Podcasts about Crowdfunding

Funding a mission is hard. Getting people to believe in it is harder. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman sits down with Matthew Paneitz of Long Way Home, a nonprofit that has transformed discarded materials into schools and community infrastructure in Guatemala. You'll hear how Matthew went from a Peace Corps experience to building a global fundraising operation—and why persistence, storytelling, volunteer programs, and measurable impact can completely change your fundraising results. In this episode, you'll learn: How to get people behind your mission when you're starting with limited resources. Why telling your story enthusiastically can make fundraising more effective. How volunteer programs can create both impact and revenue. Why documenting your work can become a powerful marketing tool. How platforms like GlobalGiving can help build donor trust. Why testing, failing, and adapting are essential to successful fundraising. How measuring your impact can make your fundraising message stronger. Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist The Nonprofit Funding Fast Lane Nonprofit Fundraising Hacks Book Nonprofit Crowdfunding Explained Long Way Home Website Long Way Home on Facebook Long Way Home on YouTube

Send us Fan MailHow far can one campaign travel this Giving Season? Further than your email list, if you set it up right.Today, Jena Lynch, Head of Community Engagement at Donorbox, shares how a crowdfunding campaign gives supporters a clear, specific goal to rally around, and how peer-to-peer fundraising turns that campaign into something supporters carry into their own networks…reaching people a nonprofit hasn't earned trust with yet.In this episode, Jena digs into:What makes a crowdfunding campaign worth sharing, not just donating toWhat a campaign page needs so a stranger understands it in secondsWhy a supporter's personal ask lands differently than a simple shareHow to choose the first few supporters to invite as fundraisersWhat to do with the year-end plan next weekStart your Giving Season campaignDonorbox Crowdfunding gives supporters a page worth sharing, a goal meter, a live donor wall, and one-click sharing built in. Turn on Donorbox Peer-to-Peer and empower supporters to build their own pages, with every dollar automatically feeding the main goal. Launch in as little as 15 minutes: donorbox.org Get your downloadable guides now, packed with tips and strategy support, from the Donorbox library:Donation Page Design Guide - image sizes, logo dimensions, and copy tipsPeer-to-Peer Fundraising 101 - campaign types, a launch plan, and event ideas Chapters 00:00 Welcome 00:23 Why one campaign should outgrow the email list02:57 What makes a crowdfunding campaign worth sharing05:11 Building the crowdfunding page as home base07:25 From sharing to peer-to-peer fundraising08:23 Borrowed trust: Leveraging personal networks for outreach10:05 Choosing the first supporters to invite11:49 Setting up supporter pages on Donorbox12:30 Next week's to-do for Giving Season campaigns13:15 Resources and closeHostJena Lynch is Head of Community Engagement at Donorbox and anchor host of The Nonprofit Podcast. About DonorboxDonorbox is a global fundraising platform trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits, with $4B+ raised worldwide.This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. Consult a professional advisor.Support the show

There’s a potential Malay political realignment. Here’s what it means for regional stability and Malaysia’s governance. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the hottest political and trending talking points in Malaysia. For our September episode, ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh and host Zurairi A.R. are joined by Dr Syaza Shukri, associate professor of political science at the International Islamic University Malaysia. Highlights (click/tap above): 03:50: Najib Razak’s conditional house arrest and what it means for unity government 10:00: Impact of Najib's house arrest on Pakatan Harapan's credibility 18:20: UMNO general assembly: Zahid Hamidi dares PM Anwar to face confidence vote 22:10: PAS' posture and leadership ambitions ahead of GE16 26:40: Regional perspectives: Should neighbours worry about a PAS-influenced government? 34:40: News nugget: JPJ's 'H' series vanity licence plates hit multi-million ringgit bids Read more: Crowdfunding $15m fine: Najib’s party wants supporters to chip in, but trolls give 1 sen as an insult: https://str.sg/ok2tS Four years of uneasy alliance still cannot erase decades of UMNO’s distrust against PH allies: https://str.sg/v69u Bids for Malaysia’s special ‘H’ licence plate series garner record $28.6m in five days: https://str.sg/wR2sA “PAS’s Evolving International Engagement: From Islamism to Development Diplomacy?” by Syaza Shukri and Norshahril Saat https://str.sg/ogHNu Read Zurairi A.R.’s articles: https://str.sg/DCfr Read Shannon Teoh's articles: https://str.sg/wzyK Sign up for ST’s weekly Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/sfpz Host: Zurairi A.R. (zurairi@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX YouTube: https://str.sg/rF3qR Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a potential Malay political realignment. Here’s what it means for regional stability and Malaysia’s governance. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the hottest political and trending talking points in Malaysia. For our September episode, ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh and host Zurairi A.R. are joined by Dr Syaza Shukri, associate professor of political science at the International Islamic University Malaysia. Highlights (click/tap above): 03:50: Najib Razak’s conditional house arrest and what it means for unity government 10:00: Impact of Najib's house arrest on Pakatan Harapan's credibility 18:20: UMNO general assembly: Zahid Hamidi dares PM Anwar to face confidence vote 22:10: PAS' posture and leadership ambitions ahead of GE16 26:40: Regional perspectives: Should neighbours worry about a PAS-influenced government? 34:40: News nugget: JPJ's 'H' series vanity licence plates hit multi-million ringgit bids Read more: Crowdfunding $15m fine: Najib’s party wants supporters to chip in, but trolls give 1 sen as an insult: https://str.sg/ok2tS Four years of uneasy alliance still cannot erase decades of UMNO’s distrust against PH allies: https://str.sg/v69u Bids for Malaysia’s special ‘H’ licence plate series garner record $28.6m in five days: https://str.sg/wR2sA “PAS’s Evolving International Engagement: From Islamism to Development Diplomacy?” by Syaza Shukri and Norshahril Saat https://str.sg/ogHNu Read Zurairi A.R.’s articles: https://str.sg/DCfr Read Shannon Teoh's articles: https://str.sg/wzyK Sign up for ST’s weekly Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/sfpz Host: Zurairi A.R. (zurairi@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX YouTube: https://str.sg/rF3qR Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard MacGirr talks to Anna-Marie Allander Lieb as she shares how Kinect Real Estate Partners is building a retail channel from the ground up for American Capital Group, a 40-year multifamily operator that historically raised from institutions like Blackstone, Canyon Partners, PGIM, and PIMCO. With new products like an Opportunity Zone fund and a robust development pipeline, the team is betting that today's investors want something the big crowdfunding platforms could not truly deliver: transparency, alignment, and a real sponsor relationship. Anna-Marie Allander Lieb Director of Investor Relations & Fundraising at Kinect Real Estate Partners Based in: Spokane, Washington Where to find them: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamarieallander https://kinectrep.com/ For more information, visit https://superhuman.com/. Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan's first app made over $1M in two months. Then Facebook sent a cease and desist and killed it. His next company, Mode Mobile, grew revenue 32,481% in three years and ranked #1 on the Deloitte Fast 500. Then his crypto advertisers went bankrupt, revenue fell from $25M to $8M, and he cut half his staff. No VC wanted a declining Series B. So he raised $5M from his own users in three months—then $75M more.In this episode, Dan breaks down how paying people to use their phone actually makes money, why revenue concentration and not growth is what nearly killed Mode, and how to run a creator-led marketing campaign at $30 a video.Why You Should ListenWhy the product market fit that feels insane is often the kind that dies fastest.How building on someone else's API cost him two different companies.Why extending your payback period is the fastest way to run out of cash.How to know within $20K to $30K whether creator-led marketing works for you.Keywords startup podcast, startup podcast for founders, product market fit, finding pmf, Mode Mobile, Dan Novaes, crowdfunding, Reg A, consumer apps, rewards apps, creator-led marketing, UGC creators, user acquisition, revenue concentration, Android appsChapters00:00:00 Intro00:03:09 The App He Built In A Week00:06:38 $1M In Two Months00:08:25 Facebook Shuts It Down00:15:39 The Pivots Before Mode00:20:42 32,481% Growth To The Fast 50000:26:26 Revenue Concentration Nearly Kills It00:31:50 How Paying People To Play Works00:37:53 Creator-Led Growth For $30 A Video00:47:09 What Makes A Crowdfund WorkSend me a message to let me know what you think!

