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Welcome to another episode of Monday Night Live, hosted by Derek Arden. This week, we are delighted to welcome back Tracy Hooper, founder of The Confidence Project and author of "The Now Hello." Tracy, joining us from Portland, Oregon, is here to share her expertise on "Confident Conversations." With a rich background as a former TV news reporter and anchor, Tracy brings a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to the table. Introduction to Tracy Hooper In this episode, Derek Arden introduces Tracy Hooper, highlighting her impressive background and the significance of her third appearance on the show. Tracy's journey from TV news to founding The Confidence Project is both inspiring and instructive. Her transition showcases her dedication to helping others build confidence in their conversational skills. The Importance of Confident Conversations Tracy emphasizes the critical need for confident conversations in today's digital age, where face-to-face interactions are often replaced by texting and emailing. She notes that many people have become rusty in their conversational abilities due to the prevalence of digital communication. Tracy highlights the importance of rediscovering the art of engaging dialogue to build stronger, more meaningful connections. Lessons from Tracy's Life Tracy shares personal stories about learning conversation skills from her parents. Her mother, in particular, played a significant role in teaching her the fundamentals of inclusive and engaging conversation. These early experiences around the dinner table taught Tracy the value of including everyone in a discussion. Additionally, she recounts anecdotes from her career, including learning from seasoned news professionals like Jane Miller, which showcase the practical application of these skills. Techniques for Confident Conversations Tracy offers a range of practical techniques for engaging in confident conversations. She advises giving genuine compliments on accomplishments or traits rather than appearances. Using Kickstarter questions like "what," "how," and "tell me more" can spark meaningful dialogue. Tracy encourages a mindset of constant learning and attentiveness to non-verbal cues to enhance curiosity. Researching people before meetings to find common ground, making connections through mutual acquaintances, and leveraging active listening as a crucial skill are also key techniques Tracy discusses. These methods are vital for building rapport and maintaining engaging conversations. Practical Applications Tracy shares practical applications of her techniques, such as remembering and pronouncing names correctly, breaking and entering into conversations gracefully, and the art of including others in discussions. She offers tips on handling situations where one might feel left out or need to leave a conversation politely. Tracy's advice is both practical and empathetic, designed to make everyone feel valued and included. The Goodbye Formula One of the standout segments of the interview is Tracy's four-step process to end conversations respectfully: Thank the person, acknowledge something they said, offer a farewell phrase, and use a goodbye gesture. This formula ensures that conversations end on a positive note, leaving both parties feeling respected and appreciated. Personal Insights Tracy also shares her family dynamics and how she taught her children the art of conversation. Family dinners and open dialogue were significant in reinforcing the importance of confident conversations. Tracy reflects on how these skills can build confidence in interactions with anyone, from prominent figures to everyday acquaintances. Her personal insights underscore the universal applicability of her techniques and their importance in fostering meaningful connections. Q&A Session The episode concludes with a lively Q&A session between Derek and Tracy. They explore common sense practices that are often overlooked ...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: Publishers such as Image and AWA are turning to Kickstarter to fund hardcover collections of different series. Is this fair or foul for the publishers to use crowd-sourcing like this? We have our Pick 3 choices sponsored by Clint's Comics. It's a good week to be a fan of writer Kelly Thompson.  We would love to hear your comments on the show. Let us know what you've been reading or watching this week. Contact us on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or by email. We want to hear from you! As always, we are the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! and we hope you enjoy the show. The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! is proudly sponsored by Clint's Comics. Clint's is located at 3941 Main in Kansas City, Missouri, and is open Monday through Saturday. Whether it is new comics, trade paperbacks, action figures, statues, posters, or T-shirts, the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find whatever it is that you need. You should also know that Clint's Comics has the most extensive collection of back issues in the metro area. If you need to find a particular book to finish the run of a title, head on down to Clint's or check out their website at clintscomics.com. Tell them that the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! sent you.

We're getting meta as Joe interviews Will! Will Nitze is the founder and CEO of nutrition company IQBar. He shares his unconventional journey of growing his CPG business. Will discusses the importance of focusing on operational excellence and scaling quickly by taking calculated risks. He also dives into his contrarian approach to hiring, fundraising, and going to market, emphasizing the value of trust and taking advantage of opportunities others may deem too early. Throughout the conversation, Will offers candid insights on the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, the future of IQBar, and his personal aspirations beyond this venture.[00:00:00] Introduction[00:03:04] Will's background and starting IQBar[00:08:45] Early days of product development and manufacturing[00:14:35] Fundraising strategy and dilution[00:17:37] Measuring repeat purchase rate and customer retention[00:18:50] Marketing strategy and growing the business[00:20:21] Using Kickstarter[00:24:19] Expanding product lines[00:29:30] Breaking conventional wisdom[00:34:50] Building a team and thoughts on nepotism[00:38:17] LinkedIn strategy [00:40:39] Thoughts on selling[00:50:28] Rapid fire questionsABOUT THE HOSTS:Will Nitze is the Founder & CEO at IQBAR - America's leading "brain + body" nutrition startup. With minimal funding, Will has taken IQBAR from zero locations and zero in revenue in 2018 to 10,000+ doors and a projected $50 million in sales in 2024.Joe Lemay founded Rocketbook with business partner Jake Epstein. After being featured on “Shark Tank”, where the sharks passed on a chance to invest – Joe would go on to grow Rocketbook and sell it to BIC for 40 million dollars just three years later.Connect with Will:IQBar: https://www.eatiqbar.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-nitze/X: https://x.com/willnitze

Caron Proschan is the founder and CEO of Simply, a premium confections brand known for its unusually simple and clean products.In 2013, when Caron was switching a lot of her personal, beauty and cleaning products to more natural options, she realized one thing she used often – which was gum – was a category that was never disrupted. She dove into the research to learn more about what goes into conventional chewing gum and was surprised to find that most gum on the market uses a base that has plastic in it, usually called “gum base” on the labels. She also found that the FDA allows gums to have several artificial ingredients like aspartame, artificial flavors, and colors as well. She made it her mission to do something about it, and her first product, Simply Gum was born.The gum was a huge success, and after seeing the demand for Simply's unusually simple ingredients, the brand has evolved to include more premium confections, including mints, Really Real Gummies, and Chocolate Date Bars. In this week's episode, Caron talks to us about how she created Simply's first ever gum from her small NY kitchen experimenting with chicle, a natural alternative to gum base, for over a year. She also shares her experience pivoting from her finance career to running her own business later in life, what it takes to create a strong brand and how she got the product out there through hustle in the early days, which ended up landing her in Whole Foods. We get into the details of how she manufactured the product from her apartment to then expanding to a commercial kitchen and now their own factory, and the biggest learning and mistakes she's made along the way. Caron tells us how she got into nationwide retailers, the importance of patience, why you shouldn't take rejections personally, and so much more!In this episode, we'll talk to Caron about:* Building resilience early in entrepreneurship. [03:12]* Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship. [06:46]* Conceptualizing and experimenting in her kitchen. [09:26]* Using Kickstarter and working with deadlines. [11:59]* Developing a food product with no industry experience. [13:35]* Establishing brand presence on Amazon. [18:40]* Getting into Whole Foods and lessons learned. [20:05]* Raising capital from angel investors. [25:25]* Lessons from large retailers. [31:32]* Patience and persistence in entrepreneurship. [33:10]* How Caron maintains her mental health. [40:01]* Motherhood and entrepreneurship. [41:54]* The messy truth in starting a business. [43:30]* Creating new products amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. [47:19]This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Caron: * Website: https://www.simplygum.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplygum/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caronproschan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gail Taylor left behind a successful career as an investment advisor to go all in with music - in her 50s! Now, as a Canadian songwriter, author, keynote speaker and entrepreneur, she's a passionate advocate for the power of music to inspire change.  Her new book, Curve Balls, is coming to shelves soon thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised $10K.In this episode, Gail shares her remarkable story and her tips for using Kickstarter. We talk about her journey from her early years using drugs as a form of escape, to becoming a successful investment advisor and then her pivot to music. She shares the behind the scenes of the Nashville music industry, how she uses music to help others, and the ins and outs of launching a creative project on Kickstarter.This is a great episode for creatives who...feel a big change is out of reachare curious about getting their own music madehave thought about using crowd-funding to launch their own creative projectsare always curious for ways they can turn their creativity into multiple revenue streamswould like to use their creative skills to foster positive change for othersThis episode is brought to you by our Premium Subscriber Community on Patreon and BuzzsproutFor a summary of this episode and all the links mentioned please visit:Episode151: Creative Canadian: Songwriter and Author Gail Taylor You can find Gail at gailtaylormusic.com as well as @gailtaylormusic on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and TikTok. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn.You can find Melissa at finelimedesigns.com, finelimeillustrations.com or on Instagram @finelimedesigns.Support the showYou can connect with the podcast on: Instagram at @andshelookedup Facebook YouTube Tik Tok at @AndSheLookedUp For a list of all available episodes, please visit:And She Looked Up Creative Hour PodcastEach week The And She Looked Up Podcast sits down with inspiring Canadian women who create for a living. We talk about their creative journeys and their best business tips, as well as the creative and business mindset issues all creative entrepreneurs struggle with. This podcast is for Canadian artists, makers and creators who want to find a way to make a living doing what they love. Your host, Melissa Hartfiel (@finelimedesigns), left a 20 year career in corporate retail and has been happily self-employed as a working creative since 2010. She's a graphic designer, writer and illustrator as well as the co-founder of a multi-six figure a year business in the digital content space. She resides just outside of Vancouver, BC.

