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Crowdfunding Nerds: Kickstarter Marketing, Business, & Beyond!

Crowdfunding Nerds: Kickstarter Marketing For Board Games & Beyond!
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Since 2019, Crowdfunding Nerds has helped over 200 crowdfunding creators raise over $30M on Kickstarter and Gamefound. In addition to that, we have generated over $100M in ecommerce sales and had clients featured on Shark Tank, ”As Seen On TV,” and more. We work with IP’s like Avatar: The Last Airbender, Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Star Trek, Mass Effect, Dune, and more... But we have also helped a TO... more

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Latest Episodes

Episode 264 - Filmmaker Adam William Cahill joins the Crowdfunding Nerds on episode 264 to discuss the challenges of marketing films in a streaming world.

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Episode 263 - Andrew & Sean sit down to discuss essential e-commerce and Shopify strategy that you need to know about if you are starting from ground 0.

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Episode 262 - 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'.

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Episode 261 - Andrew sits down with Cody Miller & Ira Fay to discuss the development of the massive open world board game Arydia.

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Recent Guests

Cody Miller
Co-founder of Far Off Games and designer of Arydia.
Far Off Games
Episode: Making Arydia
Ira Fay
Co-founder of Far Off Games, university professor and game designer.
Far Off Games
Episode: Making Arydia
Evan Gilcrest
One of the playtesters and proofreaders for Deliverance
Episode: Highly Rewarding Game Loops
Caleb Grace
Senior Game Designer at Fantasy Flight Games
Fantasy Flight Games
Episode: Game Design Discussion w/ Caleb Grace, Senior Game Designer of Fantasy Flight Games
Marco Pecota
Owner of Raybox Games, game designer, and tabletop developer
Raybox Games
Episode: $100k Game Secret with Marco Pecota
Brian Toth
Co-founder and collaborator at Toth Games
Toth Games
Episode: Co-Design: Challenges & Strengths
Michael Toth
Co-founder and collaborator at Toth Games
Toth Games
Episode: Co-Design: Challenges & Strengths
Robin Stokkel
Creator of the card game River Rats
River Rats
Episode: Crowdfunding Low Priced Games
Chris Loizou
Co-founder of SBG Editions and project lead for Ascendia
SBG Editions
Episode: Winning Cancelled Pledges Back With DMs

Host

Andrew Loewen
Host of Crowdfunding Nerds, recognized for his expertise in crowdfunding marketing strategies and tabletop gaming.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Deep, accessible and relatable

    Comprehensive discussions in a niche topic with wisdom that applies to all walks of life

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Onemonkeyarmy
    Canadaa month ago
  • Where to go to get a sense of crowd funding marketing strategies

    I started listening to this show in 2023. This podcast, hosted by Andrew Lowen and Sean, should be added to your podcast listens if you are interested in publishing your own board games through the popular crowdfunding sites. The hosts explain what to worry about in successful crowd funding marketing, and share their experience and knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TheDustyShadow
    United States2 years ago
  • The best podcast on the topic!

    I am gearing up for my first Kickstarter campaign, and have learned so much from this podcast. The hosts are engaging and share tons of wisdom. Their speaking style makes you feel like you are right there in the conversation with them. Their tips are very actionable - even for a total newbie like me, and in general the insight is encouraging and empowering. My only wish for the show would be to have more women guests. I don’t recall many (any?) women guests and it would be great to get a wider ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TKTSB
    Canada3 years ago

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Game Design Discussion w/ Caleb Grace, Senior Game Designer of Fantasy Flight Games
Q: What advice would you give someone wanting to make a card game?
Manage your expectations and start with something you're really passionate about to get it out there.
$100k Game Secret with Marco Pecota
Q: How can publishers connect their games together for a larger catalog?
By creating sequels or thematically linked games, publishers can encourage backers to move from one game to the next in their catalog.
$100k Game Secret with Marco Pecota
Q: How do you break $100,000 on a crowdfunding campaign?
You need to spend time developing your audience before launching, ensuring they're engaged and ready to support your project.
$100k Game Secret with Marco Pecota
Q: Is it harder now to start a tabletop business or still a good time?
It's still a good time to start, as the industry is growing despite the competition from platforms like Gamefound.
$100k Game Secret with Marco Pecota
Q: What would you tell yourself five years ago about launching a game?
I would emphasize the importance of creating modular games and having a pricing tier strategy that attracts backers across different investment levels.

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Focused on crowdfunding and marketing strategies, this podcast provides valuable insights for creators, particularly in the tabletop gaming and e-commerce sectors. Episodes often feature discussions around successful crowdfunding campaigns, emphasizing best practices and real-world examples from various projects. The hosts frequently highlight the nuances of building effective marketing strategies, from launching campaigns to sustaining engagement and maximizing post-campaign sales. Unique to this show is its blend of expert advice and personal anecdotes from the hosts, who are themselves both seasoned crowdfunding strategists and gamers, creating a relatable and informative experience for the audience.

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