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

To most of you, starting an equity crowdfunding campaign might sound complex. You might think that you aren’t ready for it or aren’t smart enough to create one.

Well, let me tell you one thing: That’s a lie!

All you have to do is believe in yourself, learn the right strategy, and take action. Then, you’ll get the funding you need.

Need proof? Well, then look no further than today’s episode of Crowdfunding Demystified.

In this episode, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Jessica Michael Davis, an actor and filmmaker who used WeFunder to fund her movie, Escaping Ohio. She didn’t have any experience with crowdfunding yet raised over $155K to turn her short into a feature film!

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

• The journey from an idea to a successful campaign
• WeFunder logistics most beginners don’t know
• Insight and tips for raising money on WeFunder

So if you’re still unsure about starting your own campaign and want to hear from someone recently in your shoes, 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.
• Escaping Ohio

If you haven’t made your first campaign yet, then know this: It’s the best time to start one!

Equity crowdfunding is on a boom right now, and hundreds of businesses get six-figure funding—if not seven. And no, you don’t need a fancy college degree to succeed!

Instead, all you need is the right formula and excellent storytelling skills. And that’s what today’s guests discuss.

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Robert and BW, the co-founders of the software company Knowledge as a Service, Inc (aka KaaS). Their objective is to build performance-based habits, with a focus on corporate environments, in order to improve employee training and set up both employees and companies for success.

And here’s the thing. Both of these guys are college dropouts, and they still were able to raise $306,197 with their WeFunder campaign! In this episode, they’ll reveal:

• The journey from finding the motivation to a six-figure WeFunder campaign
• Why storytelling is crucial for a successful campaign
• And so much more!

So if you’ve got an idea that could change the world, but all you need is a bit of funding, then now’s the time to launch your first WeFunder campaign. And with the knowledge gained from this episode, you’ll have an even bigger chance of success.

So grab your 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.
• KaaS

Here’s the thing.

It doesn’t matter how much you prepare for your first Kickstarter campaign; there’s still a high chance of failure.

However, what you do after the failure is crucial. Unfortunately, most people give up and tell themselves that the project isn’t for them.

That’s precisely what you don’t want to do. Instead, aim to follow today’s guest’s lead!

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Jon, who reached a whopping $217K for his tabletop game CoLab. In this game, you aim to build things like monsters and potions in a shared laboratory space to become the most renowned scientist amongst a group of other mad scientists.

It’s hard to imagine that his first campaign wasn’t successful with how well this one did, but that’s why we must learn from him! Instead of giving up on the idea outright, he analyzed what went wrong and tried the campaign again.

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

• The secret trick to coming up with killer product ideas
• The #1 thing to do before launching a Kickstarter campaign
• What to do after an unsuccessful crowdfunding campaign

So if you’re looking to start your very first Kickstarter campaign, then go for it.

If you fail the first time, that’s okay! All you need to do is pick yourself up, learn from your mistakes, and try again. That is the only way to succeed.

So grab 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.
• CoLab

Today, I want to do something different. Instead of talking to another six-figure success, I want to turn my attention to you.

I want you to know that this year is the best to start taking action!

There’s never been a better time to get funding for your product idea. You no longer need to save money for years to have a shot at creating something incredible.

While you might argue that Kickstarter is more saturated than ever, don’t let that be your excuse for not taking action.

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, I want to tell you two things:

• Why 2022 is the best time for action
• The first steps to take to build a successful crowdfunding campaign

After listening to this, I want you to be inspired—so inspired that you’ll stop making excuses and take the first step!

You never know when something will change your life if you haven’t tried it. And who knows, maybe you’ll be the next crowdfunding success!

So take out your pen and paper, and enjoy the listen.

Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show

• Book a coaching call
• Free Kickstarter Course
• The Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook
• Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist.

I have said it before, and I’ll say it again!

Crowdfunding is a powerful and fantastic way to get funded. You can get funding in a matter of minutes for any project, no matter how ambitious it is.

If you know how to spread your campaign, you can do anything.

That’s exactly what today’s guest did.

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Anna, whose team at Sirocco Energy was able to raise over $860,000 from more than 500 investors on WeFunder for a revolutionary wind turbine. The turbine uses a patented design that is both eco-friendly and quiet enough to be placed in urban areas.

How awesome is that?

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

• The story behind creating the product and the benefits it offers
• Why the team switched from angel investors to equity crowdfunding
• The secret to getting investors on WeFunder and building a community

So if you have a crazy idea that could change the world, all that is left to do is listen to this success story and start taking action. You’ll never know if your idea is worth pursuing if you don’t try.

So grab your pen and 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.
• Sirocco Energy

Have you ever dreamed of creating an ultra-successful Kickstarter campaign? If you have, let me ask you one thing: What is holding you back?

• Are you waiting for the right moment?
• Do you feel like you’re not qualified for success?

Whatever it is, know that these are just self-limiting beliefs, and you need to overcome them. If you don’t, you might regret not taking any action when you grow old.