Schick uns eine Nachricht!Kapplex hat zur Vor-Spiel 2026 geladen, und an toller Location in Bonn haben verschiedene Verlage bestens präsentiert auf Kapplex Brettspieltischen die ein oder andere Neuheit vorgestellt.Wir haben Euch ein paar Audiosnippets mitgebracht. In dieser Episode dienen die Kapitelmarker vor allem der Hinterlegung von Fotos, soweit der Player Eurer Wahl die Wiedergabe von Bildern unterstützt.Ottavio hat Aventuria gezeigt, was zwar schon länger draußen ist, in Kürze aber mit einer weiteren großen Kampagnen-Box ins Crowdfunding kommen wird.Das kooperative Kampagnen-Spiel vereint Brett- und Rollenspielelemente, und auch das Storytelling kommt nicht zu kurz.https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/426322/aventuria-chalices-of-powerEs gibt auch eine komplett eigenständig spielbare Solo-Kampagnen-Box:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/426342/aventuria-curse-of-the-desertEuch viel Spaß beim Hören - wir freuen uns über euer Feedback auf Bluesky (@pileofhappiness.bsky.social), Instagram (pileofhappiness), YouTube (wir veröffentlichen die Folge auch dort - gern direkt zur Folge kommentieren) oder per email an pileofhappiness@gmail.com.Und besonders freuen wir uns, wenn ihr uns auf Apple Podcasts oder Spotify bewertet!

We've got a great show this week! We'll be sharing what's awesome this week in tabletop gaming, including some new crowdfunding campaigns. We'll discuss gaming cynicism and table real estate. We debate some game night hypotheticals about consistent game nights and expansions versus bling! We finish the episode by drafting Phil Walker-Harding Games!00:20 Introduction to Board Game Radio07:21 This Week In Gaming07:56 Upcoming Crowdfunding11:34 Bestselling Games14:24 What's On Your Mind?14:49 Veteran Gamer Cynicism28:02 Table Real Estate and Game Acquisition36:36 Game Night Hypotheticals: Choices and Dilemmas36:59 New vs. Old40:25 Expansions or Bling?43:44 Consistent Game Nights?46:31 Discount or Speed?50:57 Collection Selection: Phil Walker-HardingDon't forget to check out our Discord!https://www.boardgameradio.com/discord/

So langsam wird es ernst. Im November stimmen die Mitglieder des Kleeblatts über den künftigen Vereinsnamen ab. Gut, dass die Kampagne "Zurück zur SpVgg Fürth" die Einladung in den "Fürther Flachpass" angenommen hat, um über viele Fragen zu sprechen.

Send us Fan MailWelcome to you heard it here last where we talk about news, you've already heard.Let's start off with at the end, or the beginning of the end, or…well I guess it's been going on for a while now, but…let's just start with I told you so.https://www.enworld.org/threads/is-the-5-5e-dark-sun-going-to-remove-controversial-aspects-of-the-setting.720375/Dark Suns, the very mature themed D&D setting that is coming back in 2027 will be released in shrink wrap due to its content. Let's call that a win. Greg Bilsland--D&D executive producer--has confirmed that the content is being reviewed by sensitivity readers, and that the setting will not need to focus on elements such as slavery in order to make it feel gritty and oppressive.Well, you lost me a sensitivity readers.Dark Suns was mature, dark, down right evil in places and that's what made it good. Everyone was a slave and that was far from the darkest aspects of the setting. When they announced that it was coming back I cautioned that it was going to be watered down for the modern audience.Do I think this setting should be played with children. NoDo I think this source book should come shrink wrapped so unaware and unprepared eyes don't flip through it. SureDo I think you can remove the things that make the setting dark and have the same experience. Absolutely not.Ladies and gentleman, whatever Wizards of the Coast ends up printing will not be Dark Suns. It will just steal its name. The darkest thing in that book is going to be the title.Christina, am I overreacting?[Kick to Christina]Next up we have a topic that's been going back and forth between us for awhile now. Crowd Funding costs. EN World has a great article about the rising costs of crowdfunding.https://www.enworld.org/threads/on-ttrpg-kickstarters-merchandise-and-600-markups.720290/The article talks about profitability and the 600% markup. That seems a little excessive. With our own Dr. Stiso's Leviathan Rising coming to Kickstarter in January we have been talking costs. As currently planned the hardback book will sell for around $60 dollars, but Kickstarter pledges today are all about the add-ons and add-ons cost money. Not just to the buyer, but to the seller as well.Christina, with your new game Leviathan Rising coming in the very near future what are your thoughts?[Kick to Christina]And there you have it, all the news, you've already heard.

In dieser Jubiläumsfolge sprechen Florian, Anna Seidl-Schulz und Oliver Wiedmann von Mehr Demokratie e. V. über direkte Demokratie in Berlin und die Frage: Warum kann man Volksbegehren eigentlich noch nicht digital per eID unterstützen?Wir sprechen über kalte Finger, volle Klemmbretter und die mühsame Prüfung von Papierlisten. Aber auch über Barrierefreiheit, Verwaltungsentlastung und die Chancen digitaler Unterstützungserklärungen. Denn wenn die Verwaltung die eID bereits für andere Leistungen nutzt, warum nicht auch für Volksinitiativen und Volksbegehren?Außerdem geht es um 20 Jahre direkte Demokratie in Berlin, die Grenzen parlamentarischer Repräsentation und die Frage, wie Bürger:innen mehr Selbstwirksamkeit erleben können.Der Ball liegt seit Jahren auf dem Elfmeterpunkt. Zeit, ihn reinzumachen.Berlins Zukunft ist autofrei – und dit is ooch jut so!Neugierig geworden? Dann bitte hier einsteigen!  Ring frei! live im Radio: Ihr könnt uns ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠auf DAB+ und per Livestream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ hören, wir senden immer am zweiten Dienstag im Monat um 18 Uhr live aus der Raumfahrtagentur in Berlin Wedding.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jetzt Fördermitglied in unserem Verein werden!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Für alle, die uns finanziell unterstützen möchten, gibt es neben einmaligen Spenden ab sofort auch die Möglichkeit, Fördermitglied des Vereins zu werden.Mitmachen!Wir freuen uns jetzt besonders über neue motivierte Menschen, die beim Unterschriftensammeln unterstützen möchten!!! NEUE WEBSITE & CROWDFUNDING !!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website Verkehrsentscheid Berlin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠Alle Infos zur Initiative und wie ihr helfen könnt:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.verkehrsentscheid.de/⁠⁠Website Mehr Demokratie e. V.

Most of us didn't grow up learning about venture capital — it can feel like a world you're either born into or invited into by elite networks. This week, Jannese sits down with Lolita Taub, General Partner at Ganas Ventures, who has done it all: founder, angel, LP, GP, and ecosystem builder. Lolita breaks down what venture capital actually is (no jargon, promise), how to become an accredited investor without a six-figure salary, and why the questions investors ask founders of color are so different from the ones they ask everyone else. If you've ever felt like investing — or raising money — "isn't for you," this episode is your invitation to the table.WE GET INTO:01:55 — Growing up in South Central LA & lessons about money03:39 — "Echale ganas": the origin of Ganas Ventures05:51 — From USC to big tech: IBM, Cisco & finding her "tribe"07:45 — The interview series that introduced her to venture capital09:12 — Breaking into VC and building her own fund10:25 — Representation in venture & the Siete Foods story11:37 — What venture capital actually means, no jargon13:23 — VC vs. lotto tickets: the real odds14:24 — What makes a business "venture backable"15:01 — Bootstrap vs. raise: the Calendly story17:11 — Why full control means skipping VC money18:50 — Crowdfunding and other accessible ways to invest19:20 — What is an accredited investor (and how to become one without the income)22:07 — The risk of taking money from unaccredited investors24:51 — Bias, pedigree, and the double standard for founders of color31:25 — How to actually get started as an investor34:03 — Angel checks vs. VC checks: how much you really need35:03 — Overcoming imposter syndrome & belonging in venture36:24 — The size of the Latino economy & rising unicorn foundersKEY TAKEAWAYS:→ Venture capital is money businesses raise to grow fast but most small businesses shouldn't raise it, and bootstrapping is often the smarter move.→ You don't need to be a millionaire to become an accredited investor — working at a fund or taking a certification course can qualify you.→ Angel investors can write checks as small as $100 through platforms like crowdfunding sites, angel syndicates, and groups like Hustle Fund's Angel Squad.→ Founders of color get asked "why won't you fail" while their counterparts get asked "how big is your vision" — know this bias exists and come prepared with hard numbers.→ If the Latino community were its own economy, it would be the third largest in the world. The opportunity in this space is massive!→ Imposter syndrome is normal. Belonging doesn't require certainty; it requires showing up.CONNECT WITH LOLITA:Website: lolitataub.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/lolitatatub TAKE THE NEXT STEP WITH YO QUIERO DINERO:

Tonight Dan Riddle and Ryan are back to have a nice chat about a TON of great topics, from Guillotine Leagues to Checking in on your friends and mental health to retirement (yes that too), and we talk about a bunch of great Crowdfunding going on including Opera Magna and Go Support Tantrum House! We also get into some great shows we have been watching and the new release of Star Wars Zero Company. As always we hit A LOT of things... And also as always Thanks for Listening!

