THE BEST COLLEGE LECTURE ON MARKETING EVER

Did you know game specialization can level up your marketing? Join us for Episode 221 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast, where Andrew and Sean unravel the complexities of board game publishing and marketing. Sean shares insights from his recent lecture, guiding us through the three pathways for creators: self-publishing, partnering with a publisher, or a hybrid approach. Discover the pros and cons of each, and why having a built-in audience is your secret weapon.   We also dive into alternative monetization strategies beyond direct sales, and the magic of the virtuous cycle in crowdfunding. Learn about the upcoming Crowdfunding Nerds Academy, designed to equip you with the tools for crowdfunding success. Whether you're a seasoned creator or just starting, this episode is packed with strategies to elevate your game and maximize your impact in the industry. Tune in and level up your board game marketing game!   Links to check out: Hybrid Example - crowdfundingnerds.com/episode63   Other Ways To Monetise Board Games crowdfundingnerds.com/episode95 crowdfundingnerds.com/episode126   Seeking A Publisher youtube.com/@AdaminWales boardgamedesignlab.com/get-published   The Virtuous Cycle crowdfundingnerds.com/the-virtuous-cycle-of-kickstarter-marketing   The Best Time To Send Email 2025 Mailerlite.com/blog/best-time-to-send-email   The 3 Scroll Test crowdfundingnerds.com/episode10   The Crowdfunding Nerds Academy crowdfundingnerds.com/academy   Check out our website at crowdfundingnerds.com and join our bustling community on Facebook. 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.