Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified
334 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 312 ratingsKickstarter and crowdfunding advice from successful campaigns. Salvador Briggman is the founder of CrowdCrux, the most popular blog in the niche with over 20,000 subscribers. He has been cited as an expert by the New York Times, the Wallstreet Journal, and more.
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EP #489 Easy Tactics to Beat Your Kickstarter Goal in One Day | Mass Explained
April 11, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutes - 84.2 MBAre you secretly afraid that all your hard work and dedication will come to nothing? If you are dreading launch day, then get ready for today's episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, where our guest put 30 years into his project… and beat his crowdfunding goal on the first day! Salvador Briggman interviews Dan Gonzalez, a graphic designer turned writer, storyteller, publisher, and entrepreneur. By putting Sal’s teaching to good use, Dan is here to show you how he launched a $40K campaign ...
EP #488 Accelerate Your Nonprofit with These 10 Expert Crowdfunding Strategies | Nonprofit
April 04, 2024 13:00 - 17 minutes - 39.7 MBIs lack of funding holding you back from running a successful nonprofit? Would a crowdfunding campaign give you the financial edge to ethically impact the world? If you are tired of chasing after donors to make ends meet, then join host Salvador Briggman as he’s joined by 10 nonprofit experts who will show you how to crush your organization’s crowdfunding goals. These nonprofit founders and visionaries will share their hard-earned wisdom on how to: Make the most of peer-to-peer fundrais...
EP #487 Power Tips to Surpass $1 Million Your First Day on Kickstarter | Yarbo
March 28, 2024 13:00 - 39 minutes - 89.2 MBIf you are worried that your campaign might flop, then join host Salvador Briggman to learn the exact strategies this startup company used to raise over $1 million on the first day on Kickstarter. Not only that, they went on to score a whopping $3.4 million on their campaign. Introducing Kenneth Kohlmann and Candicee Liu, who turned an ordinary snowblower into Yarbo, the world’s first modular yard robot. This all-in-one invention eliminates the mundane tasks of mowing the lawn, blowi...
EP #486 How to Raise Over $5 Million on Kickstarter WITHOUT a Prelaunch | The Book
March 21, 2024 13:00 - 34 minutes - 78.8 MBAre you worried your crowdfunding project won’t make it? Are you scared your pre-launch campaign is below par? Then listen to this Crowdfunding Demystified podcast with special guests Artur, Seva, Timur, whose recent crowdfunding campaign gained over $5 million from 30,000 backers…without a prelaunch! Join Salvador Briggman as he discusses their latest project: The Book: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding Civilization. This beautifully illustrated book is so much more than an encyclopedia...
EP #485 How to Win $170K from Your Kickstarter Campaign On a Budget | Skyted
March 14, 2024 13:00 - 34 minutes - 80 MBIs your budget limited? Do you want to fast-track your Kickstarter campaign but don’t know how? Then these words of crowdfunding gold from financial wiz Thomas Guesdon will get you there. Thomas helped lead his company Skyted to crowdfunding success of $170K from 690 backers on a limited budget in a few short months. Skyted lets you mask up and carry on confidential conversations with no noise in and no noise out. Using aerospace technology that absorbs your voice and cancels interfe...
EP #484 Rock Solid Tactics that Raised +$490K on Wefunder | L5 Automation
March 07, 2024 14:00 - 39 minutes - 89.8 MBI know you have big dreams, so how does half a million dollars sound to turn those dreams into a reality? Join host Salvador Briggman as he talks with Alexander Gutierrez about his hugely successful Wefunder campaign. Alex is the founder of L5 Automation and the genius mind behind a robot that harvests strawberries better and faster than ever, thanks to its revolutionary hand-eye coordination. In this mind-blowing interview, you’ll discover state-of-the-art campaigning tactics to: Eng...
EP #483 Strategies to Turn Your Dream Into a Million-Dollar Crowdfunding Success | Kara Water
February 29, 2024 14:00 - 41 minutes - 95.8 MBDo you consider yourself a problem solver? Cody Soodeen does, and he’ll show you how to turn your next big idea into a million-dollar crowdfunding campaign. With Kara Water, Cody created a revolutionary air-to-water dispenser that creates pure, mineral-rich water right from the air of your home or office. On this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, he joins host Salvador Briggman and together they’ll show you how to: Ensure value by pretesting your product Be open-minded and transparen...
