic_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf2m_MG47rNOuuENMBWvADQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manesongwriter/ Before the Storm (EP): Itunes : http://tinyurl.com/y7tbfjl9 Spotify :http://tinyurl.com/y9bvcqe8

You probable think crowdfunding is as easy as putting yourself and your cause out there, then you expect people to find you and help you. It's definitely more than that. Dorothy is a homeschooling mother of five and a singer-songwriter. She is also the wife of Dustin Dauenhauer who was also a guest on the […] The post TSE 734: Sales From The Street-“Crowdfunding Success and Flops” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

I heard my guest Kristan J. Wheaton speak at the "Entrepreneurship Institute Conference" at Marywood University in Scranton, PA. Event was sponsored by www.tecbridgepa.org. I knew I had to share his story with my Business Builders Show listeners on www.c-suiteradio.comKris's organization is Quickstarter- here is the Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/Quickstarter-259024454300725/Working in the Erie PA market, Quickstarter has worked with over 160 local entrepreneurs and has a 90% success rate in crowdfunding campaigns it has supported! WOW!We talk about the "The Myth and Mysteries of Crowdfunding". What an education!So, entrepreneurs interested in securing funding, economic development agencies, local and state government officials, ALL should pay close attention to what Kris has accomplished. You can also find Kristan Wheaton on Linkedin.Thanks for listening to another Business Builders Show on www.c-suiteradio.com.Thank you to our sponsors: www.creditline1.com/martywolff, for those needing personal, business or real estate funding. And by, www.contractorsuccession.com for baby boomers who want to exit their construction related business within the next 5 years.I welcome your comments and questions. Call or text me at 570 815 1626. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Crowdfunding Uncut, Khierstyn chats with the co-founders of Funded Today, one of the most successful crowdfunding consultancies in existence. The Funded Today guys believe smart entrepreneurs and business owners who want to raise LOTS of money on Kickstarter or Indiegogo must become master marketers, sales experts, and direct response gurus. But the reality is that most of them are so busy building a world-class product that they can’t do any of those things, which are full-time jobs in their own right. That’s why Funded Today exists. They’ve built a company that specializes in those things so you don’t have to. On this episode, you’ll hear from Josh and Thomas, the co-founders of Funded Today. When you don’t need a marketing budget.   One of the things Josh and Thomas from Funded Today have discovered is that when you are using paid advertising - whether on the Google ads platform, Facebook ads, or even direct mail - there can often come a time when you don’t have to worry about your marketing budget and can freely keep on spending money. What’s the scenario where that can happen? It’s when your ad-spend is less than the revenue you’re making minus all your expenses. In that case, you’ve got the green light to keep advertising because your net gain is going up as long as you do. It’s an obvious mindset to some people and a mindset shift for others. You can hear how it works in this situation, on this episode.   How the Funded Today team validates products before moving forward with them.   If you were to reach out to the Funded Today team to find out what it would take for them to come alongside your product to make it a crowdfunding success, what you’d find is a process that takes you through a handful of phases. At the front end, you’ll be required to go through a validation process where your product idea and current resources will be analyzed and evaluated for both potential and ability to succeed. It’s one of the ways the Funded Today guys have found that they are able to increase the success of those who partner with them - by only moving forward with those who have the greatest chance of success. It’s an intriguing idea that will give you lots ideas for how you can increase YOUR product's chances of success, so don't miss it!   Crowdfunding is really about two things: Funding and validation.   Though the word “funding” is a part of the name and the fundraising aspect is what most of us think of, Crowdfunding is about more than raising money. The crowdfunding model also enables you to validate a product idea. Is it truly driven by market demands? Is there enough interest by a large enough demographic to warrant a reasonable expectation of success? Is your marketing message dialed-in and effective? These and other questions are answered by the crowdfunding process. Through the many crowdfunding campaigns the team at Funded Today has managed, they’ve taken the time to analyze and understand the data so that they can best advise their clients and make every campaign a success. Thomas and Zach share a ton of great information on this episode of Crowdfunding Uncut, so be sure you make the time to listen.   There’s a lot of value in telling someone their crowdfunding baby isn’t as cute as they think.   The main reason the Funded Today crowdfunding management process has been so successful is that they validate every potential client at the front end of their relationship. It’s a lengthy, in-depth assessment of the probability of success the product might enjoy. Sometimes the numbers and facts don’t come out looking very hopeful. That’s when Thomas and Zach of the Funded Today team say that it’s better to tell the product developer that their dream product - their baby - is not as beautiful as they think it is. The way Zach says it is this: If they can’t raise the funds for your product, nobody can. That means you probably need to rethink your product. Get insights from these two guys on this episode. They know the crowdfunding business.   Outline of This Episode   [2:25] How the Funded Today company came about. [7:25] When do you need a marketing budget, and when do you not? [11:44] The services Funded Today offers to crowdfunding campaigns. [14:00] How the team uses their email list for clients. [16:29] The product validation and due diligence phase for every client. [19:01] How the team handles a product/company that fails due diligence. [29:55] Why the Funded Today team says projections are impossible to make. [34:00] What is different in how Funded Today markets a campaign? [46:03] The variety of things that go into a crowdfunding marketing success. [50:25] The Funded Today founders offer advice to serial creators. [53:03] At what point should creators reach out to the Funded Today team? [1:00:10] The “7 Ps” the Funded Today team analyzes to gauge potential success. [1:08:29] Why it all comes down to belief and desire: don’t give up! Resources Mentioned   https://www.funded.today/ BOOK: Scientific Advertising   Sponsors   BackerKit - use the code “uncut” to get your discount Gadget Flow

Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin. Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/2keFgVa. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwitunes or on Stitcher by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwstitcher. ---------------- John Lee Dumas is one of the most successful podcasters on iTunes. Last year, when he decided to launch a crowdfunding campaign for his "Freedom Journal," he partnered with Pencils of Promise. He raised $453,000 on Kickstarter and donated $75,000 to the nonprofit. Now he's at it again. Dumas boasts over 1 million listens to his "Entrepreneur on Fire" podcast every month. You wouldn't think he "needs" to partner with Pencils of Promise in order to be successful with his campaign. Dumas is a savvy entrepreneur. He's clearly figured that this is an important part of the strategy. His last campaign for the "Freedom Journal" raised enough to build three schools in Ghana, Guatemala or Laos, the three countries where the nonprofit operates. For his current campaign launched this morning for his "Mastery Journal," he hopes to raise $100,000, enough for Pencils of Promise to build four schools. ---------------- Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/2keFgVa. Need a corporate social responsibility speaker? Learn more about Devin Thorpe at http://corporatesocialresponsibilityspeaker.com.

Crowdfunding these days are all the craze and a wonderful way to fund your idea, cause or dream. However 80% of crowdfunding fails. Why is that? Join Danel as he speaks to expert Lynn Hawkins about the pitfalls and how you can avoid them and have a successful crowdfunding campaign.   V. Lynn Hawkins is a certified business acceleration expert and small business funding strategist. Her passion, purpose and vision are to change the success statistics of women-owned small business ventures and make a difference in the process. She believes she is here to create a ripple effect that will positively impact millions; one group, one business, one person at a time. Lynn is a published author, speaker, and mastermind facilitator who emphasises leadership development and mindset mastery for 6 and 7-figure entrepreneurs.  Some of her favorite words are heart-centered, sustainable, leveraged, rapid, systemized growth strategies … and crowdfunding.  Lynn is an advocate of, and avidly teaches crowdfunding strategies for small business success, using her signature blueprint system to help create and execute successful crowdfunding campaigns. Passionate about inspiring leaders to be a living legacy, Lynn is about to release her latest work “Dream It! Fund It! The 5 Essential Steps of the Crowdfunding Success Blueprint”.  Connect with Lynn : http://p3academy.com | http://positiveimpactmakers.org        

Crowdfunding is a multibillion-dollar industry that’s changing the game for social entrepreneurs and the charity sector. In this episode of the Starting Change podcast, we sit down with the creators of some of the biggest and most exciting crowdfunding platforms to come out of Australia. Rick Chen co-founded Pozible, a platform that is used in more than 100 countries around the world, and has one of the highest success rates of any crowdfunding platform on the market. Produced and hosted by StartupSmart journalist Dinushi Dias.