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Welcome to IndieGameBusiness! In this episode, we have a special guest, Michael Liebe, Outreach Games Europe Lead at Kickstarter, who will enlighten us on "Using Kickstarter for Your Indie Game." During our conversation, we will explore the role of Kickstarter in the funding mix for indie games and consider which other sources of funding it complements. We'll delve into the relationship between Kickstarter and publishers, examining their preferences and attitudes toward crowdfunding. Michael will share insights on why Kickstarter should be viewed as a proof of concept, encompassing aspects such as team dynamics, productivity, stamina, and bravery, beyond audience testing and marketing. We'll also discuss the current happenings in the games industry, including insights from gamesweekberlin and the strategies involved in pivoting a business in a dynamic environment. Lastly, we'll consider the unique dynamics of Kickstarter and the gaming world in Europe. To stay updated with Michael Liebe, you can connect with him on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/liebe_micha LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelliebe/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/liebe_micha #Kickstarter #IndieGameFunding #Crowdfunding #ProofOfConcept #Gamesweekberlin #IndieGameBusiness #MichaelLiebe #GameIndustryInsights #EuropeGaming --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indiegamebusiness/support

This week on the show, Casey Hill from ActiveCampaign joins me to chat about Kickstarter and how it can be such a great way to launch new products. Using Kickstarter, you can crowdsource funds for your product without having to borrow money or find an investor. There is a ton that goes into launching a successful Kickstarter campaign so check out this week's episode to learn everything you need to know about Kickstarter.Connect with Casey:- ActiveCampaign

Can you fight single-use plastics products as a small start-up with limited resources? Can you really create a deodorant that is so great it lasts for longer than your lifetime and can be passed on to your grandchildren? And how should you do to be successful on Kickstarter? Adam Webb, serial entrepreneur, gives his advice on how to make your idea become reality, but also shares his own failures along the way. EPISODE LINKS: Kickstarter campaign to lifelong deodorant Connect with Adam on Linkedin Lifelong.eco

Joined by Mat Hart and Sherwin Matthews to chat all about Carbonara, Mispaint Insurance, Using Kickstarter, Doing the Graham Norton, Minis or Standees, Keeping Godtear going. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  Links of Notes https://steamforged.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamforged/elden-ring-the-board-game  OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts   |  Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website  | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch

Get free resources for your author business here: http://kickstartyourbooksales.com/freeIn this episode, Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle answer the question, "Which Authors Should Be Using Kickstarter?" (Answering EVERYTHING about Kickstarter Part 1 of 5)Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you'll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.Our free Kickstarter 5-Day Challenge is back! Get our secrets and tricks to completing one huge section of your Kickstarter campaign, plus get free mentoring from us throughout the challenge! Go to http://kickstartyournovel.com/challenge to sign up.The Kickstarter Accelerator is currently open in early bird pricing. Get it here, now: http://kickstartyournovel.com/buy

Josh O'Neill is a comics writer and editor, and co-owner of the Philadelphia-based publishing company, Beehive Books. Using Kickstarter, Josh and his business partner Maëlle Doliveux, publish books and literary objects too risky for traditional publishers. Josh shares what inspired him to pursue publishing, and how crowdfunding allows Beehive to create art that's for and by their community. More from the episode Josh explains how he went from working in a local video store to running a publishing company. The pros and cons of crowdfunding, and why traditional publishers are risk-averse. How a community of local artists inspires and sustains Beehive. Josh talks about starting over after shutting down his first business, Locust Moon Comics. The importance of creating a healthy work environment and being a good boss to yourself. Why the world needs business owners with the same “wild-eyed creativity” as traditional artists. About Beehive Books Beehive Books is a small press imprint founded by artist and designer Maëlle Doliveux and writer and editor Josh O'Neill, formerly of Locust Moon Press. They are a boutique company committed to producing book art editions of distinctive literary and pictorial works with singular design sensibilities, the highest production values, and a special emphasis on comics and graphic art. Additional links: Beehive Books Challenging the dominant culture: intent vs. interpretation with Ronald WimberlyThe Autonomous Creative is brought to you by Authentic Visibility: marketing for creatives who (think they) hate marketing. Learn more here!

#61: Entrepreneur and author, Jen Glantz joins Chris to talk about how placing an ad on Craigslist as a social experiment changed her life. They also discuss how to turn your passion and natural talents into your primary source of income, three ways to maximize success in your business, and lessons learned about grit, resilience, and confidence. Finally, drawing on her experience as a professional bridesmaid, Jen shares tips and advice about everything from planning a memorable wedding to writing the perfect speech. Jen Glantz ( @jenglantz) is the founder of Bridesmaid For Hire, as well as a speaker, professional coach, podcast host and author. 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Kickstarter is a great way to launch your product, right? Think again! In this podcast, I share 3 reasons why you should stop using Kickstarter and start launching your product the smart way. Kickstarter isn't the platform it once was and it may not be the right platform for you. In fact, most Kickstarter Product launches fail. In this video, we're going to talk about the reasons why you should stop using Kickstarter in 2022. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Why would I want to stop using one of the most popular crowdfunding platforms in the world?" Well, it turns out that there are a few key reasons why Kickstarter might not be the best option for your crowdfunding campaign in 2022. So if you're planning on launching a Kickstarter campaign in the next few years, make sure to listen to this podcast episode!

Welcome to the Queer Indie Beat! Thank you for listening! Today's interview is with Madeline Kelly, where we talk about her writing journey to writing an Indie comic with two amazing artists she found on Reddit! Podcast Links: Alyson R. Tong's Linktree Alyson R. Tong Writes Patreon Madeline Kelly's Kickstarter for Anchor Madeline Kelly's Amazon Author Page --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queer-indie-beat/support

In this week's episode, Laura and Nikki interview artist, illustrator, musician, self-proclaimed mad scientist and D&D geek, Tyler Thrasher. Tyler has an undying love for nature and its respective curiosities, and there are few things Tyler's brain isn't obsessing over. Between his pursuits to crystallize the world, opalize everything and hunt down some of the most unique plants, his passion to combine art and science every step of the way is his fire and fuel. He applies his brand of hopeful, angry optimism to everything he does. As you'll hear during this interview, Tyler has the ability to take his curiosities and quickly turn them into amazing products... from crystalized cicadas to plant-growing journals, custom art t-shirts and even plushies! He sees what's missing in the marketplace, courageously takes action, and puts his work out in the world for all of us to enjoy. We know you'll love our conversation with him and be inspired to see where your own curiosities will lead you! TOPICS DISCUSSED Tyler's Startist story  How he began combining his interest in art and science and developed his unique crystallized insects What happened to Tyler's Instagram after requesting an art trade with an illustrator he loves Being spontaneous vs. planning things out Using Kickstarter and pre-sales to fund products Working with DFTBA for fulfillment, shipping and creating new products Making, selling and shipping t-shirts to raise money for The Bail Project and other black causes What Tyler's online community did when his house burned down How people react on social media when you focus on one thing vs following many different passions The process of designing his cicada plushie and the ridiculous number he sold in one week! Asking for what you want to grow your career Getting real about his anxiety and insecurity and how he doesn't let that stop him from following through with his ideas… which led to his existential discussion with his cicada! Tyler shares a few product ideas he's working on, including a whole bunch of plushies, his plans for a bigger lab and conservatory in partnership with a nanotech scientist in Tulsa. And caves, Tyler loves caves! Tyler shares his obsession with sour candy and Nikki gives him a brilliant idea for a new product! And finally, Tyler shares his best advice for people who are just getting started. Read the transcript and find links to all mentioned resources in the STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/tylerthrasher JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST SOCIETY ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/startistsociety/ LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? BUY US A COFFEE BOURBON: buymeacoffee.com/startistsociety/

Charles and George are joined by filmmaker and writer Kath Tolentino today to chat about lots of topics like AAPI movies, seeking representation, and tech news. Today's big topic is one that's sure to benefit filmmakers starting out: budgeting for independent features. Give this episode a listen for guidance on your next Indie film's budget! In this episode, we talk about… How many streaming services are currently offering carousels of films that supposedly celebrate AAPI Heritage Month (Asian American & Pacific Islander), but the nature of the content they've chosen has been disappointing to say the least. Questions about how they chose the content - should the films be about AAPI issues or have a prominent AAPI actor or director?  How the carousels of AAPI content could have been expanded if more Indie and short films were included. How to know when to hunt for agents or managers once you've created a great short film. Why shorts can generate interest from representation but have a lower ceiling for next steps - representation will always want to immediately know what you can do that will make them money. The roles of agents vs managers, how they differ, and what they do for you. How people perceive that this industry will make them a ton of money, but it's hard to make a lot of income, especially with the amount of money agents and managers take as their cut. Atlas Orion Anamorphic lenses which are great for widescreen and a specific quality.  Atlas's new Limited run of Silver Edition lenses which will allow the flare to match the color of the light. These are super niche lenses and they're going to make 100 sets. What to look for in buying your first set of lenses if you feel overwhelmed by all the review blogs and videos out there. Why creating a budget where you pay people at proper industry scale can be difficult to determine. What ends up happening with most Indie films is that the budget is created backwards from what producers feel like they can realistically raise for the movie. How the schedule is closely intertwined with the budget - the number of days you shoot will alter the costs drastically. Why if you're hiring a line producer, you want to find someone who is used to working on films with a similar schedule to yours. How usually you will have a few factors locked in and will build the rest of the budget around that. Why you need to always build a contingency into your budget and allow more for cast than you think. Using Kickstarter and WeFunder and why there's something to be said for finding a way to make your movie within the confines of a smaller budget. Links to Resources: Atlas anamorphic lenses For more information about lenses, check out our Gear Guides. Our last episode with Kath where she chatted about her indie feature: I'm Producing a Feature...What First Steps Do I Take? Charles Haine: http://www.charleshaine.com/  Kath Tolentino: https://www.borderwoman.pictures/  You can find everything we spoke about today and more here: https://nofilmschool.com/. Please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check us out on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joined by Roland MacDonald from Roland's Revenge to talk about working through the Pandemic, playtesting his expansion to the award winning Ruthless and why they aren't using Kickstarter this time. Notes To Show https://www.ruthless-game.com/ http://rolandsrevenge.com/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/35126/rolands-revenge-games https://www.instagram.com/rolandtheillustrator/ https://twitter.com/rolandsrevenge OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts   |  Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website  | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch Special Guest: Roland MacDonald.

Today we're discussing Using Kickstarter to Fund Your Project on Instagram™. We're joined by my good friend, colleague, and member of my own Instagram Insider community, Christa Hutchins. Congratulations on your new podcast! It’s called “Just One Simple Thing” and it’s so great. It has short succinct gems of wisdom and practical tips! Every week, there’s an action step. So far, my favorite is episode 5 - “What type of stuck are you?” Let's get into it!  Click below for show notes https://ruthiegray.mom/using-kickstarter-to-fund-your-project/   Christa's website at Do A New Thing  https://doanewthing.com/ Christa's Podcast: Just One Simple Thing  https://doanewthing.com/ Ruthie: Christa, your tag line is, “Moving your God-dream from vision to action together.” How are you using Instagram to drive traffic to this effort?        Using Kickstarter to Fund Your Project on Instagram Christa: Well, I think one of the key words in that tagline is “together.” You know, I am big, big, big on relationships and on collaborations and bringing people together.   So, I hope that through my Instagram work that people feel like they're less alone because I'm in there with them. I'm also helping them connect with other people who are in there with them. So I drive them to places like the podcast or my mastermind and my one-on-one coaching so they feel less alone and they feel comfortable joining those places because they've gotten to know me through Instagram.    R: Yes, you are one of the first people that ever reached out to me for collaboration. You've taught me a lot about collaboration and community and that we are in this together.         How Using Kickstarter can Bolster Your Goals   R: As you know, in this series we’re discussing ways to monetize using Instagram, and one of the ways you did this was by using Kickstarter to fund your Line-a-day journal. Obviously, I got on board because I thought it was a fabulous idea and I use my journal every single morning. Tell us the results of using Kickstarter and how you exceeded your goals!   C: Yeah. So Kickstarter is a platform where you can offer new products, new product ideas, things that you're exploring, and offer people an opportunity to join in with you by crowdsourcing to fund your idea. I knew I had this idea for the line a day journal. I had done a short four month trial version and I was ready to launch the full year version for 2021.   On Kickstarter, I set up a campaign and you can run them for a limited time. The suggested time is two weeks. So that's what I did. Then you pick a value that is your target goal for your Kickstarter--how much money you want to raise to be able to produce your thing.   People who join in on your Kickstarter can get different levels of bonuses and extras to go along with whatever it is you're funding. So, um, if you reach your funding level, then Kickstarter collects all that money and gives you most of it and they can keep a little bit for themselves which is normal.   Then you produce the thing, but if you don't make your goal, then nobody pays anything. You don't get funds and it's all gone. I set my goal at $1,500 in two weeks. That was what I was going to try to do. I promoted it on my Instagram, my newsletter, and my Facebook.   A Real Audience Response   I was shocked at the response. Partly, I think it was because, yes, it's a good idea. It was a very unique idea. There's nothing like a one year line a day journal on the market. All the line a day journals are for five years and this one is for one year that cycles through every month.   In the journal, you can see every month what you wrote. The date, the month before. So it was a unique idea and my community, my Instagram community and the rest of my “Do a New Thing” community wanted to support me and Kickstarter is a fun way for people to support you and to promote and help you to be ...

