Episodes
Crowdfunding Nerds is Getting a Makeover
Audience, Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Nerds, Personal Growth, Pre-marketing
In Episode 259 of the Crowdfunding Nerds, your hosts Andrew and Sean take you behind the scenes as they embark on a journey to upgrade both the audio and video quality of their show.
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Master Upselling With Accessories
Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment, Ecommerce
Are you ready to level up your post-campaign sales game? In episode 258 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Sean and Andrew, dive deep into the art of manufacturing, bundling, and distribution.
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Strategy, Operations & Tactics
Audience, Board Gaming, Community Growth, Nerding Out, Pre-marketing
In episode 255 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast, hosts Andrew and Sean dive deep into the art of strategy, tactics, and operations.
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Addictive Gameplay Loops With Chris Cantero
Audience, Case Study, Pre-marketing, Video Games
How do you craft a video game that hooks players and keeps them coming back for more?
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Highly Rewarding Game Loops
Audience, Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Nerding Out, Video Games
Join us on this episode of the Crowdfunding Nerds as Andrew and Sean, along with Deliverance playtester Evan Gilcrest, unravel the secret sauce behind captivating gameplay loops.
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Facts: Your Brain Works Better Than Meta AI
Audience, Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Community Growth, Facebook Ads, Pre-marketing
In episode 254 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean unravel the mysteries of Meta advertising and share how to avoid costly pitfalls.
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When to Say No!
Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Nerds, Nerding Out, Personal Growth
In episode 253 of the Crowdfunding Nerds, we tackle the art of time management and the power of 'no' in business.
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TTRPG Discussion w/ Cody Pondsmith, Game Designer At R. Talsorian Games
Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Nerding Out, TTRPG
Ever wondered how game designers breathe life into immersive worlds? Or how family dynamics shape creative processes?
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Game Design Discussion w/ Caleb Grace, Senior Game Designer of Fantasy Flight Games
Audience, Board Gaming, Case Study, Nerding Out, Personal Growth
How does a two-time world champion in Star Trek CCG transition to a senior game designer at Fantasy Flight Games?
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How Game Dev Impacts Business Longevity
Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Nerding Out
In episode 250 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean delve into the fascinating world of game development, unravelling the secrets behind crafting the perfect rulebook.
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Creating Memorable Experiences: My Solo Case Study
Audience, Case Study, Community Growth, Conventions, Nerding Out
How do you transform a fan into a true fan? What does it take to create an unforgettable gaming experience? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew Lowen, flying solo today
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Are We All Selling Game-Shaped Objects?!
Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Personal Growth
Ever bought a game just because it looked cool? In Episode 248 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean explore the concept of "game shaped objects"
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News & How AI Can Ruin Your Project
Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Personal Growth
Crowdfunding Nerds Podcast episode 247 is here, and it's a rollercoaster of insights! Are GameFound's latest moves set to shake up the crowdfunding landscape?
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Overcoming Backer Objections: 2025 Edition
Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment
In Episode 246 of the Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean unravel the secrets to overcoming backer objections in an ever-evolving landscape.
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$100k Game Secret with Marco Pecota
Audience, Behind the Business, Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign
In Episode 245 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast, Andrew and Sean are joined by Marco Pecota from Raybox Games to unravel the secrets behind a $100,000 crowdfunding campaign and the art of world-building in gaming.
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Co-Design: Challenges & Strengths
Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Personal Growth
In episode 244 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast, we dive deep with Brian and Michael Toth of Toth Games about their journey in crafting Legends of the Arena.
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Crowdfunding Low Priced Games
Audience, Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Pre-marketing
Ever wondered how to navigate the choppy waters of crowdfunding with finesse?
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Winning Cancelled Pledges Back With DMs
Audience, Behind the Business, Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign
Ever wondered how to turn a canceled pledge into a success story? Join us for Episode 241 of Crowdfunding Nerds, where Sean chats with Chris Loizou from SBG Editions about the art of running a successful crowdfunding campaign. Dive into Chris's experience with his project, Ascendia, and discover how personal outreach can recapture those elusive…
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How Crowdfunding Can Fix Trading Card Games
Case Study, Crowdfunding Nerds, Nerding Out
Ever wondered how trading card games (TCGs) are evolving in 2025? In episode 244 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Sean dives deep into the world of TCGs with guests Donnie Chase and Jacob Cecil. We tackle the hot issues of scalping, grading, and distribution, and explore how intellectual properties and marketing strategies are reshaping the industry.Jacob shares…
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Ad Copy Secrets: Lessons Learned From Movie Covers
Audience, Case Study, Community Growth, Facebook Ads, Landing Page, Pre-marketing
In this episode of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean dive into the art of crafting compelling ads, drawing inspiration from the unexpected world of DVD and Blu-ray covers.
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1000 True Fans: Crowdfunding Edition
Audience, Behind the Business, Case Study, Community Growth, Personal Growth
Join Andrew and Sean as they unravel the complex relationships between investors, consumers, true fans, and complainers, and how each group can make or break your business.
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How To Develop Impactful Influencer Relationships
Audience, Behind the Business, Case Study, Community Growth, Emails, TTRPG
In Episode 238 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean are joined by Niki Wegscheider from TableTone, an app revolutionizing gaming audio.
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We Answer Your Questions!
Audience, Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign, Pre-marketing
What happens when Kickstarter’s Head of Games steps into the Crowdfunding Nerds community for an AMA?
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Reflections On Kickstarter Head Of Games Interview
Behind the Business, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Crowdfunding Nerds
In episode 236 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast, Andrew and Sean dive into the competitive dynamics of Kickstarter, GameFound, and BackerKit.
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