Comic creator Tommy Huls joins The Chairman on the United States Department of Nerds Podcast to discuss Kingsville, World at War Comics, independent comics, creator-owned publishing, and crowdfunding.Tommy Huls has spent years interviewing comic creators through World at War Comics. Now, the interviewer becomes the interviewee as Tommy takes us inside the creation and evolution of Kingsville.Kingsville is a superhero comic built around global power, political conflict, and Sycodone, a rare resource capable of making superhuman abilities possible.As the Alliance for Global Safety grows in influence, the small nation of Kingsville controls the resource everyone wants. What begins as cooperation becomes a struggle over power, security, sovereignty, and control.Tommy takes us inside the creation and evolution of Kingsville, Rodrigo's moral conflict within AGS, lessons learned producing his own comic book, and why Kingsville Issue #1 entered a new stage with Critical Entertainment.We also turn the microphone around on one of indie comics' most prolific interviewers.Through World at War Comics, Tommy has spent hundreds of episodes speaking with independent comic creators, writers, artists, publishers, industry veterans, and some of the biggest names in comics. We discuss what those conversations taught him about building something that lasts and how becoming a comic creator changed the way he interviews other creators.The conversation also explores the realities facing independent comics, including crowdfunding, comic book distribution, reaching new readers, working with comic shops, and why great creator-owned comics can still struggle to find an audience.At the time of this interview, Kingsville Issue #1 was in the final stretch of its Kickstarter campaign. That campaign has now concluded, but the conversation provides an inside look at the artwork, covers, rewards, crowdfunding strategy, and what reader support could make possible for the future of the series.The interviewer became the creator. Now the microphone turns around.Topics Covered• The creation and evolution of Kingsville • Tommy Huls and World at War Comics • The origins of Sycodone and the Alliance for Global Safety • Rodrigo and the moral conflict inside AGS • Creating and publishing independent comics • Comic book lettering and production • Crowdfunding and Kickstarter comics • Kingsville Issue #1 and its Kickstarter campaign • Kingsville and Critical Entertainment • Lessons from hundreds of comic creator interviews • Becoming a comic creator after years as an interviewer • Building relationships in the comic book industry • Reaching readers with independent comics • Comic shops and comic book distribution • Creator-owned comics and independent publishing • The future of KingsvilleFollow World at War Comics

Analizamos los resultados del informe Pisa sobre educación con Elena Jiménez, catedrática de Didáctica de la Universidad de Málaga y presidenta de la Asociación Española de Comprensión lectora. La palabra del día es "comprensión lectora". Hablamos del caso de Hero, un perro que ha podido tratarse de todas las dolencias que tenía gracias a un crowdfunding. El bulólogo Marc Amorós comenta algunas de las noticias falsas más difundidas de la última semana. Felicitamos a Marta Fernández por su cumpleaños.

En el regreso tras el verano hablamos de The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era después de varias sesiones de campaña, con opiniones bastante menos entusiastas que las que está recibiendo el juego. También Kalino presenta Dragon's Down, un sandbox de fantasía inspirado en Magic Realm que le ha funcionado especialmente bien en solitario.Antes debatimos sobre la relación entre videojuegos y juegos de mesa, la implicación con la afición, el crecimiento de los grandes crowdfunding y el precio cada vez mayor de algunas campañas. Además, repasamos Container y Oh My Goods!, Carte cuenta sus primeras impresiones de Quartermaster General: South Front y Arribas cierra con el juego de fútbol Magic Number 11.Capítulos:0:00 Introducción5:20 Power Ranking y novedades de Vis Ludica16:43 Juegos de mesa, videojuegos y cómo vivimos la afición34:59 Crowdfunding, precios y saturación del mercado51:17 Container57:03 Oh My Goods!1:02:39 The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era1:27:10 Dragon's Down1:41:51 Quartermaster General: South Front1:51:57 Magic Number Eleven2:01:01 CierreJuegos mencionados:ContainerOh My Goods!The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second EraToo Many BonesCloudspireGloomhavenSuper Fantasy BrawlMagic RealmDragon's DownQuartermaster GeneralQuartermaster General: East FrontQuartermaster General: South FrontMagic Number ElevenArkham Horror: The Card GameD-Day at Omaha BeachNipponFood Chain MagnateParticipantes:Arribas, Clint, Amarillo, Carte y Kalino#visludica #juegosdemesa #boardgames #elderscrolls #dragonsdown

The dead don't always stay buried.Lucky Devil Comics returns to the United States Department of Nerds Podcast as Styles and Nicky join The Chairman before the Council for the next chapter of THE PLAGUE.When Lucky Devil Comics first joined USDN, THE PLAGUE #1: ILL FATE was a make-or-break independent comic fighting for the chance to exist.Now, Ill Fate is in readers' hands, THE PLAGUE has reached a new audience through GlobalComix, Lucky Devil Comics is taking the book directly to readers at conventions, and Issue #2 is already moving through production.This time, we're looking at what happens after you make the comic.Styles and Nicky discuss the response to Ill Fate, what readers understood about Diego that surprised them, lessons learned from producing their first issue, and how that experience is shaping Issue #2.We also dig into:⚰️ What happened after THE PLAGUE #1: ILL FATE was released

Today I received an enlightening email from a fellow publisher–someone who has used crowdfunding successfully for multiple projects–about their struggles with certain types of marketing and advertising. I'll explore this publisher's struggles and share some constructive opinions. https://stonemaiergames.com/the-current-state-of-crowdfunding-marketing-2026/

In a recent article, Colby offers a transparent, humble, and vulnerable perspective about his crowdfunding philosophy, how it didn't result in a successful first launch of The Monolith, and the adjustments he's made for the current campaign. Today I'll share my thoughts Colby's initial goals and how they've evolved.   https://stonemaiergames.com/admirable-goals-vs-successful-crowdfunding/

Episode 102: Peter Vaughan - Crowdfunding Tips and Tricks - Top 5 Bag and Deck Building Games - Con MemoriesPeter, one of the owners of Cardboard Alchemy, takes time away from his big Kickstarter for Whisperwood, to talk about what he has learned about crowdfunding, his favorite bag and deck builder, ending with some good memories from conventions.00:00:00 Intro00:00:37 Who is Peter Vaughan?Cardboard AlchemyWhat the FoodFlamecraftAndromeda's Edge00:03:14 Whisperwood on KS00:04:35 Main Topic: Kickstarting Board Games00:04:55 Why Kickstarter?00:06:10 How Kickstarter has changed for Board Games00:07:57 Trends and Changes in Crowdfunding00:13:26 Tips for those starting out in crowdfunding00:17:08 Whisperwood: Cozy, Crunchy, Combo-filled Bag Builder00:23:24 Preparing for a Crowdfunding Launch00:26:08 Kickstarter is live, Now what?00:27:50 Marketing Strategies Post-Kickstarter00:31:27 Top 5 Bag & Deck Building Games00:32:49 Orleans00:37:03 Altiplano00:39:49 Cubitos00:41:42 Concordia00:43:57 Mystic LandsRuins00:46:28 Lost Ruins of Arnak00:49:40 Tea Garden00:53:07 FliptoonsFliptoons: Season 200:56:26 Fishing01:00:05 Moon colony Bloodbath01:04:00 Honorable MentionsWonderland's WarQuacksClank!: A Deck-Building AdventureDrillers01:08:46 Moments of PositivityLFG Con01:15:40 Where can you find Peter Vaughn on the Internet?Cardboard Alchemy's:WebsiteFacebookInstagramDiscordYoutube01:20:16 Outro(Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.)We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeekTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeekEmail: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

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Crowdfunding Wedding full 398 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:20:46 +0000 ADgY8JEFsxkeTHloa31FClfx6JV5iP0T comedy The Wake Up Call comedy Crowdfunding Wedding The Wake Up Call is a morning radio show based in Sacramento, California, and heard weekday mornings on 106.5 the End. Gavin, Katie, and Intern Kevin wake up every morning to have FUN and be FUNNY, while you start your day. This show has unbelievable chemistry and will keep you laughing all morning! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Comedy https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwa

