Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, And Ecommerce With Crowdcrux

If you communicate with your community ahead of time, they will help you create an epic crowdfunding campaign.  And today you’ll learn precisely why! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to the founder of GOAT Tools, Michael O'Donnell, about communicating your product idea with your crowdfunding community and smashing your funding goal. Michael shares incredible insight tips such as:  how he involved backers in the product development process from day 1 what are some of the hidden costs when running a campaign and his take on getting the product to the next step after the campaign’s over If you’ve someone who has never created a product before, you’re gonna get a heck of a lot of inspiration from this episode.  Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.

Alright, I’ll say it: crowdfunding is not what it used to be ten years ago.  So, today we take a deep dive into the crowdfunding strategies that work today and the ones that don’t work anymore. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman talks to the co-founder of Color+Light, Aaron Oppenheimer, about all the tiny steps that went into a mega successful 6-figure Indiegogo campaign! Aaron shares some great insider information such as: In what ways you can build credibility into your campaign Why they decided not to rely on organic backers on the launch day What social media channels they used to reach customers It’s a really honest interview packed with practical tips and advice so prick your ears and make sure to take some notes! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.

Today's story is an incredible testament to the power of crowdfunding and listening to your crowd! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman speak to the co-founder of UNIT 1, Juan Garcia Mansilla, about everything that went into a $587,256 Kickstarter campaign! Juan shares some incredible tips for new creators such as: Why setting the project duration at 60 days became a winning strategy for them What are some of the biggest misconceptions when it comes to launching a crowdfunding campaign?  Why do they continue to use crowdfunding even though they don’t necessarily need it to lift a product off the ground?  We hope you leave today’s episode with a deeper understanding of the mechanics of a crowdfunding campaign, and that you’ll actually put this info to practice. Enjoy the listen! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and

When doing a crowdfunding campaign, you are also building a brand in the process.  So, being transparent with your community from the start is a must, and that is one of the things that really set today’s guest up for success! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to CEO of Inovelli Eric Hines about all the little steps that went into a $395,003 mega successful Indiegogo campaign! You’ll hear: Why they chose Indiegogo over other crowdfunding campaigns (and why this choice was key!)  How long it took the team from prototype to launch How they got spotted by Linus Tech Tips ..and more! Enjoy the listen! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist

With equity crowdfunding, everyday people who believe in your company can invest in it.  The burning question is, how do you convince them of your vision even in the early stages?  In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman and co-founders of R3 Printing Paul Sieradzki and Petra Wood delve into the communication strategy that raised a seven-figure campaign on StartEngine! You’ll hear: Why they chose StartEngine over Republic for their second campaign What marketing tactics they applied What methods they use to communicate with potential investors Hope you enjoy it, learn great tips from it, and take some action! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.

There are new products launching on Kickstarter every single day. So, how to make sure you stand out from the crowd? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to creator Tayeb Boussalia about the lesser-known factors that go into creating a bestselling product.  You’ll learn: How Tayeb used Kicktraq to set his third campaign for success Why he decided to run the campaign only for a week  Why he chose to simplify the information on his Kickstarter page We hope you enjoy the interview and that you’ll put the information into use this week! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.

Launching a product, whether good or bad, doesn’t mean it’s going to skyrocket. And here’s why: Anytime you see a successful Kickstarter, chances are there is a lot of money involved.  In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman and creator Anthony Tranchida speak about the things that go into a successful campaign from idea to budgeting to fulfillment.  You’ll learn: How to determine if your idea has potential to be successful on the market? What should you know if you are considering doing Indiegogo InDemand?  Why finding the right advertising partner is key … and more!  So take a pen and paper, and prepare yourself for a great listen! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.

The only way to have a successful first day is to build a strong community before the launch day.  So, what are some of the steps to get there? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman speak to the COO of AEG, Ryan Dancey, whose game ‘Let’s Go! To Japan’ just raised $703,386 from over 11k backers on Kickstarter! You’ll hear Ryan’s take on: How to get more email sign-ups Tapping into the crowdfunding network Keeping your team motivated each step of the way Enjoy and make sure to take some notes because this is a whopper of an interview! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.

Equity crowdfunding is a rising tide and it's set to lift all boats. We’re not gonna lie though, even with this type of financing there are winners and losers. So what are some of the winning strategies that really make the difference? In this special episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to the CEO of Aptera Motors, Steve Fambro, who just raised $1,346,750 on Republic for a revolutionary electric vehicle. You’ll discover: What marketing techniques they used to reach thousands of investors How to come up with a killer elevator pitch What skills and mindset it takes to turn an idea into game-changing technology Hope you enjoy the episode! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.

Marketing your product on Kickstarter is just as important as creating it. So, where to start? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to CEO of Starget Tim Jung about the ins and outs of creating an epic page and video for your product!  You’ll learn: How his team raised a $80,179 Kickstarter from 331 backers from all over the world How to make your product really stand out from the crowd How to set the right budget for advertising your campaign Enjoy the listen! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.

