Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, And Ecommerce With Crowdcrux

Big ideas start small and today’s episode is a great testament to that!  You’re gonna learn about all the incredible things that one small decision can lead to such as coming up with an epic product and raising $1.8 million on Kickstarter for it. In this episode of the Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman talks to Luke Campbell, the creator of wireless earbuds NuraTrue, about all the micro steps, tactics and tools that went into this mega success. Luke will share some great tips and insight information on: How has the crowdfunding space changed since their first campaign 5 years ago? How did they get great PR for their latest campaign? What is the tool they use for managing backer information? …but also much more! Today’s show is packed with useful information so 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.

Here’s an unpopular opinion: you can launch a successful Kickstarter without spending a dime on marketing. Sounds crazy, right? Wait till you hear from today’s guest who has managed to raise €181,627 from 3,062 backers on Kickstarter without any.marketing.budget.at.all. But what really goes into building such a strong community? In today’s episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman talks to Marc Tuinier about the pre-launch tactics and tools he used to achieve that and bring truly incredible products to the market, PenTips and PenMat for iPad. You’ll learn: What has led to the success of the campaign aside from the traditional tools? How to bridge the gap between the customer and your product? Some top tips for killer project management that anyone can apply Just grab a pen and paper. You’re going to need it! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors: Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and

What if I tell you that you can be an artist, podcaster, writer, or creative doing whatever you love full-time and get properly paid for it? Or even better, have a community of raving fans that pays you each month to continue creating? Enter Patreon, a subscription-based crowdfunding platform. In today’s episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, we take a deep dive into the key things you should know about the platform: How does it fare compared to other crowdfunding platforms? How much can you earn with Patreon? And why should it be on your radar? You’ll also get insight into a new tool that you can use to make the platform work for you and your creative growth. Hope you enjoy it! Get a copy of Sal’s Tricks for Launching a Successful Patreon 

What is the one thing that all successful founders have in common? They have a very strong vision (and often quirky habits, apparently). In today’s show, we explore how an incredible startup has managed to unite so many people around its vision and raise over $9 million to bring its products to the world! So in this episode of the Demystified Crowdfunding podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to the co-founder of Gryphon John Wu about the things he and his team have done behind the scenes to unlock this massive success. You’ll hear great insider tips and information on: How to create a highly impactful offer that people will want to invest in? Reg CF vs. VC - which one is right for you? What is the one thing he learned from doing the first Kickstarter that he then applied in the next campaigns? You’re going to love this story! We surely did! Book a Coaching Call with Sal

You often hear about the things that you should do in order to launch a successful campaign. But what is the #1 thing you shouldn’t do? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman speak to Matt Henderson who along with his partner has raised multiple Kickstarter campaigns for their battle map books. Matt will share the key lesson he learned along the way, including: How to build an international community around your product How to keep the momentum in-between the campaigns And what are the different phases of launching? If you are ready to start your crowdfunding journey and to learn how to really evolve it over time, this one is not to be missed! 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.  

Ever wondered what goes into a first-time Kickstarter that blows way past its goal? It all starts with community, and today’s guest will share exactly why! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, we have female author Sherrilyn Kenyon on the show who has managed to raise $1,038,010 from 4,252 backers on Kickstarter for the special edition of her books, Acheron's & Styxx. That’s twice past her funding goal! You’ll hear her shared great insider tips and information on: Is Kickstarter a good option when raising for a book? How to involve your fan base in the campaign What is the one thing Sherrilyn wishes she knew before launching? Whether you are an inspiring writer looking for an alternative way to fund your book or are just curious about how to smash your first-time campaign, we promise this one is well worth your time! Enjoy! Book a Coaching Call with Sal Sponsors: Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their fr

Whether you want to raise funds for your business or passion project, there is a crowdfunding platform that’s perfect for your needs. Don’t just take our word for it, listen to what today’s guest, Manuel Godoy, has to say about successfully raising on WeFunder, Kickstarter, and Patreon. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to Manuel about his recent six-figure Kickstarter for Black Sands’ Anniversary Edition.  But the conversation goes way beyond that! Expect invaluable tips on: How is doing a Kickstarter different from running a Patreon campaign? How to cultivate an audience that will actually help grow your business? What is the way to build excitement around your product without social media?  So, grab a pen and paper and enjoy the listen!  Get a copy of Sal’s Tricks for Launching a Successful Patreon Campaign Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfi

One thing that often gets left behind in all the talk about crowdfunding is what happens before you hit the ‘Go Live’ button. It’s the small steps that go a long way and today’s story proves just that! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman speak to the co-founder of Sourhouse, Erik Fabian, who has managed to raise a six-figure on Indiegogo for a product that people passionately love. How cool is that? You’ll hear Erik share the pre-launch tactics for launching a successful campaign, including: How to move from product development to marketing Making the best out of different marketing channels Tips on nailing your fulfilment planning  …and more! All you need is a pen, paper, and a willing ear to hear all the small steps that will set your next campaign up for success! Book a Coaching Call Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.