We chat with comic book publisher Dirk Manning about using Kickstarter to fund his projects and the Butts in Seats campaign closing on April 16. Check it out at buttsinseatscomic.com or visit Dirk's website at DirkManning.com

You've written your book but need to fund getting it published. One of the newest ways of doing this is to create a fund from future readers willing to support your reading. Today we talk a bout using Kickstarter to fund your book launch.

We welcome Scottish cartoonist & comic book writer David Taylor onto the show to discuss his new comic book series WILD NATURE. Ross & David also dive into how gore is used in modern media and it can often be misused. We also discuss the benefits of using Kickstarter to self-publish your work. Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/CrackACanTalkShow Instagram | @Crackacantalkshow Interviewer | Ross Bowie | @Rossboowie | @RossBowieCS Guest | David Taylor | @dftaylorcomics | @MrDavidFTaylor Wild Nature | https://dftaylor.art/2020/06/30/wild-nature/Kickstarter | https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dftaylor/wild-nature-blood-soaked-neon-drenched-thriller/posts Music |@Frxnkg_Music | Self Revulsion https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSb46wpVBy1kHvRt_oS8LkA

“Road To 50 Miles” chronicles the journey of two women as they train for and run a 50-mile race, an ultramarathon.  Their journey leads them on a discovery to find their true heroes and inspires an entire community to help them get across the finish line.    Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUMZYK0Y_vU   Kara Wilson in her own words:   As a child I was always one of the fastest in the class. I was tall and skinny and though awkward I was light and could fly confidently quicker than most on the field or the track. Running wasn’t a chore back then. If I would get a pair of fresh sneakers I would want to see how fast and far they could take me the minute I fastened them to my feet. It wasn’t until I hit puberty that I started to slow down a bit and running soon became a bore. I didn’t need to run to lose weight and I didn’t quite understand why anyone would want to run  longer than once around a track. As time passed by I just grew completely disinterested in it. It wasn’t until I moved to England at 38 that it became a thing. I currently find myself running. Running here and there and everywhere for everyone but most importantly running for myself.   Jen McMahon in her own words:    I remember distinctly when I was on the cheer squad in high school, we had to run 1 mile as a warm up everyday before practice.  I would basically do whatever I could to avoid the mile or cut it short or just complain through the whole thing.  It never occurred to me that I could actually do this for fun.  I’m not really sure where the motivation came from, but when I was about 26 and about to get married, I decided I wanted to run a marathon.  I had NO race experience and I just decided to start training (just barely).  A couple friends of mine and my husband (fiancee at the time) start running all around Huntington Beach to prepare. We ran our first marathon, the Rock ‘n Roll San Diego that June and I have been running in some way or another ever since.  After having kids I stopped doing marathons and half marathons decided to focus more on 5ks, 10ks and sprint triathlons. Then one day, Kara said, “Hey, you wanna run an ultramarathon with me?” It had never occurred to me to run a distance like this before and I didn’t want to let the opportunity pass me by, so here I am!     New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out.    The tough girl podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please check out www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.   Show notes Meeting Kara and Jen The idea to run 50 miles Having the conversation about running 50 miles Panic… Running a lot but not running longer distances Buying the book -  Following a training plan Starting from being able to run a half marathon Not training together  Holding each other accountable Getting the long runs in Getting the idea to film and document the 50 mile journey Dealing with pressure Challenges during training American River 50 Endurance Race  Running together and the race strategy The strengths that each other bring to the team The feelings on the start line The best mile and the worst mile The finish line Would they consider doing a 100 mile race!! What they would improve on Using Kickstarter to fund the movie/documentary Top tips for running an ultra Final words of advice    Social Media   Website - https://roadto50miles.wordpress.com   Instagram @ultratrainingwheels  

In this episode, host Nalin talks to  David and Justin from Coozies Games about  Buy the Vote! that raised   30.072 $  on Kickstarter. We discuss: -          [1:38] How Coozies Games was born from a family of board game enthusiasts, and what Buy the Vote! is about. -          [5:38] The importance of pre-launch marketing, for building excitement. They went to conventions and had people try the game and fill in surveys about the experience. Since it is a 15 minutes play through time, this was a key selling point to get strangers to try the game.  -          [12:32] How they did the survey and what they learn from it.  -          [16:29] The difficulties of launching a game with a political theme, and the mission behind it. -          [19:15] Using Kickstarter as a way to fund creating a game vs. using it as a way to find a bigger market. -          [26:19] Using 1 on 1 reach out to people on Launch day, bringing around 300 new backers to Kickstarter! -          [30:06] The best conversion came from conventions, and much less from digital marketing ads. Youtube reviewers are also great exposure for board game creators. -          [32:59] How to connect with David and Justin at Coozies Games   Thanks for listening to the Board Game Marketing Podcast! Final marketing tip from David and Justin to new board game creators: "Figure out exactly who your target audience is. You can't be everything to all people. You have to pick and choose who you think would fall in love with your board game creation!"   Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/buythevotegame/buy-the-vote-election-board-game Website: https://buythevotegame.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buythevotegame Twitter: https://twitter.com/buythevotegame   For more information on how to market your game, be sure to check out the Meeple Marketing Blog.

In this episode, host Nalin talks to Will Carson about Indipro. We discuss: -          [2:03] How Will went from role-playing games in his childhood, to become a tabletop game distributer with the goal to bring indie games to the store shelves. -          [4:36] How creators can work with Indipro to promote and distribute their games. When working together since pre-launch, Indipro will advise you on what can be also improved for marketing and distribution reasons, which can in itself help for the success of the campaign. -          [9:35] A good game will always have great gameplay and a clear rulebook/video. -          [11:43] How many copies work better, the type of packaging and pricing per style of game.  -          [19:15] Using Kickstarter as a way to fund creating a game vs. using it as a way to find a bigger market. -          [21:57] The services and help you can get with Will and Indipro. -          [26:11] Reorders and the distribution process timeline. -          [28:54] How to connect with John and Indipro.   Thanks for listening to the Board Game Marketing Podcast! Final marketing tip from John to new board game creators: “Have an audience already, and if you can, launch it in a time where you plan on being at least one if not more conventions, so you can get that synergy going.” Website: https://indiprogames.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InDiProGames/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiprogames/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiprogames   For more information on how to market your game, be sure to check out the Meeple Marketing Blog.  

Rocom joins us again to discuss an amazing line of figures, his own!  We go through his new Mighty Maniax: Horror & Gaming inspired Glyos Action Figures.  All the challenges in crowdfunding independent figures, finding an audience, how to connect to that audience and how to deliver an incredible product.  Using Kickstarter and social media to create hype.  Enjoy!  And donate to his figures!

Adam Craft: Understanding Crowdfunding Product Launching What is the best way to launch your product- on Amazon or Kickstarter? Over the last recent years, these two platforms have become vital in launching products into the market. Crowdfunding (Kickstarter) is a great way to launch your product faster and gain customer feedback and loyalty. In this episode of the Page One Podcast, Luke Peters speaks with Adam Craft on how he successfully launched a product on Kickstarter and the journey that was. Adam is the founder of Elevated Craft and his flagship product The Elevated Craft Cocktail Shaker, a design that raised over $472,000 on Kickstarter late last year. He continued taking presales and in just a few months his revenue exceeded $600k from almost 8,000 backers. Listen in to learn about the process of crowdfunding before, during, and after a product launch. You will also learn the difference between an Amazon and a Kickstarter product launch. Key Takeaways: The importance of having backers who take their time to know the product as you take care of them. The difference between doing an Amazon launch vs. crowdfunding. The advantage of the one on one customer feedback and loyalty on Kickstarter than anywhere else with product launches. The importance of having a cool product to attract backers on Kickstarter. Episode Timeline: [4:03] How being a student of crowdfunding, and doing a lot of research helped Adam raise money on Kickstarter. [5:21] How he prepared for the funding by first investing in the product. [7:03] He explains how he was able to run an aggressive campaign on Kickstarter and sell the product on different platforms. [11:02] The duration of a Kickstarter campaign and all the work that goes into it- preparing, during, and after the campaign. [13:39] The importance of the first three-day stage of the campaign and how to prepare for it. [16:28] Factors that differentiate between Amazon and crowdfunding and why each has unique potential in the success of product launches. [19:15] Adam explains the aspect of loyalty and true customer feedback witnessed on Kickstarter that is unavailable elsewhere. [21:14] The lessons he has learned about supply, marketing before launching and planning for enough sample production. [23:51] The most important things to get effective results from your Kickstarter campaign. [26:54] He talks about the amateur mistake he made of putting all his trust in one factory and later they failed him and he ended up regretting. [29:38] How he keeps a big list of product ideas to always have a pool to look at.   Quotes: “The most important part of the campaign is your first three days, so if you launch your campaign and then you start thinking about running ads, that campaign is probably already dead.”- Adam [14:55]

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Marketing Strategies Revealed in this Episode: What Kickstarter is and how exactly it works The criteria that a business must meet in order to launch a kickstarter campaign Who Kickstarter is for The main reasons that a business should consider launching a kickstarter campaign and what they have to benefit from launching one Examples of companies that we may all be familiar with that have launched successful Kickstarter campaigns that have then gone on to do very well