One big perk of doing a crowdfunding campaign is that it already sets you apart from other brands out there. Here’s why: You can offer your customers options that simply do not exist outside of Kickstarter. Today’s story is a great example of that! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman talks to self-published author Willow Winters who raised $192,697 from 691 backers on Kickstarter for her special edition books collection. You’ll discover: How she built an entire indie romance community on Kickstarter How she kept her supporters engaged in between the campaigns Some insider information on how the self-publishing industry has changed in recent years. Hope this week’s episode gets you motivated and excited to take some action! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.

Equity crowdfunding is currently in its heyday. So how can you hit it big with your next campaign? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to Scott Cahill and John Osborne about their $591,361 Republic campaign for a tech start-up called LEXI.  Expect to learn: Some key signs that you might be dealing with a scammer How to communicate with prospective investors And how to get the right media attention for your campaign Hope you find it helpful and that it gives you that extra boost to keep going! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.  

It’s a tough choice to cancel your campaign but sometimes it might be the key to your future success. And today’s podcast guest is living proof of that! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman speak to creator Marina Prospero who has raised over $1 million on Kickstarter and Indiegogo InDemand. You’ll learn: Why they canceled their first Kickstarter campaign and what they did differently the second time around Why you need to secure your intellectual property (IP) when crowdfunding How to time your campaign for the best results …and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode and that you’ll take action on it this week! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.  

Brand building can really make or break a crowdfunding campaign.  Today’s story is the ultimate example of that! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman and creator Kazaf Ye dive into the step-by-step plan that raised 6-figures on Kickstarter for his product Biigloo. You’ll discover: Kazaf’s proven tips on how to build trust with your audience How to manage negative reviews from influencers How to stand out from your competitors Just take a pen and paper, and enjoy the listen! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.

No need to sugarcoat it: equity crowdfunding is new, and many people are still skeptical about it. So why go with that route? The thing is, there are people who believe in your passion project so much that want to help you scale it. And as today’s story shows, fostering that relationship through equity crowdfunding can go a long way!   In today’s episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to the co-founder of Zencastr, Josh Nielsen, about all the steps that went into a $562,627 WeFunder campaign. You’ll learn the factors that were critical to this success, including: Why they chose Reg CF over a more traditional financing method How they found the right team of people The one thing they wish they have approached differently Hope you enjoy this episode and take away some nuggets of gold when it comes to kicking off your next crowdfunding campaign.  Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come h

Every campaign is different, but if there’s one bit of advice that, when applied, works for every single creator, it’s this: Listen to your crowd. Even if you don’t have the ultimate landing page or messaging yet, your crowd will tell you what you might be missing, and today’s story proves it! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman and creator Tom Sanderson delve into the ins and outs of a million-dollar Indiegogo campaign. You’ll discover: The three core things Tom and his team did in order to secure the campaign’s success How to make a killer video even if you don’t have the budget for it How to convert negative reviews into positive Hope that you enjoy this episode and start acting on it this week! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.  

There are a lot of benefits to doing an equity crowdfunding campaign, but I'm not gonna lie, it’s not for everyone. Here’s why: When you do an equity crowdfunding campaign, you have to be willing to give up a percentage of your company in order to raise capital.  But if that’s something you are willing to do, you can do a mega-successful raise and today’s episode shows you how! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman speak to CEO of Morari, Jeff Bennett, about the steps that went into his blockbuster $609,928 WeFunder campaign. You’ll discover: What tool helped them the most in building a solid network of investors What investment from your community you need before you go live on WeFunder How they built global traction (like getting featured on a Jimmy Kimmel show) Hope you find this story as valuable, fun, and inspiring as we did! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come

Success takes a lot of time, hard work, and sometimes … one failed campaign along the way. Such was the case with today's guest whose first campaign didn’t go exactly as planned but he didn’t stop. He did it all over again, launched a second campaign, and, lo and behold, raised $103,200 on Indiegogo! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman talks to creator Igor Koshutin about what he did differently to achieve this mega success. You’ll learn: His top 3 learning lessons from his first Kickstarter Why he chose Indiegogo over Kickstarter the second time around And how he built strong connections with his crowdfunding community around the world Just grab a pen and paper, and enjoy the listen! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.  

Today’s guest is living proof that if you are willing to put in the work and really listen to your audience, your campaign’s success is pretty much inevitable.  In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to Susie Harrison, the co-founder of a women-led startup that just raised $613,204 on Indiegogo for their bold new household management tool Hearth Display. You’ll get some invaluable tips and information on: The critical factors that led to their campaign’s success The two things you should focus on to replicate it The general rules of thumb that worked for them and which ones they advise against Hope you enjoy it! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.  

Equity crowdfunding is becoming all the rage right now. But here’s the bigger news: It’s not rocket science to do a successful equity crowdfunding campaign and today’s story proves it! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman talks to the CEO of Altwork Che Voigt, who is the only person in the crowdfunding history to raise both a Republic and Seedrs campaign! You’ll hear his top insider tips for founders, including: Why choose equity crowdfunding over venture capital? How long does it take to build a big fanbase on Seedrs?  What is the one thing most people underestimate when it comes to doing an equity crowdfunding campaign? We hope you enjoy the interview!  Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.