Today, I want to do something different. Instead of talking to another six-figure success, I want to turn my attention to you. I want you to know that this year is the best to start taking action! There’s never been a better time to get funding for your product idea. You no longer need to save money for years to have a shot at creating something incredible. While you might argue that Kickstarter is more saturated than ever, don’t let that be your excuse for not taking action. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, I want to tell you two things: Why 2022 is the best time for action The first steps to take to build a successful crowdfunding campaign After listening to this, I want you to be inspired—so inspired that you’ll stop making excuses and take the first step! You never know when something will change your life if you haven’t tried it. And who knows, maybe you’ll be the next crowdfunding success! So take out your pen and paper, and enjoy the listen. Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Free Kickstarter Course The Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. 

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EP #379 Why 2022 Offers The Best Opportunity For Becoming A Crowdfunding Mega Success

I have said it before, and I’ll say it again! Crowdfunding is a powerful and fantastic way to get funded. You can get funding in a matter of minutes for any project, no matter how ambitious it is. If you know how to spread your campaign, you can do anything. That’s exactly what today’s guest did. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Anna, whose team at Sirocco Energy was able to raise over $860,000 from more than 500 investors on WeFunder for a revolutionary wind turbine. The turbine uses a patented design that is both eco-friendly and quiet enough to be placed in urban areas. How awesome is that? During the episode, you’ll hear Anna talk about: The story behind creating the product and the benefits it offers Why the team switched from angel investors to equity crowdfunding The secret to getting investors on WeFunder and building a community So if you have a crazy idea that could change the world, all that is left to do is listen to this success story and start taking action. You’ll never know if your idea is worth pursuing if you don’t try. So grab your pen and notebook, and enjoy your listen. Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Crowdfunding Coaching Equity Crowdfunding Explained Free Equity Crowdfunding Course Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Sirocco Energy  

EP #378 Sirocco Energy Breaks Down How They Raised $868,843 On WeFunder

Have you ever dreamed of creating an ultra-successful Kickstarter campaign? If you have, let me ask you one thing: What is holding you back? Are you waiting for the right moment? Do you feel like you’re not qualified for success? Whatever it is, know that these are just self-limiting beliefs, and you need to overcome them. If you don’t, you might regret not taking any action when you grow old. So start taking action now! You might find out that your idea is a successful one. That happened to today’s guest. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Steven, who raised an astounding $160,607 for Hannibal: Artbook, which is based upon a television masterpiece, Hannibal. While this was his team’s sixth artbook project, it was his first Kickstarter campaign. He didn’t even have a Kickstarter video, but the campaign still succeeded! While you listen, you’ll hear Steven talk about: How the campaign was able to get fully funded in 18 minutes The #1 mistake to avoid when setting your funding goal The difference between a successful and a failed Kickstarter So, let me ask you again: what’s holding you back? You can do it! And with the invaluable knowledge in this podcast, you’ll have a higher chance of success. Grab a pen and paper, and enjoy your listen. Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Tune in to Sal’s Live Workshops The Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Hannibal Artbook 

EP #377 The Beginner’s Guide To A $160,607 Kickstarter Success

Starting a business is challenging! Not only do you need to create a great product idea and find time to work on your business, but you’ll also need the funds to pay for all of the investments. And that could take months, if not years. However, many have been able to use equity funding campaigns to get both their funding—in a matter of days—and some insider tips from investors. If you know the right strategies, you can do this as well! In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Lopa, who was able to raise over $2.7 million for Rasa, an adaptogenic coffee alternative that energizes without caffeine.  During the discussion, you’ll hear Lopa talk about: The journey from an idea to a massive Wefunder success Tips for a highly-successful WeFunder campaign The differences between angel investing and crowdfunding If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, listening to this is a must. Not only will you learn how to create a widely-profitable campaign, but you’ll also learn how to build a business that others care about. So take out your notebook and enjoy your listen! Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Crowdfunding Coaching Equity Crowdfunding Explained Free Equity Crowdfunding Course Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Rasa    

