We talk with Luke Beno, an engineer and founder of Tundra Labs, who created one of the most advanced VR tracking tools ever to hit Kickstarter.

What started as an internal tool to fix gaps in Valve’s system turned into the Tundra Tracker — a compact, modular device that raised over $1.3 million from passionate backers.

You’ll learn:

• Why community demand fueled the tracker’s rapid evolution

• The risks and rewards of relying on viral momentum

• How they approached stretch goals and fulfillment

• What he wishes he did differently during the campaign

If you're building a high-tech product or launching to a niche audience, this episode is packed with insight.

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• Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist

• FREE Kickstarter Course

• Tundra Tracker on Kickstarter

• Tundra Labs

• Thinking, Fast and Slow book by Daniel Kahneman

We talk with Matthew Guest, a first-time startup founder and intensive care doctor from Melbourne, who co-created one of the most buzzworthy cold plunge products to hit Indiegogo.

What started as a text message turned into a fully patented, thermoelectric-powered portable ice bath that’s shaking up the world of cold therapy.

You’ll learn:

• Why warm climates inspired their portable cold plunge tech

• How they chose thermoelectric over refrigerant cooling

• The emotional rollercoaster leading up to launch

• Why pricing and product iteration are critical during crowdfunding

If you're thinking about crowdfunding your own physical product, this interview is a must-watch.

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• Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist

• FREE Kickstarter Course

• The 67 Day Rule book

• Snowcap: Biohackers’ Cold Plunge, Made Convenient on Indiegogo

• Clear Water Wellness

• Snowcap on Instagram

Discover the keys to a $777,583 Kickstarter campaign in this exclusive interview with Bill founder of Hanboost. Learn how he used strategic crowdfunding techniques to turn his passion for DIY tools and 3D printing into a thriving business.

Bill shares:

• The exact tools he used to prepare for launch

• How he went from 0 to 5,000+ backers

• The surprising marketing tactic that worked best

• What he would do differently if he could launch again

If you’re even thinking about launching a Kickstarter, you’ll want to hear this firsthand insight from a creator who’s been through the trenches and came out successful.

🎧 Listen now and get inspired to bring your idea to life!

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• Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist

• Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook

• The 67 Day Rule book

• Hanboost on Kickstarter

• Hanboost

Ready to learn how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign?

Salvador Briggman here, and in this episode, I’m joined by Arthur Jessop, the co-founder of Base Case, who raised over $500k using a transparent and community-driven crowdfunding strategy.

Arthur shares:

• How to communicate openly with your backers to build trust.

• The importance of engaging with your audience on social media.

• Key strategies for running a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Tune in to discover how transparency and audience engagement can help you raise funds and make your campaign a success!

Resources and Tools Mentioned:

• 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 Course

• The 67 Day Rule book

• Basecase on Indiegogo

• Basecase

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 Kickstarter space!

Resources and Tools Mentioned:

• 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’s Creative Download Report

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 Goat Mug. 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 story!

Anze is a master storyteller, and he will show you how to 

• Craft your products to fit the Kickstarter crowd 

• Test your idea before you even being your pre launch campaign

• Make your product stand out from competitors

• Leverage advertising to spread your story

…and so much more!

Can you laugh about your mistakes? Anze can, and he will open a treasure trove of tools and tactics to save you from the mistakes that he made. 

Salvador Briggman here, ready to take the guesswork out of crowdfunding in this eye opening episode of Crowdfunding Demystified!

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 Audiobook

• FREE Crowdfunding PR Course

• Book Recommendation: Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks

• Goat Mug on Kickstarter

• Goat Story Coffee Mug

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. 

BionicGym 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 of “Weight Loss in a box”!

But getting an idea is easy…making that idea come alive is the hard part. And the key to turning BionicGym into a reality is - you guessed it - crowdfunding!

This episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast is completely crammed with state-of-the-art tools that YOU can use to make your own crowdfunding journey a success, including how to:

• Take special care of your backers

• Leverage the crowdfunding algorithms

• Utilize marketing material

• Garner media attention

…and so much more!

If you are ready to give 100%, then tune in and let’s get started!

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 Audiobook

• FREE Crowdfunding PR Course

• BionicGym on Indiegogo

• BionicGym

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 dream of coming up with a great idea and finding people to invest in his project.

Here’s how he did just that! 

His great idea? SideLights that create 360-degree safety lights for bicycles to improve visibility with features including turn signals, shock resistance, theft proof, and easy charging.

And how did he raise nearly $200K on Indiegogo and Kickstarter? Today’s episode is a veritable treasure chest of tactics YOU can use, including:

• Building a team

• Pre-campaign plan

• Email lists

• VIP backers

• Gaining media attention

… and the list goes on!

Crowdfunding isn’t a sprint… it's a marathon. And here are solid gold tips to win the race!

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 Audiobook

• FREE Crowdfunding PR Course

• SideLights on Indiegogo

• SideLights

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 check out an earlier episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast where I talk with this same creative team. Now, you can track their progress with me and see how they have grown over the years. 

Today, you’ll see why Bar has a love-hate relationship with Kickstarter, and why he keeps coming back to crowdfunding. Listen to learn:

• Ways to build on the community to work together on something you love

• The importance to under promise and over deliver

• Keeping excitement and transparency with weekly communication

• How the crowd will take away the risk 

PLUS, this proven entrepreneur will show you how to raise the money you need from the crowd!

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 Audiobook

• FREE Kickstarter Course

• Maslow 4.1 on Kickstarter

• Maslow

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 Hozo Designs. 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 NeoRuler, an innovative technology that completely revolutionizes the measuring industry.

I’m Salvador Briggman, and Meilin and I will take the guesswork out of getting backers for your campaign…and keep them coming back! You’ll learn: 

• The importance of transparent communication

• How to increase order value

• Why you should listen to your backers

…and much more!

AND this business owner has powerful words for entrepreneur women (and all the rest of us) on trusting in yourself and getting the job done NO MATTER WHAT.

Let’s take a peek behind the curtain to discover what crowdfunding can do for you.

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 Audiobook

• FREE Kickstarter Course