EP #482 Killer Tips to Boost Your Crowdfunding Pledges By Over 800% | Manta Foils
February 22, 2024 14:00 - 36 minutes - 82.6 MBAre you ready to learn how to boost your crowdfunding goals over 800% and turn your campaign into a 6-figure win? On today’s episode of Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, host Salvador Briggman gets real with Thomas Radiguet of Manta Foils and creator of TakeOff, an electric motor assist for foiling. On his first-ever campaign, Thomas brought in over $400,000 on Indiegogo, and he will show you how to: Turn the general public into dedicated backers Create a solid pre-launch program Stay...
EP #481 Multi-Million Dollar Strategies From a 2x Crowdfunding Businesswoman | Kidcaboo
February 15, 2024 14:00 - 35 minutes - 80.6 MBGet ready to be wowed, as host Salvador Briggman is joined by Rebecca Lock, of Kidcaboo. This 2x crowdfunding success story and previous guest on our CrowdCrux podcast will blow your mind about how she turned her idea into a multi-million dollar business. Her children’s ride-sharing company is ready to go national, and she’s back for her second regulation crowdfunding campaign. On the show, you’ll learn how to: Build a personal relationship with investors Work through challenges Handl...
EP #480 Killer Tips to Raise More Than 8x Your Kickstarter Goal | Atto Digital
February 08, 2024 14:00 - 40 minutes - 92.7 MBGet ready to be blown away as Salvador Briggman shares secrets from a crowdfunding pro on how you can surpass your crowdfunding goals. Four-time successful campaigner Lornia helped Atto Digital raked in over 8x their crowdfunding goal from more than 1,200 backers for the world’s slimmest voice recorder. Sal and Lorina go in-depth as they talk about: The grit and resilience needed to persevere How to make Kickstarter the cornerstone of success Blockbuster marketing tips How to de...
EP #479 Framework to Turn a Hobby into a 6-Figure Kickstarter Campaign | Lumionix
February 01, 2024 14:00 - 33 minutes - 77.4 MBDo you like awake at night wishing your hobby could replace your day job? On this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman talks with Lumionix founder Nazmus Sakib about how he found a need in his hobby and set out to fulfill it. In his first Kickstarter campaign, Nazmus raised over $276,000 by: Creating an immaculately well-developed product Understanding the importance of a detailed budget Getting high-quality reviews for a strong prelaunch …and so much m...
EP #478 Winning Kickstarter Tips to Bring in $160K from 1,000 Backers | Vitaloop
January 25, 2024 14:00 - 39 minutes - 90.2 MBWhen was the last time you had a drink, and wondered how clean your water was? It was a thought like this that led Arild Vikingstad of Vitaloop to create a revolutionary product, and he wants to help you launch your own great idea with his awesome crowdfunding tips. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast with Salvador Briggman, you’ll discover hidden gems like: How the Kickstarter community can become a marketing channel How to partner with an agency How a great mar...
EP #477 This Uniquely Successful Kickstarter Strategy Raised $460k+ | LUNAR1,622
January 18, 2024 14:00 - 37 minutes - 86.5 MBIf you feel like your crowdfunding goals are so out of reach it’s like trying to reach for the moon, then today’s episode is for you. Instead of reaching for the moon, Col&MacArthur brought the moon to earth, and are ready to show you how. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman will speak with Sébastien Colen about the patience and passion that goes into crowdfunding. You’ll also learn: The significance of a pre-launch campaign How to leverage visibi...
EP #476 Crowdfunding Strategies that Worked in 2023 (and New Opportunities for 2024)
January 11, 2024 14:00 - 31 minutes - 71.2 MBDive into the world of crowdfunding like never before! Join us in our latest episode of “Crowdfunding Demystified”, where we unravel the astonishing growth of crowdfunding in 2023 and unlock its potential for 2024. Discover how platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have revolutionised fundraising, cumulatively amassing over $7.6 billion! But that’s not all - we are delving into the emerging powerhouse of equity crowdfunding. With platforms like WeFunder and StartEngine spearheading o...