Jeff Mains sits down with Elie Bouzaglou, founder of Fish Tank, a video-first crowdfunding platform built for a generation that discovered entrepreneurship on their phone. Elie built an AI voice-call analysis tool as an internal sales tool at his web agency, only to have his team push him to bring it to market. After getting rejected by Republic, Wefunder, and every major crowdfunding platform, Elie didn't blame his product — he blamed the format. Pitch decks are boring, gatekept, and built for VCs, not consumers. His answer: a platform where founders pitch like content creators and everyday people can watch and actually invest, Shark Tank style. The conversation covers building in public, going "all in" on a risky content bet that proved his thesis before launch, why the next Mark Zuckerberg is more likely to be an ex-UGC creator than a programmer, and his "carefully reckless" framework for tackling the thing founders are most afraid of.Key Takeaways3:48 — How Elie's internal AI sales tool became a product because his team saw value he didn't.6:15 — Why the tool wasn't VC fundable, and the pivot toward crowdfunding.10:30 — The core insight: crowdfunding's real problem isn't quality, it's that discovery is boring.13:01 — Why people will binge-watch Shark Tank but can't invest in it — and how Fish Tank closes that gap.17:10 — The "pushing a car" metaphor: starting is the hardest part, momentum does the rest.19:46 — His trick for beating camera-shyness: film it and tell yourself you won't post it.28:54 — Why the next Zuckerberg probably won't be a programmer — it'll be an ex-UGC creator.36:42 — The "carefully reckless" framework: name the thing you're avoiding, write it down, do it.37:31 — The story of betting nearly his last dollar on a content shoot with a VC-turned-content-creator — and how it proved his thesis before launch.40:19 — Why investors are just people, and being seen with flaws beats not being seen at all.41:59 — On dealing with online hate: most of it comes from jealousy, not dislike.Tweetable Quotes"The worst possible case scenario is no one knows who you are. It's not bad PR — that's where you're at right now, and it can only get better." — Elie Bouzaglou"You have to be carefully reckless. What is the thing you are delaying the most? What is the thing you're most afraid of? And just do it." — Elie Bouzaglou"It's always easier to build than to start from zero." — Elie Bouzaglou"I believe the next Mark Zuckerberg will not be a programmer. He'll probably be an ex-UGC person." — Elie Bouzaglou"The greatest success is just on the other side of that fear." — Jeff Mains"When someone hates on you and takes time out of their day to comment, it's because they're jealous — not because they actually dislike what you're doing." — Elie BouzaglouSaaS Leadership LessonsShip it even if you don't see the value. Elie almost never brought his internal tool to market — his team had to convince him. Don't assume "anyone could build this" means no one wants it.Question the format, not just the product. When rejected by every platform, Elie didn't fix his pitch — he concluded the entire crowdfunding format was broken and built a new one.Momentum beats planning. His "pushing a car" philosophy: the hardest part is starting; perfect names, decks, and plans can wait.Break big fears into small, reversible actions. Film it without posting. Schedule it with the option to cancel. Small, low-stakes steps unlock big behavior changes.Distribution is a founder skill now, not a marketing afterthought. Building in public and mastering short-form content may matter more than technical pedigree for the next generation of founders.Bet asymmetrically on your scariest move. Spending nearly his last dollar on a content shoot was terrifying — but the asymmetric upside (VC access, proof of concept, investor DMs) made it the right kind of reckless.Guest Resourceselie@fishtank.vchttps://www.fishtank.vceliebouzaglou.comeliebouzaglou.com/linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/elie-bouzaglo/https://www.instagram.com/ftnk.elieEpisode SponsorThe Futureproof Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfkXKUPZ5xuOqMPR7_gzGybncTtavyR1NThe Captain's KeysSmall Fish, Big Pond – https://smallfishbigpond.com/ Use the promo code ‘SaaSFuel'Champion Leadership Group – https://championleadership.com/https://jeffmains.com/books/SaaS Fuel ResourcesWebsite - https://championleadership.com/Jeff Mains on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkmains/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jeffkmainsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thesaasguy/Instagram - https://instagram.com/jeffkmains

Die Pingus sind zurück! Im Leipziger Zoo läuft der Countdown bis zur Eröffnung der neuen Feuerland-Themenwelt. Hier leben künftig wieder 125 Pinguine. Wir, Eure Hosts Daniel Heinze und Guido Corleone freuen uns drauf - in dieser neuen Folge von HELDENSTADT, dem Wohnzimmerpodcast der LVZ. Ihr hört, was Euch da künftig im Zoo erwartet und wir blicken bei der Gelegenheit auch mal auf die Lowlights in der gemeinsamen Geschichte von Mensch und Pinguin. Bei HELDENSTADT geht's alle 14 Tage montags um alles, was Leipzig gerade bewegt. Das neue UV-Index-Schild im Schreberbad zum Beispiel. Mit dem wisst ihr immer, welches Sonnenschutz-Level gerade angebracht ist. Apropos Freibad: Team Pommes oder Team Bockwurst? Und war das mit dem Wasser, das sich verfärbt, wenn man reinpinkelt, nur eine urban legend, um alle Kids davon abzuhalten? Die Harkortstraße ist wieder frei für den Verkehr und hat nun Radfahrstreifen in beide Richtungen. Auch die Kochstraße im Leipziger Süden soll zur Fahrradstraße werden. Doch wie soll das bei dem krassen Kopfsteinpflaster dort funktionieren? Eine Firma aus Brandenburg hat vielleicht die Lösung parat, Hashtag Kopfsteinpflasterfräse! Die Parkeisenbahn am Auensee feiert 75. Geburtstag. Ausgerechnet rund ums Jubiläum klafft ein Loch in der Kasse, viele Schwellen und Weichen sind verschlissen und auch die alte Dampflok ist pflegeintensiv. Also gern per Crowdfunding unterstützen! Wir zählen auf Euch. Und auf der Karli muss ein bekanntes Haushaltswarengeschäft umziehen und stellt die freiwerdende Ladenfläche als offenen Raum für Kunst und Kultur bereit. Wir erzählen Euch, wie Ihr Eure Ideen pitchen könnt. Be-Beat-and-Rhythm: In den HELDENSTADT-Tipps legen wir Euch diesmal Die Höchste Eisenbahn ans Herz - die Band spielt auf der Parkbühne Geyserhaus. Außerdem empfehlen wir Euch das Benefizkonzert "Schau hin" in der naTo und einen Ausflug zum Biedermeierstrand an den Schladitzer See, dort gibt's viel Kultur zu erleben, zum Beispiel das Polizeiorchester Sachsen (lohnt sich!). Zum Schluss gibt's ganz viel Lößnig-Liebe auf Reddit - die User schreiben, welche Vorzüge das Leben rund um den Moritzhof so mit sich bringt. Jede Menge Leipzig zum Hören - viel Spaß mit dem Dirndl-Pop-Up-Store unter den Leipzig-Podcasts: „HELDENSTADT. Der LVZ-Podcast aus Leipzig mit Daniel Heinze und Guido Corleone“, Folge vom 24. August 2026! FOLGT DEM PODCAST, damit neue Episoden automatisch angezeigt werden! Und los, jeder erzählt einer anderen Person von HELDENSTADT! HOLT EUCH DEN HELDENSTADT-NEWSLETTER, und folgt uns auf Instagram, Threads, Mastodon und Facebook! Wir sind @heldenstadt

The wonderful *****FAITH MCQUINN AND *****FLLOYD KENNEDYJoin me to chat all things getting funded - or not - for your amazing audio drama creation. Some strive, surpass themselves and succeed and others sadly sink - for a sec - and strive again! HEREIN LIE SOME UNMISSABLE CROWDFUNDING TALES! I truly love allll of my guests on this show and these two AND ALLL OTHERS deserve your attention too, so please follow the show note links below, find, follow and listen to their brilliant shows. Amongst much other INDIE AF goodness, We discussed:Which platforms these brilliant creatives utilise for crowdfundingHow using Stripe for payments is just like PayPal or Wise….Where to ask and who to ask for help with crowdfunding - inc Tal Minear, Bob RaymondaPM folks to get them to contribute directly and tap your email lists for support!Get folks to commit in advance to the crowdfunderDon't pop in bigger amounts as the crowdfunders take commissions  from it- tell them funds you have raised elsewhere so you don't lose out! Crowdfunding campaigns are a SECOND JOB PEOPLE - You Must COMMMIT!Ways folks connected with their potential audienceHow asking favours is ok! Encourage your casts to help with fundraising by putting it in contracts so you can get more support and further reach! Are newsletters important?Which socials to use for reachWhat pre-hype looked likeMaking an ep as a calling card to encourage contributions - proof in the pudding!What to do when folks donate!Perks given on different tiers for all projects Mistakes madeMerch createdValuing your time! AND OH SO MUCH MOOOORE!HUUUGE thanks to my wonderful patient PATREON SUPPORTERS (join them by clicking here!) who have continued to support my Quirky works and this particular podcast. Their perks include getting the full undedited unexpurgated video chats of these podcasts, some Sarahness and more! Yes!Visuals! And alllll the mistakes!