Entrepreneur and Author, Melissa Frey, shares her tips on running a Kickstarter, starting a YouTube channel and reaching your audience on Instagram. In episode seventeen you will learn: How to find your author voice and finish your first draft.Why it doesn't matter how long it takes as long as you finish.Learning from your mistakes and determining if and when you should re-release your book.Using Kickstarter as a way for friends and family to support you and offset your publishing costs.Inexpensive incentives to use for your Kickstarter.Using YouTube as another medium to connect with your audience. Tips for making your words easier to read and who to hire to edit your next book (hint: hire Melissa!).Using Instagram as an author and learning the ins and outs to make it fun and rewarding.Why it's important to know your branding and how to use your unique personality to connect with readers using Instagram.Three tips to help kickstart your engagement on Instagram. About Melissa Frey Melissa Frey (pronounced "fry") is an Indie Author, Book Editor, AuthorTuber, Instagrammer, and Course Creator. Her debut novel, The Secret of the Codex, was relaunched on November 12, 2019, with a new cover and new content. The second book in the series, The Prophecy of the Codex, is scheduled for release later this year. The series follows a group of four archaeological professors and students on their quest to uncover an ancient secret and keep the power of that secret safe from those who want to steal it for themselves. It's a great read for people who love action, adventure, superpowers, mystery, suspense, and a little romance!Melissa recently released the Instagram for Authors Course where she helps authors navigate the sometimes confusing world of Instagram. She designed it for authors new to the platform as well as those who have a presence there but are looking to level up. Please use code INDIE10 to get $10 off the course! She's also a Book Editor. She loves to help other authors polish their work until it shines! Melissa takes great pride in cultivating a professional, collaborative, and stress-free environment so the author can realize their dream of perfecting and publishing their book with confidence. Connect with Melissa Frey WebsiteThe Secret of the Codex on AmazonInstagram for Authors CourseEditing ServicesInstagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/indieauthorlifestyle/support

What you'll learn: Today we hear an inspiring, yet cautionary, tale from a startup founder who lost his company from equity dilution. Tim Case shares his story and gives early stage entrepreneurs invaluable advice on how to create an innovative product and scale a business with little starting capital.   About our guest: Tim Case is a serial entrepreneur who has been cooking and inventing since he was twelve years old. Through the combination of his inquisitive nature, engineering mindset and passion for gourmet experiences, he was able to develop, patent and launch—via Kickstarter—the award-winning Pizza Oven Box under the company BakerStone (all while working as a business banker).   Key takeaways from this episode: The BakerStone Background Story — 3:38 Conceptualization and innovation behind Pizza Oven Box —6:16 Using Kickstarter for proof of concept and lead for industry contacts — 7:38 Product to market timeline — 8:45 Growth of founders and equity stake investors — 11:32 Founder relationships and what each person brought to the table — 12:54 Peak growth point and sales percentages as an early stage startup — 16:23 Key marketing angle when launching a product — 20:30 Diluted equity stake and change in partnership — 21:28 Founder Advice: What would Tim do differently in hindsight — 22:31 Determining startup profitability — 26:06 Selling in-store: challenges and lessons — 28:17 Arbitration and a change in ownership and upper management — 30:33 Invaluable advice from a serial entrepreneur — 31:53   Get in touch with Tim: LinkedIn Need more expert advice? Learn more at www.retailband.com Positive thoughts? Leave us a review on iTunes Want to connect? Follow us on LinkedIn

Hayley Knouff is a self taught potter and owner of Desert Sun Ceramics, a small community clay studio in Moab, UT. Hayley's passion for ceramics and her desire to support art in her rural community are what drive her to create a thriving studio space where all skill levels are welcome.

On this week’s episode of the Art of the Kickstart podcast, we spoke with Julia Benben of Chameleon Pens. Tune in to learn more about their latest Kickstarter project for the Chameleon Fineliner pens, plus how to build a community around your product or brand and launch a new project using Kickstarter. Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways How to use crowdfunding to grow your product line How to think about features, pricing and more when designing a new product How to build a community around your product How backing a product on Kickstarter is different from buying a product on a different website Why listening to your customers is critical Why you need to research everything before beginning to launch a Kickstarter project Links Chameleon Pens on Kickstarter Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne  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

A successful campaign on Kickstarter, the crowdfunding platform, can help validate a business and a product. Catherine Lavery, the founder of BestSelf, a producer of productivity journals and tools, used Kickstarter in 2015 to launch the company. She describes the process to host Eric Bandholz, the founder of Beardbrand.

Host Richard Bliss is joined by co-host, John Coveyou, to discuss 4 unexpected benefits from Kickstarter. 1. Gauge demand before you manufacture.2. Improve your product based on customer feedback.3. Ship products with maximal efficiency.4. Tap into an audience you wouldn't be able to reach otherwise.

Sophie Gamand is a French award-winning photographer and animal advocate living and working in New York.  Since 2010, she has been focusing on dogs and our relationship with them. Sophie travels around the U.S. photographing shelter dogs for free, to help bring awareness to their fate, and help them get adopted. Her most known series are Wet Dog and Flower Power, Pit Bulls of the Revolution.  She has won several prestigious photography awards for her work (including a Sony World Photography Award in 2014), as well as advocacy awards for her dedication to animal rescue and adoption. Sophie's work has been published in the press worldwide, online and in print (Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, Oprah Magazine, ....).  Her first book, Wet Dog, came out in October 2015. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/sophiegamand In this episode, Sophie discusses: -How her overly critical father killed a lot of her creative drives. -Her time spent in Art Law, opera singing, and creating a photography magazine. -Moving to New York and starting with a clean slate. -Deciding to tackle the thing that scared her the most – taking photographs of strangers. -Her visit to a vet clinic and the photography of a bulldog that was the catalyst for her new body of work. -The way in which we come full-circle back to the things we were interested in as children. -The question of where she would be had she been encouraged to do exactly what she loved. -Learning to ignore the destructive voices in your head, yet still trust the kind voices. -How she was mauled by a dog when she was younger and how she confronted that fear. -The bad reputation that Pit bulls have and how she is attempting to change that with Pit Bull Flower Power. -Being rejected by publishers for her book despite the enormous amount of traction that it received on social media. -Using Kickstarter to fund Pit Bull Flower Power. -The power of social media, especially for female artists. -How working with shelter dogs has affected her creative process. -The other creative outlets that her photography lets her tap into such as writing and making flower crowns. -Being frustrated with feeling like she doesn’t belong in a specific type of creative box. -The importance of that easy/difficult first step. -Taking a step back and getting perspective of the impact of your creative contribution. -The positives and negatives of the goalposts constantly moving for creative individuals. Sophie's Final Push will remind you to be kind to yourself and realize that all of those little steps you are taking are actually brining you towards something wonderful!   Quotes: “I had a clean slate and all the room to spread my wings and figure out what am I going to do now?  Who am I going to be?  That was scary as hell but also very exciting.” “The Universe just handed this to me on a silver platter with a little bow on it and I chickened out and walked away.” “We should trust our inner child more when it comes to our creative process.  As children, we know where our truth is.” “It was shattering to spend all those months being rejected when I thought this was going to be a walk in the park.” “As a creative, especially when I am in a darker mode, I cry and I think why can’t I know what I want to be?” “That first step is the easiest, most difficult and most important step.” “Art is about harnessing our fears.” Links mentioned: Pit Bull Flower Power by Sophie Gamand Sophie Gamand on the Pawprint podcast (talking about Frida) Youngman Brown on the Pawprint podcast Sophie's exhibit at The Invisible Dog Art Center Connect with Sophie: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter On the next episode: Fieldey : Website / Instagram Join the discussion in the Facebook group!

Jonathan Fesmire is an author who started out writing fantasy but today is best known for his steampunk novels like “Bodacious Creed: a Steampunk Zombie Western. Based in Southern California, Jonathan has been a fan of steampunk stories and art for years and has interviewed many members of the community for his The Wild Steampunk […] The post CL184: Using Kickstarter To Fund Your Book – Interview with Jonathan Fesmire appeared first on James Taylor.

Ever wonder why business owners use Kickstarter? My sweet friend Polly Payne, Founder of Horacio Printing has used Kickstarter to fund many of her product launches and it's been a lifesaver for her. She wouldn't have had the income to source the products without the help of these campaigns! We also dive into how to leverage influencers in your niche to help spread the word about your brand, her top daily productivity tips, and the hardships of making business friends and local friends when you move to a new city.   SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/using-kickstarter INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

In this episode with Mark Jensen, we discuss: Being realistic about the level of work required to open a restaurant. Asking yourself, "Are you willing to handle that level of work?"  Traveling and living to find your passion.  Being patient during the come-up. Put your nose down, do the work, and give all of yourself. The more your put in now the more you'll get out later.  The influence of a Biology Degree in cooking.  How blowing up and being angry doesn't work as a leadership style anymore.  Scaling from catering, to mobile truck, to brick and mortar. Slowly building your brand and network as your growing.  Comparing yourself globally, not locally.  Things to be considered when scaling with a food truck.   Using Kickstarter to get a little cash and to show investors that you're building momentum. Keeping hope during the loan processes.  Abandoning the idea of getting money from investors, at the expense of losing authenticity.  Not spreading your team to thin by offering lunch and dinner.  The Benefits of Pre-ticked seasonal Sunday supers.  Using lists. Being aware of your energy and how your emotions are impacting those around you. Starting in his family's restaurant in Vermont, Chef Mark Jensen was soon working in restaurants in France, Scotland, Italy, and finally back in New England. Eventually, Jensen brought his family to Lexington, KY, where he began Mark Jensen Catering. The catering company evolved to include Fork in The Road Mobile Galley. In the summer of 2015, Jensen took the momentum he gathered from the mobile food truck and opened Middle Fork Kitchen Bar to much acclaim. Show notes… Favorite Success Quote or Mantra. "You should only aspire to what you're willing to achieve."   Today's Sponsor Sourcery allows you to streamline and digitize your entire Accounts Payable operation. Digital invoicing, backed with human verification, will save you countless hours of work and increase AP accuracy. Say goodbye to your file cabinets and enter the digital world. Kabbage. Apply for up to 250,000 of funding through Kabbage, and you'll get a $50 e-gift card when you quality. Get started!     Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Focus. Perseverance  Not taking on more than he's willing to take on.  What is your biggest weakness? Thinking he can do it all. Time management.  What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Let the interviewee talk. Find out if they have a plan. What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Overcomeing the day to day. Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Excellence at all levels. What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Truthfulness. What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time Share an online resource or tool. Heritage Radio Cooking issues with Dave Arnold. The Business of the Business with Phil Collichio. What's one piece of technology you've adopted in your restaurant and how has it influence operations? Toast If you got the news that you'd be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be? Be yourself. pay attention. Do good.  Contact Info Chef@middleforkkb.com www.middleforkkb.com   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining today! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Huge thanks to CHEF MARK JENSEN for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time!   Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!