EP #475 From A Radical New Idea To $344,318 Success On WeFunder | HotelierCo
December 28, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutes - 95.3 MBWhen it comes to alternative funding, crowdfunding is like no other. It allows you to connect with the crowd, get funding, get something new out there, make a real-world impact - don’t even get me started on that! Today’s story is an incredible example! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to the founder of HotelierCo, Nathan Kivi, who has just raised $344,318 from 307 investors on WeFunder. You’ll discover: How they crafted their digita...
EP #474 Bold New Tips From A $376,284 Kickstarter Success | Klydoclock
December 21, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 81.4 MBWhat if I tell you that you’re gonna learn exactly what went into raising a $376,284 Kickstarter by the end of today’s episode? Well, buckle up cause that’s precisely what we’re getting into today! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to the creator of Klydoclock, Ran Kramer, about the pre-launch strategy that led to a $376,284 raise on Kickstarter. Ran has an incredible story to share, from how he came up with the idea to the prototyping p...
EP #473 Founder of AvaWatz Breaks Down How They Raised $1.2 Million In Startup Investment
December 14, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 89.8 MBCrowdfunding is a powerful new way of raising capital but it does come with its challenges. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to Rajini Anachi, CEO of AvaWatz, about overcoming some of these major challenges and raising over $2 million on StartEngine and WeFunder! You’ll hear Rajini share what were the critical factors to this success, including: How they prepared for the campaign launch How she managed to tap into different audiences usi...
EP #472 How Curtiss Motorcycle Bagged $692k In Startup Funding
December 07, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes - 97.6 MBWe’re privileged to speak to a serial entrepreneur who has launched successful companies in multiple vertices and has raised $692,421 from the crowd for his most recent project! Wonder what went into it all? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman and co-founder of Curtiss Motorcycle, Matt Chambers, delve into the mindset and strategy that went into building a brand with equity crowdfunding! You’ll hear what Matt believes is the recipe to his success,...
EP #471 From A Crazy Idea To $239,527 Kickstarter Success | Sego Charger
November 30, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 93 MBIf you want to do a crowdfunding campaign, you need to be willing to take feedback early on. This works like magic and today’s story proves it! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to Ian Esplin and Jacob Sheffield, the team that raised two 6-figure crowdfunding campaigns for a game-changing solar charger. You’ll get a sneak peek into their pre-launch strategy, including: How they managed to build credibility with the community How long t...
EP #470 How Benson Watches Landed $396,436 In Startup Funding (From 924 Investors ONLY)
November 24, 2023 02:00 - 38 minutes - 88.4 MBCrowdfunding is also still the best way for a startup to capitalise on the traction they have managed to build with their community. And today’s story is no exception. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to entrepreneur Marcel Benson about the mindset and strategies that went into raising a 6-figure campaign on Republic! Marcel shares what led him to quit his job and start a brand from scratch, as well as: How he built a product that rea...
EP #469 How ZenniHome Nabbed $5.8 Million In Fresh Funding For Minimalist Homes 🏠
November 16, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 90.7 MBWhen you do crowdfunding, you can’t speak to every single person individually and answer all of their questions. Today’s guest found a way though. And guess what? They have raised over $5.8 million from 868 investors on equity crowdfunding platform WeFunder! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to David Monson, VP of Marketing for ZenniHome, about the marketing tactics they used to achieve this success. You’ll learn: How they used webinar...
EP #468 Crowdfunding Expert Shares His Formula To Creating Outstanding Campaign Pages | SEATYLOCK
November 09, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 79.1 MBWith so many new projects launching on Kickstarter daily, it’s getting harder to break through the noise. So, in this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman and the creator of 7 Kickstarter campaigns, Michael Shenkerman, delve into the tried-and-true methods of launching a campaign that truly stands out! You’ll discover how to create project images that wow the audience, as well as: How to take your Kickstarter idea to Amazon The lessons Michael learned fr...
EP #467 CEO Of Spinn Shares How They Landed $3.9 Million In Startup Funding
November 02, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 91.6 MBLet’s face it, it's easy to crush an idea, even if it falls into the category of ‘groundbreaking’. It is much harder to stick to it and bring it to life. There’s no better proof than today’s story! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman talks to the CEO of Spinn, Roderick de Rode, about the ins and outs of a $3.9 equity crowdfunding campaign! They get down to the nitty-gritty of preparing for a community round, including: What percentage of back...
