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Fiction: Genius is all you need to create a successful business. Fact: It takes courage and willingness to get the job done.
So, what do you need to do to get your business off the ground?
Join host Salvador Briggman and some of today's most talked about corporate masterminds as they share advice on how you can navigate your own success. These 10 startup experts will share breakthrough strategies that will radically reinvent how you value your business, by:
Surrounding yourself with your dream team
Understanding the correlation between genius and courage (and which one will carry you through)
Beating out the established competition with your new product
Constantly seeking out criticism
… and so much more.
Whether you are starting a small business or building an empire, this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified will give you advice, tips, and hacks to enable you to take action and see results in a big way.
Don’t listen to people who say you can’t do it. It’s time to believe in yourself and go after your dreams.
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show
Book a coaching call
Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips
Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
Free Equity Crowdfunding Course
Equity Crowdfunding Explained
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Are 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 on Kickstarter.
Dan created Mass Explained, a complete book packed with 1,700 infographics including charts, diagrams, and pictures to encourage people to become more intentional in their faith.
In this episode, you will learn tried-and-true tactics on:
How to find your core target group
The power of branding
Adding benefits to backers with gifts
Knowing your demographics and informing them about crowdfunding
…and so much more.
If you want to fund your next labor of love, this eye-opening podcast will teach you the strategies to make your crowdfunding campaign a success.
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Free Kickstarter Training Course Kickstarter Launch Formula (Get free audio book with Audible’s 30-day Free Trial) Mass Explained on Kickstarter Mass Explained -
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Is 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 fundraising
Leverage companies to match donations
Find new donors in your community and beyond
Build on the resources you have
…and so much more.
You won’t want to miss this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified to learn how to raise money for your cause PLUS build a brand that donors will rally behind and be passionate about.
Don’t pitch to the average. Instead, learn how to focus on the crowd to create an incredibly successful crowdfunding campaign.
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Secret Nonprofit Fundraising Tricks eBook FREE Nonprofit Crowdfunding Course -
If 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, blowing leaves, and clearing snow to give people independence through technology.
In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you will learn bold new strategies to:
Capture an audience and keep them captivated for the entire campaign. Surround yourself with a team that builds on each other’s strengths Build a solid fan base and improve your products with BETA testing Be 100% transparent with backers Under-promise and over-deliverKen and Candicee offer their extensive knowledge on how to launch a successful campaign, PLUS build a solid business.
Don’t miss today’s episode of Crowdfunding Demystified to find out more!
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show
Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Free Kickstarter Training Course Kickstarter Launch Formula (Get free audio book with Audible’s 30-day Free Trial) Yarbo on Kickstarter -
Are 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, and is meant to inspire our childlike curiosity about the incredible inventions through history.
You will discover trailblazing techniques for your next campaign, including:
How to make the most of paid marketing versus organic reachUnderstand how ROAS (Return On Ad Spend) can generate revenue
Why Kickstarter is the best way to get funding for your project before starting production
How to garner attention with unique creatives
Thinking through logistics and financial planning
And more!
If you want to find mega success like these three creative minds, then don’t focus on the money, but do what you love and unleash your product on the world.
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Free Kickstarter Training Course Kickstarter Launch Formula (Get free audio book with Audible’s 30-day Free Trial) The Book on Indiegogo The Book -
Is 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 interfering noises, these masks have an embedded microphone that easily connects to any device.
This episode of Crowdfunding Demystified is completely crammed with first-class tips, including the importance of:
Keeping your campaign simple
Explaining to potential backers what your product is all about
Spreading the word and getting coverage for your product
Listening to your crowdfunding community
And so much more!
If you are ready to feel the elation of seeing people back your next big idea, then join host Salvador Briggman and listen to this episode now!
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Free Kickstarter Training Course Kickstarter Launch Formula (Get free audio book with Audible’s 30-day Free Trial) Skyted on Kickstarter Skyted
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I 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:
Engage and excite the crowdfunding universe
Use money already invested to leverage more investments
Understand and deliver what your customer needs
…and the list goes on.
Alex transformed his robotics company into a +$490K campaign. And the key to Alex’s success? Listen to this mind-blowing interview on Crowdfunding Demystified to find out.
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Equity Crowdfunding Explained (Get free audio book with Audible’s 30-day Free Trial) Free Equity Crowdfunding Course Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Book a coaching call L5 Automation on Wefunder L5 Automation
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Do 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 transparent with your community
Choose a crowdfunding platform that best suits your product
Stay ahead of the steep learning curve of a new campaign
…and much, much more!
Cody gets real about how creating his own rules to live by has helped him build, not only a successful crowdfunding campaign, but a thriving business. And he’ll show you how, too!