The forest seems to close behind you with every step. Pine needles soften your footsteps, branches catch at your clothes, and the trail you followed an hour ago has somehow disappeared. You have been searching for the lake all morning, following fragments of an old story about something that lives beyond the trees. The deeper you go, the quieter the forest becomes. Then the trees thin, revealing dark water between their trunks. Something moves beneath the surface. You stop at the water's edge as a shape slowly rises from the lake, ancient and impossible. You finally discover what you came looking for: Korpi by Antti Kukkonen from Hiirosoft.Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2026/08/22/korpi-saturday-review/Useful LinksKorpi: https://korpiboardgame.com/Crowdfunding page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/korpi/korpi-nfc-adventure-gameRules video: https://youtu.be/1QYJ75VO4sU?si=DvSTxmB7Azgn1hJ4BGG listing: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/466864/korpiMusicIntro Music: Bomber (Sting) by Riot (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Sound Effects: ZapSplat (https://www.zapsplat.com/)Signal To Noise by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyRoyalty Free Music by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Solar Winds (Cosmic Horror Atmosphere) by Aila Scott | https://ailascott.comRoyalty Free Music by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SupportIf you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below:Ko-Fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/TabletopGamesBlog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tabletopgamesblog.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Photo courtesy of Korpi)

How do entrepreneurs turn daily headaches into solutions that benefit an entire industry? In the world of angel investing, even the most tech-savvy find themselves wrangling gruesome spreadsheets and chasing down lost documents—begging the question: why are investors, of all people, stuck managing chaos with outdated tools? This episode features Zach Holman, one of GitHub's earliest team members and a prolific angel investor. After years of advising top startups and investing in hundreds of companies, Zach found himself wrestling with the same messy tracking problems plaguing countless others. Drawing on his unique background at the intersection of engineering, advising, and investing, he set out to build Signed—a modern platform purpose-built for angel investors to organize, analyze, and make sense of their portfolios. Listeners will hear firsthand how frustration with the status quo inspired Zach to create a tool he originally built just for himself, and which is now helping the broader investing community. From tracking investments and importing documents to handling the perennial headaches of taxes and K1s, the conversation dives into the nuts and bolts of managing a dynamic investment portfolio. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolution of angel investing, practical founder stories, and the tangible ways entrepreneurship can transform pain points into much-needed innovation.   To get the latest from Zach Holman, you can follow him below! https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachholman/ https://signed.com/   Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing! Website: www.marciadawood.com Learn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.com And don't forget to follow us wherever you are! Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.apple Spotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotify LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

Tonight Dan is joined by Riddle and Ryan for our recap of our time at Gen Con AND Ryan's time at D23. We get back into some Crowdfunding, some TV movies and of course bunch of games and experiences in Indy during Gen Cin 2026. Thanks for listening!

Das fünfstöckige Wohnhaus wurde am 23. Juli als einsturzgefährdet eingestuft. Die Bewohner mussten ihre Wohnungen Hals über Kopf verlassen und stehen nun vor den Trümmern. Nach dem Teilabriss wurde der Schutt heute von der Holstenstraße zum Holstenquartier gefahren, wo die Bewohner die Überbleibsel durchsehen konnten. Und: Todesfall überschattet die Cyclassics

Crowdfunding isn't just about raising money. It's about earning trust. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman sits down with Charles Yeomans, CEO of Atombeam, to break down how his company has raised more than $12 million through equity crowdfunding while building one of the largest investor communities on StartEngine.  You'll discover: How transparent communication builds long-term investor trust Why Atombeam raised $5 million in just over one week What founders should do between fundraising rounds How to grow an audience before asking for investment Why persistence is one of an entrepreneur's greatest assets If you're planning an equity crowdfunding campaign, this episode is packed with practical fundraising lessons you can apply immediately.  Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call 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  Atombeam on StartEngine Atombeam Tech Website Gambling Man: The Secret Story of the World's Greatest Disruptor, Masayoshi Son

Although we typically focus on the bright side of being independent cartoonists, a listener asks us to address the downside of webcomics. We'll talk about time management, burnout, financial insecurity, and reader interactions. Then we realize that all those drawbacks have one very important thing in common — and it's not what you'd expect! TODAY'S SHOW ComicLab gets someone engaged! The worst parts of being a webcartoonist. Creativity isn't always consistent. Success doesn't eliminate insecurity. The business work never disappears. Webcomics demand interaction. The drawbacks are the flip side of the benefits! Is the direct market disappearing? Grieve the comic-shop dream—and move forward. Getting outside your comfort zone. Comedy can strengthen dramatic storytelling. Beware the shiny object. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

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How to Diligence a Crowdfunding Deal Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Angel investors are familiar with startups raising funding who come through their normal channels. Deals are often submitted on their software platform or referred by a trusted source. In the world of crowdfunding, startups come through a new compliance channel called Reg CF. The startup posts their deal on a software platform that allows anyone to invest using the Reg CF compliance rather than Reg D compliance. Investors see an overview of the investment, a video describing how it works, and some documents for diligence. The crowdfunding platform provides some diligence information. Here's how an angel investor should diligence that startup: First, the crowdfunding platform checked for compliance with the Reg CF requirements but has not necessarily performed the usual checks for investor diligence. For example, the financials are not audited, so the investor must verify the financials provided. Check the team to see how much experience they have and what role they currently play in the startup. The product may look like it's ready to go, but the investor should verify the current status. The deal has a valuation but is rarely stated in clear terms. The investor should check to see what the proposed valuation is and if it is market rate. Finally, the investor should check the terms of the offering to see what rights the investors have, if any. Consider these steps in diligencing a crowdfunding deal. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _________________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.

Send us Fan MailA dog needs a pacemaker, the estimate is five figures, and the family's last lifeline is a GoFundMe link. We wanted to know what happens next when veterinary teams suggest crowdfunding as a way to cover the cost of canine pacemaker implantation and whether it truly works often enough to be responsible advice.We sit down with cardiologist and researcher Dr. Mark Rishniw to break down what he found by mining publicly available GoFundMe campaigns for dog pacemakers. We talk about how “success” gets defined, why reaching 80% of a target can still be a huge gap, and the uncomfortable headline: only a small slice of campaigns come close, while many never reach even half of what they ask for and some raise nothing at all. We also explore a pattern that changes the timeline for decision-making, with most donations arriving early and then fading fast.From there, we widen the lens to the rising cost of advanced veterinary procedures, the reality that some interventions now rival the price of a car, and what that means for client conversations when the choices feel like treatment or euthanasia. We also discuss where pet insurance fits, why “friends and family” may be the true engine of most fundraising, and how to set expectations without taking hope away.If you've ever wondered what to tell a client considering veterinary crowdfunding, this one will give you data and language you can use. Subscribe, share this with your team, and leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.JAVMA article: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0160INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA ®  OR AJVR ® ?JAVMA ® : https://avma.org/JAVMAAuthorsAJVR ® : https://avma.org/AJVRAuthorsFOLLOW US:JAVMA ® :Facebook: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - JAVMA | FacebookInstagram: JAVMA (@avma_javma) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: JAVMA (@AVMAJAVMA) / Twitter AJVR ® : Facebook: American Journal of Veterinary Research - AJVR | FacebookInstagram: AJVR (@ajvroa) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: AJVR (@AJVROA) / TwitterJAVMA ®  and AJVR ®  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/avma-journals

Ancient relics. Supernatural power. A thirteen-issue epic years in the making.In this episode of The USDN Podcast, The Chairman sits down with W. Frank Walk, creator of Hellstones, to discuss Hellstones #1: Into the Fray and the journey of building a long-form creator-owned comic series through Pigmacast Studio.From developing the mythology behind Hellstones to balancing the responsibilities of writer, creator, and colorist, Frank shares what it takes to produce an independent comic while building a world designed to tell a complete thirteen-issue story.The conversation also explores crowdfunding, earning long-term backer trust, comic book production, and the realities of independent publishing.Topics Covered• The creation of Hellstones• Expanding the world established in Hellstones #0• Writing, creating, and coloring an independent comic• Behind the scenes of comic book production• Building a planned thirteen-issue story• Crowdfunding and building backer trust• Independent publishing and creator-owned comics• The future of Pigmacast StudioLearn More

