Do you think that one crowdfunding success is the end of the road? Think again! Because today’s guest on Crowdfunding Demystified has run 15 successful campaigns on Kickstarter over the last 10 years. Meet Jacob Wood, founder of Woodies Clothing whose most recent campaign raked in over $100K from almost 500 backers . His newest product is the next generation performance jean and jacket that offers custom sizing, incredible stretch and comfort, and RFID blocking pockets. And, he’s a long time sub...
Jun 13, 2024•35 min
Are you ready to grow your company? Do you want to commercialize your next great invention? On this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you will hear indispensable advice from a master of building and funding tech startups. Dovid Schick is an incredible founder and long-time entrepreneur with over 100 patents under his belt. His newest invention is the TapRX - the next generation of input technology for human-computer interaction. This wrist-wearable device senses micro finger taps ...
Jun 06, 2024•43 min
So, you just ran a crowdfunding campaign and it was a HUGE success…but now what? Whether you are starting out after a successful campaign, or launching a new business from scratch, it’s never too early to start planning for the future. If you are ready to unleash your product into the wild, then delve into the world of ecommerce with this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified. In this article-style podcast, Salvador Briggman breaks down the 8 top-ranked ecommerce sites including Shopify, WooCommer...
May 30, 2024•8 min
If I’m not mistaken, you’re the kind of person who has a revolutionary idea they want to unleash on the world. So, if you are interested in discovering how to ethically impact people’s lives for the better, then you need this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified. Because Alan Hui and Kris Chan did just that for animal lovers all over the world with their RealFountain DailyFresh Pet Fountain. This fountain automatically refreshes your pet’s water daily and constantly replenishes it with UVC steril...
May 23, 2024•34 min
Curious about what goes into a Kickstarter campaign? Ready to transform your new invention from an idea to a reality? Now is the time! In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman lets you peek behind the curtain at one of the most vital steps in your pre-launch campaign: creating the prototype A prototype is a working model of your product that lets your backers know exactly what they are getting, AND it is essential to launch a campaign on most crowdfunding platforms like Kic...
May 16, 2024•9 min
Does your business need capital? If you are a startup entrepreneur who needs equity FAST, it’s time to tap into equity crowdfunding to raised capital for your startup venture. Whether you are launching your own campaign, or just want to know more about equity crowdfunding, host Salvador Briggman will show you how to empower your company with financial backers who want to see your business succeed . Everyone has heard of WeFunder, right? It is the largest equity crowdfunding platform on the marke...
May 09, 2024•8 min
Do you have a project that you want to turn into a purposeful business? Now is the time to get your dream off the ground, so deep dive into this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified with host Salvador Briggman to learn everything that goes into a mass success six-figure campaign . Lukas Liedtke is the engineer-turned-entrepreneur and mastermind behind heat it Pro , a smartphone-powered insect bite relief device that uses thermotherapy to relieve itchiness from pesky mosquitoes, wasps, and more. A...
May 02, 2024•36 min
Are you ready to quit your 9 to 5 job? If lack of funding is holding back your creative dream, then it's time to launch your Patreon campaign. Whether you are a podcaster, YouTuber, artist, musician, writer, and more, host Salvador Briggman will show you how to navigate this powerful subscription-based crowdfunding platform to fund your creative career. You don’t have to be a master marketer to get started on Patreon, and this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified gives you 7 easy ways to launch y...
Apr 25, 2024•24 min
Fiction : Genius is all you need to create a successful business. Fact : It takes courage and willingness to get the job done. So, what do you need to do to get your business off the ground? Join host Salvador Briggman and some of today's most talked about corporate masterminds as they share advice on how you can navigate your own success . These 10 startup experts will share breakthrough strategies that will radically reinvent how you value your business, by: Surrounding yourself with your drea...
Apr 18, 2024•31 min
Are you secretly afraid that all your hard work and dedication will come to nothing? If you are dreading launch day, then get ready for today's episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, where our guest put 30 years into his project… and beat his crowdfunding goal on the first day! Salvador Briggman interviews Dan Gonzalez, a graphic designer turned writer, storyteller, publisher, and entrepreneur. By putting Sal’s teaching to good use, Dan is here to show you how he launched a $40K campaign on Kickst...
