Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified

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
• Advice from someone who has been through many crowdfunding campaigns

With his wealth of knowledge and experience in crowdfunding, this is an episode you’ll definitely need a fresh notepad for!

Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show

• Crowdfunding Coaching
• Equity Crowdfunding Explained
• Free Equity Crowdfunding Course
• Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
• GroGuru

So you want to crowdfund your project but don’t know what investors actually care about?

I believe that you can learn a lot from people who have successfully done what you are trying to do. And if you can find someone who has done it recently, even better!

If your goal is to generate over six figures for your startup, wait until you hear from today’s guest!

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to serial entrepreneur Eric Janszen.

Eric breaks down how he raised a staggering $1,324,916 for his startup, VirZOOM, with Wefunder, a game where fantasy and reality collide to keep you in shape!

In this episode, Eric reveals:

• The challenges of this startup compared to his previous five
• Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs wanting to approach a launch like VirZOOM
• The secrets to raising funds he’s learned from numerous startups

With Eric’s contributions to many successful projects, including Rock Band and Guitar Hero, this is definitely an episode you can’t afford to miss!

Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show

• Crowdfunding Coaching
• Equity Crowdfunding Explained
• Free Equity Crowdfunding Course
• Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
• VirZOOM

Regulation crowdfunding is great for two things.

First, it helps you get seed capital for your dream business. That can be anything from a couple of thousand dollars to millions if you’re lucky enough.

However, apart from funding, you can use this money to do more. For example, you can build a cool product or something that changes the world.

And today’s guest is an excellent example of that!

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Jim, the CFO of Alpine-X. His team raised a jaw-dropping $1.38M for the company, which aims to make snowsports more accessible for everybody in North America.

And instead of going the usual route of finding funding on WeFunder, he used an alternative platform called Republic, which allows campaigns to gather investors rather than backers.

During your listen, you’ll hear Jim talk about:

• Why people enjoy crowdfunding campaigns
• Tips for getting the word out about your campaign
• Why you should go with Republic to fund your business

So if you’ve ever been on the fence about starting your own crowdfunding campaign, then listening to this is a must. Not only will you get some motivation for creating your own, but you’ll also get some insight that increases your chances of success.

So take out your notebook, and enjoy your listen!

Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show

• Crowdfunding Coaching
• Equity Crowdfunding Explained
• Free Equity Crowdfunding Course
• Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
• Alpine-X

Here’s the thing:

Whatever you think about Kickstarter, getting 100% funded is realistic. That’s because success has nothing to do with luck. Instead, all you need is hard work and a formula to follow.

And today’s guest is an excellent example.

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Dale. He has been able to build multiple successful crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter, and his latest one for a minimalist and modular wallet, MagSnap Wallet, raised over $393K.

And no, he isn’t a guy with a fancy business degree. Instead, he is a college dropout who still found a way to succeed with crowdfunding! 

During your listen, you’ll hear Dale speak about:

• Secrets for creating a high-converting Kickstarter campaign
• The difference between a dreamer and a successful Kickstarter
• The best niches for effective campaigns

So if you’re still on the fence about starting your first Kickstarter campaign, then listening to this is a must. You’ll hear some actionable tips for making it successful.

So grab a pen and paper, and enjoy your listen!

• Book a coaching call
• Join the Smash Your Kickstarter Goal community
• Subscribe to CrowdCrux Newsletter
• Get Access to the Free Kickstarter Course
• Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
• MagSnap Wallet

Do you know what the best part of Kickstarter is?

It’s the fact that apart from reaching your funding goal, you get to grow an audience. And if you fulfill your campaign’s promises, you can use the audience again to fund another project.

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Conor, the founder of Inside Up Games. He has built several successful Kickstarter campaigns, and his latest is the biggest one yet.

He was able to grow a mind-blowing $730,000 for his latest board game, Earth. During the episode, you’ll hear Conor talk about:

• How Kickstarter has changed over the years
• Kickstarter stretch goals explained
• How to approach your first Kickstarter

So if you’ve ever been on the fence about starting your first Kickstarter, then listening to this is a must. Conor started out running a construction management company and is now working on his tabletop game company full-time!

So take out your notebook, and enjoy your listen!

Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show

• Book a coaching call
• Tune in to Sal’s Live Workshops
• The Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook
• Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
• Earth

Launching your first crowdfunding campaign can be a scary experience!

You might be thinking:

• What if people don’t like my business idea?
• What if I don’t reach the funding goal?

While these might be valid concerns, they shouldn’t be your excuses for not launching. Crowdfunding isn’t rocket science, and it isn’t based on luck; instead, there are methods you can learn that will aid your success.

And today’s guest is going to prove just that!

In today’s episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Louise, a business person and creative who raised a mind-blowing $808K funding for her restaurant, Stem + Glory, which offers delicious and healthy vegan food.