Düster, rückständig, frauenfeindlich – das Mittelalter hat einen schlechten Ruf. Völlig zu Unrecht. Vielmehr würden seine Wirtschafts- und Lebensformen den Weg in eine bessere, nachhaltigere, emanzipiertere Zukunft weisen, argumentiert Historikerin Annette Kehnel. Mittelaltermärkte boomen, Fantasy-Sagas werden zu Bestsellern und Streaming-Hits. Abgesehen davon wird jedoch mit Abscheu und Angst auf das sogenannte Mittelalter geblickt. Die Zeit zwischen 500 und 1500 n. Chr. gilt als verlorene Epoche der Stagnation, des Aberglaubens und der Unterdrückung. Schuld daran sei eine Mischung aus Unwissen und Überheblichkeit, argumentiert Historikerin und Sachbuchautorin Annette Kehnel. Tatsächlich offenbart ein Blick auf die vormoderne Geschichte wertvolle Anregungen für unsere Zukunft – jenseits von Gewinnstreben und Eigennutz. Baustoffrecycling, Crowdfunding, nachhaltige Fischerei, Secondhand-Märkte – das alles gab es schon einmal. Wie konnte dieses Wissen verloren gehen? Und wie wäre es neu fruchtbar zu machen? Im Gespräch mit Wolfram Eilenberger entwirft Annette Kehnel Wege in ein anderes Wirtschaften. Wiederholung vom 22. März 2026

Taking the Artist's Edition Index from print to the spoken word. This month I discuss shipping changes, Penguin Random House July 2026 Solicitations, Deal Alert July 2026, Dupuis September 2026 Solicitations, July 2026 Crowdfunding, Image Scene October 2026 Catalogue, Lunar August 2026 Catalogue, AE Format Out of Print Sales Q2 2026, and reviews of DC W.I.P.: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow 1, George Pérez's The New Teen Titans Artist's Edition, ElfQuest: Hidden Years Gallery Edition, and John Dixon's Complete Air Hawk Dailies: Volume Six.

Joe Kazmer and Jarrod Burris join The USDN Podcast to discuss Collision Force #2, an action-packed creator-owned comic that's been described as an "R-Rated G.I. Joe."From building an original comic universe to crowdfunding and cinematic storytelling, Joe and Jarrod share the story behind the series, how their creative partnership began, the transition from screenwriting to comics, lessons learned through Kickstarter, and why action comics still have an important place in today's independent comic industry.In This Episode The origins of Collision Force  Building an "R-Rated G.I. Joe" for indie comics  Creator-owned worldbuilding  Screenwriting vs. comic writing  Writing action for comics  Crowdfunding lessons  Why action comics still matter  The future of Collision Force Learn More

Join host Adrian M. Gibson and guest authors Bryce O'Connor (CEO of Wraithmarked Creative), Ben Galley and J.D.L. Rosell for our final Indie Appreciation Month panel on Crowdfunding & Special Editions. During the panel, Bryce, Ben and Josiah discuss what crowdfunding and special editions are, crowdfunding platforms, increased demand for special editions, the collector's mindset, types of crowdfunding projects, the FOMO effect for authors and readers, whether or not authors should run a campaign, crowdfunding risks, product options, rewards and backer tiers, funding goals and budgeting your project, marketing your campaign, production and fulfillment, mentally preparing yourself for a campaign, campaign length, the mid-campaign plateau and more.OUR SPONSOR:TRANSFERENCE by Ian Patterson is a sci-fi dystopia that dissects what it means to be human in a city where diseases can be transferred.Purchase it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in eBook + paperback.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you Ian Patterson, Emily Marie Wagner, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois and Luke A. Winch for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Rate and review SFF Addicts- Share us with your friendsEMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sffaddictspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ABOUT OUR GUESTS:Bryce O'Connor is the CEO of Wraithmarked Creative, as well as the author of the Warformed: Stormweaver series, The Wings of War series and more. Find Bryce on Instagram, Amazon and the Wraithmarked website.Ben Galley is the award-winning author of over 30 books, including the Emaneska series, The Chasing Graves Trilogy and more. Find Ben on Instagram, Amazon and his website.J.D.L. Rosell is the author of 20 books, including the Legend of Tal series, the Ranger of the Titan Wilds series and more. Find Josiah on Instagram, Amazon and his website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is the author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mushroom Blues⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Murder Most Fungal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. M.J. Kuhn is the author of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Among Thieves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Thick as Thieves and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Killswitch Protocol⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Greta Kelly is the author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Queen of Days⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, The Frozen Crown, The Seventh Queen and the upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Throwaways⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MUSIC:Intro: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Into The Grid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by MellauSFXOutro: “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Galactic Synthwave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠” by DivionAD ATTRIBUTION:Music: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corporate Advertising Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by SigmaMusicArt / "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Synthetic Deception⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by GioeleFazzeri

Today I'm going to talk about stupid, simple products. And I don't mean that the products are stupid. Simple is what sells. Launch Team - https://www.ScrewTheCommute.com/launchteam Please watch this short trailer to the end and leave a comment - https://www.facebook.com/AmericanEntrepreneurFilm/videos/558575401181955 AI Hacks - https://www.ScrewTheCommute.com/aihacks AI Hacks Video Masterclass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miJed0mCFHQ Professional Speaking Masterclass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFLR1MLTnf0 Email Marketing Masterclass - https://youtu.be/_wlvw073xP0 Podcasting Masterclass - https://www.screwthecommute.com/pod Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 1151 How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Higher Education Webinar – https://screwthecommute.com/webinars See Tom's Stuff – https://linktr.ee/antionandassociates 00:23 Tom's introduction to Simple Products 02:19 Simple but not necessarily cheap 03:33 Crowdfunding, Kickstart Viral, Ultimate Guide to List Building 05:34 Ultimate Guide to Professional Speaking, Wake 'Em Up Business Presentations 08:23 Killing it in back-of-the-room sales 10:31 Start with inexpensive products Entrepreneurial Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Higher Education Webinar - https://screwthecommute.com/webinars Screw The Commute - https://screwthecommute.com/ Screw The Commute Podcast App - https://screwthecommute.com/app/ Screw The Commute Podcast Producer - https://screwthecommute.com/larryguerrera/ College Ripoff Quiz - https://imtcva.org/quiz Know a young person for our Youth Episode Series? Send an email to Tom! - orders@antion.com Have a Roku box? Find Tom's Public Speaking Channel there! - https://channelstore.roku.com/details/267358/the-public-speaking-channel How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Retreat and Joint Venture Program - https://greatinternetmarketingtraining.com/ This is the shopping cart system Tom uses! Kartra - https://screwthecommute.com/kartra/ Copywriting901 - https://copywriting901.com/ Become a Great Podcast Guest - https://screwthecommute.com/greatpodcastguest Training - https://screwthecommute.com/training Disabilities Page - https://imtcva.org/disabilities/ Tom's Patreon Page - https://screwthecommute.com/patreon/ Tom on TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@digitalmultimillionaire/ Email Tom: Tom@ScrewTheCommute.com Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Related Episodes Photo Management For Beginners - https://screwthecommute.com/1150/ More Entrepreneurial Resources for Home Based Business, Lifestyle Business, Passive Income, Professional Speaking and Online Business I discovered a great new headline / subject line / subheading generator that will actually analyze which headlines and subject lines are best for your market. I negotiated a deal with the developer of this revolutionary and inexpensive software. Oh, and it's good on Mac and PC. Go here: http://jvz1.com/c/41743/183906 The Wordpress Ecourse. Learn how to Make World Class Websites for $20 or less. https://screwthecommute.com/wordpressecourse/

This week, we talk about working with artists to fine-tune a story and/or concepts (6:30), and working through a new print with a tight deadline (13:30) before we discuss the highlights of a chock-filled email from comic creator Josh Pasquini (20:00), including the benefits of distribution versus crowdfunding (36:20), and flatting colors (47:50).

