Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified

In this podcast episode, we debunk the most common myths about starting your own podcast.

We also dive deep into the crowdfunding platform that has helped so many independent creators earn a living on a recurring basis!

In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman and creator Allison Gill talk about how she built a widely successful podcast that mixes news and comedy!

You’re going to get the inside scoop on:

  • What a successful podcast monetization strategy looks like 
  • Are subscription-based crowdfunding platforms like Patreon the right option for you?
  • Do you need to consider a multi-tier plan for your Patreon campaign?

If you are looking into starting your own podcast or growing your existing show, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Hope you enjoy it! 

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  • Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
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Today we take a deep dive into an emerging trend that no one really talks about: 

More and more creators who are doing Kickstarter campaigns are also doing an equity crowdfunding raise…and are absolutely killing it!

Our guest’s story is a brilliant example of that. 

In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman and Elimelech Packouz, creator of Instafloss, go through the strategies that helped him build this incredible momentum and get $2.5 million in pre-orders. 

You’ll learn:

  • How to build a loyal customer base before the Kickstarter launch?
  • How to make the best use of your email lists?
  • What are the potential pitfalls as your brand starts to scale?

There’s a big crowd out there ready to support you, invest in your idea, or build your brand with you, and this episode will help you get closer to it.

Hope you enjoy it!

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Sponsors: 

  • Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
Direct download: EP424_Instafloss_-_MP3_Format.mp3
Category:kickstarter -- posted at: 9:00am EDT

One of the most common questions when it comes to creating a new product is, where the heck should I start? 

Having an idea is only where the journey begins. If you want to learn about steps that come after - from design to prototyping to marketing - you’ll definitely want to listen to this podcast episode.

In this podcast episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman and product development expert Noah McNeely delve into:

  • The step-by-step process of creating a product from concept to prototyping to fundraising
  • How and when you should start gathering feedback from end users 
  • The key criteria for the market success of a new product

… and much more.

We hope you’ll leave this podcast episode one step closer to turning your idea to life!

So grab a pen and paper and enjoy the listen!

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Sponsors: 

  • Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
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Category:crowdfunding -- posted at: 9:00am EDT

Today’s story defies some of the widely-held beliefs about what’s needed to launch a campaign, like the need to quit your full-time job, to have $50,000 for marketing it, or to have an army of collaborators to help you out.

In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Imran Haq, who raised over £115k on Kickstarter and Indiegogo and attracted 772 backers for his unique miniature watch cufflinks.

Imran will share the tips and strategies he learned while preparing for his first Kickstarter campaign and the lessons learned on starting his own business such as:

  • The tool he used to transform his first landing page into a descriptive and eye-catching one 
  • What is the one thing that’s more important than having a great pre-campaign?
  • And what is the problem that everybody who starts their own business faces?

We hope you’ll walk away with some actionable steps and tips for your next campaign!

Hope you enjoy the show!

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Sponsors: 

  • Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
Direct download: Miniature_Watch_Cufflinks_Kickstarter_-_MP3_Format.mp3
Category:kickstarter -- posted at: 9:00am EDT

You’ve probably heard about the messy creative. If you’re here, chances are you are a messy creative yourself (aren’t we all?).

But here’s some good news: there are smart ways you can organize your creative work and tasks more efficiently, and today's podcast episode is just about that!

We’ve brought an expert on the show today who’s going to share the tactics and tools she has used multiple times to turn her ideas into physical products. 

So, in this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman and creator Romina Espinosa delve into the process she has created for herself and the actionable steps you can take to build a system that’s right for you. 

You’ll discover:

  • What’s the starting point when it comes to choosing a productivity system?
  • Do you need different systems for the different types of creative work you are doing?
  • And why fear of success might be one of the things holding you back?

Hope you find it useful and if you do, please let us know by leaving a positive rating or review.

Enjoy the listen!

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  • Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
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Category:blogging -- posted at: 9:00am EDT

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