So start taking action now! You might find out that your idea is a successful one. That happened to today’s guest.

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Steven, who raised an astounding $160,607 for Hannibal: Artbook, which is based upon a television masterpiece, Hannibal.

While this was his team’s sixth artbook project, it was his first Kickstarter campaign. He didn’t even have a Kickstarter video, but the campaign still succeeded!

While you listen, you’ll hear Steven talk about:

• How the campaign was able to get fully funded in 18 minutes
• The #1 mistake to avoid when setting your funding goal
• The difference between a successful and a failed Kickstarter

So, let me ask you again: what’s holding you back? You can do it! And with the invaluable knowledge in this podcast, you’ll have a higher chance of success.

Grab a 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.
• Hannibal Artbook

Starting a business is challenging!

Not only do you need to create a great product idea and find time to work on your business, but you’ll also need the funds to pay for all of the investments. And that could take months, if not years.

However, many have been able to use equity funding campaigns to get both their funding—in a matter of days—and some insider tips from investors.

If you know the right strategies, you can do this as well!

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Lopa, who was able to raise over $2.7 million for Rasa, an adaptogenic coffee alternative that energizes without caffeine. 

During the discussion, you’ll hear Lopa talk about:

• The journey from an idea to a massive Wefunder success
• Tips for a highly-successful WeFunder campaign
• The differences between angel investing and crowdfunding

If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, listening to this is a must. Not only will you learn how to create a widely-profitable campaign, but you’ll also learn how to build a business that others care about.

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.
• Rasa

Here’s the thing!

No matter how much you prepare for a crowdfunding campaign, you can never guarantee success. And if it’s your first time, then quite likely, your campaign will fail—the money and effort you’ve put in, all for nothing.

This might suck, but you shouldn’t feel bad about yourself. It’s all part of the process. You’ll just have to try the campaign again, and you might find success.

That’s precisely what happened to today’s guest.

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Brian about his journey to a six-figure Kickstarter for a revolutionary product, Broombi. It’s a silicone smart broom that helps make your cleaning more effortless.

Brian’s first crowdfunding campaign failed, but he was able to attract over a thousand backers and get a staggering $128K of funding on his second try. Quite impressive, right? Well, that’s not all he did.

In addition to the successful Kickstarter campaign, he was also able to land another six-figure funding from Indiegogo. Brian will tell you about:

• The mistakes he learned from his first Kickstarter
• How to use both Indiegogo and Kickstarter to fund your project

But that’s not all! You’ll also get an inside look at “As Seen On TV” products and their similarities with crowdfunding.

If you’ve ever failed with a crowdfunding campaign, or you’re looking to start your very first, listening to this is a must. You get a lot of insider tips that will increase the chances of your success.

So grab a pen and a 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.
• eCommerce Tips Newsletter
• Broombi

If you’ve listened to this podcast before, it should come as no surprise that Kickstarter is massive. We’ve shared hundreds of success stories of campaigns that reached six-figure funding—some even seven figures.

However, most people still won’t take action from this opportunity due to the fear of having too niche of a market.

That cannot be further from the truth, and today’s guest will prove it to you.

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to David, a first-time crowdfunder who was able to surpass his funding goal by 10x!

And no, he didn’t sell a tech gadget or a board game. Instead, David joined forces with Coffee Stain Studios to make licensed plushies for the first-person factory-building and open-exploration game, SATISFACTORY.

In the episode, David will reveal:

• His journey to a 10x funded Kickstarter campaign
• How to set your funding goal the right way
• How to work with influencers to boost your Kickstarter campaign
• And so much more!

So if you’ve ever hesitated to create your very first crowdfunding campaign, then listening to this episode is a must. It proves that your idea can work, no matter how niche the product seems to be.

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

• 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.
• SATISFACTORY - Plush Lizard Doggo & Xeno-Basher Replicas

It’s no secret that Kickstarter is a great way to get funding for your business.

Just think about it: Not only are you getting the funding needed to begin, but you’ll also get your very first clients without having to worry about inventory.

And if you do it correctly, your first-time customers will become superfans and let the world know how amazing your products are. That means even more sales.

However, you don’t need to start a brand new business to get those benefits. In fact, you can create a Kickstarter campaign to get your current business to the next level.

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Tomer, who raised $235,561 for his latest project, Secret Whiteboard.

It’s a hanging print frame that reveals a hidden whiteboard inside when opened. A great product to hide all your business secrets!

But here’s the kicker! Even though Tomer already had a successful seven-figure Amazon business, he chose to launch on Kickstarter.

In this episode, Tomer will reveal:

• His journey from creating an idea to making it a reality
• Why he decided to embark on Kickstarter instead of Amazon
• A secret tactic to bulletproof the campaign copy

So whether you’re looking to launch your business or get funding to take an existing business to new heights, listening to this episode is a must. You’ll find so many great pieces of information about launching a successful Kickstarter campaign.

So take out a 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.
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• Secret Whiteboard