Case Study: When The Going Gets Tough

Are you ready to dive into the world of crowdfunding with a twist of strategy and resilience? In Episode 224 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast, hosts Andrew and Sean team up with Ryan Williams, a fellow Nerd, to unpack the journey of his Kickstarter project, Starclash, inspired by the iconic StarCraft series. Ever wondered how to manage a Kickstarter campaign while juggling life's chaos or how to handle those pesky negative comments? Ryan spills the beans on these challenges and more.We explore the essence of finding the right fit with clients, the art of saying no to projects that don't align, and the power of perseverance. Ryan's personal tale of learning from a failed campaign and successfully relaunching his game, Backwoods, is a testament to grit. Plus, get the inside scoop on his current board game venture, Starclash, and the decision to self-publish. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and crowdfunding wisdom!   Links to check out! River Rats: https://riverratscardgame.com/ Knee Deep in Hexes: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kneedeepinhexes/knee-deep-in-hexesStarclash: A Base Building Tactical Board Game: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mosthighgames/starclash-a-base-building-tactical-battle-board-gameCheck out our website at crowdfundingnerds.com and join our bustling community on Facebook. Don't forget to check out our NEW course at crowdfundingnerds.com/academy Stay Nerdy!

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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 TON of first-time creators fund on day 1, too! Our podcast exists to help you with your journey before, during, and after crowdfunding using real-world examples from our clients. We share what’s working and what is not in today’s market. We build pre-launch e-mail lists, get backers during live campaigns, and drive pre-orders and e-commerce sales after your campaign ends! If you’re DIY marketing (doing it yourself), we created the Crowdfunding Nerds Academy to help, which has specialized courses designed to make sure you’re doing it right! Buckle up; it’s about to get nerdy.