One of the things I love about working in the Consumer Technology industry is the opportunity I have to hear how companies are doing product research and bringing new tech to market. My guest, today, Deena Ghazarian is an especially delightful person to talk to about those topics because she is a vital part of the TargetPath team - an accelerator that helps tech startups and established technology companies get started, scale, and become successful faster. One of the things I love about working in the Consumer Technology industry is the opportunity I have to learn how companies are doing product research and bringing new technologies to market. My guest on this episode is Deena Ghazarian, an especially delightful person to talk to about those topics because she is a vital part of the TargetPath team - an accelerator that helps tech startups get started, scale, and become successful faster. In this conversation Deena and I were able to talk about a number of fascinating topics such as how the TargetPath team has been on the front lines of the “smart city” movement, helping the city of New York establish and implement its smart city program. We also spoke about innovative ways startups and established tech companies alike are using Kickstarter and Amazon to do product research and set their companies up for success. Deena is a smart, accomplished professional who brings years of experience to the consumer tech industry. I know you’re going to benefit from hearing what she shares on this episode. This company is on the leading edge of implementing smart city tech in the 5 boroughs of New York City One of the exciting tech projects Deena and the TargetPath team has been involved in lately is the LinkNYC project. They’ve helped remove every payphone in the city with gleaming silver kiosks (called “Links) that contain Wi-Fi beacons, mobile device chargers, and informational tablets for users. The goal is to have at least 4,550 of these units spread across the five boroughs by the year 2020. Deena says consumer tech is not just about headphones and smart speakers, it’s also about connecting consumers of city services to those services in ways that are beneficial and efficient. It’s an amazing project and a look into the future of what consumer tech companies will be working on more and more as we move forward. Equipping Sol Republic to go from $0 to $65M in just over 3 years You may have seen one of the “Soundtrack of Life” video clips featuring Olympic champion Michael Phelps. They were created by a headphone brand called Sol Republic. The company was founded in 2011 and Deena and the TargetPath team were instrumental in the product research and analysis, product development, launch, and management of the brand from the beginning. Today Sol Republic is one of the fastest growing audio brands in its category. Speaking about Michael as a member of the promotional team, Deena says, “Michael did it for his love of music and what Sol Republic stood for. It was a very interesting model where he wanted to be associated with what was cool, so we were very lucky to have Michael as part of the team.” In Deena’s description of this success story, you’ll hear the key role an advisory team like TargetPath can have in the product research and development of a successful brand. It’s a strategy more brands will likely be adopting in the future. When your product is your baby, it’s hard to hear how it might be ugly Startup founders often have a hard time seeing why consumers are not going to fall in love with their product idea in the same way they have. It’s their beautiful baby, but Deena points out that apart from hard work and strategic planning, the consumer is not going to adopt it. Along that line, it’s easy to think that if the product could only be promoted effectively to a big retailer like Best Buy, everything else would work itself out. But the truth is that those big retailers are going to rightfully demand that the product is a quality product consumers will not only relate to but also like. That’s why it’s better to build a distribution channel strategy that can deliver the best product for the end consumer. Deena says, “If you jump ahead of that process too quickly, it, unfortunately, can be the downfall of your baby.” Learn why good product and consumer research and strategic distribution can make or break even the most innovative consumer tech products, on this episode with Deena Ghazarian. Kickstarter and Amazon are great sources of honest feedback for startups The tendency is to think that Kickstarter and Indiegogo are for startups, but there’s actually a great opportunity for established brands to use those platforms to get the feedback they need. With good feedback, they are able to iterate and adapt their products to consumer needs and demands. A company can learn whether or not customers will engage with the product story, what the price point should be, and how the product is going to fly long-term. Amazon is a great model to utilize for product research and development as well. The reason is that the reviews given on products in the Amazon ecosystem are honest reviews. Nothing is held back, so companies can listen to that feedback and make changes as a result. Deena points out how less commonly considered things, like packaging, can become focal-points for changes simply because of the consumer feedback received. She says, “They’ll tell you if you’re not doing anything to stand out. That’s really valuable feedback that’s hard to get because in most cases people are not thinking about the last 3 feet of the sale and how the consumer reacts to the products.” Listen to the rest of this episode to hear Deena’s thoughts about the future of consumer tech as it relates to voice technology and handsfree implementations, health and wellness, and IOT implementation out of doors. If you are with a consumer technology company planning to launch a new product at CES, or are even looking ahead to CES 2019, the Max Borges Agency can help you succeed. To learn more, check out: www.maxborgesagency.com. Topics Featured In This Episode [1:50] How Deena Ghazarian got involved in consumer tech [3:53] Transitioning to Monster as director of sales [9:06] The role TargetPath plays in helping product creators become profitable [11:40] Amazon strategies TargetPath helps startups implement [14:10] Examples of companies TargetPath has served [17:30] Mistakes commonly made by hardware entrepreneurs [20:37] Using Kickstarter and Amazon to get initial feedback on consumer tech products [23:50] Consumer tech trends Deena is keeping her eye on [25:43] The future of TargetPath: Doubling down to serve world-changing startups [31:01] The best way for startups to work with TargetPath Resources & People Mentioned Replay TV Anthony Wood (CEO of ROKU) Monster Sol Republic Homedics Noel Lee Michael Phelps Best Buy Amazon Apple Kickstarter The Amazon Exclusive Group Consumer Technology Association Board of Industry Leaders Gary Shapiro Connect with Deena Ghazarian TargetPath Connect With Max Borges www.MaxBorgesAgency.com LinkedIn Subscribe to Unconventional Genius onApple Podcasts, Otto Radio, Player FM, Soundcloud, or Spotify  

In this episode with Dan Wu, we discuss: Not letting being perfect prevent you from starting. Being the biggest version of yourself. The value of knowing people. Seizing opportunity while it last. Working at different restaurants to learn. Doing well by doing good and tying your brand to other brands that are doing good. Being a skilled chef not being nearly enough to run a successful restaurant. Knowing that everyone struggles in the beginning, and you're not alone. Helping those who are just getting started. Rotating everyone through all the stations so the team grows. When people go to bat for you, how you can't screw it up. Your restaurant brand being an extension of your personal brand. Building a narrative while building your brand. Using Kickstarter to promote opening. Strategy for finding investors. Let your people figure it out on their own before interjecting.   Originating from China, when Chef Dan Wu was eight years old he moved to the United States. After graduating college, Wu ate his way through San Francisco and New York. In 2014 Chef Wu managed to find himself on Masterchef. After Masterchef, he started his own podcast the Culinary Evangelist, which ultimately lead to opening his own restaurant Atomic Roman located in Lexington, KY. Show notes… Favorite Success Quote or Mantra. "Don't let perfect be the enemy of good." Today's Sponsor   Gusto-  "The best payroll, benefits, and HR for the small business owner." It is time to let Gusto do the heavy lifting. Sign up today, and once you run your first payroll you'll get 3 months FREE on Gusto. Click Here to get started   bentobox- Bring your restaurant's hospitality online with BentoBox. Get in touch to learn more and save up to $1500 on initial setup when you mention Restaurant Unstoppable. Click Here to get started Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Going big. What is your biggest weakness? Discipline to now do too many things. What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Where do you want to be in X years? What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Staying focused by maintaining interest. Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. See it from the customers point of view. What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Not nickle and diming people Share an online resource or tool. Google Youtube What's one piece of technology you've adopted in your restaurant and how has it influence operations? Square T-sheets If you got the news that you'd be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be? Don't be perfect be the enemy of good Just do it and always do it better the next time. do well by doing good. Good. Contact Info Instagram: @Atomicramen Facebook/Atomicramen   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining today! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Huge thanks to Dan Wu for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time!   Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!

As more Amazon sellers join the grand e-commerce landscape, it becomes increasingly more difficult to find private label product ideas that are not overly saturated or marginally profitable. Being first to market with any new and exciting product seems to be a matter of luck more than conscience choosing of products to source—or is it? Searching Amazon for your next best-selling product might seem like a good idea, but in reality, it can be a surefire way to retread old ground. Finding alternative outlets from which to discover private label product ideas is more crucial than ever due to the ever-increasing number of private labels springing up on Amazon. However, there are places online and offline to find private label product ideas that are both unconventional and lucrative. Social platforms are increased in popularity and functionality and have also yielded many new creative ideas that speak to many different groups of people. In episode 166 of the AMPM Podcast, host Manny Coats speaks with high-earning Amazon private label seller Tim Jordan about the fallacy of using Amazon to find new private label product ideas. This misconception is due in part to the oversaturation of sellers offering the same products and the misleading data generated by Amazon. Even if a particular product is hot right now, the competition is fierce and is difficult to break into without significant investment. Additionally, Tim shares five places online that he has found to be very lucrative in discovering new private label product ideas that are low competition and have the opportunity to be first to market in many cases. Tim Jordan covers many of his coveted strategies and secrets to find private label products ideas, including the following: 00:52 Introduction to Tim Jordan 03:14 Looking to the Future of Private Label 04:39 Biggest Mistake: Sellers Using Amazon to Find New Private Label Products to Sell 06:12 Don’t Trust Amazon’s Data on an Unknown Product’s Viability 08:10 The Yeti Principle 13:45 Using Pinterest to Find Private Label Products to Sell 22:26 Using Kickstarter to Find Private Label Products to Sell 26:27 Using Etsy to Find Private Label Products to Sell 28:57 Using LifeHack Blogs to Find Private Label Products to Sell 33:16 Using Subscription Boxes to Find Private Label Products to Sell To watch the video version of this episode of the AM/PM Podcast, check out our YouTube channel below: Enjoy the episode? If you found this episode helpful, be sure to check out our previous episodes for more insight into being a successful Amazon FBA Seller! Don’t forget to “Like” our Facebook page and join the conversation with over 22,000 prominent other sellers! And don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast! Be sure to check out our latest content on our Instagram! Ready to get serious about your Amazon FBA game? The Illuminati Mastermind offers monthly training for intermediate to advanced level sellers (not recommended for those new to Amazon) for advanced tips and tricks to help your sales climb higher. This program is designed for six, seven, and eight-figure sellers, so only serious sellers should apply! Reserve your seat today so you don’t miss out on this helpful webinar! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO JOIN New to selling on Amazon? We have the perfect training for you! Freedom Ticket offers the best tips, tricks, and strategies for beginners just starting out! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FREEDOM TICKET Spend less & make more with the ultimate software tool suite for Amazon Sellers! Helium 10 offers 10+ tools that help you to optimize your listings better and increase sales with an easy-to-use system for one monthly membership price. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TODAY

Launching a product via Kickstarter or other crowd funding source is a great way to validate a market/product and raise funds for your production run.  I recently raised over $16,000 and in this episode I share all the strategies I used to hit my goal.  The interesting part of this, is that I was able to do it in just 30 days as a side project.