EP #466 This $168,978 Kickstarter Campaign Proves Crowdfunding Now Is Easier Than You Think | VILNO FootRester
October 26, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 87.4 MBOne perk of doing a crowdfunding campaign is that backers not only purchase your product but also help you improve it. Today’s story about a team that launched a 6-figure campaign from Ukraine is an incredible example of this. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to the team behind VILNO, Nazar Ozhho and Danylo Ozhho, about the secrets to a $168,978 Kickstarter campaign! You’ll discover how they leveraged customer feedback to improve their ...
EP #465 First-Time Creator Shares How He Got His Product FULLY Funded In 10 Minutes | LUMAFLEX
October 19, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 95.3 MBMarket readiness is what makes or breaks a crowdfunding campaign. Today’s story proves it! We are lucky to speak to a creator who raised $204,499 from 78 backers for the world’s first fully flexible red light therapy panel! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to John Graham who raised $204,499 for the world’s first fully flexible red light therapy panel, LUMAFLEX. They get down to the nitty-gritty of launching a successful new product, ...
EP #464 CEO Of Inergy Technologies Shares How They Landed $451,968 In Startup Funding
October 12, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 86.8 MBOne question that I get from students time and again, is: How do I set a good product price point while not selling myself short? If that’s something you’ve been struggling with yourself, you’re gonna learn lots from today’s story! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to Sean Luangrath about the pricing strategy, marketing and mindset that went into a $451,968 campaign on StartEngine. Having worked for Fortune 100 companies like Apple and ...
EP #463 Brave New Tactics To Hit Your Funding Goal On Day 1 (As a Complete Beginner!)
October 05, 2023 13:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MBWhen it comes to crowdfunding, there’s one thing we can all agree on: If you’re starting a brand from scratch, doing a crowdfunding campaign is going to be hugely validating. Today’s story is an incredible example of that! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman and the co-creator or Chorda, Adam McHeffey, give you a step-by-step guide on preparing for a successful first week, including: How they get unusually high customer engagement Their secre...
EP #462 How This $2.2 Million Crowdfunding Campaign Creator Made His Content Go Viral | PSYONIC
September 28, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 88.1 MBWhen the lows are low and, for whatever reason, you run out of funding, how do you make it through? Today’s guest has been through it all. Their first Indiegogo campaign didn’t go as planned and at some point, they were left with only $200 in their bank account. And yet, they persevered and have just raised $2,229,648 on StartEngine for their life-changing product, a bionic hand by PSYONIC. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman and entrepreneur D...
EP #461 How NEWTRAL Nabbed $1.8 Million in Product Funding (Step-by-Step) | MagicH
September 21, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 76 MBThe crowdfunding landscape is changing by the day, and so are the tactics needed to navigate it. So, what are the strategies that work today? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to Stan Deng about the tactics that went into a recent $1.8 million Kickstarter campaign! They talk you through some of the steps you need to take to set yourself up for success like: How to get your product recommended by professionals in your niche Finding the r...
EP #460 This $458,388 Crowdfunding Campaign Proves No Niche Is Too Small | LUFT Duo
September 14, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 95.6 MBEven if you come up with a game-changing product idea, chances are it's a good fit for every single person out there. And that’s perfectly alright! So how can you leverage crowdfunding to reach that sweet spot of product-market fit? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman talks to Titus Chang about the tools they used to launch multiple successful crowdfunding campaigns in several different markets! Titus shares some invaluable tips and advice, incl...
EP #459 How This New York Entrepreneur Raised Over $2 Million with Reg D | Blackbird Foods
September 07, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 86.2 MBDoing an equity crowdfunding campaign is a more straightforward process than you might think. Don’t take my word for it though, just listen to today’s story! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to the CEO of Blackbird Foods, Emanuel Storch, about the step-by-step process to raising a $2 million campaign on WeFunder! You’ll discover: What goes behind the scenes of a Reg D raise How to schedule meetings with potential investors How to find...
EP #458 $147,010 Crowdfunding Success Shares His Formula For A Winning Project Video | Skadu M1
August 31, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 84.1 MBShowing your community who you are can be just as important as showcasing your product. Yes, even those awkward first videos can be key to establishing trust with your potential backers. And today’s story proves it! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to creator, entrepreneur, and designer Hannan Hakim who invented a new product in the cleaning category called Skadu M1. You’ll hear how he and his team raised $147,010 on Kickstarter for ...