Que fait-on quand il reste 6 semaines pour trouver l'argent qui décidera du sort de son projet ? C'est la vraie question de cette leçon.Mon invitée aujourd'hui est Kèota Dengmanara, fondatrice et productrice de Mukda Production, une société de films d'animation dont les œuvres sont sur Disney+, sur France Télévisions et actuellement dans plus de 200 salles.Sa spécialité ? Réaliser les rêves des autres, y compris ceux que personne ne juge finançables.Il lui manque 45 000 euros pour tourner son prochain film en septembre. Comment lever cette somme quand la campagne participative plafonne et que l'été est déjà bien installé ? Comment approcher les bonnes personnes sans réseau, et à quel moment faut-il envisager un plan B ?On explore les alternatives concrètes au financement participatif, l'art de l'introduction bien faite, et on aborde ce que veut vraiment dire persévérer.Une leçon très concrète pour celles et ceux qui portent un projet sous contrainte de temps et d'argent.Bonne écoute ✨CHAPITRAGE 00:00 Introduction01:34 Kèota, productrice de cinéma d'animation02:36 45 000 euros à lever avant septembre06:59 Changer de braquet : les alternatives au crowdfunding13:48 Pourquoi vous y prenez-vous aussi tard ?17:44 Aller les rencontrer en vrai, même l'été23:06 Quand on n'a ni réseau ni notoriété26:29 Les films de Kèota et où les voirNotes et références de l'épisode Pour retrouver Kèota : Sur LinkedInSur InstagramSur son sitePour retrouver ses productions : Zoobox : diffusé sur France Télévisions Animo Rigolo Pour écouter l'épisode avec David Sinapian et Anne-Sophie Pic : Sur SpotifySur ApplePour écouter l'épisode avec Alain Thébault :Sur SpotifySur ApplePour retrouver Demian : Sur le site Demian.educationReprenez le contrôle de votre tempsPour retrouver Demian sur les réseaux :Sur InstagramSur LinkedInHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

When Andrew Blackmon couldn't find a rental tuxedo that actually fit, he didn't just start a company—he rebuilt the entire formalwear supply chain from scratch, turning a strip-mall industry into a nine-figure business with seven flagship stores and showrooms in more than 40 Nordstrom locations. For more on The Black Tux and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV or e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Bradley: There are so many bumps in the road... It's just so much easier to say, okay, let's quit or let's do something different. But that's not me.Graphene has the potential to revolutionize industries with its remarkable properties. A single layer of carbon atoms, graphene is lighter, stronger, and a better conductor of electricity and heat than any other material. Bradley Larschan, CEO of Avadain, Inc., explained, “When you reduce graphite, which is the mother material, to a single atomic layer, it behaves completely differently. It can be the strongest material ever discovered... the best conductor of electricity, the best conductor of heat... What that means is that we have the ability to transform thousands of products with this material.”Graphene's environmental potential is particularly exciting. By incorporating it into products like wind turbine blade coatings or electric vehicle batteries, waste and inefficiencies can be significantly reduced. Larschan shared, “We can replace critical minerals or enhance them through a clean, environmentally responsible process.” This allows for longer lasting and more efficient products, reducing the need for invasive mining practices and cutting carbon footprints across industries.Avadain's patented technology produces defect-free, high-quality graphene at scale, making it accessible for widespread adoption. With applications in construction, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics already realized, the possibilities for graphene appear endless.Avadain is currently raising capital via a crowdfunding campaign on NetCapital. As Larschan noted, “Through democratizing the fundraising, we've raised more than $15 million so far... It's exhilarating and uplifting to have this much support.”Graphene isn't just a breakthrough material—it's a tool for creating a cleaner, more sustainable future. The possibilities presented by this tiny, yet mighty discovery inspire individuals and industries alike.tl;dr:Graphene is revolutionizing industries, offering applications that range from EV batteries to sustainable construction.Avadain's patented graphene production process is clean, scalable, and supports a more sustainable future.Bradley Larschan's perseverance led to breakthroughs in graphene production despite massive scientific and logistical challenges.Crowdfunding on NetCapital has raised over $15 million, enabling the transformative efforts of Avadain.Bradley's resilience and tenacity serve as models for innovators seeking to tackle global challenges.How to Develop Perseverance As a SuperpowerBrad defines his superpower as perseverance: “Pushing the envelope of physics” and pursuing solutions with tenacity against all odds. He elaborated, “There are so many bumps in the road... It's just so much easier to say, okay, let's quit or let's do something different. But that's not me.” This perseverance has enabled Bradley to advance groundbreaking innovations, even in the face of countless challenges.Brad shared a key moment in Avadain's journey. In 2019, after years of painstaking research, they finally proved their graphene production technology worked as intended. What followed was another multi-year process of scaling up. Despite unexpected delays, including upscaling their reactors by 2,000 times, Bradley's commitment ensured the project stayed on course. In the upcoming year, he anticipates launching a pilot plant and achieving full production within two years—milestones made possible by his resilience.Tips for Developing Perseverance:Constantly evaluate your goals to ensure you're on the right path.Focus on the mission and remind yourself of its broader impact.Cultivate tenacity by viewing challenges as opportunities to innovate.Build a resilient team to weather obstacles together.Embrace step-by-step progress, even in the face of daunting timelines.By following Brad's example and advice, you can make perseverance a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileBradley Larschan (he/him):CEO, Avadain, Inc.About Avadain, Inc.: Avadain's large, thin, defect‑free (LTDF) graphene is a breakthrough nano-material engineered to unlock the full potential of graphene by delivering industrial‑scale flakes that are stronger, lighter, more conductive and more durable than anything previously available. By democratizing access to this high‑quality graphene through a capital light global licensing model, Avadain enables cleaner energy systems, lighter and more efficient transportation, stronger and longer‑lasting products, and next‑generation technologies that reduce waste, cut emissions, and accelerate innovation across more than 45 industries. In doing so, LTDF graphene supports a future that is cleaner, through reduced resource use and improved energy performance; healthier, through safer materials and advanced medical and environmental applications; and more prosperous, by revitalizing manufacturing, strengthening supply chains, and powering the next industrial revolution. Website: avadaingraphene.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/avadaingrapheneLinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/company/avadain-inc/Company Twitter Handle: @avadaingrapheneOther URL: netcapital.com/companies/avadainBiographical Information: Brad is an accomplished entrepreneur who specializes in create value around intellectual property. An international lawyer by training, he has 35-year experience leading start-up companies, including 15+ year experience leading two successful licensing companies. He has been working to solve the problem of scaling the production of ideal graphene since 2016. Brad has a BS from Boston University, an MA from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and a JD from Boston College Law School. He is married and has twin daughters who are rising high school seniors. They live on a farm in western Tennessee.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/bradley-larschan-a7736175Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include PurposeBuilt100™ Winners and Climatize. 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They should make more Star Wars movies. And by “they”, I guess I mean “whoever the fuck feels like it”. Hey it can't be any worse than Rise of Skywalker, can it? Well, I thought that movie was decent. So it probably can be worse than that. Scary Movie was worse than it. So it stands to reason that other things could be as well. I'm guessing that being one of those guys who shows up to the ER saying he slipped and fell on a barbie doll in the shower and it went all the way up his ass and he can't get it out is worse than Episode 9, also, from what I have read in various journals and documents. Speaking of which, I have to go work on some documents right now! Ah, I'd love to talk more about this or anything else but I simply don't have the time. Documents await! Music for YKS is courtesy of Howell Dawdy, Craig Dickman, Mr. Baloney, and Mark Brendle. Additional research by Zeke Golvin. YKS is edited by Producer Dan. Social Media by Maddalena Alvarez.Executive Producer Tim Faust (@crulge)Want more YKS all up in ya? Sign up for YKS Premium today and get ALL The way into YKS Premium – our Exclusive VIP Experience. It's more episodes and it's ad-free, and it will help your hair and nails grow much stronger and faster. Follow us on Instagram: @YKSPod, TikTok: YourKickstarterSucks and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more video stuff!Wow, 2026 is gonna be lit!! Gift subscriptions to YKS Premium are now available at Patreon.com/yourkickstartersucks/giftSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Evan Dash is the CEO of StoreBound and Author of the best-selling book, A Dash of Good: How to Turn a Business Based on Values into a Valuable Business. Evan's journey took him from firefighter to business executive before becoming a household name in the kitchenware industry. Alongside his wife Rachel, they launched DASH, their namesake kitchenware brand. Under Dash's leadership, the company skyrocketed to success, achieving sales of over $1 billion in sales and becoming the world's largest producer of waffle makers, popcorn poppers, and egg cookers, with over 100 million units sold. Before its 10th anniversary, Dash negotiated a majority sale of his company to Groupe SEB, the $8 billion global leader in the housewares industry.Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Entrepreneurial journey from firefighter to CEO of a billion-dollar kitchenware brand.Transition from corporate retail experience to founding a business.Importance of a retail-first strategy versus direct-to-consumer approaches.Challenges faced in retail, including inventory management and product-market fit.The significance of a caring company culture and hiring practices.Strategies for DTC brands entering the retail space.The role of AI in enhancing business operations and creativity.Partnership dynamics in business, particularly with a spouse.Lessons learned from early failures and successes in product launches.Emphasis on building trust and relationships with customers and retailers.In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews Evan Dash, CEO of StoreBound and founder of Dash kitchenware. Evan shares his unconventional journey from firefighter to entrepreneur, building a brand that surpassed $1 billion in sales. He discusses leveraging brick-and-mortar retail expertise, the importance of a content-first strategy, and hiring people who genuinely care. Evan also highlights his partnership with his wife Rachel, strategies for DTC brands entering retail, and AI's growing role in business operations.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Start where you have an unfair advantage Leverage your existing expertise, network, or channel (retail, DTC, etc.) instead of blindly following trends. Validate demand before scaling Use tools like crowdfunding, small test runs, or pilot launches to confirm product-market fit and reduce inventory risk. Treat retail like a different business If entering brick-and-mortar, master pricing, margins, cash flow, and logistics—don't assume your DTC playbook will work.Timestamps:00:00:00 Introduction and Setting the StageEvan discusses generational shifts in kitchenware preferences and the initial marketing approach for Dash.00:00:22 Podcast IntroductionHost introduces the E-com Breakthrough Podcast and sets up the episode's focus.00:00:35 Guest Introduction: Evan Dash's BackgroundEvan's journey from firefighter to CEO, and the founding of Dash kitchenware.00:01:51 Personal Connection and Product RecognitionHost shares personal experience with Dash products and introduces the main interview.00:02:19 Evan's Entrepreneurial JourneyEvan recounts his unconventional path from firefighting to retail and business.00:04:01 Lessons from Retail and E-commerce EvolutionEvan discusses his retail background, the fall of legacy brands, and the rise of e-commerce.00:05:57 Transition from Corporate to EntrepreneurshipEvan explains how being fired led him to start his own business with his wife.00:07:45 Working with a Spouse: Partnership InsightsEvan and the host discuss the dynamics and benefits of building a business with their wives.00:10:02 Travel and Business Partnership BenefitsEvan shares the advantages of traveling and working closely with his spouse.00:11:21 Launching Dash: Retail-First StrategyEvan explains why Dash started with a retail-first approach and the challenges faced.00:12:11 Early Product Experiments and Brand NamingEvan describes initial product ideas, licensing, and the decision to use his last name for the brand.00:14:30 Content-Driven Brand BuildingDash's early focus on content creation, social media, and appealing to younger consumers.00:16:37 Retail Placement and Cash Flow ChallengesHow Dash leveraged retail relationships for credibility and managed cash flow pressures.00:17:47 Retail Flywheel and Industry FOMOThe impact of early retail success and how it led to more opportunities.00:18:35 Product Flops and Risk MitigationEvan discusses product failures, the importance of sell-through, and strategies to minimize risk.00:22:07 Crowdfunding and Retailer RelationshipsUsing Kickstarter/Indiegogo to test products and proactively managing retailer relationships.00:24:30 Advice for DTC Brands Entering RetailEvan's recommendations for DTC brands looking to expand into retail.00:25:08 Learning New Channels and Building ExpertiseThe importance of becoming an expert in new sales channels and hiring for knowledge gaps.00:27:02 Brokers vs. Direct Outreach in RetailPros and cons of using brokers versus direct outreach for retail expansion.00:28:14 Focus, Time Management, and Agency PitfallsThe risks of losing focus, the value of time, and challenges with agencies.00:29:37 Hiring Smart People and Building TeamsHow hiring smarter people and building strong teams drives business growth.00:30:36 Culture of Caring and Core ValuesEvan's approach to company culture, hiring for care, and building a values-driven organization.00:34:15 Defining “Care” in Company CultureWhat “care” means at Dash and how it's embedded in the company's DNA.00:35:16 Empowerment, Trust, and Winning HeartsPairing care with empowerment, trust, and a focus on winning hearts internally and externally.00:38:20 Culture as a Competitive AdvantageHow culture and core values translate to consumer experience and business success.00:39:16 AI in Business: Human vs. AutomationEvan's perspective on AI, its role in efficiency, and why humans remain central.00:40:17 AI as a Multiplier, Not a ReplacementHow Dash is adopting AI to boost productivity while maintaining a human-centric approach.00:41:28 Final Thoughts and Book RecommendationEvan recommends his book and offers to connect with listeners.00:41:49 Three Actionable TakeawaysHost summarizes key lessons: domain expertise, caring culture, and hiring smart people.00:45:08 Rapid-Fire Questions: Book, AI Tool, InspirationEvan shares his favorite book, AI tools, and sources of inspiration in CPG and fashion.00:48:34 Closing and Contact InformationHow to connect with Evan and Dash; episode wrap-up.Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comTools and Websites"Kickstarter": "00:23:27""Indiegogo": "00:23:27""ChatGPT": "00:46:15"Books"

