EP #505 How to Turn Your Passion Into a $157K Kickstarter Success | TRMNL
Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified
Release Date: 08/08/2024
Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified
Kickstarter has evolved fast in 2024, and if you’re planning a campaign, you need to know what’s working right now. From AI-driven tech to sustainable fashion and influencer-backed campaigns, we're breaking down the hottest crowdfunding trends that are raising millions. Discover how top creators are using digital rewards, expedited shipping, and data-driven pre-launch strategies to maximize success. Whether you're launching a gadget, a game, or a creative project, these insights will give you a serious edge. Tune in and learn how to make your campaign stand out in the crowded...
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Every great idea comes with an incredible story. Are you ready to tell yours? Meet Anze Miklave, an entrepreneur who has ideas just like yours and whose recent Kickstarter campaign raked in over $450K from more than 10,000 backers! Anze’s newest campaign is the . This truly unique and incredibly crafted product is a BPA-free, sustainable, and 100% leak proof coffee mug that pays homage to the history of coffee. But Anze isn’t new to crowdfunding. With 5 successful campaigns in 10 years, he knows that success isn’t about getting lucky. It’s about, you guessed it… YOUR...
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You’ve got a great idea. So how are you going to turn that into a tangible product and unleash it onto the world? Salvador Briggman here, and I’m going to show you the EXACT STRATEGY my guest used to raise nearly $4 million from over 8,500 backers! Introducing Dr. Louis Crowe. From making rounds at an Irish hospital to going back to school and becoming an expert in electrical stimulation, Louis is a down-to-earth guy with a brilliant product. uses groundbreaking technology to give you the benefits of a full workout from the comfort of your own couch. It truly lives up to its slogan...
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Wanna know exactly how to raise $96k+ on Kickstarter? Listen up, because crowdfunding works wonders, especially if you’re an entrepreneur, creator, inventor, or even creative type. I’m Salvador Briggman, the host of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast. Today, I want to share with you an important message to STOP letting fear hold you back. Here’s a guy who made six-figures on his first campaign! Arthur Claessens comes from a family of cyclists (we’re talking BMX medal winner at the Paris Olympics kind of cyclist!), and an even longer line of entrepreneurs. He had the...
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Scared of taking the plunge into crowdfunding? I’m Salvador Briggman, and allow me to introduce Barbour Smith who will give you powerful, down-to-earth tactics to take away the uncertainty so you can get going on YOUR next great campaign. This team is absolutely fearless! And their newest campaign has raised over $450K on Kickstarter. Bar’s newest project is the Maslow 4.1, the world’s most affordable large format CNC router. This accessible machine will cut ANY digital design from plywood, plastic, alluminum, and even sheet rock via seamless wifi connection. And don’t forget to...
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Do you lie awake at night wondering if anyone will back your campaign? What if you hit that Go Live button and…nothing? Then you are in good hands, my friend, because today’s guest on the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast will teach you the SECRETS of how she has amassed more than 3,500 backers! Meet Meilin Zhu, co-founder and marketing wizard of . Handling seven successful campaigns since 2018 PLUS consulting on dozens more, Meilin’s latest Kickstarter campaign raised over $500K on the international market. Their newest project is the , an innovative technology that completely...
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You’re about to discover the exact secret to launching a six-figure Kickstarter campaign, revealed by a serial inventor. But first, let me ask you a question. Do you get your best ideas at the most inconvenient time? You are not alone! Your thoughts are powerful and when inspiration strikes, NOW is the time to act… so fasten your seatbelt cause you’re in for a wild ride! On this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Erik Kaiser reveals breakthrough strategies to radically reinvent your crowdfunding experience. Just take a look at the results: not only was his first Kickstarter...
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You’re about to discover the exact secret to launching a six-figure Kickstarter campaign, revealed by a serial inventor. But first, let me ask you a question. Do you get your best ideas at the most inconvenient time? You are not alone! Your thoughts are powerful and when inspiration strikes, NOW is the time to act… so fasten your seatbelt cause you’re in for a wild ride! On this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Erik Kaiser reveals breakthrough strategies to radically reinvent your crowdfunding experience. Just take a look at the results: not only was his first Kickstarter...
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Forget everything you’ve heard about crowdfunding, because this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified is going to blow your mind! Meet Konstantinos Manos, an entrepreneur with over 20 Kickstarter campaigns under his belt…PLUS he has created a new tool to help your own crowdfunding experience become a reality. Konstantinos began his career with web-based games, but quickly grew into a powerhouse in the tabletop gaming industry. He even created a pledge management platform called which will support you from pre-launch to years after your campaign has ended. But Konstantinos...
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Have you ever stayed awake at night thinking how to solve a problem…and share this with the world? Now, you can harness the power of the crowd to get funding for your startup, project, or creative work. Salvador Briggman here to tell you about an entrepreneur who created a product that has helped countless people around the world and raised over $17 million on Wefunder! Introducing , the #1-rated notetaker that records and transcribes your video meetings. Compatible with all major video conferencing programs, Fathom uses powerful AI technology to write high quality notes…and it's...
info_outlineWe all get overwhelmed sometimes, but do you have the drive and the passion to do something about it?
If yes, then today’s episode of Crowdfunding Demystified will really resonate with you. Meet Ryan Kulp, an entrepreneur who turns out to be pretty slick with crowdfunding, too. His recent campaign raised nearly $160K from more than 1,300 backers.
Hear about Ryan’s incredible story of how he created the TRMNL, a way for anyone to stay connected and focused without being overwhelmed. This 7.5” e-ink display screen connects directly to the apps that you care about while minimizing distractions, reducing blue light exposure, and avoiding “doom scrolling”.
As a software wiz, Ryan used his self-taught hardware skills to go from an idea to a hugely successful campaign with 20 working prototypes in less than 8 months.
But it hasn’t all been a bed of roses, and Ryan gets very candid about challenges along the way. With host Salvador Briggman, you’ll discover breakthrough strategies that can radically reinvent your campaign, including:
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How to create a killer prelaunch campaign
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The importance of sharing the story of your product
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How to make the most of Kickstarter
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Ways to continue success with future campaigns or an online store
…and so much more.
Don’t rely on computer algorithms to bring in the money. Get ready to learn the tools you need to unleash your passion on the world.
Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show
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Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.