Episodes
Interview with Kickstarter Head of Games: Asher McClennahan
Audience, Behind the Business, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Pre-marketing
In Episode 235 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean sit down with Asher McClennahan, Kickstarter's head of games, to unravel the secrets behind a winning crowdfunding campaign.
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Bob Rafei On Crafting Memorable Worlds
Audience, Behind the Business, Case Study, Nerding Out, Video Games
Ever wondered what it takes to create iconic games like Crash Bandicoot or Jak and Daxter? How about founding your own game studio from scratch?
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Rulebooks: The Real MVP
Audience, Board Gaming, Case Study, Community Growth, Conventions, Crowdfunding Campaign, Pre-marketing
In Episode 231 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean sit down with Chris George from the World Series of Board Gaming and Room and Board YouTube channel to uncover the secrets!
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Luck, Preparedness, Opportunity, & Tariffs
Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment, Personal Growth
Can you predict the unpredictable in business? How do poker strategies apply to managing unexpected challenges?
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Can Board Games Go Pro?
Board Gaming, Case Study, Conventions, Nerding Out
Ever wondered if board gaming could be the next big spectator sport?
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Game Over, Start Again? with Ryan Williams
Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Crowdfunding Nerds
Ever wondered how to keep your audience hooked between game releases or the secret sauce to a successful crowdfunding relaunch?
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Kickstarter Asked Me To Do A Webinar
Audience, Behind the Business, Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign
Ever wondered what it takes to launch a successful Kickstarter campaign for a tabletop game?
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Mastering Board Game Pitches with Adam Porter
Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study
Are you ready to level up your board game design skills?
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Chinese Manufacturer Talks Tariffs
Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment, Nerding Out
Ever wondered how tariffs shape the world of manufacturing and international trade? In Episode 227 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean dive deep with Hersh Glueck, a supply chain expert with boots on the ground in China.
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Tariff Advice & Tips You Need To Hear!
Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment, Nerding Out
How do skyrocketing tariffs impact your crowdfunding project? Can you turn these challenges into opportunities?
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Thriving Amidst Giants
Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Personal Growth
Ever wondered how to keep your cool when your crowdfunding campaign is overshadowed by a big name like Blizzard Entertainment?
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Case Study: When The Going Gets Tough
Audience, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Crowdfunding Nerds, Personal Growth
Are you ready to dive into the world of crowdfunding with a twist of strategy and resilience?
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ARGs: The Secret Sauce of Portal’s Marketing with Jeep Barnett
Audience, Case Study, Community Growth, Video Games
Ever wondered how alternate reality games (ARGs) can skyrocket a game's success?
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Marketing Scams & How I Almost Lost $9500
Behind the Business, Case Study, Ecommerce
Have you ever wondered how scammers craft their traps so convincingly?
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THE BEST COLLEGE LECTURE ON MARKETING EVER
Behind the Business, Community Growth, Ecommerce
Did you know game specialization can level up your marketing? Join us for Episode 221 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast, where Andrew and Sean unravel the complexities of board game publishing and marketing.
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Crowdfunding TTRPGs: Secrets Behind Raising $10M In A Single Campaign
Audience, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, TTRPG
Are you ready to dive into the world of crowdfunding tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs)?
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Demonstrating Your Product
Audience, Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Crowdfunding Campaign, Crowdfunding Nerds
Ever wonder why some crowdfunding campaigns soar while others barely get off the ground? In this episode of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean unravel the secrets behind effective product demonstration for crowdfunding success.
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Shots Fired! Kickstarter Responds To Gamefound
Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign
Episode 218 of Crowdfunding Nerds is here, and we're diving deep into the world of crowdfunding platforms! Have you ever wondered how Kickstarter and GameFound stack up against each other?
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Mastering Email Subject Lines
Ever wondered how a simple email subject line can make or break your crowdfunding campaign?
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First Impressions: Gamefound’s New Marketing Program
Behind the Business, Facebook Ads
Ready to dive into the world of crowdfunding with a twist? In Episode 216 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Sean and Andrew, unravel the mysteries of Gamefound's new advertising platform, AdFound.
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Gamefound or Kickstarter for 2025? with Alex Radcliffe
Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign
Curious about the next big thing in crowdfunding? Join us on Crowdfunding Nerds as Andrew and Sean dive into a fascinating conversation with Alex Radcliffe
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Cultivating Thriving Contractor Partnerships
Behind the Business, Case Study
Ever wondered how to turn your contractor relationships into thriving partnerships?
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How to Cope with Negativity and Leverage Criticism
Dive into Episode 213 of Crowdfunding Nerds with Andrew, Sean, and Donnie Chase as we tackle a crucial question: How do you handle negative feedback without letting it derail your creative process?
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The Best Time to Launch in 2025
Are you ready to dive into the secrets of a successful crowdfunding campaign?
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