Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified

Technical product. Big vision. Real investors. How do you turn a complicated infrastructure startup into a crowdfunding story that everyday investors can understand? In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Miguel Jaramillo and Brandon Richman of Surge break down the lessons behind their $600K+ WeFunder campaign and share: How to simplify a highly technical crowdfunding pitch Why founders should DO THIS before launching How to match your fundraising strategy to investor risk Why this one thing can make a major difference How these two key elements fuel a startup If you're considering equity crowdfunding, this episode is packed with practical lessons on simplifying your message, building investor trust, and creating momentum before and during your campaign.  Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist Free Equity Crowdfunding Course  Equity Crowdfunding Explained  Surge on WeFunder Surge Website Take Care of your People: The Enlightened CEO'S Guide To Business Success Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect (The Unreasonable Hospitality Collection)

Funding a mission is hard. Getting people to believe in it is harder. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman sits down with Matthew Paneitz of Long Way Home, a nonprofit that has transformed discarded materials into schools and community infrastructure in Guatemala. You'll hear how Matthew went from a Peace Corps experience to building a global fundraising operation—and why persistence, storytelling, volunteer programs, and measurable impact can completely change your fundraising results. In this episode, you'll learn: How to get people behind your mission when you're starting with limited resources. Why telling your story enthusiastically can make fundraising more effective. How volunteer programs can create both impact and revenue. Why documenting your work can become a powerful marketing tool. How platforms like GlobalGiving can help build donor trust. Why testing, failing, and adapting are essential to successful fundraising. How measuring your impact can make your fundraising message stronger. Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist The Nonprofit Funding Fast Lane Nonprofit Fundraising Hacks Book Nonprofit Crowdfunding Explained Long Way Home Website Long Way Home on Facebook Long Way Home on YouTube

Ideas are easy. Execution is hard. In this episode, Salvador Briggman talks with Dori Topaz of Livwell Brands about the crowdfunding strategy behind SmoqeX, an all-in-one indoor smoker, air fryer, and grill. Dori shares how he spent two years developing the product, built a community before launch, collected early commitments, communicated directly with backers, and raised roughly $340,000 plus from more than 500 supporters. In this episode, you'll learn about: How to build a crowdfunding community before launch Why product validation matters before Kickstarter How to create trust with backers Why high-priced rewards can benefit from this key thing How PR helped SmoqeX gain additional media attention Why resilience matters when bringing an invention to market Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist FREE Kickstarter Course Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook SmoqeX on Kickstarter SmoqeX Website

Launching on Kickstarter? Wondering what separates successful creators from everyone else? In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman talks with Johannes Faure-Brac, founder of Airmaan, about how his latest Kickstarter campaign raised over $315K by focusing on trust, product validation, and customer relationships instead of aggressive marketing. In this episode, you'll learn: Why this new approach can outperform old methods How extensive product testing reduced launch risk. Why this one thing helped turn backers into loyal brand advocates. How Kickstarter validated an entirely new product category. If you're planning a crowdfunding campaign or launching a physical product, this episode is full of practical advice you can immediately apply.  Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist FREE Kickstarter Course Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook M Sofa on Kickstarter Airmaan Website

Crowdfunding isn't just about raising money. It's about earning trust. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman sits down with Charles Yeomans, CEO of Atombeam, to break down how his company has raised more than $12 million through equity crowdfunding while building one of the largest investor communities on StartEngine.  You'll discover: How transparent communication builds long-term investor trust Why Atombeam raised $5 million in just over one week What founders should do between fundraising rounds How to grow an audience before asking for investment Why persistence is one of an entrepreneur's greatest assets If you're planning an equity crowdfunding campaign, this episode is packed with practical fundraising lessons you can apply immediately.  Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist Free Equity Crowdfunding Course  Equity Crowdfunding Explained  Atombeam on StartEngine Atombeam Tech Website Gambling Man: The Secret Story of the World's Greatest Disruptor, Masayoshi Son