Category: Podcast

Is a Kickstarter project in the cards for you in 2016? If so, this session will give you 7 principles to guide your effective use of the Kickstarter platform, and help you set both outcome...

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Get a pen and a pad of paper ready because in today's session, Tyler asks CPA Josh Bauerle everything you ever wanted to know about Kickstarter and taxes...but were afraid to ask. A must listen for creators who see their work not just as a hobby, but as a business.

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The largest independent study of Kickstarter backers was released, with eye-opening findings about the fulfillment failure rates and much more. In this session, Tyler reviews the findings in depth.

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In this session with Jeff McComsey, the small press powerhouse behind the FUBAR historical zombie franchise, the elements of a successful Kickstarter project page are uncovered. Discover how Jeff's beautiful Kickstarter pages have generated more than $150K in funding.

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"Early Bird" discount reward levels or "Day One Backer" bonuses can be an effective strategy to get your Kickstarter campaign off to a explosive start... but there is a downside. In this session, Tyler discusses the pros and cons of early bird rewards.

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What makes a project worthy of launching a Kickstarter? In this session, 3 Kickstarter mindset myths are shattered, and Tyler discusses the best way to think about crowdfunding projects.

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Today's session explores the emotional roller coaster ride that is running a Kickstarter campaign, with a creator whose last campaign went right down to the wire. Ups, downs, twists and turns are covered in detail.

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With more than $40 million dollars raised for comics and graphic novel projects to date, Kickstarter is playing an ever increasing role in the industry. Tyler James discusses the economics of Kickstarter and digital comics with Author Todd Allen.

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Did you know that Kickstarter creators don't actually receive the entire funding amount displayed on every Kickstarter page? In this episode, Tyler James details the three reasons why, what (if anything) you can do about it, and how much you can actually expect to receive. Plus: A bonus mini-lesson on SMART goal setting!

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