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Seth Hiatt started Mayday Games in 2011 and they have produced over 30 games and done over 40 successful Kickstarter projects in the last 10 years. He spent most of the last ten years living in China where he met his wife, Kate, learned Mandarin and significantly reduced his manufacturing costs. Seth graduated in Accounting and has his MBA as well as his CPA license. Seth also started Imperial Publishing in 2018 which is known for its Sleeve Kings' brand of card sleeves as well as its first game, Red Outpost. Mayday continues to develop and sell its card sleeves, wooden token accessories and game such as Dead Man's Draw and Viceroy. Currently, Mayday has a game called Poetry Slam on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/maydaygames/poetry-slam-a-3-8-player-party-game-for-beatniks?ref=project_build (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/maydaygames/poetry-slam-a-3-8-player-party-game-for-beatniks?ref=project_build)
Seth Hiatt had 39 successful Kickstarter projects when his 40th was suddenly rejected for consideration. Mayday Games CEO joins as my guest to share great insights. No matter how experienced you may be, there are still details on every Kickstarter project that can trip you up. Seth opens up about learning a valuable lessons, even after years of success. And he shares this in his blog at www (dot) blogs (dot) maydaygames (dot) com
In this episode I sit down with Seth Hiatt, serial board game entrepreneur & founder of Mayday Games. Originally Seth ran a successful online business selling through eBay; however, that all ended suddenly when eBay shifted away from a single listing fee to taking a percentage of each sale. Overnight Seth had to make a choice between going back to his previous career as an accountant or to rework his business model. Follow us through our conversation as we discuss his journey & discover tangible takeaways you can apply directly to your startup.
In March, at SaltCON 2016, we sat down and talked with Seth Hiatt of Mayday Games. We talk about a number of their products including Twist of Fate, a microgame that is finishing up on Kickstarter at the time this podcast is released. Seth talks about manufacturing, shipping, and the benefit of being Euro Friendly.
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DJG takes a walk down memory lane with Karyn Parsons, Seth Hiatt, Natalie York, Christopher Bischoff, and Joe Fletcher. * Podcast production by Von Rupert * Theme music by Trevor Williams *... Discover the artists, singers, producers, entrepreneurs, game developers, and inventors of the future at DJ Grandpa's Crib, the unofficial Kickstarter Podcast. With a fresh voice and inspiring interviews, this weekly podcast celebrates the creative genius in each of us. Don’t miss a single episode!
For our twenty-fifth episode, we interview Seth Hiatt, founder of Mayday Games - makers of card sleeves, Crokinole boards, and games!
DJG is joined by Seth Hiatt of Mayday Games; RPG creator Craig Stern; filmmaker T.C. De Witt; Gregory Scharpen of Clarity Films; clothes designers Nice Laundry and Radiate Athletics; and musical... Discover the artists, singers, producers, entrepreneurs, game developers, and inventors of the future at DJ Grandpa's Crib, the unofficial Kickstarter Podcast. With a fresh voice and inspiring interviews, this weekly podcast celebrates the creative genius in each of us. Don’t miss a single episode!