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

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Kickstarter and crowdfunding advice from successful campaigns. Salvador Briggman is the founder of CrowdCrux, the most popular blog in the niche with over 20,000 subscribers. He has been cited as an expert by the New York Times, the Wallstreet Journal, and more.

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August 13, 202638 min

EP #557 This Technique Raised $12M With Equity Crowdfunding | Atombeam's StartEngine Strategy

Crowdfunding isn't just about raising money. It's about earning trust. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman sits down with Charles Yeomans, CEO of Atombeam, to break down how his company has raised more than $12 million through equity crowdfunding while building one of the largest investor communities on StartEngine. You'll discover: How transparent communication builds long-term investor trust Why Atombeam raised $5 million in just over one week What founders should do between fundraising rounds How to grow an audience before asking for investment Why persistence is one of an entrepreneur's greatest assets If you're planning an equity crowdfunding campaign, this episode is packed with practical fundraising lessons you can apply immediately. Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call 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 Atombeam on StartEngine Atombeam Tech Website Gambling Man: The Secret Story of the World's Greatest Disruptor, Masayoshi Son

July 30, 202634 min

EP #556 Unique Strategy to Raise $268,547 on Kickstarter | Memento Mori Skull Bowl

This unique strategy is a game-changer. If you're ready to unlock crowdfunding success, listen up. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman speaks with ceramic artist Trevor Foster about how he raised more than $228,000 from over 1,500 backers on Kickstarter after spending a decade refining his craft and crowdfunding strategy. In this episode, you'll discover: How Trevor turned a ceramic art career into a thriving Kickstarter business Why THIS #1 THING is critical for crowdfunding success How a simple method generated thousands of followers The valuable insights from ten years of Kickstarter experience Why this approach always beats the typical launch framework Tune in to hear the lessons behind one of Kickstarter's most successful ceramic art campaigns. Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist FREE Kickstarter Course Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook FREE Crowdfunding PR Course Emission Free Generators on WeFunder The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

July 16, 202635 min

EP #555 The Formula to Go From $0 to $153,273 on Kickstarter | Razor Rinser 2.0

You'll never believe this story. Get ready to be blown away by some of these valuable crowdfunding tactics. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman talks with Matthew Semple and Anderson Camp, the founders of Razor Rinser 2.0. You'll discover: Why THIS percentage of Kickstarter followers became paying backers How this easy tactic guided every major product upgrade What changed between their first and second Kickstarter campaigns Why simpler launch systems outperformed complicated funnels How this key marketing asset reduced launch-day risk What they learned about fulfillment , shipping , and customer trust Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist FREE Kickstarter Course Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Razor Rinser 2.0: Making Shaving Easier and Cleaner on Kickstarter The Clean Shave Website

July 2, 202631 min

EP #554 The Exact Kickstarter Strategy Behind a $374,980 Launch | Adventure Mate V3

Crowdfunding is filled with potential. You can even go from $30k to $300k! And, that's exactly what today's guest did. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified , Salvador Briggman speaks with Conrad Sayer, founder of Adventuremate, about how he transformed a small Kickstarter campaign into a $374,980 crowdfunding success with Adventuremate V3. In this episode, you'll discover: How a simple launch trick dramatically increased conversions Why this one thing matters more than just having a " great idea " Why this type of live campaign content kept backers engaged What Conrad learned after redesigning his product three different times The sneaky way that Kickstarter backers can help with your marketing If you want to build a real product brand through crowdfunding, this episode is loaded with practical insights. Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist FREE Kickstarter Course Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Adventure Mate V3 Adventure Mate

June 18, 202631 min

EP #553 THIS Kickstarter Strategy Raised $198,239 for OnePedal

Crowdfunding starts before Kickstarter. Long before launch. In this episode, Max Engle of Groundhog Audio reveals how he raised over $192,000 by validating his idea with rough prototypes, $500 in ads, and viral Instagram videos. You'll discover: How to test demand before manufacturing Why ugly prototypes generate better feedback How social media comments improved the product What it takes to fund in five minutes Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist FREE Kickstarter Course Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook OnePedal™: The Tone-Matching Guitar Pedal on Kickstarter Groundhog Audio Website Groundhog Audio on Instagram

