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Crowdfunding Nerds is a practical, behind-the-scenes podcast for creators looking to launch and scale successful crowdfunding campaigns. Since 2019, the Crowdfunding Nerds team has helped creators raise over $40M on Kickstarter and Gamefound while generating more than $100M in ecommerce sales. From pre-launch strategy to post-campaign growth, the show delivers real-world marketing insights, campaign breakdowns, and lessons from both first-time creators and major IPs like Avatar: The Last Airbender, Fallout, Dune, and Star Trek. Whether you're preparing for your first Kickstarter or optimizing your next launch, this podcast helps you do it smarter.

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June 15, 2026Episode 28844 min

How to Market Your Kickstarter: Last 48 Hours

Episode 288 - The final 48 hours of a crowdfunding campaign can feel like a second launch. While many creators focus heavily on launch day, some of the biggest gains happen right before the campaign ends. In this episode, Andrew Lowen and Sean break down how to prepare for those crucial final days, what metrics actually matter, and how to maximize the momentum that Kickstarter and Gamefound naturally create. They explain why the work you do during the mid-campaign directly impacts your ending, how to think about ad performance beyond simple attribution, and why followers are one of the most important numbers to watch. Must Watch Episodes 👀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNUl_AIQk_sIXD4K7-44maiK3hfFMg7Gl Thank you to our sponsors! https://herotime1.com/ - Get a 3% discount off your Hero Time Manufacturing order using code: CrowdfundingNerds101 https://bridgedist.com/ - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too! http://crowdfundingnerds.com/hive - Hive Interactive Pledge Manager - https://www.mailerlite.com/a/6K95GNejWHMV - We recommend Mailerlite for building your community [Affiliate] https://crowdfundingnerds.com/academy/ - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day! Official Website: https://crowdfundingnerds.com/ and join our bustling Crowdfunding Nerds Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crowdfundingnerds/ Stay Nerdy! Resources: Tabletop Analytics: https://www.tabletopanalytics.com/ Kicktraq - Campaign analytics and tracking platform: https://www.kicktraq.com/ Kickstarter Lessons: https://stonemaiergames.com/kickstarter/ TableTone: https://www.tabletone.app/ Connect with Crowdfunding Nerds: Website: https://crowdfundingnerds.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crowdfundingnerds/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@crowdfundingnerdspodcast

June 8, 2026Episode 2871 hr 1 min

Kickstarter Backer Red Flags

Episode 287 - Andrew & Sean review Kickstarter backer red flags. Must Watch Episodes 👀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNUl_AIQk_sIXD4K7-44maiK3hfFMg7Gl Thank you to our sponsors! https://bridgedist.com/ - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too! http://crowdfundingnerds.com/hive - Hive Interactive Pledge Manager - https://www.mailerlite.com/a/6K95GNejWHMV - We recommend Mailerlite for building your community [Affiliate] https://crowdfundingnerds.com/academy/ - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day! Official Website: https://crowdfundingnerds.com/ and join our bustling Crowdfunding Nerds Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crowdfundingnerds/ Stay Nerdy!

June 1, 2026Episode 2861 hr 7 min

How to Market Your Kickstarter: During The Mid-Campaign

Episode 286 - T.K. King & Koltin Thompson of Galactic Cruise join Andrew to discuss generating community interactions during the mid-campaign of your Kickstarter. Must Watch Episodes 👀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNUl_AIQk_sIXD4K7-44maiK3hfFMg7Gl Thank you to our sponsors! https://bridgedist.com/ - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too! http://crowdfundingnerds.com/hive - Hive Interactive Pledge Manager - https://www.mailerlite.com/a/6K95GNejWHMV - We recommend Mailerlite for building your community [Affiliate] https://crowdfundingnerds.com/academy/ - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day! Official Website: https://crowdfundingnerds.com/ and join our bustling Crowdfunding Nerds Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crowdfundingnerds/ Stay Nerdy!

May 25, 2026Episode 2851 hr 0 min

What Is The Future Of You Tabletop Business?

Episode 285 - Andrew and Sean help you think about the goals of your table top business and how to develop products that markets actually want. Must Watch Episodes 👀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNUl_AIQk_sIXD4K7-44maiK3hfFMg7Gl Thank you to our sponsors! https://bridgedist.com/ - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too! http://crowdfundingnerds.com/hive - Hive Interactive Pledge Manager - https://www.mailerlite.com/a/6K95GNejWHMV - We recommend Mailerlite for building your community [Affiliate] https://crowdfundingnerds.com/academy/ - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day! Official Website: https://crowdfundingnerds.com/ and join our bustling Crowdfunding Nerds Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crowdfundingnerds/ Stay Nerdy!

May 18, 2026Episode 28445 min

How to Market Your Kickstarter: 24 Hours From Launch

Episode 284 - Andrew and Sean outline what you need to do when you are 24 hours out from launching your Kickstarter. Kickstarter Page Review Service https://course.crowdfundingnerds.com/p/kickstarter-gamefound-hygine-test-report-delivered-as-a-pdf-before-launch 1-On-1 Video Consulting https://course.crowdfundingnerds.com/p/1-on-1-facebook-ads-consultation How to Market Your Kickstarter Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGbW8HEKAMk&list=PLNUl_AIQk_sLzxir2dmtCs0j4tQRs9xpi https://crowdfundingnerds.com/academy/ - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day! Thank you to our sponsors! TableTone - https://tabletone.app https://bridgedist.com/ - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too! http://crowdfundingnerds.com/hive - Hive Interactive Pledge Manager https://www.mailerlite.com/a/6K95GNejWHMV - We recommend Mailerlite for building your community [Affiliate] Official Website: https://crowdfundingnerds.com/ and join our bustling Crowdfunding Nerds Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crowdfundingnerds/ Stay Nerdy!

