Behind the Business

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Motivation Mastery with Donnie Chase
Behind the Business, Personal Growth
Ever wonder how to keep your creative flame burning when the spark starts to fade?
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Have you ever wanted to quit?
Behind the Business, Personal Growth
Ever wondered how to balance creative vision with critical feedback? Or when to pivot away from a project that’s draining your soul?
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Trump & Crowdfunding: What This Means For You
Behind the Business, Distribution & Fulfilment
Ever wondered how the political winds in the US could ripple through the crowdfunding world?
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The Business of Kickstarter: AMA Edition
Behind the Business, Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Facebook Ads, Pre-marketing
Ever wondered what it takes to launch a successful board game on Kickstarter? In episode 203 of Crowdfunding Nerds, I dive deep into this topic with Paul Bedford, the creative mind behind Hard Fun Games.
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Master Your Product Pitch with Galen McCown
Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study
In Episode 202 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast, hosts Andrew and Sean team up with Galen McCown from Galen Games to unravel the secrets of thriving at major events like Gen Con!
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Analysis of Crowdfunding in 2024 with Konstantinos Manos
Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign
Ever wondered why Kickstarter still reigns supreme in the world of crowdfunding? Or how platforms like GameFound and BackerKit are struggling to keep up?
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Kickstarting Standalone Games Vs. Expansions
Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign
Have you ever wondered whether to launch an expansion or a standalone game on Kickstarter? How can bundling products maximize your campaign's success?
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Talking To Noobs, The Stock Market, and You
Behind the Business, Case Study, Nerding Out
What happens when crowdfunding meets savvy financial planning? Can you really fund a project without diving into debt or giving up equity?
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Is It Possible To Gain 8-10K Emails Before Launch? Big Budget Crowdfunding Problems
Behind the Business, Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Pre-marketing
How do you avoid the "black hole" of wasted ad spend? What’s the secret to making every dollar count?
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