Distribution & Fulfilment

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.

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?

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?

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?

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?

The Latest Crowdfunding Data: Trends & Analysis

Audience, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment

Why do people back crowdfunding campaigns? How do different regions impact crowdfunding success? And what’s the secret to building a thriving community?

Direct Sales Strategy For Board Games

Behind the Business, Distribution & Fulfilment, Ecommerce, Facebook Ads

Don't miss out on these insider tips and strategies to future-proof your company and skyrocket those profit margins. Tune in to "Crowdfunding Nerds" Episode 173 – your game's success story starts here!

Best Pledge Manager For Board Games

Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment

Are you ready to level up your crowdfunding game? Welcome back, Nerd Nation, to episode 166 of Crowdfunding Nerds!

Predictions for 2024!

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment

We envision a future where games are compact, streamlined, and focused on solo play. We also predict the rise of Game Found, potentially overtaking Kickstarter.

Why You Shouldn’t Discount Your Kickstarter Pledges With David Finn

Behind the Business, Distribution & Fulfilment, Ecommerce

David Finn of Bridge Distribution & Fulfilment joins the Crowdfunding Nerds for a second episode discussing pledge discounts and issues with distribution that publishers should know about.

Interviewing David Finn of Bridge Distribution & Fulfilment

Audience, Behind the Business, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment

David Finn of Bridge Distribution & Fulfilment shares his insights with the Crowdfunding Nerds about Kickstarter Tabletop Game shipping.

Setting Appropriate Backer Expectations For Fulfilment With Scott Pease

Audience, Board Gaming, Case Study, Distribution & Fulfilment, Ecommerce, Video Games

Scott Pease of Snap Ships Tactics, Tony Hawk Pro Skater and Guitar Hero fame joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to talk about setting backer expectations for tabletop fulfilment.

Interfacing With Retailers Just Got A Whole Lot Easier /w Brendan McCaskell

Audience, Board Gaming, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment

Brendan McCaskell of Open Owl Studios (formally OOMM Games) joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to talk about marketing Stonesaga and Mythwind while presenting a neat way for publishers to connect with retailers.

Planet Unknown: Supermoon – When The Stars Align

Conventions, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment

The Crowdfunding Nerds are joined by Adam Rehberg of Adam’s Apple Games to discuss marketing Planet Unknown.

Min-Maxing Amazon Board Game E-Commerce

Behind the Business, Distribution & Fulfilment, Ecommerce

The Crowdfunding Nerds are joined by Amazon Ecommerce expert, Jack Dunbar to discuss everything you need to know about min-maxing your post-campaign selling strategy!

Manufacturing – How Many Games Should I Print?

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Distribution & Fulfilment, TTRPG

Hersh Glueck joins the Crowdfunding Nerds in part 2 to discuss tabletop manufacturing.

Mastering the Art of Manufacturing with Hersh Glueck

Behind the Business, Distribution & Fulfilment

The Crowdfunding Nerds sit down with manufacturing expert, Hersh Glueck of Hero Time to discuss all things tabletop manufacturing!

Listen to this Podcast Before Making Stretch Goals

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

Andrew Lowen describes a mistake he made with stretch goals on the last day of his Kickstarter campaign. The Crowdfunding Nerds talk about obligations to delivering to backers, even when it hurts!

Let’s Talk Zombicide With Ross Thompson

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment

The Crowdfunding Nerds continue their discussion with Ross Thompson on marketing big games while diving into the Zombicide Kickstarter campaign.

How To Come Up With Shipping Estimates With Kirk Dennison of Thunderworks Games

Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment

Kirk Dennison explains tips for shipping and fulfilment in the US, EU and Australia. He also covers some very important changes to German imports you need to know about!

The Science Of Pricing Your Crowdfunding Pledges

Behind the Business, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment, Emails, Facebook Ads, Landing Page

Jasper Gardener Burch of Pine Island Games and the tabletop game Nut Hunt joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to discuss Facebook advertising mistakes and the science of correctly pricing your pledges on Kickstarter!

Customs De Minimis? And Other Freight Wizardry With Brandon The Game Dev

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Distribution & Fulfilment, TTRPG

Brandon The Game Dev joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to chop tabletop game manufacturing, freight and fulfilment.

Listen To This Podcast Before Launching On Kickstarter

Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment, Emails

The Crowdfunding Nerds discuss the ultimate checklist of things to do and not do before launching your game on Kickstarter.

How To Launch Your Second Kickstarter Project With Joe Slack

Audience, Board Gaming, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment, Nerding Out

Joe Slack joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to talk about transitioning from game to game on Kickstarter!

2022 Crowdfunding Predictions & Forecasts For Tabletop Marketing

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

The crowdfunding nerds wrap up a year of podcast with their predictions & forecasts for 2022. Who will be right? Will they all be wrong? Time will tell...

The Crowdfunding Nerds Facebook Community Is Now A Thing And You Need To Join It Like Right Now

Audience, Community Growth, Distribution & Fulfilment, Facebook Ads

The Crowdfunding Nerds answer some questions from the Crowdfunding Nerds Facebook Group that you now need to be in if you are a regular listener; otherwise, you will be labeled a loser.

How To Run A Successful Tabletop Business With Chris Birch Of Modiphius Entertainment

Behind the Business, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment

Christ Birch, co-founder of Modiphius Entertainment joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to discuss the business of tabletop crowdfunding, licensing, and distribution.