Carmen Dianne and Kara Still launched Prosperity Market during the pandemic to bring fresh food and economic power to Black communities in Los Angeles—with no background in farming, no trailer, and no blueprint. Scrappy pop-ups in church parking lots grew into an 80-vendor operation, a Good Morning America segment, and an unexpected partnership with Dr. Dre. For more on Prosperity Market and show notes click here  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Look out, new stretch goal dropped! Untitled Arcade Project has just hit 97% funded so this week on the pod, the creative team behind this masterpiece joins us to talk about their project and make even more content for socials. Listen in for the inside scoop on the inspirations behind this project, why it’s so important to them, what it’s like creating a project like this from the ground up with your best friends, and the joys and challenges of shooting a movie about an arcade (our sound mixer is going to hate us). It’s such an honor to get to listen to these revolutionaries of movie making, pioneers of the new Hollywood, and dare I say creative geniuses, so pull up Kickstarter, choose your backer tier, and listen in! MERCH HERE! https://artistsonartistsonartistsonartists.com/shop This episode was filmed in the beautiful Dynasty Typewriter Theater, and tech-produced by Samuel Curtis. For live shows and events you can find more about them at dynastytypewriter.com. To learn more about the BTS of this episode and to find a world of challenges, games, inside scoop, and the Artists being themselves, subscribe to our Patreon! You won't be disappointed with what you find. Check out patreon.com/aoaoaoapod Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is an improvised Hollywood roundtable podcast Created and Hosted by Kylie Brakeman, Jeremy Culhane, Angela Giarratana and Patrick McDonald. It is a production of Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players and iHeartMedia Podcasts. Executive Produced by Matt Apodaca and produced by Alexandra Dennis and Laservision Productions. Music By Gabriel Ponton and Edited by Conner McCabe. Thumbnails by Josh Fleury and logo design by Lucy Tomkiewicz. Hollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crowdfunding is filled with potential.  You can even go from $30k to $300k! And, that's exactly what today's guest did.  In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman speaks with Conrad Sayer, founder of Adventuremate, about how he transformed a small Kickstarter campaign into a $374,980 crowdfunding success with Adventuremate V3. In this episode, you'll discover: How a simple launch trick dramatically increased conversions Why this one thing matters more than just having a "great idea" Why this type of live campaign content kept backers engaged What Conrad learned after redesigning his product three different times The sneaky way that Kickstarter backers can help with your marketing If you want to build a real product brand through crowdfunding, this episode is loaded with practical insights.  Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist FREE Kickstarter Course Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Adventure Mate V3 Adventure Mate 

This week, Brad and Dave discuss one of the easiest traps for independent creators to fall into: Outsourcing important business or creative decisions to reader polls. Audience feedback can be useful, but when creators ask readers to steer decisions about Patreon tiers, Kickstarter rewards, publishing strategy, or creative direction, they often get noisy, contradictory advice that can lead them away from their own best judgment. Topics covered in this episode include: Why readers are experts in consumption, not creation The danger of asking your audience to make business decisions for you Brad's cautionary tale from his early days as a newspaper designer Why negative comments carry more psychological weight than positive ones The difference between listening to readers and asking readers to decide Why feedback should be treated as a compass, not a steering wheel How polling readers can create factions and resentment among backers Why creators should rely first on their own instincts, goals, and judgment The value of seeking advice from trusted peers and experienced professionals Why no single expert — including ComicLab — should be treated as the only authority Dave's hierarchy of advice: Heart and mind first, peers and pros second, passive reader feedback third Erika Moen's thoughtful counterpoint about social-media assistants How a social-media assistant can protect creators from harassment, criticism, and burnout The difference between a social-media assistant as a partner versus a replacement Plans and possibilities for future live ComicLab events Dave's San Diego Comic-Con appearance at Booth 1228, including free ComicLab pins for listeners A listener question about “boomer humor” and whether it should be taken as an insult The difference between old-fashioned joke structure and out-of-touch subject matter Why traditional setup-and-punchline comedy still works How Reddit comments often reflect meme culture more than thoughtful criticism When repeated criticism might be worth filtering for a useful grain of truth Why creators should protect their confidence while staying open to thoughtful feedback You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.