James Whitfield is the one in charge at Vanacci, together with Ryan Ward the Sales Director and Shaun Sykes the Creative Director runs an online only retailer, who also do wholesale. They are bringing a fresh modern look to men's accessories – and becoming masters of the crowdfunding product launch on Kickstarter. They launched in late 2014 and had a year two turnover of £220k up from £60k in year 1. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Hi, folks! Our apologies for being a little late this month but the next episode is here at last! This month we try not having a guest to see how the format works with just us three. The topic is the effect of Kickstarter on the visual novel industry! Topics Covered 0:00 Host and Episode Intros 0:25 Concept of Using Kickstarter for VNs 5:27 Kickstarting Previously TLd VNs vs non-TLd ones 13:30 Kickstarters just for Physical Releases/Merch 20:52 Execution of Well Known Localization Kickstarters 44:36 Use of Kickstarter for EVNs (English Visual Novels) 58:17 News 1:11:17 Shill Segment w/Karifean 1:14:04 Closing  

Musician's Moving Online 1 - Youtube Guitar Guru David Wallimann This is the first in a series of podcasts (which are not offered in sequential order across the series) which deals with the subject of how to create a successful offering online as a musician and actually make a living doing so. The first interview is with guitarist David Wallimann. David has built up a Youtube channel that has at this point in writing amassed an impressive 78k subscribers! David gives the low down on how he has achieved this and the pitfalls to watch out for. As well as this he gives facts and figures on income from Youtube advertising and how he supports this income in other ways. Podcast Ep 16 – Table Of Contents 1.46 Wallimann - what's in a name? 4.08 Discovering guitar in France. 4.30 Moving to the USA. 7.50 Getting into the band Glass Hammer. 10.35 Learning to live with your musical reality. 13.53 Beginning to work online. 15.22 Main influences and talking about the online experience. 16.54 The way that the Internet and digital assets have changed music creation and learning. 22.04 Do you make a living from the Internet? 24.00 The secret that needs to be learned to succeed on Youtube and the Internet. 32.53 Learning from another Youtube expert. 34.42 The future developments and direction. 35.23 Using Kickstarter to release an album. 41.52 Dealing with slow or non growth in your Youtube channel and burnout. 45.42 Where all the ideas come from. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING GMI THROUGH OUR PATREON PAGE More About David's Youtube Channel, Links & Other Online Content Here is David Wallimann's Youtube channel trailer which is an excellent exemplar of how to go about making one and what you should put in your content. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCtBd7toiOA Some more examples of David's Youtube channel lessons which cover a huge range of topics and are very popular across his channel. video example #1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYyK9Y0Fos8 video example #2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cankIICyllE video example #3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUJ36fVrbkA Links To David's Website & Other Online Content Here are some handy links to David's other online content! David's website can be found here David Wallimann website. Here you can see a selection of guitar lessons by David at Guitar Playback. The Jamplay course spoken about in the podcast. Finally, here is a blog interview that David gave to Live4Guitar. JUST $1 PER MONTH MAKES A DIFFERENCE - PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"] Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE. /*

Have you ever thought about creating a physical product? The task seems a bit overwhelming to most of us. Today’s guest took the overwhelming tasks of product creation to a whole new level. Not only did she hone in on her target customer, but she ran a successful Kickstarter campaign to validate her idea! Simply brilliant!  Today, we are talking with Mariah Clark. She’s been designing bags for more than 6 years and prior to that, she has spent more than 25 years working with yarn. She has a degree in Apparel Design from Virginia Tech and she even spent time in Paris, studying couture sewing! She is the owner of Stitch Amour, a brick and mortar yarn shop in Waynesboro, VA. Her new venture is Laurie Laine knitting bags. She’s here today to talk about the design process, the Kickstarter campaign and the popular Duo bag!  Listen to the episode as Kara and Mariah discuss: How Mariah went about getting feedback on her bags The development process behind the Duo bag from Laurie Laine The target market for her bag and why that was important What makes her bag different How she decided to use Kickstarted to test the validity of her bag Her best practices for running a successful Kickstarter campaign How she systematizes her processes to accomplish her goals Why knowing your customer is important   You can pre-order the Duo bag at www.laurielaine.com. Facebook/laurielainebags Ravelry/laurielaine

This episode has us taking an introspectve look at our backing habits on Kickstarter. We look at which types of games backed have stood the test of time, what we personally use the crowd funding service for (and how that has evolved over these past 3 years), and how that lines up with what Kickstarter set out to be in the world of board games. We're also giving first impressions of Key to the City: London and Tramways!   Tramways - 02:10 Key to the City: London - 11:54 7 Wonders Duel: Pantheon - 18:58 America - 27:10 Our introspective Kickstarter analysis - 32:29

The second TAS Breakthrough LIVE event just wrapped up and the amazing conversations and ideas that happened are hard to describe after the fact. But on this episode, Scott and Chris are going to give it a shot! So take some time to listen in to find out if events like this are something that could move your online business forward in the future. These two guys are sold on the value of these events and even read powerful testimonials about how this event served to move the businesses of other people forward. So sit back, listen to what these two guys learned, and how you can get involved in a similar group or event in the future. The important role that personal connections make in the advancement of your business. Everyone knows what it feels like to be discouraged. And conversely, everyone knows how good it feels to be encouraged by someone who is like-minded and gets where you are headed. There’s nothing like it. Chris and Scott have learned that events like TAS Breakthrough LIVE are a wonderful place for people who are working in a specific niche to gather, learn from each other’s experiences (successes and failures), brainstorm ideas for making each other more successful, and much more. But none of it will happen if you aren’t in a situation where you can be encouraged in those ways. Find out how you can connect with these events yourself, on this episode. Once you’ve got a private label product on Amazon should you go wide or go deep? Once you start to experience a bit of success selling private label products on Amazon you have a decision to make. Are you going to sit back and be satisfied with your current level of success or are you going to press forward to grow your success? If you’re going to press forward you have another decision to make. Are you going to go wide by finding building new brands that are unrelated to your current product? Or are you going to go deep by adding adjacent products that make your current products even more effective? On this episode, Scott and Chris talk about a scenario they discussed with the group who attended the TAS Breakthrough LIVE event where a current successful Amazon seller was asking this question. Should you use Kickstarter to launch your products? It’s possible, but not easy. If you are looking to launch a private label product on Amazon there are many ways you can go about it. But every one of them is going to require hard work and effective marketing. At the latest TAS Breakthrough LIVE event, one of the hot seat sessions focused on a successful Amazon seller (he’s making $25K per month presently) who has used Kickstarter to launch every one of his current products. In every case, he’s had a successful campaign that fully funded his product launch, but he wants to do even more. The guys had a great time helping him think through his Kickstarter strategy, why he’s doing things in that way, and what his end goal is for his Amazon business efforts. You’ve got to hear this part of the conversation, it’s a fresh look at the product launch approach that you’ll enjoy hearing. There’s often potential to grow your brand even if you’re already successful. At the recent TAS Breakthrough LIVE event, one of the people on the hot seat was trying to decide how she could grow her brand even more, even though she was already selling $80K per month. What? Isn’t that successful enough? Maybe, but it depends on your end goals. This seller wanted to build her brand even more and was unaware of some very obvious things she could do to make what she’s currently doing even more successful and the hot seat session helped her get clarity on a game plan for moving forward and reaching even higher levels of success. You’ve got to hear her amazing story. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast! [2:23] The value of sitting down around a table with successful people. [5:54] A powerful testimony from the last TAS Breakthrough LIVE event. [10:20] The type of “what if”s that push everyone in the room forward. [19:51] A hot seat example from the event: Do I go broad or deep? [24:55] Another situation discussed at the event: Using Kickstarter to launch products. [33:44] $80K per month selling multiple SKUs: should she grow or start a new brand? RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE www.TheAmazingSeller.com/LIVE - get on the waiting list for the next event. www.Kickstarter.com Splitly www.TheAmazingSeller.com/Workshop - get in on the next workshop.

Welcome to the Post Status Draft podcast, which you can find on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and via RSS for your favorite podcatcher. Post Status Draft is hosted by Joe Hoyle -- the CTO of Human Made -- and Brian Krogsgard. In this episode, Joe and Brian answer listener questions. You can go to poststatus.com/ask to ask questions for a future episode. We spent the second half of the show talking about innovation in WordPress and what makes big innovation difficult. Topics and Links What is Publish going to be about? Post Status Publish What is A Day of Rest? A Day of Rest Boston 2017 Managing sites between local, development, staging, and live Mergebot VersionPress Theme review process Theme handbook WP Test Donations for free plugins The patronage model for free software freelancers Using Kickstarter to fund open source How can the WordPress project innovate? Sponsor: Pagely Pagely helps the world’s biggest brands scale and secure WordPress. They are the original managed host, and have been at it for seven years now. Check out Pagely today, and thanks to Pagely for being a Post Status partner.

Join me and my guest, Teale Fristoe of Nothing Sacred Games, as we discuss using Kickstarter to jumpstart an indie board game company, working with artists and going mobile. Lots of great info and insight in this episode!

Is it fair for an established business to use Kickstarter? This question is asked a lot. Small indie creators often feel squeezed by bigger companies with more resources using Kickstarter to raise funds. We talk about why an established business would use Kickstarter and how Columbia Games has been successful with this practice. And no, in my opinion, it doesn't squeeze out the little guy.

Back to the Roots sells kits for growing edible plants. Their business involves physical products and isn’t one that obviously lends itself to intense experimentation. And yet, as we learned in a popular talk from Nikhil and Alex last year, they test everything. This year, they’re back to talk about a Kickstarter campaign they used as an MVP for a new product–during which they learned a lot more than they expected.

Peter Cox is a successful professional landscape photographer based in Co. Cork in Ireland. He is currently running a Kickstarter campaign to help publish his second book—"Atlantic Light". To say it has been a huge success so far would be an understatement—like saying the summit of K2 is a bit of a walk. Peter is no stranger to Kickstarter success. His previous book campaign was almost 400% funded and he is on track to repeat that this time round. In this episode of The Documentary Photographer Podcast, Peter talks about what you need to run a successful Kickstarter campaign and explains what went into his latest book project. Peter is also an early adopter of drone technology for his photography and his latest book will feature photographs taken exclusively from the air. He explains what drew him to drone photography and tells of some of the mishaps along the way. If you have plans to run a Kickstarter campaign to publish a book of your photographs, Peter has some wonderful and useful insights for you. You can see Peter's Kickstarter campaign here: Peter Cox Kickstarter for Atlantic Light. His website is here: Peter's website.

