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. We start with some casual banter, then dive into the dangers of complacency in Kickstarter campaigns. We also share our New Year's resolutions and discuss how to avoid the pitfalls of complacency.
 
We share personal stories of overcoming complacency, emphasize the importance of gratitude, and warn about the illusion of eternal success. Learn about the importance of innovation, goal setting, and contingency planning.
 
We highlight the dangers of underestimating customer engagement, overstretching yourself, and unhealthy comparisons. We underline the power of communication and the necessity of seeking audience feedback.
 
We remind you that no company is too big to fail and that each Kickstarter campaign should be treated uniquely. Finally, we discuss the importance of continuous learning and wrap up with some valuable resources.
 
Join us, let's overcome complacency together!
 
Show Chapters:
00:01 - Banter Beginnings
00:15 - Complacency in Kickstarter Games
01:35 - New Year's Resolutions Discussion
08:07 - Tackling Complacency in Crowdfunding
13:25 - Personal Anti-Complacency Stories
17:28 - Importance of Gratitude
18:19 - Illusions of Indefinite Success
19:28 - Emphasizing Innovation and Adaptation
25:46 - Forms of Complacency in Business
28:47 - Dangers of Overexpansion
31:20 - The Peril of Comparison
33:55 - The Power of Communication
34:16 - Audience Feedback and Game Innovation
45:56 - No Company is Too Big to Fail
46:15 - Treating Each Kickstarter Campaign Uniquely
49:38 - The Power of Continuous Learning
51:18 - Episode Wrap-up and Resource Sharing