Apr 11, 2024•37 min
Is lack of funding holding you back from running a successful nonprofit? Would a crowdfunding campaign give you the financial edge to ethically impact the world? If you are tired of chasing after donors to make ends meet, then join host Salvador Briggman as he’s joined by 10 nonprofit experts who will show you how to crush your organization’s crowdfunding goals . These nonprofit founders and visionaries will share their hard-earned wisdom on how to: Make the most of peer-to-peer fundraising Leve...
Apr 04, 2024•17 min
If you are worried that your campaign might flop, then join host Salvador Briggman to learn the exact strategies this startup company used to raise over $1 million on the first day on Kickstarter. Not only that, they went on to score a whopping $3.4 million on their campaign . Introducing Kenneth Kohlmann and Candicee Liu, who turned an ordinary snowblower into Yarbo , the world’s first modular yard robot. This all-in-one invention eliminates the mundane tasks of mowing the lawn, blowing leaves,...
Mar 28, 2024•39 min
Are you worried your crowdfunding project won’t make it? Are you scared your pre-launch campaign is below par? Then listen to this Crowdfunding Demystified podcast with special guests Artur, Seva, Timur, whose recent crowdfunding campaign gained over $5 million from 30,000 backers …without a prelaunch! Join Salvador Briggman as he discusses their latest project: The Book: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding Civilization . This beautifully illustrated book is so much more than an encyclopedia, and i...
Mar 21, 2024•34 min
Is your budget limited? Do you want to fast-track your Kickstarter campaign but don’t know how? Then these words of crowdfunding gold from financial wiz Thomas Guesdon will get you there. Thomas helped lead his company Skyted to crowdfunding success of $170K from 690 backers on a limited budget in a few short months . Skyted lets you mask up and carry on confidential conversations with no noise in and no noise out. Using aerospace technology that absorbs your voice and cancels interfering noises...
Mar 14, 2024•35 min
I know you have big dreams, so how does half a million dollars sound to turn those dreams into a reality? Join host Salvador Briggman as he talks with Alexander Gutierrez about his hugely successful Wefunder campaign . Alex is the founder of L5 Automation and the genius mind behind a robot that harvests strawberries better and faster than ever, thanks to its revolutionary hand-eye coordination. In this mind-blowing interview, you’ll discover state-of-the-art campaigning tactics to: Engage and ex...
Mar 07, 2024•39 min
Do you consider yourself a problem solver? Cody Soodeen does, and he’ll show you how to turn your next big idea into a million-dollar crowdfunding campaign . With Kara Water , Cody created a revolutionary air-to-water dispenser that creates pure, mineral-rich water right from the air of your home or office. On this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, he joins host Salvador Briggman and together they’ll show you how to: Ensure value by pretesting your product Be open-minded and transparent with ...
Feb 29, 2024•42 min
Are you ready to learn how to boost your crowdfunding goals over 800% and turn your campaign into a 6-figure win? On today’s episode of Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, host Salvador Briggman gets real with Thomas Radiguet of Manta Foils and creator of TakeOff, an electric motor assist for foiling. On his first-ever campaign, Thomas brought in over $400,000 on Indiegogo , and he will show you how to: Turn the general public into dedicated backers Create a solid pre-launch program Stay ahead of ...
Feb 22, 2024•36 min
Get ready to be wowed, as host Salvador Briggman is joined by Rebecca Lock, of Kidcaboo . This 2x crowdfunding success story and previous guest on our CrowdCrux podcast will blow your mind about how she turned her idea into a multi-million dollar business. Her children’s ride-sharing company is ready to go national, and she’s back for her second regulation crowdfunding campaign. On the show, you’ll learn how to: Build a personal relationship with investors Work through challenges Handle your gro...
Feb 15, 2024•35 min
Get ready to be blown away as Salvador Briggman shares secrets from a crowdfunding pro on how you can surpass your crowdfunding goals. Four-time successful campaigner Lornia helped Atto Digital raked in over 8x their crowdfunding goal from more than 1,200 backers for the world’s slimmest voice recorder. Sal and Lorina go in-depth as they talk about: The grit and resilience needed to persevere How to make Kickstarter the cornerstone of success Blockbuster marketing tips How to deal with copycats ...