May 11, 2026Episode 2831 hr 3 min

How to Market Your Kickstarter: 1 Week From Launch

Episode 283 - Andrew and Sean outline what you need to do when you are 1 week out from launching your Kickstarter. Kickstarter Page Review Service https://course.crowdfundingnerds.com/p/kickstarter-gamefound-hygine-test-report-delivered-as-a-pdf-before-launch 1-On-1 Video Consulting https://course.crowdfundingnerds.com/p/1-on-1-facebook-ads-consultation How to Market Your Kickstarter Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGbW8HEKAMk&list=PLNUl_AIQk_sLzxir2dmtCs0j4tQRs9xpi https://crowdfundingnerds.com/academy/ - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day! Thank you to our sponsors! TableTone - https://tabletone.app https://bridgedist.com/ - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too! http://crowdfundingnerds.com/hive - Hive Interactive Pledge Manager https://www.mailerlite.com/a/6K95GNejWHMV - We recommend Mailerlite for building your community [Affiliate] Official Website: https://crowdfundingnerds.com/ and join our bustling Crowdfunding Nerds Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crowdfundingnerds/ Stay Nerdy!

May 4, 2026Episode 2821 hr 5 min

How to Market Your Kickstarter: 1 Month From Launch

Episode 282 - Andrew and Sean outline what you need to do when you are 1 month out from launching your Kickstarter. Your Kickstarter Thesis Statement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShMbefsh4AE Kickstarter Page Review Service https://course.crowdfundingnerds.com/p/kickstarter-gamefound-hygine-test-report-delivered-as-a-pdf-before-launch 1-On-1 Video Consulting https://course.crowdfundingnerds.com/p/1-on-1-facebook-ads-consultation How to Market Your Kickstarter Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGbW8HEKAMk&list=PLNUl_AIQk_sLzxir2dmtCs0j4tQRs9xpi https://crowdfundingnerds.com/academy/ - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day! Thank you to our sponsors! TableTone - https://tabletone.app https://bridgedist.com/ - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too! http://crowdfundingnerds.com/hive - Hive Interactive Pledge Manager https://www.mailerlite.com/a/6K95GNejWHMV - We recommend Mailerlite for building your community [Affiliate] Official Website: https://crowdfundingnerds.com/ and join our bustling Crowdfunding Nerds Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crowdfundingnerds/ Stay Nerdy!

April 27, 2026Episode 2811 hr 7 min

How to Market Your Kickstarter: 3 Months From Launch

Episode 281 - Andrew and Sean outline what you need to do when you are 3 months out from launching your Kickstarter. How to Market Your Kickstarter Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGbW8HEKAMk&list=PLNUl_AIQk_sLzxir2dmtCs0j4tQRs9xpi https://crowdfundingnerds.com/academy/ - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day! Thank you to our sponsors! TableTone - https://tabletone.app https://bridgedist.com/ - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too! http://crowdfundingnerds.com/hive - Hive Interactive Pledge Manager https://www.mailerlite.com/a/6K95GNejWHMV - We recommend Mailerlite for building your community [Affiliate] Official Website: https://crowdfundingnerds.com/ and join our bustling Crowdfunding Nerds Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crowdfundingnerds/ Stay Nerdy!

April 20, 2026Episode 2801 hr 5 min

How to Market Your Kickstarter: 6 Months From Launch

Episode 280 - Andrew and Sean outline what you need to do when you are 6 months out from launching your Kickstarter. How to Market Your Kickstarter Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGbW8HEKAMk&list=PLNUl_AIQk_sLzxir2dmtCs0j4tQRs9xpi Thank you to our sponsors! TableTone - https://tabletone.app https://bridgedist.com/ - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too! http://crowdfundingnerds.com/hive - Hive Interactive Pledge Manager - https://www.mailerlite.com/a/6K95GNejWHMV - We recommend Mailerlite for building your community [Affiliate] https://crowdfundingnerds.com/academy/ - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day! Official Website: https://crowdfundingnerds.com/ and join our bustling Crowdfunding Nerds Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crowdfundingnerds/ Stay Nerdy!

April 13, 2026Episode 2791 hr 4 min

How to Market Your Kickstarter: 1 Year From Launch

Episode 279 - Andrew and Sean outline what you need to do when you are 1 year out from launching your Kickstarter. Must Watch Episodes 👀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNUl_AIQk_sIXD4K7-44maiK3hfFMg7Gl Thank you to our sponsors! TableTone - https://tabletone.app https://bridgedist.com/ - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too! http://crowdfundingnerds.com/hive - Hive Interactive Pledge Manager - https://www.mailerlite.com/a/6K95GNejWHMV - We recommend Mailerlite for building your community [Affiliate] https://crowdfundingnerds.com/academy/ - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day! Official Website: https://crowdfundingnerds.com/ and join our bustling Crowdfunding Nerds Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crowdfundingnerds/ Stay Nerdy!