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Do you like awake at night wishing your hobby could replace your day job? On this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman talks with Lumionix founder Nazmus Sakib about how he found a need in his hobby and set out to fulfill it.  In his first Kickstarter campaign, Nazmus raised over $276,000 by: Creating an immaculately well-developed product Understanding the importance...

When was the last time you had a drink, and wondered how clean your water was?  It was a thought like this that led Arild Vikingstad of Vitaloop to create a revolutionary product, and he wants to help you launch your own great idea with his awesome crowdfunding tips.  In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast with Salvador Briggman, you'll discover hidden gems like: How the Kickstart...

If you feel like your crowdfunding goals are so out of reach it's like trying to reach for the moon, then today's episode is for you. Instead of reaching for the moon, Col&MacArthur brought the moon to earth, and are ready to show you how.   In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman will speak with Sébastien Colen about the patience and passion that goes into crowd...

Dive into the world of crowdfunding like never before! Join us in our latest episode of "Crowdfunding Demystified", where we unravel the astonishing growth of crowdfunding in 2023 and unlock its potential for 2024. Discover how platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have revolutionised fundraising, cumulatively amassing over $7.6 billion!  But that's not all - we are delving into the emerging po...

When it comes to alternative funding, crowdfunding is like no other.  It allows you to connect with the crowd, get funding, get something new out there, make a real-world impact - don't even get me started on that! Today's story is an incredible example! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to the founder of HotelierCo, Nathan Kivi, who has just raised...

What if I tell you that you're gonna learn exactly what went into raising a $376,284 Kickstarter by the end of today's episode? Well, buckle up cause that's precisely what we're getting into today! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to the creator of Klydoclock , Ran Kramer, about the pre-launch strategy that led to a $376,284 raise on Kickstarter. Ra...

Crowdfunding is a powerful new way of raising capital but it does come with its challenges. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to Rajini Anachi, CEO of AvaWatz, about overcoming some of these major challenges and raising over $2 million on StartEngine and WeFunder! You'll hear Rajini share what were the critical factors to this success, including: How...

We're privileged to speak to a serial entrepreneur who has launched successful companies in multiple vertices and has raised $692,421 from the crowd for his most recent project! Wonder what went into it all? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman and co-founder of Curtiss Motorcycle , Matt Chambers, delve into the mindset and strategy that went into building a b...

If you want to do a crowdfunding campaign, you need to be willing to take feedback early on. This works like magic and today's story proves it! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to Ian Esplin and Jacob Sheffield, the team that raised two 6-figure crowdfunding campaigns for a game-changing solar charger.  You'll get a sneak peek into their pre-launch...

Crowdfunding is also still the best way for a startup to capitalise on the traction they have managed to build with their community.  And today's story is no exception.  In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to entrepreneur Marcel Benson about the mindset and strategies that went into raising a 6-figure campaign on Republic! Marcel shares what led him to...

When you do crowdfunding, you can't speak to every single person individually and answer all of their questions. Today's guest found a way though. And guess what? They have raised over $5.8 million from 868 investors on equity crowdfunding platform WeFunder! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to David Monson, VP of Marketing for ZenniHome, about the m...

With so many new projects launching on Kickstarter daily, it's getting harder to break through the noise.  So, in this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman and the creator of 7 Kickstarter campaigns, Michael Shenkerman, delve into the tried-and-true methods of launching a campaign that truly stands out! You'll discover how to create project images that wow the audienc...

Let's face it, it's easy to crush an idea, even if it falls into the category of 'groundbreaking'.  It is much harder to stick to it and bring it to life.  There's no better proof than today's story! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman talks to the CEO of  Spinn , Roderick de Rode, about the ins and outs of a $3.9 equity crowdfunding campaign! They get down t...

One perk of doing a crowdfunding campaign is that backers not only purchase your product but also help you improve it. Today's story about a team that launched a 6-figure campaign from Ukraine is an incredible example of this.  In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to the team behind VILNO, Nazar Ozhho and Danylo Ozhho, about the secrets to a $168,978 Ki...

Market readiness is what makes or breaks a crowdfunding campaign.  Today's story proves it! We are lucky to speak to a creator who raised $204,499 from 78 backers for the world's first fully flexible red light therapy panel! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to John Graham who raised $204,499 for the world's first fully flexible red light therapy pan...

One question that I get from students time and again, is: How do I set a good product price point while not selling myself short? If that's something you've been struggling with yourself, you're gonna learn lots from today's story! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to Sean Luangrath about the pricing strategy, marketing and mindset that went into a $...

When it comes to crowdfunding, there's one thing we can all agree on:  If you're starting a brand from scratch, doing a crowdfunding campaign is going to be hugely validating. Today's story is an incredible example of that! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman and the co-creator or Chorda , Adam McHeffey, give you a step-by-step guide on preparing for a succes...

When the lows are low and, for whatever reason, you run out of funding, how do you make it through? Today's guest has been through it all. Their first Indiegogo campaign didn't go as planned and at some point, they were left with only $200 in their bank account. And yet, they persevered and have just raised  $2,229,648 on StartEngine for their life-changing product, a bionic hand by PSYONIC. In th...

The crowdfunding landscape is changing by the day, and so are the tactics needed to navigate it. So, what are the strategies that work today ? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to Stan Deng about the tactics that went into a recent $1.8 million Kickstarter campaign! They talk you through some of the steps you need to take to set yourself up for succe...

Even if you come up with a game-changing product idea, chances are it's a good fit for every single person out there. And that's perfectly alright! So how can you leverage crowdfunding to reach that sweet spot of product-market fit? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman talks to Titus Chang about the tools they used to launch multiple successful crowdfunding ca...

Doing an equity crowdfunding campaign is a more straightforward process than you might think. Don't take my word for it though, just listen to today's story! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to the CEO of Blackbird Foods, Emanuel Storch, about the step-by-step process to raising a $2 million campaign on WeFunder! You'll discover: What goes behind th...

Showing your community who you are can be just as important as showcasing your product.  Yes, even those awkward first videos can be key to establishing trust with your potential backers.  And today's story proves it! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to creator, entrepreneur, and designer Hannan Hakim who invented a new product in the cleaning categ...

If you're planning to launch a Kickstarter, you'll already know that the first 24 hours of your campaign are critical.  So what are the actual steps you need to take in order to ensure a successful first day? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to Min Jia about the pre-launch strategy that helped her team raise 126,632 on Kickstarter ! You'll hear Min...

You'll often hear that crowdfunding is about outperforming your competitors. But, there's much more to it than that. And today's story proves it! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you'll hear Salvador Briggman speak to Hong Kong-based crowdfunding expert Hunter Ma about everything that happened behind the scenes of a $139,870 Kickstarter campaign .  You'll learn: How to crea...