EP #376 Rasa Reveals Their Secrets To $2,772,747 WeFunder Success

Here’s the thing! No matter how much you prepare for a crowdfunding campaign, you can never guarantee success. And if it’s your first time, then quite likely, your campaign will fail—the money and effort you’ve put in, all for nothing. This might suck, but you shouldn’t feel bad about yourself. It’s all part of the process. You’ll just have to try the campaign again, and you might find success. That’s precisely what happened to today’s guest. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Brian about his journey to a six-figure Kickstarter for a revolutionary product, Broombi. It’s a silicone smart broom that helps make your cleaning more effortless. Brian’s first crowdfunding campaign failed, but he was able to attract over a thousand backers and get a staggering $128K of funding on his second try. Quite impressive, right? Well, that’s not all he did. In addition to the successful Kickstarter campaign, he was also able to land another six-figure funding from Indiegogo. Brian will tell you about: The mistakes he learned from his first Kickstarter How to use both Indiegogo and Kickstarter to fund your project But that’s not all! You’ll also get an inside look at “As Seen On TV” products and their similarities with crowdfunding. If you’ve ever failed with a crowdfunding campaign, or you’re looking to start your very first, listening to this is a must. You get a lot of insider tips that will increase the chances of your success. So grab a pen and a paper, and enjoy your listen. Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Tune in to Sal’s Live Workshops The Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. eCommerce Tips Newsletter Broombi 

EP #375 Going From A Failed Crowdfunding Campaign To A $271K Crowdfunding Mega Success | Broombi

If you’ve listened to this podcast before, it should come as no surprise that Kickstarter is massive. We’ve shared hundreds of success stories of campaigns that reached six-figure funding—some even seven figures. However, most people still won’t take action from this opportunity due to the fear of having too niche of a market. That cannot be further from the truth, and today’s guest will prove it to you. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to David, a first-time crowdfunder who was able to surpass his funding goal by 10x! And no, he didn’t sell a tech gadget or a board game. Instead, David joined forces with Coffee Stain Studios to make licensed plushies for the first-person factory-building and open-exploration game, SATISFACTORY. In the episode, David will reveal: His journey to a 10x funded Kickstarter campaign How to set your funding goal the right way How to work with influencers to boost your Kickstarter campaign And so much more! So if you’ve ever hesitated to create your very first crowdfunding campaign, then listening to this episode is a must. It proves that your idea can work, no matter how niche the product seems to be. So grab your pen and paper, and enjoy your listen! Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Tune in to Sal’s Live Workshops The Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. SATISFACTORY - Plush Lizard Doggo & Xeno-Basher Replicas 

EP #374 The Path To 10x Fund Your Kickstarter Campaign | Satisfactory - Plush Lizard Doggo & Xeno-Basher Replicas

It’s no secret that Kickstarter is a great way to get funding for your business. Just think about it: Not only are you getting the funding needed to begin, but you’ll also get your very first clients without having to worry about inventory. And if you do it correctly, your first-time customers will become superfans and let the world know how amazing your products are. That means even more sales. However, you don’t need to start a brand new business to get those benefits. In fact, you can create a Kickstarter campaign to get your current business to the next level. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Tomer, who raised $235,561 for his latest project, Secret Whiteboard. It’s a hanging print frame that reveals a hidden whiteboard inside when opened. A great product to hide all your business secrets! But here’s the kicker! Even though Tomer already had a successful seven-figure Amazon business, he chose to launch on Kickstarter. In this episode, Tomer will reveal: His journey from creating an idea to making it a reality Why he decided to embark on Kickstarter instead of Amazon A secret tactic to bulletproof the campaign copy So whether you’re looking to launch your business or get funding to take an existing business to new heights, listening to this episode is a must. You’ll find so many great pieces of information about launching a successful Kickstarter campaign. So take out a pen and paper, and enjoy your listen. Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Tune in to Sal’s Live Workshops The Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. EP #299 - Kickstarter Expert Shares New Facebook Ad Trick Secret Whiteboard 

