Successfully Funded

On episode 193 of Successfully Funded, I got to talk with Brian Pulido, founder, and publisher of Coffin Comics. Coffin Comics, the outlaw independent comics label that publishes the "Coffinverse" line of graphic novels including Lady Death, La Muerta, Hellwitch, and other heavy metal-inspired supernatural comic books and merchandise. In the ’90s, Pulido was the publisher of Chaos! Comics where he created and wrote the Chaos! Universe, including Evil Ernie, Purgatori, and others. Additionally, he has published or written A Nightmare on Elm St., Chucky, Friday The 13th, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Megadeth, Insane Clown Posse, WWE, and many more. He is on The Hero Initiative’s fundraising board, has received the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund’s Defender of Liberty Award and Comic-Con International’s Inkpot Award for contributions to the comic arts. Pulido has read Marvel’s Captain America monthly without fail since July 1974. He resides in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife Francisca and dogs Ember and Max. For more info, visit: www.LadyDeathUniverse.com 

On Episode 192 of Successfully Funded, I got the chance to talk with Evi Triantafyllides from the Kickstarter campaign, The Book of Cultures. "The Book of Cultures" is a picture book with 30 fictional stories featuring characters (buddies) from different countries. The stories are lovingly created to introduce children to the wonders of our world and encourage them to embrace diverse perspectives. A magical, educational experience for young readers to discover the differences that make our planet so special, but also to uncover the similarities we often overlook. Learn more about this amazing children's book by clicking here. 

On episode 191 of Successfully Funded, I got the chance to talk with Kickstarter agency owner, Marek Cieśla. Marek is an entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience. He graduated from MBA Oxford Brooks, Westminster College of Computer, Kilburn College. 

Marek is the founder of the MIMIGroup agency, which deals with consulting for startups in terms of product launches. According to the data provided by PARP - 4 out of 10 projects from Poland that collected the largest funding were carried out by MIMIGroup.

If you have questions about crowdfunding feel free to reach out to Marek [email protected]

On episode 190 I got the chance to talk with Michael Beim from the Kickstarter campaign, offGrid. °Grid (offGrid), is a palm-sized MIDI/OSC controller that lets you make music anywhere. °Grid gives your apps the natural feel of a traditional instrument using motion, gesture, touch, and velocity-sensitivity. Make beats, play keys, launch clips - °Grid fits any style and skill level. It’s instantly compatible with all of your existing devices - just pair & play. Check out their Kickstarter today!

On episode 189 of Successfully Funded, I got to talk with Sky Gilbar and David Silerander from the Kickstarter campaign, Hitch. Hitch is the first full-size water bottle with a removable barista-approved cup hidden inside. The bottle and cup are full sizes (18oz bottle / 12oz cup), double-walled, vacuum insulated, stainless steel, leak-proof, and BPA free. With a bottle, you'll love, and a cup that's always with you, go zero waste and carry better. Become a Backer Today.

Show Notes - https://www.woodshed.agency/podcast

Music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/19d7d9AnxzGlETn7StImdN?si=SGUrsBx2RjuHcM7E0JMUFg

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqriApSF_5w&list=PLFAjEty4qTFXB-oWk6N-xT4KoBNdKxtce

On episode 188 - I got to talk with Tamás Marczali from the company AiT Smart One. Simply put, AiT Smart One is a GameChanger smart desk. It's an app-controlled - height-adjusting, fully customizable design with many built-in features. The application compiles office-friendly personalized fitness and stress relief exercises, to help you achieve your GOALS and to help you relax while at work. It informs you of the air quality of the room and tells you when it’s time to open a window. Currently AiT Smart One is open for pre-order over on Indiegogo. As of today, they have raised over $285k for their product. Learn more by using this link https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ait-smart-one-the-gamechanger-smart-desk#/

Disclaimer: During the intro recording of the episode we had some technical hiccups and a weird buzzing sound showed up. We are working through the tech issues to make sure this doesn't happen again for future episodes.

On episode 187 of Successfully Funded, I got to talk with Olivier Momma from the Kickstarter campaign, Ekster Key Holder. The Ekster Key Holder is a minimalist solution that keeps all your keys organized, secure, and easy to access. The Ekster Key Holder organizes all your keys in a compact, silent stack, which you can flip through with just one hand. Say goodbye to keys jingling in your pockets, or jabbing you in the leg. To learn more about their Kickstarter, visit - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eksterwallets/ekster-key-holder-say-goodbye-to-lost-keys-and-clutter?

Episode 186 of Successfully Funded is a special one. We're launching a new series of episodes that focus on investment crowdfunding and offerings hosted by me, Woodshed Agency Co-Founder Shawn Neal.  In this episode, I got the chance to talk with Popcom Founder and CEO Dawn Dickson where we discuss her second Reg CF Offering on Start Engine. Self-service and automation are the future of retail. PopCom is at the forefront with an automated retail technology platform for vending machines and kiosks that allows retailers to engage and understand customers, sell more products, and learn from big data. Listen to this interview to learn more.

On episode 185 of Successfully Funded, I got the chance to talk with David Barouche from the successfully funded Kickstarter, CalfPro. CalfPRO® is the world’s first leveraged calf stretching device. It holds your heel in the perfect position to maximize your stretch safely, easily, and effectively. Unlike other calf stretches and devices, the CalfPRO® doesn’t bend the toes backward, supports your heel, provides a firm, non-slip base, gives unprecedented leverage, and can be used with shoes, socks, or barefoot when you need it most! Listen to this interview to learn more.

Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/calfpro/calfpro?ref=6r62vo&token=e67991ca

Show Notes - https://www.woodshed.agency/successfully-funded/episode-185-calfpro

Music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/19d7d9AnxzGlETn7StImdN?si=Uc5tu0z_QD2fFm8M1oqFGQ

On episode 184 of Successfully Funded, I got to talk with James Kelly from the Kickstarter campaign, NatureDry Jacket. The mission for Woolly? More wool. Less plastic. Next comes NatureDry: the 100% merino all-weather jacket. Woolly is making a  plastic-free performance outdoors jacket a reality. Woolly has been in the wool business for 8 years. Their complete line of high blend premium merino clothing in everyday styles at reasonable prices is designed to make a full wool life possible. Thousands of repeat customers and Kickstarter backers have already joined us in our mission to ditch synthetics for high-performance all-natural wool, join the flock! Check out their Kickstarter today!