Episodes
Perceived Value Vs Real Value
Behind the Business, Case Study, Ecommerce, Personal Growth
Hey there, fellow crowdfunding aficionados! Are you ready to unlock the secret sauce to turning those clicks into cash?
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Selling Well: Ethics, Integrity, & Sleazy Salespeople
Behind the Business, Ecommerce, Facebook Ads, Personal Growth
Ever wondered about the difference between marketing and advertising? Or how to avoid being "that" sleazy salesperson?
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Mastering Goal Setting: Journey to a More Productive Life
Behind the Business, Personal Growth
Learn how to make your goals specific and measurable, and how they can bring value to your life.
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Balance Breaks: A Guide to Boost Crowdfunding Productivity
Behind the Business, Personal Growth
We're not just talking about work, but also the power of intentional rest. We'll share our personal experiences and strategies on how to make the most of your time.
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Combatting Complacency: Mastering Your Kickstarter Campaign
Audience, Behind the Business, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Personal Growth
Welcome, fellow crowdfunding enthusiasts! Are you ready to tackle complacency? In episode 159 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean are back to help you stay ahead of the game.
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Predictions for 2024!
Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment
We envision a future where games are compact, streamlined, and focused on solo play. We also predict the rise of Game Found, potentially overtaking Kickstarter.
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Sharks, Ice Cream, and a Revolutionary Marketing Odyssey
Audience, Behind the Business, Case Study, Community Growth, Nerding Out
Welcome to the wild ride that is episode #157 of Crowdfunding Nerds! Ever wondered what links sharks, ice cream, World of Warcraft, and marketing?
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Unveiling Success: Crowdfunding Tactics and Viral Game Campaigns
Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Community Growth, Facebook Ads
Welcome to Episode 156 of Crowdfunding Nerds! I'm Andrew, and alongside my co-host Sean, we're going to unravel the secrets behind a successful crowdfunding campaign. This episode marks our 3-year anniversary and we've got a ton of exciting topics to cover!
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Boost Your Crowdfunding: Secrets from WW2 Propaganda & Humor Marketing
Audience, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Facebook Ads, Pre-marketing
Welcome to the 155th episode of Crowdfunding Nerds! Ever wondered how World War Two propaganda, the Bavarian Illuminati, and humor can boost your crowdfunding campaign?
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Nerding Out: Unmasking Felicia Day’s Internet Legacy and Productivity Hacks
Behind the Business, Facebook Ads, Nerding Out, Personal Growth
Welcome to episode 154 of Crowdfunding Nerds! I'm your host, Sean, flying solo today while Andrew and the rest of the team enjoy a post-Thanksgiving break.
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Cybersecurity Unmasked: Protecting Your Crowdfunding Campaign
Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign
Ever wondered how to safeguard your crowdfunding campaign from cybersecurity threats?
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Andrew & Sean React! Episodes 6-10 Revisited
Audience, Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Nerds, Ecommerce, Emails, Facebook Ads, Personal Growth, Pre-marketing
Welcome, crowdfunding enthusiasts! I'm your host, Andrew, joined by my co-host Sean, for Episode 152 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast.
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Table Presence: Crafting Irresistible Board Games
Welcome back to Crowdfunding Nerds, episode 151! Today we're thrilled to have Joe Slack with us. Ever wondered what makes a board game irresistible?
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Embracing Change: Navigating Life and Business at Milestone 150
Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Nerds, Personal Growth
Welcome to Crowdfunding Nerds' milestone 150th episode! It's your hosts, Andrew and Sean, and we're diving deep into the world of change. Ever felt daunted by change? Or are you someone who thrives on it? Join us as we navigate the choppy waters of change in life and business.
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Navigating Crowdfunding Twists: Pivoting and Staying Positive
Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Facebook Ads, Personal Growth, Pre-marketing
Welcome to episode 149 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast! I’m your host, Andrew, along with my co-host, Sean. We discuss the importance of setting realistic expectations and not assuming that everything will go smoothly.
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A Crowdfunding Page Template With Ben O’Brien
Board Gaming, Crowdfunding Campaign, Video Games
Marketing specialist Ben O’Brien of Curve Games joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to discuss transitioning from the board game industry to the video game industry, alongside crafting engaging crowdfunding campaign pages.
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BoardGameGeek Advertising – Everything You Need To Know
The advertising manager of BoardGameGeek (BGG) Chad Krizan joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to talk about all the options available to publishers seeking to promote their games on their site and in their emails.
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Episode 1-5 Rewind
Audience, Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Nerds, Facebook Ads, Pre-marketing
The Crowdfunding Nerds revisit the first five episodes of the podcast to talk about key elements and industry updates since recording them.
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How To Hire The Right People
Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Nerds, Personal Growth
On this episode the Crowdfunding Nerds discuss the importance of hiring the right people while using Valve as a case study for business productivity.
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Why You Shouldn’t Discount Your Kickstarter Pledges With David Finn
Behind the Business, Distribution & Fulfilment, Ecommerce
David Finn of Bridge Distribution & Fulfilment joins the Crowdfunding Nerds for a second episode discussing pledge discounts and issues with distribution that publishers should know about.
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Interviewing David Finn of Bridge Distribution & Fulfilment
Audience, Behind the Business, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment
David Finn of Bridge Distribution & Fulfilment shares his insights with the Crowdfunding Nerds about Kickstarter Tabletop Game shipping.
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Setting Appropriate Backer Expectations For Fulfilment With Scott Pease
Audience, Board Gaming, Case Study, Distribution & Fulfilment, Ecommerce, Video Games
Scott Pease of Snap Ships Tactics, Tony Hawk Pro Skater and Guitar Hero fame joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to talk about setting backer expectations for tabletop fulfilment.
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Ascendancy: Making Your Game Undeniably Great With Matthew Meeple
Audience, Case Study, Personal Growth
Matthew Meeple joins The Crowdfunding Nerds to talk about the virtuous cycle of board game marketing and the challenges of game development iterations.
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Leveraging Supply & Demand To Your Advantage For A Kickstarter Relaunch
Audience, Community Growth, Ecommerce, Personal Growth
The Crowdfunding Nerds breakdown the post-campaign sales strategy for Deliverance and the goal of generating supply demand through controlled scarcity.
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