Feb 08, 2024•41 min
Do you like awake at night wishing your hobby could replace your day job? On this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman talks with Lumionix founder Nazmus Sakib about how he found a need in his hobby and set out to fulfill it. In his first Kickstarter campaign, Nazmus raised over $276,000 by: Creating an immaculately well-developed product Understanding the importance of a detailed budget Getting high-quality reviews for a strong prelaunch …and so much more. Let your...
Feb 01, 2024•34 min
When was the last time you had a drink, and wondered how clean your water was? It was a thought like this that led Arild Vikingstad of Vitaloop to create a revolutionary product, and he wants to help you launch your own great idea with his awesome crowdfunding tips. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast with Salvador Briggman, you’ll discover hidden gems like: How the Kickstarter community can become a marketing channel How to partner with an agency How a great marketing team c...
Jan 25, 2024•39 min
If you feel like your crowdfunding goals are so out of reach it’s like trying to reach for the moon, then today’s episode is for you. Instead of reaching for the moon, Col&MacArthur brought the moon to earth, and are ready to show you how. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman will speak with Sébastien Colen about the patience and passion that goes into crowdfunding. You’ll also learn: The significance of a pre-launch campaign How to leverage visibility o...
Jan 18, 2024•38 min
Dive into the world of crowdfunding like never before! Join us in our latest episode of “Crowdfunding Demystified”, where we unravel the astonishing growth of crowdfunding in 2023 and unlock its potential for 2024. Discover how platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have revolutionised fundraising, cumulatively amassing over $7.6 billion! But that’s not all - we are delving into the emerging powerhouse of equity crowdfunding. With platforms like WeFunder and StartEngine spearheading over $151 ...
Jan 11, 2024•31 min
When it comes to alternative funding, crowdfunding is like no other. It allows you to connect with the crowd, get funding, get something new out there, make a real-world impact - don’t even get me started on that! Today’s story is an incredible example! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to the founder of HotelierCo, Nathan Kivi, who has just raised $344,318 from 307 investors on WeFunder. You’ll discover: How they crafted their digital marketing an...
Dec 28, 2023•42 min
What if I tell you that you’re gonna learn exactly what went into raising a $376,284 Kickstarter by the end of today’s episode? Well, buckle up cause that’s precisely what we’re getting into today! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to the creator of Klydoclock , Ran Kramer, about the pre-launch strategy that led to a $376,284 raise on Kickstarter. Ran has an incredible story to share, from how he came up with the idea to the prototyping process to ...
Dec 21, 2023•36 min
Crowdfunding is a powerful new way of raising capital but it does come with its challenges. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to Rajini Anachi, CEO of AvaWatz, about overcoming some of these major challenges and raising over $2 million on StartEngine and WeFunder! You’ll hear Rajini share what were the critical factors to this success, including: How they prepared for the campaign launch How she managed to tap into different audiences using strateg...
Dec 14, 2023•39 min
We’re privileged to speak to a serial entrepreneur who has launched successful companies in multiple vertices and has raised $692,421 from the crowd for his most recent project! Wonder what went into it all? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman and co-founder of Curtiss Motorcycle , Matt Chambers, delve into the mindset and strategy that went into building a brand with equity crowdfunding! You’ll hear what Matt believes is the recipe to his success, includin...
Dec 07, 2023•43 min
If you want to do a crowdfunding campaign, you need to be willing to take feedback early on. This works like magic and today’s story proves it! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to Ian Esplin and Jacob Sheffield, the team that raised two 6-figure crowdfunding campaigns for a game-changing solar charger. You’ll get a sneak peek into their pre-launch strategy, including: How they managed to build credibility with the community How long the developmen...
Nov 30, 2023•41 min
Crowdfunding is also still the best way for a startup to capitalise on the traction they have managed to build with their community. And today’s story is no exception. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to entrepreneur Marcel Benson about the mindset and strategies that went into raising a 6-figure campaign on Republic! Marcel shares what led him to quit his job and start a brand from scratch, as well as: How he built a product that really stands ou...
Nov 24, 2023•39 min
When you do crowdfunding, you can’t speak to every single person individually and answer all of their questions. Today’s guest found a way though. And guess what? They have raised over $5.8 million from 868 investors on equity crowdfunding platform WeFunder! In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, Salvador Briggman speaks to David Monson, VP of Marketing for ZenniHome, about the marketing tactics they used to achieve this success. You’ll learn: How they used webinars to level up...
Nov 16, 2023•40 min
