In this session, Tyler speaks with Madeleine Holly-Rosing, author of Kickstarter For The Independent Creator: A Practical and Informative Guide To Crowdfunding, about how to know if and when you're ready to launch your Kickstarter.

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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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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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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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Figuring out if and how to engage brick and mortar retailers in a Kickstarter campaign is a vexing issue for creators. Chimera Comics owner Carmelo Chimera joins Tyler for a frank discussion on retailer outreach.

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