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

Do you want to tap into a huge crowd of investors and launch your business to the next level?

Maybe you've heard of equity crowdfunding, and wonder what it can do for your venture.

This episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast delves deep into 5 exemplary StartEngine mega-campaigns to uncover the secrets that led to their success.

Drawing from tech giants such as Tap Systems, Inc., Monogram Orthopaedics, and Digital Brands Group, host Salvador Briggman extracts key points from each company that you can use to up the game on your crowdfunding campaign by:

• Making your offering sweeter to draw in more investors

• Leveraging reward tiers for high investment potentials

• Creating a powerful landing page

…and so much more.

StartEngine has risen as a leader in equity crowdfunding, raising more than $350 million from a 400K investor network, helping to bring in the financial backers you need to create the business you've worked so hard to build.

It's time to stand on the backs of these giants and create your own entrepreneurial success story.

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• Free Equity Crowdfunding Course
• Equity Crowdfunding Explained (Get free audio book with Audible's 30-day Free Trial)

Ever wonder what it takes to start a crowdfunding platform?

Do you ask yourself how crowdfunding can ethically impact the world?

Then meet Will Wiseman, CEO and founder of Climatize, a new Reg CF crowdfunding platform that focuses on making renewable energy available to local communities. In its first year, Climatize raised over $4.3 million on 11 fully funded projects including farms, houses of worship, a Shakespearean theatre, and more.

With a background in renewable energy engineering, Will has vast experience in solar energy and leverages crowdfunding as an opportunity to bring renewable projects to life.

But Climatize isn't your ordinary investing platform. Host Salvador Briggman delves deep into the world of regulation crowdfunding and highlights the benefits of this unique crowdfunding opportunity, including:

• Tools to access hundreds of high-value investors

• How to reactivate investors if momentum fails

• Tips to navigate a due diligence acceptance process

…and more!

PLUS, you'll experience technical jargon like fixed interest rates, promissory notes, equity, and more in terms that are easy to understand, so you can go into your next project with powerful financial wisdom under your belt.

Prepare to have your mind blown as you peek behind the curtain of the crowdfunding universe with this down-to-earth episode of Crowdfunding Demystified.

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• Climatize

Wondering if crowdfunding can help your nonprofit?

Are you looking to expand your charity, but don't know where to start?

Then you won't want to miss this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified where we'll delve into the 5 best crowdfunding sites for nonprofits in 2024.

If you are part of a registered charity or nonprofit organization, crowdfunding will generate operating revenue for your mission PLUS increase your support-base so you can spread your message to as many people as possible.

And host Salvador Briggman will show you how, with platforms such as:

• GoFundMe (the world's top crowdfunding platform)

• MightCause, which is specialized for nonprofits

• Donorbox where you can simply add a donation button to your website

…and more!

Crowdfunding is an amazing opportunity for nonprofits, and Sal's expertise will help you choose the crowdfunding platform that is perfectly tailored to suit your endeavor so you can keep impacting the world for the positive.

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• Crowdfunding Personal Expenses or the audiobook version here (Get free audio book with Audible's 30-day Free Trial)
• Secret Nonprofit Fundraising Tricks
• Nonprofit Crowdfunding Explained
• GoFundMe Cash Machine Course
• Nonprofit Fundraising Hacks Book

Do you think that one crowdfunding success is the end of the road?

Think again! Because today's guest on Crowdfunding Demystified has run 15 successful campaigns on Kickstarter over the last 10 years.

Meet Jacob Wood, founder of Woodies Clothing whose most recent campaign raked in over $100K from almost 500 backers. His newest product is the next generation performance jean and jacket that offers custom sizing, incredible stretch and comfort, and RFID blocking pockets. And, he's a long time subscriber to CrowdCrux.com!

Host Salvador Briggman leads you on Jacob's journey from a naive crowdfunder with grassroots techniques to a winning clothier who will teach you how to:

• Play the Kickstarter algorithm

• Partner with newsletter organizations

• Build a group of loyal backers

• Design powerful creatives

…and tons more. He will even tell you the best day of the week to launch your campaign!

So if you don't know much about crowdfunding, let Jacob's confidence and familiarity with Kickstarter give you the confidence to launch your own unforgettable campaign.

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• FREE Crowdfunding PR Course
• Woodies Clothing on Kickstarter
• Woodies Clothing

Are you ready to grow your company?

Do you want to commercialize your next great invention?

On this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you will hear indispensable advice from a master of building and funding tech startups. Dovid Schick is an incredible founder and long-time entrepreneur with over 100 patents under his belt.

His newest invention is the TapRX - the next generation of input technology for human-computer interaction. This wrist-wearable device senses micro finger taps and translates them into digital commands so you can effortlessly control your electronic devices.

And this revolutionary product has brought in nearly $540K from more than 400 backers on WeFunder.

Dovid is no stranger to commercializing his inventions. He will share killer success tips to:

• Use crowdfunding to go public early to access capital markets

• Have a crystal clear vision of the end goal to drive your decisions

• Build a team of investors aligned with your long-term vision

…and even advice for some mind-blowing reading PLUS so much more!