Equity crowdfunding may sound a bit complex at first but it’s not. Especially if you hear about it from someone with tons of industry experience. So, in today’s Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, we speak to one of the legends in the crowdfunding space, Jonny Price of WeFunder, about all the exciting things that have been happening in the industry recently, including an exciting initiative by WeFunder coming up! Jonny will share some expert tips and more great information on: Is WeFunder suitable for your project? How are founders supported with the campaign launch? What type of legal support will you need along the way? Whether or not you are new to the equity crowdfunding space, we promise you’ll leave today’s show armed with some fresh insights! Get an exclusive free copy of Sal’s Equity Crowdfunding Explained Audiobook Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.

Here’s a little inside tip:  Crowdfunding is hot right now but it’s still the road less travelled. Ever wonder why? Simply put, because there is plenty of information out there but too little of it is designed to equip you with the exact tools to get you started.  So, in this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to the founder of Nuudii System, Annette Azan, about how she crushed her Kickstarter goal and reached 4,323 backers for her revolutionary product. Expect expert guidance on: How to skyrocket product launch to $360,793 Kickstarter mega success Using brand storytelling to keep the crowdfunding momentum Nailing the team-building aspect of your project Spoiler alert: you’re going to love it! Find out more about Sal’s Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Sponsors:  Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.

Creativity is key but it is not everything when it comes to realizing your ideas. That’s precisely where crowdfunding comes in! So, in today’s Crowdfunding Demystified episode, you’ll hear from creator Adrien Beyk about how he made a six-figure success out of his first two crowdfunding campaigns.  This includes advice on: How a soft launch can set up your product to success How to reach 1,000 backers with your first crowdfunding campaign Best practices that helped Quanta Vici raise $129,712 with Kickstarter We hope you will find his story as inspiring as we did! Learn more about Sal’s Kickstarter Mentor Package Sponsors: Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.

One of the main things about crowdfunding I find really cool is the fact that you can literally do it all! Whether that be a physical product, software, or service, no idea—no matter how out of the box they may seem—is off the table in terms of what can be successfully funded.  If your idea is based around entertainment like games, comics, or in this case, a movie franchise, today is going to be an awesome episode for you! In today’s episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Stephen and Jason, who form the team behind Onedoor Studios and the Calculated Sequels campaign. The campaign’s goal is to invite investors to “own part of three global YA movie franchise sequels produced for major studio release.” In this episode, Stephen and Jason reveal:  What it takes to raise capital for an entertainment project How to connect with your audience and investors What obstacles to expect with regulation crowdfunding and how to overcome them Today is an amazing opportunity to gain insigh

Entrepreneurship is an amazing thing! It allows us to follow our dreams, meet new people and make money in the process. Yet, it’s one of the hardest things you can do! Honestly, there are few things more complicated than starting a business. From the advice and knowledge of guests I’ve had on the show, we know that idea generation and brainstorming are critical parts of the creative process. However, to build a project from an idea, you first need to identify what problem your idea solves and how it will be used to benefit people’s lives. That’s exactly what today’s guests struggled with for years! Then, they had that lightbulb moment that changed their lives forever. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Hans and Andreas, the creators behind Canairi, an innovative, fresh air monitor. The product is inspired by canaries historically being used to detect deadly gases in mines. Similarly, when the indoor air quality is poor, this handy gadget will drop down until th

Have you ever had an idea for a product, launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund it, and raised millions of dollars? I’m going to have a guess and say no (or at least not yet). But what’s stopping you from achieving your Kickstarter goal? What about surpassing it by a massive 326%? That’s exactly what happened with today’s guest, as they raised an astonishing $1,067,395 for their Kickstarter project! In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to the creator of Dead by Daylight, David, who explains how this survival horror board game attracted 11,546 backers! In this episode, David shares: The formula he has mastered after twenty-four crowdfunding campaigns Why he chose Kickstarter over other crowdfunding platforms How to successfully launch gaming projects As someone with over ten years of experience crowdfunding, the wealth of knowledge David possesses is astounding, and he’s taken the time to share it with us! Soak it up and use it to smash your goals! Resources and T

