Case Study

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?

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?

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.

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?

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?

ARGs: The Secret Sauce of Portal’s Marketing with Jeep Barnett

Audience, Case Study, Community Growth, Video Games

Ever wondered how alternate reality games (ARGs) can skyrocket a game's success?

Marketing Scams & How I Almost Lost $9500

Behind the Business, Case Study, Ecommerce

Have you ever wondered how scammers craft their traps so convincingly?

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)?

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?

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

Cultivating Thriving Contractor Partnerships

Behind the Business, Case Study

Ever wondered how to turn your contractor relationships into thriving partnerships?

Kickstarter Marketing Case Study: Springsign

Board Gaming, Case Study

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!

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.

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!

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?

Power Creep & Expanding Into Board Game Arena with Kneight Reinagel

Audience, Board Gaming, Case Study, Community Growth

This week, Andrew and Sean sit down with web developer and board game aficionado, Kneight Reinagel, to dive deep into the world of BGA development!

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?

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?

Why They Won’t Back Your Kickstarter… & How To Change Their Mind!

Audience, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment

Have you ever wondered why some board game enthusiasts hesitate to back Kickstarter projects? Or how financial constraints and delayed gratification play into their decision-making?

Navigating the Mid-Campaign Wasteland with Mike Ibeji

Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign

Ever wondered how to keep backers engaged during the dreaded mid-campaign slump? Or how to handle the heartbreak of canceled pledges?

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?

How To Discover Your Target Market & Design For Them

Audience, Board Gaming, Case Study

Ever wondered how to pinpoint the perfect audience for your game? Join us in Episode 189 of Crowdfunding Nerds as Andrew and Sean sit down with Marco Pecota

Using Polls To Fix Crowdfunding Problems

Audience, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Video Games

Ever wondered why your Kickstarter campaign isn't hitting the mark? Or how some indie developers turn setbacks into triumphs?

Launching Your Second Kickstarter With Dave Beck

Board Gaming, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Pre-marketing

Are you ready to distill the secrets of a smash-hit board game? In episode 184 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean are joined by the mastermind behind "Distilled," Dave Beck of Paverson Games!

Convention Prep & Your Customer’s Experience

Case Study, Community Growth, Conventions

Hey there, fellow convention enthusiasts and crowdfunding fans! Are you ready to level up your convention game?

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?

How to Learn What Your Fans Want: A Deliverance Case Study

Audience, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign

In this episode, I'll reveal the power of polling your fans and why your email list might just be your golden ticket.

Kickstarter Stretch Goals: Smart or Sleazy?

Audience, Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign

Are you ready to unlock the secrets behind crafting a campaign that not only meets but shatters its goals? Are Kickstarter stretch goals the smart way to go?