In this episode, Jamie Jenson and I talk about crowdfunding for creative projects.

You can find out more about her podcast here.

Some Takeaways Include:

* How many ways you can use crowdfunding for your projects

* Understanding the difference between failure and intentionally failing

* How to find the type of customer that defends you

* The best products and services to crowdfund

 

Highlights:

* (00:00) Welcome to the Creatives Making Money podcast

* (01:14) Introducing Thomas Umstattd, CEO of Author Media

* (03:49) Jamie reminisces about her favorite teenage game

* (06:42) What is the biggest question people have around crowdfunding

* (10:04) Why Thomas loves crowdfunding so much

* (15:58) The downside of giving away equity

* (18:46) Thomas’s plugin to help set up a bookstore on your site

* (23:47) What was the most expensive mistake for Thomas

* (26:32) What projects fit crowdfunding the best

* (30:01) The pricing and perks breakdown for crowdfunding

* (34:30) Thomas shares a story about perks that didn’t cost much

* (38:11) How to find your brand advocates

* (41:26) Where to find Thomas Umstattd