Crowdfunding Nerds: Kickstarter Marketing, Business, & Beyond!

Episode 291 - What happens when a professionally produced crowdfunding campaign still falls short of expectations? In this episode of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean take a deep dive into the recent Bloodstone campaign on Gamefound—a campaign that raised over $180,000 but still left many wondering why it didn't meet expectations. The discussion isn't about criticizing a creator. Instead, it's...

Episode 290 - Most creators treat the end of their crowdfunding campaign like the finish line. In reality, it's the beginning of the next phase. In this episode, Andrew and Sean dive into one of the most overlooked opportunities in crowdfunding: late pledges. They explain how creators can continue generating revenue after a campaign closes, why keeping pledge prices the same often works best, and...

What happens when a toy company walks away from your invention? For Scott Pease, it became the opportunity to finally build the game he'd dreamed about from the very beginning. In this episode of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean sit down with former Neversoft director and Snapships co-creator Scott Pease to explore the incredible journey from video game development to toy invention to crowdfund...

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 natura...

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 Interac...

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 fu...

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...

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: h...

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: htt...

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/...

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...

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 fulfillme...

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 t...

Episode 278 - Andrew and Sean interview Marcel Köhler, the designer of the historic board game Dutch Resistance: Orange Shall Overcome Order the Dutch Resistance board game here - https://www.hiveinteractive.net/projects/dutch-resistance-orange-shall-overcome-late-pledge-store-402?ref=9mhoa730 Must Watch Episodes 👀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNUl_AIQk_sIXD4K7-44maiK3hfFMg7Gl Thank you...

Episode 277 - The Crowdfunding Nerds sit down with Galen McCown of Galen Games to discuss making tiny, pocked-sized Mint Tin Games. Mint Tin Series on Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galensgames/galens-games-mint-tin-series-2?ref=dbleeb Must Watch Episodes 👀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNUl_AIQk_sIXD4K7-44maiK3hfFMg7Gl Thank you to our sponsors! https://tabletone.app...

Episode 276 - Andrew and Sean discuss the 3 outcomes of every crowdfunding campaign that you need to consider and plan for. Must Watch Episodes 👀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNUl_AIQk_sIXD4K7-44maiK3hfFMg7Gl Thank you to our sponsors! https://tabletone.app - TTRPG Soundscapes https://bridgedist.com/ - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulf...

Episode 275 - Andrew & Sean discuss the layout of your Kickstarter page how your thesis statement impacts the perception of your product offer.  How to improve your Kickstarter page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nimblerpg/monsters-and-more-a-nimble-ttrpg-reprint-and-expansion Must Watch Episodes 👀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNUl_AIQk_sIXD4K7-44maiK3hfFMg7Gl Thank you to our...

Episode 274 - Discord has postponed an update to require ID verification through biometric face-scanning which raises privacy concerns for gamers and publishers of games.   On this episode you will learn about how to create robust passwords, protect your online identity and future proof your business by adopting a privacy focused community space.  Simplified Privacy: https://simplifiedprivacy.com/...

Episode 273 - Evan Diaz joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to discuss the success of the Nimble RPG. Nimble on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nimblerpg/monsters-and-more-a-nimble-ttrpg-reprint-and-expansion Must Watch Episodes 👀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNUl_AIQk_sIXD4K7-44maiK3hfFMg7Gl Thank you to our sponsors! https://bridgedist.com/ - We recommend Bridge Distributio...

Episode 272 - Jacob & Jonathan Fryxelius of FryxGames join the Crowdfunding Nerds to discuss the making of Terraforming Mars. FryxGames https://fryxgames.se/ 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 fulfillm...

Episode 271 - Jay Cormier of Off The Page Games joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to discuss the making of Corps of Discovery and the origins of Mind MGMT. Corps of Discovery on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mindmgmt/corps-of-discovery-2nd-ed-duo?ref=2e98qa Must Watch Episodes 👀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNUl_AIQk_sIXD4K7-44maiK3hfFMg7Gl Thank you to our sponsors! This...

Episode 270 - Andrew and Sean discuss how the SAS "hearts and minds" psychological warfare technique applies to business and crowdfunding. Cypherpunk Board Game: https://cypherpunkboardgame.com 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...

Episode 269 - Andrew & Sean discuss the implications on crowdfunding that the newly announced ChatGPT ads could have on publishers.  ChatGPT Ad Announcement - https://openai.com/index/our-approach-to-advertising-and-expanding-access/ Nostr Crash Course - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heJ5Iw_UpD8  Must Watch Episodes 👀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNUl_AIQk_sIXD4K7-44maiK3hfFMg7Gl...

Episode 268 - Marco Pecota of Raybox Games discusses the making of the narrative immersive board game, The Cats of Mont Saint Michel. The Cats of Mont Saint Michel - https://gamefound.com/en/projects/rayboxgames/the-cats-of-mont-saint-michel Must Watch Episodes 👀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNUl_AIQk_sIXD4K7-44maiK3hfFMg7Gl Thank you to our sponsors! https://herotime1.com/ - Get a 3% d...

Episode 267 - Ashton Wu joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to discuss how game designers can avoid common board game design cons and mistakes.  Shelfside YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Shelfside Shelfside services: https://www.shelfside.co/consulting ----------------------- Must Watch Episodes 👀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNUl_AIQk_sIXD4K7-44maiK3hfFMg7Gl Thank you to our sponsors! https...