We're off on our summer vacations here, but we have some more great shows lined up for August, including conversations with Ivan McTaggart, the producer of the forthcoming movie 'Loving Vincent' – as well as Noam Bar Yohai, creative extraordinaire, who leveraged the trend for adult colouring books and raised a small fortune on Kickstarter. Check back soon for these inspiring guests and many more.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a post go viral? Many “experts” will tell you that making a post go viral is impossible and it all really comes down to luck. But Rachel Pedersen certainly thinks virality can be created if you understand your audience and take advantage of the ONE thing all viral posts have in common. In fact, when she set out to write her famous post about her “tiny wedding ring”, she used this one tactic and the results speak for themselves. 235 words + $4 in Facebook ad spend equals... - 202k likes - 49,751 shares - 17,655 comments - Huffington Post contributing writer gig - Today Show article - Daily Mail... - Glamour... - Cosmo… ...and Rachel never had a formal education in marketing. In fact, she got her start as a social media marketer while employed as a hairstylist, creating Facebook posts for fun for her studio. They brought in new clients. One day, the wife of a multi-million dollar chicken restaurant franchisor sat in her chair and asked her if she “did social media”. She was hired by the franchise and her social media marketing career started to take off. Soon after she took on other clients and was able to replace her income and quit her hairstyling job. Rachel and I recently worked together on The Pavlok - Shock Clock Indiegogo campaign which raised just shy of $300,000, and her social media strategy was a major reason why. As a Project Creator, understanding how to build your audience is the key to Crowdfunding Success. (... sound familiar?) Building and engaging your audience on social media is a great way to keep your pulse on your market and grow your business. In this episode, Rachel gives you a ton of powerful tips to get started. You’ll learn: The ONE thing all posts that go viral have in common The Top 2-3 social platforms you should focus on and why What sorts of posts work best on Facebook versus Twitter Why you should NEVER automate your social media posting (...and the one time you can) How often you should be posting on social media if you want to see real results   Show Notes: www.becomeasocialmediamarketer.com - Rachel’s Free Online Facebook Community The Tiny Wedding Ring post The Shock Clock Indiegogo Campaign

Brandon is the Founder of the University of Young Entrepreneurs and Author ofKeys to the Crowd: Unlocking the Power of Crowdfunding.  Brandon is a crowdfunding expert who helps others create and launch successful crowdfunding campaigns and appears on TV regularly promoting campaigns across the country.  Brandon is excited to give you his FUND formula to crowdfunding success!

My guest this time is award-winning musician, actress, and teacher Jerzy Jung. Jerzy is an artist's artist, dedicating her life to the fullest pursuit of her artistic dreams. She shares with us the glories of working on TV shows like Orange Is The New Black and Louie, as well as ways musicians can build collaborative opportunities through HitRecord, and insights into her latest crowdfunding adventure.

Learn how to get the keys to the crowd by using the FUND formula to Crowdfunding Success!

Brandon is the Founder of the University of Young Entrepreneurs and Author of Keys to the Crowd: Unlocking the Power of Crowdfunding.  Brandon is a crowdfunding expert who helps others create and launch successful crowdfunding campaigns and appears on TV regularly promoting campaigns across the country.  Brandon is excited to give you his FUND formula to crowdfunding success!

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - Rocket Internet's €3.4 billion portfolio value increase and what the future holds for the German giants. - How Amsterdam-based ethical smartphone maker Fairphone managed to score €9m in crowdfunding. - French dating app Happn has just announced a new round of funding as the French dating app scene heats up. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

In the very first episode of Crowd Scene, hosts Michael Ogden and Peter Dean talk with New York singer-songwriter Kim Boekbinder about her "Infinite Minute" Kickstarter campaign that might just have broken a world record. Kim, a veteran of crowdfunding, shares her wisdom, tips for success and lots more.

Crowdfunding is growing as a way to finance projects, products, movies and ideas. The Canadian Society of Association Executives decided to try it as a funding experiment. Using Indegogo they raised over $10,000 in under a month. Michael Anderson, CEO of CSAE joins Beth to explain how the crowdfunding process works from planning, marketing, and operational angles. He makes the point that crowdfunding isn't collecting donations, it is getting an investment from people who want to see the benefit of your project.

How does an impoverished student come up with the capital that's needed to create an innovative product and to market it to millions of people? For TrackR's Christian Smith and his business partner, the solution was crowdfunding. When Christian set a modest goal of $20,000 on Indiegogo back in 2009, this goal was exceeded by well over 6,000%, raising nearly $1.4 million in capital. Found out how he did it in this week's episode of Australia's #1 marketing show ... The post 212 – A crowdfunding success story – like 6,816% over target success story with Trackr founder Christian Smith appeared first on Small Business Big Marketing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health, happiness and entrepreneurial invention meet in today's tremendous interview with Dr. Ravi Shamaiengar of NapAnywhere. Our serial innovator and healthcare provider suffered from incessant neck pain, had had enough and took his skill as an inventor to create a truly transformative solution. The Nap Anywhere Campaign Success Quotes "With great power comes great responsibility." -Stan Lee Links NapAnywhere.net Four Hour Blog Customer Dev Labs Influential Books How to Win Friends & Influence People   Connect with Ravi @NapAnywhere NapAnywhere's Facebook Love the Show? Leave us a Review