EP #457 The Marketing Strategy That Raised $126,632 🔥 From ONLY 38 Backers | WLKATA Robotics
August 24, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 82.6 MBIf you’re planning to launch a Kickstarter, you’ll already know that the first 24 hours of your campaign are critical. So what are the actual steps you need to take in order to ensure a successful first day? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to Min Jia about the pre-launch strategy that helped her team raise 126,632 on Kickstarter! You’ll hear Min share her two biggest recommendations for a killer launch day, and more information like: ...
EP #456 This $139,870 Kickstarter Proves Anyone Can Raise A Successful Campaign | Cocinaré
August 17, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBYou’ll often hear that crowdfunding is about outperforming your competitors. But, there’s much more to it than that. And today’s story proves it! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman speak to Hong Kong-based crowdfunding expert Hunter Ma about everything that happened behind the scenes of a $139,870 Kickstarter campaign. You’ll learn: How to create a winning pre-launch campaign plan Which marketing channel they used the most Why h...
EP #455 Co-Founder of Overplay Shares Her Hacks From A $1.8 Million Equity Crowdfunding Campaign
August 10, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 85.8 MBIf launching a regular crowdfunding campaign allows some room for trial and error, with Reg CF you need to know what to do every step of the way. So, in this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman speak to Caroline Strzalka about all that goes into creating a million dollar equity crowdfunding campaign! Caroline shares great insider tips such as: How did they use LinkedIn in a targeted way to reach investors? How did they build a compelling landi...
EP #454 $94,875 Campaign Creator Shares Crowdfunding’s Best-Kept Secrets | JordiLight
August 03, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 83.5 MBOne of the best-kept secrets in the crowdfunding space is the practice of testing. You’ll be surprised how underrated testing is…and the impact it can have on your next crowdfunding campaign! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman speak to Robert Haddad who invested a lot of time and effort into product testing, and guess what? They doubled their funding goal already on the launch day! Robert shares how some incredible tips for new founde...
EP #453 This $545,934 Indiegogo Debunks Common Myths About Raising A Successful Crowdfunding Campaign | GOAT Tools
July 27, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 86.4 MBIf 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 proce...
EP #452 An Artist-Entrepreneur Shares Insider Hacks From A $218,944 Campaign | Fluora Mini
July 20, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 93.2 MBAlright, 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...
EP #451 This $587,256 Kickstarter Proves Why Crowdfunding Is Still The Best Option For Startups | Unit 1
July 13, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 95.2 MBToday'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...
EP #450 Proven Marketing Tips To Blow Past Your Funding Goal in Just 24 Hours | Inovelli
July 06, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 93.5 MBWhen 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 c...
EP #449 The Pre-Launch Secret To A $2 Million Equity Crowdfunding Campaign | R3 Printing
June 29, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 80.3 MBWith 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 ...
EP #448 Bold Tactics That Raised £344k On Kickstarter (With Organic Traffic Only!) | Radcliffe Watches
June 22, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 76.1 MBThere 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 Kickstart...
EP #447 How A Sponge Raised $359,691 From 11,847 Backers With Crowdfunding
June 16, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 82.9 MBLaunching 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...
EP #446 Tabletop Games Expert Shares Lessons From A $703,386 Kickstarter | Let’s Go! To Japan
June 01, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 90.4 MBThe 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 ea...
EP #445 Aptera Motors CEO Shares The Secrets To $1.34 Million With Reg CF
May 25, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 81.4 MBEquity 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 technique...
EP #444 Kickstarter Advertising Expert Shares Secrets To A $80k Kickstarter Campaign | KIT GYM
May 18, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 79.9 MBMarketing 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 camp...
EP #443 An Indie Romance Author’s Guide to Raising $192,697 on Kickstarter | Willow Winters
May 11, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 90.6 MBOne 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 s...
EP #442 Tech Startup Founders Share Their Secrets To A $591,361 Republic Campaign | LEXI
May 04, 2023 13:00 - 43 minutes - 98.7 MBEquity 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 helpfu...
EP #441 Going From A Canceled Kickstarter To $1 Million Mega Success | Back Transformer
April 27, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 93.5 MBIt’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 ...
EP #440 Bold New Launch Hacks That Raised $298,591 On Kickstarter | Biigloo
April 13, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 92.4 MBBrand 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 ...