You’ll hear about Louise’s multiple businesses and crowdfunding campaigns as you listen. She also reveals:

• How to attract investors and build excitement around a campaign
• The #1 thing that separates high-achievers from failures
• The mindset you need to build a successful crowdfunding campaign

Listening to this is a must if you’ve been on the fence about launching your first campaign. It’s filled with valuable information and proof that anyone can be successful.

So grab a pen and paper, and enjoy your listen!

Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show

• Crowdfunding Coaching
• Equity Crowdfunding Explained
• Free Equity Crowdfunding Course
• Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
• Stem + Glory

You might not know it, but regulation crowdfunding is changing the industry!

You no longer need to persuade a few investors to launch your innovative startup. Instead, you can involve the crowd to help you out and raise funds.

And today’s guest is living proof!

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Sue, who raised a whopping $162,580 for her company, NETZRO, which developed state-of-the-art food tech that produces nutritious, upscaled ingredients at scale.

During the episode, Sue talks about:

• The journey from an idea to a successful WeFunder campaign
• How WeFunder is removing the middleman
• The challenges & benefits of growing a startup

But it wasn’t smooth sailing for her. Before her WeFunder campaign, she struggled to find an investor who would take her seriously. Nonetheless, she put in the work and blew past her fundraising goal!

You can do that too; all you have to do is learn how Reg CF works and take action. While the road might be difficult, the rewards will be worth it!

So grab a pen and paper, and enjoy your listen.

Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show

• Crowdfunding Coaching
• Equity Crowdfunding Explained
• Free Equity Crowdfunding Course
• Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
• NETZRO

Have you ever stumbled onto a brilliant idea that might change the world?

Maybe you started visualizing how it would work and even created a prototype, but then you began thinking about the business side and its complexity. And after that, you quit.

If that has happened to you, then stop self-sabotaging! While it might seem extremely difficult, know that anyone can build a startup and get funding.

And that’s precisely what happened to today’s guest!

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Rajiv, who raised an impressive $108,724 with WeFunder for his startup Palm Energy Systems, a company that aims to reimagine solar energy.

And you know what? Rajiv isn’t a marketing genius. Before he founded the company, he was an architect for 30 years.

During the episode, you’ll hear Rajiv talk about:

• Starting with an idea and creating a six-figure WeFunder campaign
• The lessons he learned about building a startup
• And so much more!

Hopefully, this episode will inspire you to stop doubting yourself. Instead, start taking action and work hard to turn your dream into reality.

You never know when you’ll find success unless you try.

So grab your notebook and enjoy the listen!

Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show

• Crowdfunding Coaching
• Equity Crowdfunding Explained
• Free Equity Crowdfunding Course
• Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
• Palm Energy Systems

When you’re listening to any of our podcast episodes, you might reach this conclusion:

“These people’s stories are extremely encouraging, but I can never be them.”

And that’s the wrong way to think! It doesn’t matter if you feel you aren’t smart enough; you can have just as much crowdfunding success as anyone else.

Today’s guest is the perfect example.

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Kate, who raised a whopping $1,328,699 for TheWMarketplace. It’s the only eCommerce platform that sells women-owned products and services.

While you listen to this episode, you’ll gain knowledge about:

• The secrets to running a successful startup
• Insight & tips for preparing your WeFunder campaign
• So much more!

And here’s the thing: Kate didn’t come from a wealthy family or even have a college degree before 2018.

So, instead of having self-limiting beliefs, ask “why not me?” and take action. If Kate did it, then you can as well.

All you need to do is learn the right strategies, and you’ll reach seven-figure funding. And with the knowledge gained from this episode, you’ll have a bigger chance of success.

So take out your notebook, and enjoy your listen.

Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show

• Crowdfunding Coaching
• Equity Crowdfunding Explained
• Free Equity Crowdfunding Course
• Free Crowdfunding Tips Newsletter
• Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
• TheWMarketplace

Kickstarter has been around since 2009, and it has changed drastically over time.

Now, it requires you to do more homework before getting to a successfully funded campaign.

However, don’t take this as a missed opportunity. Kickstarter is still a powerful way to build something extraordinary.

All you need is the right formula, and you’ll see success.

Today’s guest is living proof!

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Jurij, who was able to raise a massive $100,640 for Musguard OMNI, rollable bicycle mudguards. Thanks to his previous Kickstarter campaign for a similar product back in 2013, he was able to build an entire brand. 

As you listen, you’ll hear Jurij talk about:

• The journey from an idea to a successful Kickstarter
• What has changed with Kickstarter since 2013
• Insights & tips for a successful Kickstarter campaign
• And much more!

So, if you’ve had a fantastic business idea but never had the funds to turn it into reality, then listening to this is a must. Not only will you get some invaluable tips about crowdfunding, but you’ll also see that it’s still realistic to achieve 100% funding.

So take out your pen and paper, and enjoy your listen!

Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show

• Book a coaching call
• Tune in to Sal’s Live Workshops
• The Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook
• Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.
• Musguard
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