Crowdfunding

What Made Nimble RPG So Successful?
Audience, Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, TTRPG
Episode 273 - Evan Diaz joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to discuss the success of the Nimble RPG.
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TTRPG Discussion w/ Cody Pondsmith, Game Designer At R. Talsorian Games
Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Nerding Out, TTRPG
Ever wondered how game designers breathe life into immersive worlds? Or how family dynamics shape creative processes?
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Overcoming Backer Objections: 2025 Edition
Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment
In Episode 246 of the Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean unravel the secrets to overcoming backer objections in an ever-evolving landscape.
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Crowdfunding Low Priced Games
Audience, Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Pre-marketing
Ever wondered how to navigate the choppy waters of crowdfunding with finesse?
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Winning Cancelled Pledges Back With DMs
Audience, Behind the Business, Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign
Ever wondered how to turn a canceled pledge into a success story? Join us for Episode 241 of Crowdfunding Nerds, where Sean chats with Chris Loizou from SBG Editions about the art of running a successful crowdfunding campaign. Dive into Chris's experience with his project, Ascendia, and discover how personal outreach can recapture those elusive…
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How Crowdfunding Can Fix Trading Card Games
Case Study, Crowdfunding Nerds, Nerding Out
Ever wondered how trading card games (TCGs) are evolving in 2025? In episode 244 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Sean dives deep into the world of TCGs with guests Donnie Chase and Jacob Cecil. We tackle the hot issues of scalping, grading, and distribution, and explore how intellectual properties and marketing strategies are reshaping the industry.Jacob shares…
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We Answer Your Questions!
Audience, Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign, Pre-marketing
What happens when Kickstarter’s Head of Games steps into the Crowdfunding Nerds community for an AMA?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Best Time to Launch in 2025
Are you ready to dive into the secrets of a successful crowdfunding campaign?
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2024 In Review & 2025 Industry Predictions
Crowdfunding Campaign, Crowdfunding Nerds, Nerding Out
Episode 211 of Crowdfunding Nerds is here, and it's packed with insights and predictions! Ever wondered how accurate our 2024 forecasts were? Or what the future holds for crowdfunding in 2025?
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Kickstarter Marketing Case Study: Springsign
Curious about the secret sauce behind a successful Kickstarter campaign? In Episode 208 of the Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean are joined by Andy Mangham, developer of the game Spring Sign, for an insider's look at Kickstarter magic!
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How To Craft Modern Kickstarter Pages
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of a successful Kickstarter campaign? Join Andrew and Sean as they dive deep into the art of crafting a compelling Kickstarter page.
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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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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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