Crowdfunding Campaign

Making The Cats of Mont Saint Michel

Audience, Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment, Pre-marketing

Episode 268 - Marco Pecota of Raybox Games discusses the making of The Cats of Mont Saint Michel.

2026 Tabletop Industry Predictions

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign

Episode 265 - Andrew & Sean reflect on their 2025 tabletop industry predictions and discuss their thoughts on where the market will go in 2026.

It’s A Wonderful Crowdfunding Film

Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Nerding Out, Personal Growth, Pre-marketing

Andrew, Sean and Donnie discuss how your crowdfunding business should build community from lessons learned from the 1948 film classic 'It's A Wonderful Life'.

Marketing Advice For Games You Need To Hear

Audience, Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign, Emails, Facebook Ads, Nerding Out, Pre-marketing

Episode 260 of the Crowdfunding Nerds Podcast. Marketing advice you have heard before and need to hear again!

Master Upselling With Accessories

Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment, Ecommerce

Are you ready to level up your post-campaign sales game? In episode 258 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Sean and Andrew, dive deep into the art of manufacturing, bundling, and distribution.

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?

News & How AI Can Ruin Your Project

Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Personal Growth

Crowdfunding Nerds Podcast episode 247 is here, and it's a rollercoaster of insights! Are GameFound's latest moves set to shake up the crowdfunding landscape?

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.

$100k Game Secret with Marco Pecota

Audience, Behind the Business, Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign

In Episode 245 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast, Andrew and Sean are joined by Marco Pecota from Raybox Games to unravel the secrets behind a $100,000 crowdfunding campaign and the art of world-building in gaming.

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?

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 […]

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?

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.

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.

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!

Luck, Preparedness, Opportunity, & Tariffs

Behind the Business, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment, Personal Growth

Can you predict the unpredictable in business? How do poker strategies apply to managing unexpected challenges?

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?

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?

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.

Tariff Advice & Tips You Need To Hear!

Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment, Nerding Out

How do skyrocketing tariffs impact your crowdfunding project? Can you turn these challenges into opportunities?

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?

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)?

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.

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

The Best Time to Launch in 2025

Crowdfunding Campaign

Are you ready to dive into the secrets of a successful crowdfunding campaign?

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?

How To Craft Modern Kickstarter Pages

Crowdfunding Campaign

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.

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.