From Podcast to Movement Today’s episode of In The Trenches features Timothy Lawson of Veteran’s Empire and the founder of 1, 2 Many: Veteran Suicide - which is a podcast series telling the stories of veteran suicide. Tim’s story of starting work with Veteran’s Empire is an encouraging tale that shows us success is a matter of breaking out of the mold, taking bold action, and ultimately doing the work. Lawson, a prior service Marine, is completing his Broadcast Journalism degree at American University, while working with Veteran’s Empire and 1, 2 Many Veteran Suicide. In today's episode, you’ll learn about: The impact starting a podcast has had on Tim's life How Tim crowdfunded his podcast (and why it matters) The work of Veteran’s Empire and 1,2 Many to help vets reintegrate back into civilian life You'll also hear Tim speaks passionately about the work of 1, 2 Many Veteran Suicide and hopes the message he is spreading will put an end to veteran suicide. If it resonates with you, please share this podcast and help spread the word. Life as a Veteran Timothy Lawson served five years in the USMC, including a short stint in the Moscow US Embassy. Currently completing a Broadcast Journalism degree at American University as a full-time student, Tim hosts the Veteran’s Empire podcast and is creating the 1, 2 Many Soldier Suicide project, as well. Tim says he got started in Veteran’s Empire by volunteering to help with their social media. “I was getting out of the Marine Corp, had a blog called A Couple Good Ideas, focused on healthy aspects of relationship.” Later, he offered to help Veteran’s Empire with their social media, “I just thought that Veteran’s Empire needed a podcast.” Starting the podcast without permission (the result of Tim Ferris’ Four Hour Work Week) “instead of asking them if I could do the podcast, I just started doing one and I jut put their name on it.” The organization gave no resistance, “they thought it was a great idea and thy pretty much told me to run with it, keep everything in line with the mission of Veteran’s Empire.” Tim says he launched that podcast about the same time as when Cliff Ravenscraft arrived on the scene. The show organically grew in influence and in guest credibility. “It went from talking to my friends on the show to reaching out and getting guests that had a name,” he says. Tim found Veteran’s Empire after a fellow Marine sent him the logo. As soon as he got the logo he knew it would be huge. “So I asked to get involved. Somehow I actually started running their Twitter. That’s how I actually got involved with Veteran Empire to begin with,” telling them, “you need a social media presence, no one’s running your Twitter, let me run that.” Becoming a Podcaster Tim says he’s launched a total of five podcasts, with four currently being updated. With the Veteran’s Empire podcast, Tim says he was completing a podcast when he came to the realization that “this is what I should be doing… I continue to pursue it more than anything else in my life.” Since that time, Tim has created Romantic Comedy - a weekly podcast, which gave birth to the Capital Experience, which gave birth to the 1, 2 Many Veteran Suicide project. About three weeks into his work with Veteran’s Empire Tim started podcasting. The first rendition of the podcast was, in Tim’s word, “success-esque” - inspired by the Tim Ferris book Four Hour Work Week. Saying he realized the value of Veteran’s Empire “if we promoted veterans and what they were doing.” “Back then,” he continues, “there was no other podcast that was focusing and promoting veterans specifically in their post-military career.” After creating the podcast, before even having been approved by Veteran’s Empire, "I kept going with it, and as soon as the guys at Veteran Empire realized how much more attention they brand was getting through the podcast, I quickly became … officially a member of Veteran Empire." Tom says the story is a great lesson for entrepreneurs. “Be proactive about that kind of stuff,” Tom says. Tim says he started interviewing friends who were doing cool stuff, “I didn’t have to go very far to get a guest.” Then people started recommending guests to him before he reached out to Marine Aaron Chaffs of Love and the Wild. “I thought it would be fun to talk to a reality TV star, and he responded back to me, which I didn’t expect at first. That interview was the first bridge that I had ever been connected between my world and the entertainment world." Tim  didn’t realize that people were so easily approachable. Later, Tim landed Marine veteran Shannon Ihrke, who’s now the Loop Rock Girl in Chicago and has been in and on the cover of Maxim Magazine. "When I got her on the show and the guys (at Veteran Empire) realized that one, I was able to reach people that were in a sense inspiring in the veteran community, and two, the people I was getting in touch with were either successful or on their way to becoming successful, that affiliation had a lot of power." Shannon’s return to the show after her success was when he says he realized the real value in building a strong network. Another celebrity who has demonstrated the respect others have for Veteran Empire is UFC fighter Tim Kennedy. "He does plenty of interviews, but it still looks good for us for him to come interview with us…. when I ask an author or model, or something like that, while they’re still an amateur, and they move on to become a professional, they’re going to speak really well on us, and it’s going to look good for use to have that affiliation,” Tim says. 1, 2 MANY PROJECT Tim says he started the 1, 2 Many project while waling around the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. “I started thinking — for some reason, veteran suicide was on my mind — just the stats and how the media was covering the 22 a day, 1 an hour… .it was right around the tim when the first leg of the V.A. scandal really hit mass media and that was a big thing.” Saying the VA crisis started to bug him, Tim says he became concerned that “no one was talking about practical solutions to this. It was like we were overcomplicating the whole thing.” Saying he decided to create a podcast “because i’m not going to go run a 5K and think it’s going to save someone’s life,” Tim describes what he thought 1, 2 Many would be like. Using Kickstarter to help fund the original project, intended to conduct interviews during college Summer Break, Tim used the Kickstarter campaign to get the word out about his project and then used the funds to support himself during the summer while he traveled all summer to conduct the interviews. “The project was happening, whether Kickstarter got funded or not. It was just the matter of the level in which is was going to happen." Since started the project, Tim says several changes have been made from the original program to what it is today. 1, 2 Many launched in June 2014, with his own story of personal battled with suicidal behavior. “Every Monday since,” Tim says, “a new story has come out, whether it’s been a veteran who experienced suicidal behavior and how they got out of it where they sit down now, or it’s been a friend of a family member who lost a veteran to suicide.” Tim says his Kickstarter campaign attracted the attention of the American Legion Auxiliary. “They heard that I was doing this project and they had a conference coming up in three weeks, and wanted me to find someone in the D.C. area who had lost a veteran who’d be willing to come up and speak.” Lawson explained to the program official that three weeks was not enough time to arrange such appearances, and that most who had recently gone through such loss or struggle probably wasn't ready to go public. So, he tells them, “how about you just have me come up and talk, I’ve talked to a bunch of veterans, and I’m doing this project.” With the validation of his Kickstarter campaign, Tim was invited to the conference, “and I’ve raised thousands of dollars behind this project and there’s obviously an audience ready for this.” Results of the 1, 2 Many Podcast Tim explains that the evaluation of his podcast, 1, 2 Many, is one of the objective evaluations of his business. “From what I’ve learned, simple things save lives. And, when I tell you these three things, you’re going to wonder why we’re not doing more of this. This is stuff, these three things that I preach to my live audiences and through the podcast, that I believe that we could use to really save, not only the veterans, but the people around us, from depression and suicide.” Stating he learned these three things and their effectiveness as he’s had some more experience with military personnel who have struggled, Tim says one of the three things is empathy. “Most people actually just want you to understand that they're sad, and they want to make sure that it’s ok for them to be sad.” He says it’s ok for vets to be sad if transitions back to civilian life have been difficult, “and, even though your friends around you look like they’ve been successful coming out of the military, there’s a chance they’re experiencing the same thing, so you should not feel like you’re isolated in this frustration.” Empathy is something which should be shared with others even before there’s any sign of suicide, says Lawson. Second, Lawson says he has learned, as a result of his 1, 2 Many podcast, is renewed purpose. This is very important, according to Lawson, because when soldiers separate from the military, it’s hard to find a position that will make them feel as important and depended upon as when they were in uniform. “When I was an E-2 or E-3,” he says, “I had more responsibility than I did in any of my jobs when I first got out of the military.” He says that lack of a sense of responsibility, or feeling that someone is depending on you is detrimental to a soldier’s psyche. The third thing Tim Lawson says he’s learned through talking to soldiers, their families and experts about soldier suicide is that soldiers need mentorship, “on both sides,” he says. The advice is something any business coach or business person will tell you - it’s good to have a mentor, and it’s good to be a mentor. “so why aren’t we suggesting people who are getting out of the military find a mentor?” he asks. Advice for Struggling Soldiers Tim says it’s important for a soldier to focus on those things that make them feel good. Relying on advice from James Altucher, Tim says “if you don’t feel good, think about what makes you feel good. If it’s laughter, maybe watch some stand-up comedy.” Tim says depressed soldiers need to find ways to get away from just focusing on the negative aspects of life. “If you realize this is the way you’re doing down, it’s not easy to tell someone what’s going on in your life, it really isn’t,” he says, “I would never discount that… but there are things that you can do to let people know that you need a little bit of help, or you need some more involvement that could really benefit you.” One of the ways you can find happiness is through a hobby. Tim refers to Ralph Randolph from the Discovery TV show, “Devil’s Riot’. “He was on a panel we did in Nashville, and he talked briefly on motorcycle clubs, and how a lot of veterans join motorcycle clubs because they’re given a role inside that club.” He says even if that role is Treasurer and they have to balance a checkbook once a week, the soldier knows they have a task to accomplish and that the other guys in the club are spending on them to do it. Lawson says it puts them back in a unit. “We don’t have to wait for signs of suicide to intervene, we can provide empathy, sense of purpose and mentoring long before we see depression.” Advice for Friends and Family of Struggling Soldiers For those who love the soldier that’s struggling, Tim offers some advice as well. “If you know that a veteran… anybody… comes out, and they’re processing out of the military, talk to them. “Ask them what their kids like to do in their spare time. Show interest in their life outside of military. If there’s one thing people who are suffering mentally and emotionally dont’ want, is for that to be the focus of attention.” “If I came to you and said, ‘hey, I’m going through some emotional things and I’m starting to contemplate some scary stuff,’ I don’t want the next five times of you and I interacting, for that to be the first thing that you bring up. That’s just going to drive me nuts.” He says the lines of communication will collapse and drive their self-esteem even lower because of how they think you perceive them. He suggests that you ask all sorts of different questions, in order to get them talking and thinking about something else. He reminds those loved ones, “you don’t have to be a superhero or a therapist. Or be able to admit that you need help. There’s a lot of proactive ways to be doing this, and they’re things I believe we should be doing long before we see emotional and mental stress.” The Future of 1,2 Many Podcast Tim says he will continue to tell powerful stories of soldiers struggling with suicidal tendencies. “Mondays are the stories. Wednesdays, I share a short essay I’ve written on my thoughts on suicide, whether they’re in my personal life or the observations that I’ve made through the conversations and interviews that I’ve had. Then on Fridays, I will start doing a short, five or ten minute Q & A podcast.” That podcast will feature questions from Twitter, Facebook from when he speaks publicly and other avenues. “I plan on incorporating a non-profit called 1, 2 Many branded the same way, sort of, this umbrella over several different causes, and I’d like to have some sort of programming. I would like to have some sort of programming that not only addresses veteran suicide, but also campus rape, maybe human trafficking. I feel like I can get enough interviewees on that. It’s actually something else I’ve been interested doing programming on, things where I feel like America just sucks at having a conversation on.” “There aren’t any real actions for people to take to be a part of the solution to any of these problems,” Tim says, “so I would really like to see 1, 2 Many start doing both recorded and live programming that changes the conversation in all those arenas.” Connect With Timothy Lawson Tim invites you to listen to his podcast at on iTunes. To reach Tim directly, visit his website: one2manyproject.com Share This Podcast Three things you can do to help a struggling soldier coming back home @TimLawson21 http://bit.ly/1ywCdWp OneTooMany podcast host @TimLawson21 is passionate about stopping soldier suicide http://bit.ly/1ywCdWp There’a a lot of complications with saying I’m thinking about harming myself @TimLawson21 http://bit.ly/1ywCdWp Empathy, Purpose, and Mentorship: 3 Things @TimLawson21 says every returning soldier needs. http://bit.ly/1ywCdWp The impact USMC Sgt @ShannonIhrke and @TimLawson had on Veteran's Empire http://bit.ly/1ywCdWp If you enjoyed today's podcast, please leave a review on iTunes here. Thanks so much in advance for your support.