June 4, 202632 min

EP #552 The Kickstarter Strategy That Raised $171,155 | Thaan Grill

You've got an idea. But will it fund? In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified Podcast, host Salvador Briggman breaks down how one creator raised $171,155 on Kickstarter with over 300 backers—without guessing what would work. Toby Roberts from Thaan Grill shares the exact crowdfunding strategies that built momentum before day one. You'll discover: How one audience-building move can make or break your Kickstarter How this ad testing approach saves thousands before you launch What key signals reveal if your campaign will actually succeed Why the biggest shift turns your product into something people care about If you're planning a crowdfunding campaign, this is essential listening. Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist FREE Kickstarter Course Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Thaan Grill - World's Most Beautiful Tabletop Charcoal Grill on Kickstarter Thaan Charcoal

May 21, 202639 min

EP #551 The Crowdfunding Tactics Behind This $1.06 Million Kickstarter | Brick Boy

How do you turn a nostalgic idea into a $1,058,593 crowdfunding success? In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified , Salvador Briggman interviews Thomas Bertani from Substance Labs, creator of BrickBoy — a kit that transforms a LEGO Game Boy into a playable console. In this episode, you'll learn: How THIS method confirmed demand before launch Why this marketing channel became the campaign's biggest growth driver How understanding one KEY group shaped the entire marketing strategy And much more! Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist FREE Kickstarter Course Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook BrickBoy — The kit that makes the LEGO® Game Boy come alive on Kickstarter BrickBoy

May 7, 202637 min

EP #550 How Fathom Turned AI Meetings Into a Startup Growth Engine

Wondering how AI can actually make startups more productive? In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman speaks with Richard White , founder of Fathom , about building an AI-powered meeting assistant that has evolved into a company "second brain" . Richard shares lessons on productivity , fundraising , and scaling efficiently using AI instead of growing large teams. In this episode, you'll learn: Why startups should prioritize high-leverage work over long-term planning How AI enables companies to scale without dramatically increasing headcount The productivity philosophy behind building a lean, high-performing team Why complexity often signals the wrong solution And much more! Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call 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 Fathom EP #514 Wow! The System to Raise $17.3 Million With Crowdfunding | Fathom

April 23, 202632 min

EP #549 How this New Inventor Launched a $188,763 Kickstarter | Luggical

In this episode, Salvador Briggman interviews Luggical founder Samy Khodr about building a first-of-its-kind luggage trolley and raising $188,763 on Kickstarter. You'll learn: Why this marketing phase matters more than launch day The best type of conten t that builds trust with backers The biggest manufacturing mistake new founders make The differences between Kickstarter and traditional eCommerce And much more! A must-listen for creators , founders , and anyone preparing to launch a physical product. Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist FREE Kickstarter Course Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Luggical's Instagram Luggical | Turn Your Luggage Into A Trolley In Seconds The Lean Startup: How Constant Innovation Creates Radically Successful Businesses by Eric Ries Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel

April 9, 202641 min

EP #548 The Step-by-Step Strategy Behind a $311,000+ Kickstarter | Nimbus: The Smartest Amp Ever Made

How does a college engineering project turn into a six-figure crowdfunding success? In this episode, Chaos Audio founder Landon McCoy shares the story behind Nimbus, the smartest amp ever , and the lessons learned from failed launches, manufacturing delays, and scaling a hardware startup. In this episode, you'll discover: Why their first campaign failed (and how you can avoid that mistake) The secret behind their six-figure re-launch. The one technique that wins backers over, even through product delays. The step-by-step strategy used to hit the $311k milestone And more! Crowdfunding isn't just about raising money — it's about building sustainable systems, learning from failure, and surrounding yourself with experienced mentors. Chaos Audio's story shows how experimentation and transparency can turn an idea into a successful hardware business. Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist FREE Kickstarter Course Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Chaos Audio Nimbus: The Smartest Amp Ever Made