EP #373 How To Raise $235,561 From 1,421 Backers | Secret Whiteboard

Crowdfunding is a fantastic opportunity for existing and new businesses to build something amazing. Just think about it. What other strategy helps your business get six-figure (or even seven-figure) funding in a matter of days? However, while many people understand the benefits, most won’t launch a Kickstarter campaign because they’re afraid of what their friends and family will think of them. They might tell you to be realistic and follow the same old process everybody goes through: Go to college Get a high-paying job Save up your money and retire But you don’t have to live like that. And today’s guest is proof of that! In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Raghav, a young entrepreneur who raised over $190,000 for his innovative cookware, FIREUP Dutch Oven. Like many of you, Raghav didn’t want to live the 9-5 lifestyle. So instead of applying for jobs, he started his entrepreneurial journey. And now, he has built the innovative cast-iron cookware that can be used for almost anything: boil, simmer, roast, and fry. During the episode, you’ll hear Raghav talk about: His journey from an Oxford MBA graduate to a successful Kickstarter creator The process of creating an innovative product The unconventional strategy he and his team used to raise six-figure funding So if you’ve feared what others will think of you for going against the grain, don’t be! You can do anything, and it’s better to live on your own terms.  Listening to this is a must if you’d like to start your Kickstarter journey. You’ll get a lot of valuable insight into creating your own campaign. So grab a pen and paper, and enjoy your listen. Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Tune in to Sal’s Live Workshops The Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. FIREUP Dutch Oven  

EP #372 The Exact Strategy Used To Raise Over $190,000 | FIREUP Dutch Oven

Here’s the thing. Equity crowdfunding is on a boom right now! So many people are getting thousands of dollars of funding to start their dream businesses. And do you know what the best part is? You can do it as well! All you need to do is believe in yourself, learn the launch formula, and take action. It’s that easy! In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Josh, who has been able to fund his project, Vampr, multiple times on WeFunder. The project is an app that helps musicians connect with creatives, including other musicians, producers, and choreographers, in order to form collaborations and level up their careers. His current crowdfunding campaign has reached over $500,000! Sounds pretty amazing, right? In the podcast, you’ll hear Josh talk about: How he got into equity crowdfunding What differentiated his campaigns from the crowd of average ones Much more! If you’re interested in reaching six-figure funding, then listening to this podcast is a must. You’ll get so much insight into what goes into a great WeFunder campaign! So take out your pen and a piece of paper, and enjoy listening. Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Crowdfunding Coaching Equity Crowdfunding Explained Free Equity Crowdfunding Course Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Vampr 

EP #371 Crowdfunding Expert Shares WeFunder Tips | Vampr

Imagine this: You’ve just come up with a business idea that could change the world. But then, the people around you don’t believe in you, and you start telling yourself that you cannot do it. If that has ever happened to you, then let me tell you, you’ve been lying to yourself! Anybody can make it happen, no matter who you are. It doesn’t even matter if you’ve finished college or not. Don’t believe me? Just wait until you hear from today’s guest! In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Albert about his journey to launching multiple successful crowdfunding campaigns. Albert launched his first Kickstarter campaign when he was only 18 years old! After experiencing its success, he took a big risk and dropped out of college. Now, he has launched his fourth campaign for a STEM kit called CircuitMess Batmobile that teaches people about autonomous driving and machine learning through electronics and programming. It was widely successful—it only took him two hours to crush his $15,000 funding goal—and now it has raised over $340,000! Pretty impressive, right? So, if you’re looking for some valuable tips on crowdfunding, then listening to this episode is a must. In it, Albert will reveal to you some of the most powerful strategies he used for success. So take out your pen and paper, and enjoy your listen. Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Tune in to Sal’s Live Workshops The Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. CircuitMess Batmobile 

EP #370 Crush Your Funding Goal in Just 2 Hours | CircuitMess Batmobile

Having a pre-launch is necessary for a successful crowdfunding campaign. With it, you can get people excited about your product and help the campaign get traction and press. Most crowdfunders build their social media presence on Instagram and Facebook. Then, they get people to a waiting list so they can email them as soon as the campaign has launched. While these social media channels are great for getting people to your waiting list, there’s one platform that usually gets overlooked: TikTok! In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Aaqib about how he was able to raise $147,469 for his one dimension gaming console, Light Pong. He’ll tell you his entire journey, from creating the idea to launching a successful Kickstarter campaign with more than 1,300 backers. His team tried to crack the TikTok code by conducting many experiments during the pre-launch, and he shares insider tips about this platform, including: How TikTok’s algorithm works A weird thing about TikTok ads How TikTok can aid crowdfunding So if you’re building your pre-launch list, then listening to this episode is a must. You’ll get some invaluable insider tips on growing on TikTok. So grab a pen and paper, and enjoy your listen. Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Tune in to Sal’s Live Workshops The Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Light Pong 