"Go get some fucking hate mail." I thought we we're going to talk about hats. I never expected the conversation to bloom into that... Satya Twena saved one of New York's last operating millenary (hat making) factories. Using KickStarter she realized $174,000 in crowd funding. A friend was able to loan her the difference for the cost of the equipment. She found herself the owner of a Manhattan based factory with $30,000 a month in overhead. At the time, she had $1,000 dollars to her name. During our interview she explained the mentality that carried her through, "All of the sudden, you're opening up the universe to the fact that you're open to receiving so much more than you are capable of assuming you deserve." It takes bravery to open space for true intentions. I believe her bravery is and important component of her business mastery. She also shared this IN-Q poem with us: You will always find the evidence for what you choose to believe. You will always find the evidence for what you choose to believe. Starve your pain, find your ego. Starve your ego, find your beast. Starve your beast, find your truth. Find your truth, find your peace. You will always find the evidence for what you choose to believe. There is so much great stuff in this conversation. Thank you for listening. Now go create your moment and share it. Satya might just buy you a hat...  "They're pushing through life... and I want to dance through life." Some things we learn in this podcast: Millinary - What it is and how the market works The story behind saving a Manhattan based hat factory How she overcame the doubts and found her purpose How Satya Twena developed and perfected her KickStarter campaign How to cultivate a trust for yourself How athleticism those skills help to overcoming fear Thoughts on how to decipher the reality between fear and truth The most powerful ways to manage reactions - Don't leak energy How to operate from a place of emotional intelligence How she fell in love with the School of Womanly Arts Tips for the feminine CEO In order to give pleasure, you need to know how to receive it Control vs. Influence - Cultivating powerful teamwork relationships Leading a fulfilling life with the power of presence The art of opening up for more than you assume you deserve Defining failure and how to see it through an empowering lens Plus much more...   Win a Hat Making Experience On November 19th 2014 we will select the winner. Listen to the podcast for instructions on how to enter. The winner gets a free entry into the New York City hat making experience. Satya and the team will be there to support the winner in creating their very own custom designed hat. We will ensure that #CreateYourMoments is worked into the hat in a creative, inspiring way. Oh yeah, It's an experience valued at $450. Looking forward to what all you ShopTalk Creatives come up with. Links mentioned: Check out Satya Twena's New York Hat factory Kickstarter video Learn more about Regina and the School of Womanly Arts Read Satya's article on Abundance Learn more about Seth Godin Music Credit: Big Fish x Akroama - Objectives by Chill Connect with Satya Twena Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Website

Robert Burke and I discuss Through the Ages Kickstarter campaign that is an already existing product that is being pitched on Kickstarter. Should this type of behavior be allowed?

Gary Ray returns as my guest sharing how he is using Kickstarter to build a second floor on his game store.

Is the Kickstarter experience different in the UK than in the US? We speak with Paco about his success.

Quick Episode Summary: Intro :45 Promo: Tips for Travelers 3:00 Audio Feedback 3:30 On The Libsyn Blog 3:55 Promo: 60 Second Cruise Ships 6:57 The new Libsyn Live Event venture 7:22 Promo: Discovering America Podcast 9:08 Mark Maron and Adam Carolla talk defeating the patent troll 9:50 Rob and Elsie conversation 25:32 What we think about the patent troll Joshua talks SEO on the libsyn blog page 26:49 Walkthrough Steve Stewarts stats 33:48 Edison Research and Triton Digital Report breakdown Libsyn Live Event discussion Interview tips for podcasters The new updated edition of Podcast101 in the iBook store! Using Kickstarter for your podcast Elsie and Rob making the rounds in the podosphere Featured Podcast Promos + Audio Tips for Travelers 60 Second Cruise Ships Discovering America Podcast Joshua from Braver By The Day Newest Articles on the Libsyn Blog and Podcasting Links Rockin' Libsyn Podcasts: Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast Rockin' Libsyn Podcasts: The Slumberland Podcast Libsyn Live Event 001 Leaving Feedburner and Re-directing The RSS Feed For Your Podcast Podcasting Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie Our SpeakPipe Feedback page! Leave us feedback :) Adam Carolla's campaign to fight the patent troll How do I listen to podcasts page from Craig Lucas from DSafterDark Our self appointed stats guinea pig: Steve Stewart from the Money Plan SOS Podcast Alaia Williams from the At the Helm Podcast had a Q about understanding referral traffic. Dial report from Edison Research and Triton Digital link to PDF. Thank you to Arlee, Rem, Andrew and Kevin for participating on our Libsyn Live Event #1! Libsyn Live Event #2 James Gass asked for some interview tips. IMDB Pro BloggerBridge Thank you to Dennis, Craig, What About Pod, Troy and Joshua for the interviewing advice. Rob's Podcast101 iBook! Also available as a PDF. Jason asked question about Kickstater for podcasters. Elsie on The Sales Whisperer Podcast Rob on Purpose Rockstar with Derrick Dupplessy Rob on Switched on with Ludwina Dautovic Rob on the Tear Down show with David Spark and Michael Wolfe Women Who Podcast Facebook Group Porter's Podcast HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! We'd love it if you could please share #TheFeed with your twitter followers. Click here to post a tweet! If you dug this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! Ways to subscribe to The Feed: The Official Libsyn Podcast Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS You can also subscribe via Stitcher FEEDBACK + PROMOTION You can ask your questions, make comments and create a segment about podcasting for podcasters! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE The Feed App for iOS and Android (you can send feedback straight from within the app) Call 412 573 1934 Email thefeed@libsyn.com Use our SpeakPipe Page!

Quick Episode Summary: Intro :45 Promo: Tips for Travelers 3:00 Audio Feedback 3:30 On The Libsyn Blog 3:55 Promo: 60 Second Cruise Ships 6:57 The new Libsyn Live Event venture 7:22 Promo: Discovering America Podcast 9:08 Mark Maron and Adam Carolla talk defeating the patent troll 9:50 Rob and Elsie conversation 25:32 What we think about the patent troll Joshua talks SEO on the libsyn blog page 26:49 Walkthrough Steve Stewarts stats 33:48 Edison Research and Triton Digital Report breakdown Libsyn Live Event discussion Interview tips for podcasters The new updated edition of Podcast101 in the iBook store! Using Kickstarter for your podcast Elsie and Rob making the rounds in the podosphere Featured Podcast Promos + Audio Tips for Travelers 60 Second Cruise Ships Discovering America Podcast Joshua from Braver By The Day Newest Articles on the Libsyn Blog and Podcasting Links Rockin' Libsyn Podcasts: Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast Rockin' Libsyn Podcasts: The Slumberland Podcast Libsyn Live Event 001 Leaving Feedburner and Re-directing The RSS Feed For Your Podcast Podcasting Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie Our SpeakPipe Feedback page! Leave us feedback :) Adam Carolla's campaign to fight the patent troll How do I listen to podcasts page from Craig Lucas from DSafterDark Our self appointed stats guinea pig: Steve Stewart from the Money Plan SOS Podcast Alaia Williams from the At the Helm Podcast had a Q about understanding referral traffic. Dial report from Edison Research and Triton Digital link to PDF. Thank you to Arlee, Rem, Andrew and Kevin for participating on our Libsyn Live Event #1! Libsyn Live Event #2 James Gass asked for some interview tips. IMDB Pro BloggerBridge Thank you to Dennis, Craig, What About Pod, Troy and Joshua for the interviewing advice. Rob's Podcast101 iBook! Also available as a PDF. Jason asked question about Kickstater for podcasters. Elsie on The Sales Whisperer Podcast Rob on Purpose Rockstar with Derrick Dupplessy Rob on Switched on with Ludwina Dautovic Rob on the Tear Down show with David Spark and Michael Wolfe Women Who Podcast Facebook Group Porter's Podcast HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! We'd love it if you could please share #TheFeed with your twitter followers. Click here to post a tweet! If you dug this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! Ways to subscribe to The Feed: The Official Libsyn Podcast Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS You can also subscribe via Stitcher FEEDBACK + PROMOTION You can ask your questions, make comments and create a segment about podcasting for podcasters! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE The Feed App for iOS and Android (you can send feedback straight from within the app) Call 412 573 1934 Email thefeed@libsyn.com Use our SpeakPipe Page!

Using Kickstarter to expand your established business. That is what Cynthia Landon has done.

Artists Casey Sheppard (a jeweler) and Evan Reinheimer (a photographer) join Connie to talk about their experiences using Kickstarter.com to fund their art projects. Casey's project raised funds to enable her to participate in the Cherry Creek Art Festival this summer and Evan is currently fundraising to finance a trip to Australia. Kickstarter is a funding platform for creative projects. Everything from films, games, and music to art, design, and technology. Kickstarter is full of ambitious, innovative, and imaginative projects that are brought to life through the direct support of others. Since its launch on April 28, 2009, over $350 million has been pledged by more than 2.5 million people, funding more than 30,000 creative projects. We'll talk about: what motivated them to participate what they learned along the way how to market a kickstarter project whether your ideas are "big enough" rewarding your donors mistakes made See Casey's completed project here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/37372733/casey-sheppard-jewelry-collection-for-cherry-creek?ref=live View Evan's ongoing project here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1986082413/kite-aerial-photography-in-australia?ref=live  

Kickstarter.com is a social funding platform for individuals working on creative projects. Using Kickstarter, anyone can pledge money towards a project that they feel is worthy however only projects that reach a certain funding goal within a certain time period will actually result in a pledge being paid out. I recently launched a new Kickstarter pledge drive to raise funds for a documentary project that I hope to do in Haiti in February of 2011. You can learn more about this project by visiting:http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1544246638/ile-a-vache-haiti-a-roadmap-forwardFunding any project like this is costly which is why I have turned to using Kickstarter as a way to connect with people (in a light touch sort of way) and hopefully raise the funds necessary to make this project work. In addition: Anyone who makes a pledge of $50 or more receive a 5″x7″ (approx. size) archival print from the project Anyone who makes a pledge of $75 or more will receive an 8″x10″ (approx. size) archival print from the project Anyone who makes a pledge of $100 or more will receive an 10″x13″ (approx size) archival print from the project I'm hoping you will be able to pledge (any amount would be wonderful) but I fully understand if you are unable to assist at this time. Even if you are unable to help support this project, I hope you will check back on my web site in the Spring of 2011 to see the results. The deadline for raising funds is December 31st, 2010 at midnight (EST). Please feel free to email me with any questions or comments regarding the project and please feel free to forward the link to anyone else who think might be interested. Thanks in advance for your interest.