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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October 22, 202645 min

EP #562 The Simple Secret to Raise $1M+ on Kickstarter | Blisstil

A great product isn't enough. You need the right price. The right message. And the right strategy. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified Podcast, Salvador Briggman talks with Oliver Masson, founder of Blisstil, about the journey from his first Kickstarter campaign to a $1M+ campaign with more than 3,000 backers . You'll learn: Why starting with a smaller crowdfunding campaign can be a powerful learning experience What first-time creators often underestimate about product costs and pricing How customer feedback can shape your next crowdfunding campaign Why this type of messaging matters MOST when attracting backers A shortcut formula for thinking about team building, marketing, and the business side of launching a 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 Blisstil Serenade on Kickstarter Blisstil Website

October 8, 202635 min

EP #561 The System To Raise $600K+ with Equity Crowdfunding | Surge

Technical product. Big vision. Real investors. How do you turn a complicated infrastructure startup into a crowdfunding story that everyday investors can understand? In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified , Miguel Jaramillo and Brandon Richman of Surge break down the lessons behind their $600K+ WeFunder campaign and share: How to simplify a highly technical crowdfunding pitch Why founders should DO THIS before launching How to match your fundraising strategy to investor risk Why this one thing can make a major difference How these two key elements fuel a startup If you're considering equity crowdfunding, this episode is packed with practical lessons on simplifying your message, building investor trust, and creating momentum before and during your campaign. 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 Surge on WeFunder Surge Website Take Care of your People: The Enlightened CEO'S Guide To Business Success Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect (The Unreasonable Hospitality Collection)

September 24, 202635 min

EP #560 This Crowdfunding Strategy Attracted 2,000+ Donors | Long Way Home

Funding a mission is hard. Getting people to believe in it is harder. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman sits down with Matthew Paneitz of Long Way Home , a nonprofit that has transformed discarded materials into schools and community infrastructure in Guatemala. You'll hear how Matthew went from a Peace Corps experience to building a global fundraising operation—and why persistence, storytelling, volunteer programs, and measurable impact can completely change your fundraising results. In this episode, you'll learn: How to get people behind your mission when you're starting with limited resources. Why telling your story enthusiastically can make fundraising more effective. How volunteer programs can create both impact and revenue. Why documenting your work can become a powerful marketing tool. How platforms like GlobalGiving can help build donor trust. Why testing, failing, and adapting are essential to successful fundraising. How measuring your impact can make your fundraising message stronger. 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 The Nonprofit Funding Fast Lane Nonprofit Fundraising Hacks Book Nonprofit Crowdfunding Explained Long Way Home Website Long Way Home on Facebook Long Way Home on YouTube

September 10, 202636 min

EP #559 The Exact Strategy Behind a $340K Kickstarter Success | SmoqeX

Ideas are easy. Execution is hard. In this episode, Salvador Briggman talks with Dori Topaz of Livwell Brands about the crowdfunding strategy behind SmoqeX, an all-in-one indoor smoker, air fryer, and grill. Dori shares how he spent two years developing the product, built a community before launch, collected early commitments, communicated directly with backers, and raised roughly $340,000 plus from more than 500 supporters. In this episode, you'll learn about: How to build a crowdfunding community before launch Why product validation matters before Kickstarter How to create trust with backers Why high-priced rewards can benefit from this key thing How PR helped SmoqeX gain additional media attention Why resilience matters when bringing an invention to market 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 SmoqeX on Kickstarter SmoqeX Website

August 27, 202636 min

EP #558 How to Easily Raise Over $315K on Kickstarter | Airmaan

Launching on Kickstarter? Wondering what separates successful creators from everyone else? In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified , Salvador Briggman talks with Johannes Faure-Brac, founder of Airmaan, about how his latest Kickstarter campaign raised over $315K by focusing on trust, product validation, and customer relationships instead of aggressive marketing. In this episode, you'll learn: Why this new approach can outperform old methods How extensive product testing reduced launch risk. Why this one thing helped turn backers into loyal brand advocates. How Kickstarter validated an entirely new product category. If you're planning a crowdfunding campaign or launching a physical product, this episode is full of practical advice you can immediately apply. 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 M Sofa on Kickstarter Airmaan Website

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

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