EP #369 How to Raise $147,469 on Kickstarter With TikTok

Here’s the thing. Creating a successful campaign is simple! All you have to do is follow the process of a successful Kickstarter, and your funding is almost guaranteed. And once you’ve cracked the code, you’ll be able to replicate it over and over again. Don’t believe me? Well, listen to what this episode’s guest has to say! In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Erik, the co-founder of Redshift Sports. He started using Kickstarter back in 2013 to launch his brand and has created four successful Kickstarter campaigns throughout the years. His latest one, Arclight, is for smart LED bike pedals, and he was able to raise an enormous sum of $421,983 from more than 3,000 backers. How crazy is that? You’ll hear Erik share many valuable tips about launching a crowdfunding campaign. These include things like what not to do, how to write a campaign description, and much more. You’ll even hear him talk about how Kickstarter has changed throughout the years. So if you’re looking to build a successful campaign, listening to this is an absolute must. You’ll hear many insider tips that will increase your chances of success. So without further ado, take out your notebook and enjoy listening! Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Tune in to Sal’s Live Workshops The Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Get Help With Your Campaign Arclight Bike Pedals 

EP #368 4x Kickstarter Success Reveals His Crowdfunding Secrets

I get it! It isn’t easy to launch your campaign without knowing if anyone is interested in your product. But that shouldn’t stop you from trying. Many people have been able to build wildly successful Kickstarter campaigns with niche products. Don’t believe me? Wait until you hear about today’s guest. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman speak to David, who was able to raise a whopping $598,648 for his Kickstarter campaign, Beasts of the Mesozoic. And you know what? His product isn’t a trendy new tech gadget; it’s a line of scientifically-accurate dinosaur action figures. Quite a specific market, isn’t it? During the episode, David will teach you many valuable lessons like: What it takes to launch a Kickstarter mega-success How to launch and market a niche crowdfunding campaign How Kickstarter marketplace works So, instead of asking if there’s an audience for your campaign, give it a shot. You’ll never know when your idea has potential if you’ve never tried it. If you’re ready to take the leap, pull out your notebook, and enjoy the many valuable lessons in this episode. Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Tune in to Sal’s Live Workshops The Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Beasts of the Mesozoic  

EP #367 This $598,648 Kickstarter Proves No Niche Is Too Small | Beasts of the Mesozoic

Have you ever daydreamed about making money from your passion? Just think about the fulfillment you’d get and how easy it would be to work. But that’s just a dream and won’t happen, right? Wrong! There are many ways to start making money from your passion, and one of these is by using crowdfunding to fund your big idea. Don’t believe me? Just listen to today’s guest. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman speaks to Mal, a successful Kickstarter creator. He had a childhood passion for filmmaking. To share his passion, he created a campaign for a board game called Roll Camera. It was a huge success and raised an enormous sum of $151,224 with more than 3,000 backers. With this success and his other side gigs, he was able to quit his job. If you’re looking to do the same and start getting paid for fulfilling work, then you must listen to this episode. You’ll learn about Mal’s whole journey and the mistakes he made along the way. So, grab your pen and paper, and enjoy your listen. Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Tune in to Sal’s Live Workshops The Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Roll Camera 

EP #366 How to Turn Your Passion into a $151,224 Kickstarter Mega Success

Imagine this scenario. You’ve just launched your very first Kickstarter campaign. It’s going better than expected, and by the end, you’ve nearly tripled your funding goal.  How does it feel? Amazing, right? However, exceeding your goal doesn’t mean the hard work ends there. People have high expectations, and you have to make sure that your backers are satisfied with the end product. If they’re not, they probably won’t back your next project. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you’ll hear Salvador Briggman talk to Greg, who raised $325,440 for his 1-2 player card game “Spire’s End: Hildegard.” This is his second campaign for games within the world of Spire’s End, and it presented him with a unique set of problems. You’ll hear him discuss the pressure of needing to meet expectations, the criticism he faced, dealing with packaging issues, and much more. On the flip side, he reveals how he was able to raise the money with little to no advertising. So, if you’re itching to make your tabletop game into a reality, listening to this is a must. You’ll get some fantastic tips to make your next crowdfunding campaign a successful one! Resources and Tools Mentioned on the Show Book a coaching call Tune in to Sal’s Live Workshops The Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist. Spire’s End: Hildegard  

EP #365 Insider Tips on Creating a Highly Successful Kickstarter Campaign | Spire’s End: Hildegard

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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