Behind the Business

Unleashing the Power of Storytelling in Kickstarter Marketing
Behind the Business, Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign
Ever wondered how storytelling can transform your Kickstarter campaign? Or how to truly connect with your superfans?
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Reflections Upon Origins 2024: Successes, Surprises, & Convention Advice
Behind the Business, Community Growth, Conventions
Ready to level up your convention game before Gen Con? Tune in and get the ultimate guide to making your booth the talk of the town!
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A New Vision For Kickstarter: What This Means For You
Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign
Are you ready to dive into the future of Kickstarter and what it means for your crowdfunding campaigns?
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Activating Your Fans: How To Do It Right
Audience, Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign, Pre-marketing
Hey Crowdfunding enthusiasts! Are you ready to dive deep into the heart of crowdfunding with us?
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Launching A Second Campaign & Processing Feedback
Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign
Wondering how to smash your second crowdfunding campaign? Jack spills the beans on the lessons he learned from his first Kickstarter triumph with New Kingdom Gardeners.
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Direct Sales Strategy For Board Games
Behind the Business, Distribution & Fulfilment, Ecommerce, Facebook Ads
Don't miss out on these insider tips and strategies to future-proof your company and skyrocket those profit margins. Tune in to "Crowdfunding Nerds" Episode 173 – your game's success story starts here!
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How To Sell 45,000 Games Post Kickstarter
Behind the Business, Case Study, Ecommerce, Personal Growth, Pre-marketing
Are you ready to dive into the world of board game creation with a sprinkle of deception and a dash of strategy?
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Galactic Cruise – How To Launch With 13K Kickstarter Followers
Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign
Join us for this cosmic conversation and learn how to keep your campaign cruising smoothly towards success.
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Getting Investors For Game Development With Chris Skaggs
Behind the Business, Case Study, Video Games
Hey, Crowdfunding Nerds! Ready for a deep dive into the gaming world?
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How To Craft Your Kickstarter For Retail Pledges
Audience, Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign, Ecommerce
Are you ready to crack the code on making your crowdfunding campaign a retailer's dream?
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Selling Your Business & Game IP With Bryan Gonzales
Behind the Business, Case Study, Personal Growth
Are you ready to dive deep into the art of running a business not just for the day-to-day but with a grand finale in mind?
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Best Pledge Manager For Board Games
Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment
Are you ready to level up your crowdfunding game? Welcome back, Nerd Nation, to episode 166 of Crowdfunding Nerds!
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How To Spot Fake Kickstarter Gurus
Audience, Behind the Business, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign
Are you tired of sifting through a sea of so-called Kickstarter gurus and marketing gimmicks? Want to know how to spot the real deal?
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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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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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