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

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 la...

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...

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 brea...

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 big...

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 epis...

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 eComme...

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...

Failure. Debt. Years without profit. Before raising $77,255 on Kickstarter , Serdar spent years struggling to build his first product. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified , we break down his incredible founder journey—from working 16-hour days to launching multiple successful crowdfunding campaigns. You'll learn: Why THIS marketing asset is everything (and will fund you fast) How to build...

You have a product idea . You think it's killer. But will anyone actually pay for it? That's where crowdfunding comes in.  In this episode, Salvador Briggman breaks down how Dana Mosman raised $290,023 on Kickstarter from 53 backers in just 22 days. No guesswork. No blind risk. Just validation , strategy , and smart marketing . In This Episode You'll Learn:  Why many Kickstarter campaigns fail (an...

You've seen crowdfunding campaigns raise millions.  It looks simple. Until you launch. What do you do if you need to pivot , and fast?  And can you still hit six figures… even after making big changes? In this episode, I sit down with Joey Cheng, creator of Prolo Ring , who raised $512,257 from 891 backer s on Kickstarter. Joey has a PhD in Electrical Engineering and 20 years of hardware experienc...

Wow! Get ready to tap into some killer crowdfunding insights! This is an important episode to listen to for any creator who wants to get funding on Kickstarter. You're about to discover how crowdfunding is not just for brand-new ideas. In this episode, I sit down with Joshua Watson, lead designer at Future Retro Synthesizers , to break down how they raised $174,000 on Kickstarter by relaunching a...

If you're working on a Kickstarter and want real crowdfunding tips you can actually use, this episode is for you. You'll learn exactly what went into a $165k+ raise for a sustainable, innovative product that's racking up news headlines.  In this episode, Salvador Briggman talks with Sudeshna Naik, co-founder of The Pin , a sustainable wooden earbud with built-in AI translation. In this episode, yo...

Wondering how to raise funds using equity crowdfunding?  In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman sits down with Chase, founder and CTO of Emission Free Generators, to break down how his team raised over $407,903  on WeFunder for a hydrogen-powered portable generator designed for safe, indoor use. In this episode, you'll learn: How military-grade hydrogen technology was adapt...

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman talks with Anthony Mattana, founder of Fraimic , a voice-powered smart art frame that raised over $1.1M on Kickstarter. Anthony pulls back the curtain on what really happened before Fraimic ever launched—and why the momentum looked almost effortless on the surface.  He also points to a quiet shift happening on Kickstarter right now, es...

What if you could invent a sleep product that works all night without a battery? That's exactly what Keith Phillips and Charles did with SomniBuds , raising $251,537 from more than 800 backers on Kickstarter. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified Podcast, Salvador Briggman dives into their journey: how a motorcycle communication invention evolved into battery-free sleep earbuds, the pre-...

Most creators start small, but Glasvin went from zero to millions. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman sits down with David Kong, the founder of Glasvin , to uncover how he grew a simple idea into a multi-million-dollar brand. David didn't rely on a viral launch or flashy marketing gimmicks. He focused on precision, persistence, and delivering a product that wine enthusi...

In this episode, discover how Stan from Lensdigital raised over $450K on Kickstarter for the Vertigo Vertical Laser Engraver , a groundbreaking tool designed for creators who demand precision and flexibility. Vertigo's unique vertical design has taken the maker world by storm, combining precision, portability, and power in one compact machine. Stan reveals the step-by-step strategy behind his camp...

Do you think a board game can change how people connect? In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, I sit down with Phil Parkinson, the entrepreneur who raised over $115,000 for his game Know Thyself , a social tool disguised as a board game. He turned his non-game background into a strength. He built a meaningful idea. He built an audience. He built assets. You'll discover: Why launching a boar...

Feel your music. Hear it. And sense it. In this episode, Michael Weiss-Malik shares how Groove Thing , the world's first internal music player, raised $510,482 on Kickstarter. You'll discover how he prototyped fast, iterated with early testers, and scaled with smart marketing. Get ready to: Build something radical Test the messy early versions Reach niche audiences you didn't know existed If you'r...

Imagine never paying for cloud storage again. That's the promise behind Box: First Free-Forever Cloud Storage Alternative by Functionland, the world's first free-forever cloud storage alternative. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified Podcast, co-founder Ehsan shares how his Indiegogo campaign skyrocketed past $500K in funding, drawing thousands of backers to a bold new vision for decent...

What happens when a lifelong Magic: The Gathering player decides to fix the biggest headache in trading card collecting? You get CardMill , a revolutionary scanner and sorter that just raised over $2 million on Kickstarter. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, host Salvador Briggman sits down with Jonathan Domanus, the creator behind CardMill, to unpack how he turned a homemade prototype i...

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you'll hear from Alex, co-founder of StarBatt, who helped raise over $100K on Kickstarter for the StarBatt Mini , a modular portable power system. Alex shares: How he went from a sales/marketing background to crowdfunding a hardware product The exact strategies his team used to attract backers fast Lessons from launching a campaign as a first-time creat...

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you'll hear from Ryan Duitch, founder and CEO of Arro Finance , a groundbreaking fintech startup that's raised over $900K on WeFunder. Arro helps underserved and first-time borrowers build credit using a behavior-based system powered by AI, gamification, and real financial education. Ryan shares: Why did he leave the corporate world to build something m...

How do you launch a rugged, modular battery system and raise over $100,000 with your first product? In this episode, we speak with Marco Vanella, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of MAAK Outdoor , the company behind the Scout Battery . Designed for off-grid professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who needs reliable power in the field, the Scout Battery is a smart, stackable energy solut...

In this episode, we chat with Jason Schneider, the founder of CaddieVision , a groundbreaking augmented reality golf headset that raised over $267,000 on Indiegogo. 🎯 What started as an idea during a great day on the course turned into a full-fledged product launch, backed by hundreds of passionate golfers. Jason reveals: How he turned a personal golf story into a powerful product pitch His speci...