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. The FREE Kickstarter Email Course Kickstarter Launch Formula (Get free audio book with Audible’s 30-day Free Trial) Kara Water on Indiegogo Kara Water on Start Engine Kara Water -
Are 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 ahead of the competition
And this CrowdCrux podcast is packed with so much more.
Let Thomas’s passion for surfing drive you to create your own crowdfunding success story!
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Kickstarter Launch Formula (Get free audio book with Audible’s 30-day Free Trial) Manta Foils TakeOff on Indiegogo Manta Foils -
Get 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
Handle your growing company
Have a strong vision
Attract an amazing team
… and so much more!
Listen to this Crowdfunding Demystified podcast for a treasure trove of crowdfunding gold as Rebecca shares her journey with you.
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Equity Crowdfunding Explained (Get free audio book with Audible’s 30-day Free Trial) Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Free Equity Crowdfunding Course Kidcaboo on Wefunder Kidcaboo -
Get 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 deal with copycats…and so much more.
Don’t miss this first-class episode of Crowdfunding Demystified to help launch your idea into the universe.
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. The Kickstarter Launch Formula (Get the free audiobook with Audible’s 30-day Free Trial) The FREE Kickstarter Email Course Atto Digital on Kickstarter Atto Digital -
Do 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 more.
Let your passion fuel your crowdfunding campaign and today’s episode will show you how.
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show
Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. The Kickstarter Launch Formula (Get the free audiobook with Audible’s 30-day Free Trial) FREE Kickstarter Course Lumionix on Kickstarter Lumionix -
When 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 marketing team can make all the difference
How to have a killer marketing plan
Plus many more!
Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips The Kickstarter Launch Formula (Get free audio book with Audible’s 30-day Free Trial) FREE Kickstarter Course Vitaloop on Kickstarter Vitaloop
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If 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 visibility on your project
When to start planning a crowdfunding campaign
…and so much more!
Sponsors:
Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Free Equity Crowdfunding Course Equity Crowdfunding Explained (Get free audio book with Audible’s 30-day Free Trial) LUNAR1,622 on Indiegogo Col&MacArthur -
Dive 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 over $151 million in investments, learn how this avenue opens new doors for startups and innovators.
Tune in to “Crowdfunding Demystified” now on iTunes and subscribe for more episodes that bring you closer to your crowdfunding goals. Your future in crowdfunding starts here!
Sponsors:
Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Equity Crowdfunding Explained The Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips EP #473 Founder of AvaWatz Breaks Down How They Raised $1.2 Million In Startup Investment EP #472 How Curtiss Motorcycle Bagged $692k In Startup Funding EP #469 How ZenniHome Nabbed $5.8 Million In Fresh Funding For Minimalist Homes EP #462 How This $2.2 Million Crowdfunding Campaign Creator Made His Content Go Viral | PSYONIC EP #451 This $587,256 Kickstarter Proves Why Crowdfunding Is Still The Best Option For Startups | Unit 1 EP #446 Tabletop Games Expert Shares Lessons From A $703,386 Kickstarter | Let’s Go! To Japan EP #447 How A Sponge Raised $359,691 From 11,847 Backers With Crowdfunding -
When 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 digital marketing and brand storytelling to attract so many backers
Why they decided to do their fourth raise on WeFunder
What has helped Nathan develop as a serial-entrepreneur
…and much more!
Sponsors:
Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Free Equity Crowdfunding Course Equity Crowdfunding Explained (Get free audio book with Audible's 30-day Free Trial) HotelierCo on Wefunder HotelierCo -
What 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 process to launch. For example, you’ll discover:
What he learned about calculating the different price points and reward tiers
The methods he used to validate his product idea in the first place.
How long the entire process took from idea to launch
…and much more!
Sponsors:
Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show
Book a coaching call The Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook The FREE Kickstarter Email Course Klydoclock on Kickstarter Klydoclock -
Crowdfunding 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 using strategy and networking
How they built trust with investors from all ages and walks of life
Hope you enjoy it!
Sponsors:
Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show
Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Free Equity Crowdfunding Course Equity Crowdfunding Explained AvaWatz on StartEngine -
We’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, including:
Where the whole idea of creating an electric motorcycle came from
Why he decided to fo for a public round on WeFunder
How he created strong connections with investors
… and much more!
Sponsors:
Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show
Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Free Equity Crowdfunding Course Equity Crowdfunding Explained Curtiss Motorcycles on WeFunder Curtiss Motorcycles -
If 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 the development phase took them
And why they decided not to rely on organic traffic only
Hope you enjoy the episode!
Sponsors:
Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show
Book a coaching call The Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook The FREE Kickstarter Email Course Sego Charger on Indiegogo InDemand Sego Innovations - Montre plus