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Justin Giddings—better known as The Kickstarter Guy—is a filmmaker, actor, and mentor who’s helped countless people turn passion projects into reality. From raising $32K for his first film to directing a $6 million feature, Justin has lived both sides of the creative hustle and now coaches others on how to make their own dreams happen. In this episode, he shares hard-won insights on crowdfunding, the mindset shifts that turn “someday” into “today,” and why impatience can actually be your secret weapon. Whether you’re dreaming up a new product, launching a creative project, or just looking for a spark to chase that big idea, Justin will give you the tools—and the confidence—to get started.
By Deren AbramJustin Giddings—better known as The Kickstarter Guy—is a filmmaker, actor, and mentor who’s helped countless people turn passion projects into reality. From raising $32K for his first film to directing a $6 million feature, Justin has lived both sides of the creative hustle and now coaches others on how to make their own dreams happen. In this episode, he shares hard-won insights on crowdfunding, the mindset shifts that turn “someday” into “today,” and why impatience can actually be your secret weapon. Whether you’re dreaming up a new product, launching a creative project, or just looking for a spark to chase that big idea, Justin will give you the tools—and the confidence—to get started.