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “If it were easy, everyone would be doing it.” Is that true as it relates to Kickstarter? If you have been with me for any length of time, you know my answer: I don’t think so! As someone who has had the privilege of speaking to guests of many successful Kickstarter projects, my answer should come as no surprise. However, if you take note of tips, tricks, and techniques used by the multitude of guests I’ve had on my podcast, you’ll start to visualize and plan the necessary steps to make your crowdfunding dreams a reality. Today’s episode is just another opportunity for you to learn how to utilize current trends and media to benefit your own campaign. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to the team behind Plufl, Noah and Yuki, a premium bed engineered to provide the optimal napping experience. It was “created to maximize comfort and foster a sense of security, delivering relief for those who have ADHD, stress, and anxiety-related is

Let me guess: You’re looking to raise six figures or more with crowdfunding but have no idea where to start? Or maybe you already own a company but want to raise funds for a specific project…like…say…a software that will take your existing business to new heights! Brace yourself because I’m going to blow your mind. Today’s guest raised over $300,000 for their crowdfunding campaign! In today’s episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to the founder and CEO of Kidcaboo, Rebecca, as she discusses the steps taken to achieve success with this project. The passion behind the project was to bring “safety, flexibility, and freedom to today’s busy parents, specifically working mothers, who should NEVER have to downplay their ambitions.” This is achieved through a platform for driving nannies to provide ridesharing, specifically for kids. While tuning in, you’ll learn: How to identify a problem and attract backers for the solution How to scale effectively What is needed to make a splash

There is no question that reaching your crowdfunding goal is probably the number one priority for your product. The problem is, how do you actually reach that goal? That goalpost figure you’ve set for your project, the amount that will change your life? Well, today’s episode features a guest who has run many successful crowdfunding campaigns and absolutely smashed their goal with their latest project. Tune in and learn how you can too! In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to the creator of Nebia Towel, Philip, who discusses his success crowdfunding the project. The goal of this product was to “make the world’s first towel made from repurposed pre and post-consumer recycled textiles.” During the conversation, Philip sheds light on: Co-founding Nebia and his five campaigns on Kickstarter Effective marketing for sustainable products How to get started with zero entrepreneurial experience Building trust with your backers With Philip’s experience as a million-dollar Kic

We’ve all had these thoughts at some point, whether you are seriously considering crowdfunding your product or just throwing out ideas... “How do I create a product people actually want to buy?” “What do I need to do to give backers the same excitement in my product that I have?” Well, I have great news for you! Today’s guest will break down exactly what happens behind the scenes in making both a beautiful, well-designed product and pitch videos that leave the viewer enthralled! In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to the founder of Elevated Craft, Adam, who discusses his recent Kickstarter campaign, the Hybrid Cocktail Glass. “Beautifully designed and meticulously crafted to elevate your cocktail experience,” this elegant product raised over $700K with the backing of over 4,900 individuals! You’ll hear how he achieved this and receive extremely valuable information to take with you in your crowdfunding journey, including: How to add the “X” factor to your product

Kickstarter has become an enormous platform that many entrepreneurs use to get their ideas off the ground. Thousands of people have successfully raised money through this type of crowdfunding, and it stands to reason that there are many best practices. You’d be crazy not to know or use this information for your own startup! Today’s guest will reveal exactly how they raised over $400,000 with the backing of over 7,000 investors for their latest campaign, Passport III! In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Tom about his role in the successful fundraising for the product. The Passport III is an all-in-one 65W adapter for both home and travel. It’s a small, minimalist adapter with multiple interchangeable prongs that enables you to use your devices worldwide. You will also hear Tom discuss: How to effectively communicate your brand image, including utilizing social media The benefits of Kickstarter compared to other crowdfunding platforms How he addresses pricing a p

Have you ever watched a crowdfunding campaign raise millions of dollars and wondered, “how the heck do I do that?” Does the magic of getting startup funding seem like an elusive fairytale? Today’s guest’s crowdfunding experience might just help turn your dreams into actuality! They’re here to reveal exactly how they were able to raise an astonishing $1.3 million for their startup on WeFunder. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Patrick, President and CEO of GroGuru. GroGuru provides a software solution that links with a wireless underground system (WUGS) to provide farmers with a technology to make money while conserving water and increasing crop yield. Patrick has had extensive experience in the industry of raising capital. He has raised billions of dollars for startups in the past! In today’s episode, Patrick reveals:  What inspired him to go from angel investor to taking the reins of this particular campaign The ups and downs of raising capital for startups A