So, if you have the conviction and commitment to bring your business into the future, let Dovid show you how to make it happen!

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• Free Equity Crowdfunding Course
• Equity Crowdfunding Explained (Get the free audiobook with Audible's 30-day Free Trial)
• Tap Systems, Inc. on WeFunder
• TapXR

So, you just ran a crowdfunding campaign and it was a HUGE success…but now what?

Whether you are starting out after a successful campaign, or launching a new business from scratch, it's never too early to start planning for the future. If you are ready to unleash your product into the wild, then delve into the world of ecommerce with this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified.

In this article-style podcast, Salvador Briggman breaks down the 8 top-ranked ecommerce sites including Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, and Volusion so you can choose the best platform to propel your business into the future.

You will learn how to:

• Take complete control of your brand and image

• Choose the features that best suit your product

• Incorporate these platforms into your existing site

…and so much more.

PLUS, you will get Sal's expert advice on what he uses for his own highly-successful sites!

You have worked hard to make your business what it is, so don't compromise now. These ecommerce platforms make selling a breeze to help you get your product to customers and ethically impact the world.

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• Free Shopify Trial
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• Create a website without limits using Wix

If I'm not mistaken, you're the kind of person who has a revolutionary idea they want to unleash on the world.

So, if you are interested in discovering how to ethically impact people's lives for the better, then you need this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified.

Because Alan Hui and Kris Chan did just that for animal lovers all over the world with their RealFountain DailyFresh Pet Fountain. This fountain automatically refreshes your pet's water daily and constantly replenishes it with UVC sterilized water from a 10L tank, PLUS loads of other unique features.

Alan is the CEO and founder of LALAHOME, and Kris is the company's marketing manager and website wiz. After a previous 6-figure campaign, these creators returned to the crowd to launch their new product, and today they will share with you their hard-earned wisdom on how they raised over $160K in funding on Indiegogo.

You will learn indespendible tools like:

• How to recruit a killer team

• Ways to improve your product with customer feedback

• Blowing up marketing channels with newsletters, influencers, and social media

…and more!

Whether you are looking at crowdfunding for today or in the future, join host Salvador Briggman and his guests to gain key information and unlock your crowdfunding success.

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• The Kickstarter Launch Formula (Get free audio book with Audible's 30-day Free Trial)
• FREE Kickstarter Training
• FREE Crowdfunding PR Course
• LALAHOME on Indiegogo
• LALAHOME

Curious about what goes into a Kickstarter campaign?

Ready to transform your new invention from an idea to a reality? Now is the time!

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman lets you peek behind the curtain at one of the most vital steps in your pre-launch campaign: creating the prototype

A prototype is a working model of your product that lets your backers know exactly what they are getting, AND it is essential to launch a campaign on most crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter.

From the initial concept sketch right to manufacturing, Sal walks you through the entire process of creating a functioning prototype. You will learn insider secrets like:

• Creating a concept sketch

• Utilizing the power of 3D printing

• Finding a top-rated manufacturer

• Setting up a realistic timeline

…and so much more.

So, turn that product you've had rattling around in your brain into working prototype…and launch your crowdfunding future today!

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• 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
• The Kickstarter Launch Formula (Get free audio book with Audible's 30-day Free Trial)

Does your business need capital?

If you are a startup entrepreneur who needs equity FAST, it's time to tap into equity crowdfunding to raised capital for your startup venture.

Whether you are launching your own campaign, or just want to know more about equity crowdfunding, host Salvador Briggman will show you how to empower your company with financial backers who want to see your business succeed.

Everyone has heard of WeFunder, right? It is the largest equity crowdfunding platform on the market…but is it the best choice for you?

Delve into this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified to explore the lesser-known equity platforms, such as:

• StartEngine, which is the second largest equity crowdfunding platform

• SeedInvest with their large investment minimums

• Microventures to further fund your established business

…and more!

Don't make the leap into equity crowdfunding on your own. Let Sal guide you towards the perfect platform to start your campaign on a solid foundation.

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• 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 (Get free audio book with Audible's 30-day Free Trial)

Do you have a project that you want to turn into a purposeful business?

Now is the time to get your dream off the ground, so deep dive into this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified with host Salvador Briggman to learn everything that goes into a mass success six-figure campaign.

Lukas Liedtke is the engineer-turned-entrepreneur and mastermind behind heat it Pro, a smartphone-powered insect bite relief device that uses thermotherapy to relieve itchiness from pesky mosquitoes, wasps, and more.

And Lukas will show you how he turned it into a $160K+ campaign on Kickstarter with almost 3,500 backers.

This episode is crammed packed with essential tactics on how to:

• Navigate the international market

• Be flexible with product fulfillment

• Network with a powerful team

• Give back to the community with a Kickstarter campaign

And so much more…

It's time to show up for your own success, and Sal and Lukas will show you how.

• Book a coaching call
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• 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 (Get free audio book with Audible's 30-day Free Trial)
• Free Kickstarter Training Course
• Heat It
• Heat It Pro on Kickstarter