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Want to know the secret to raising more money on crowdfunding platforms? In this video, we're sharing our top-secret crowdfunding tips to help you boost your funding and reach your goals faster! From crafting a compelling pitch to leveraging social proof, we're covering it all.
A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. It serves as a learning resource for...
Come join Matt Campbell and Smurf as they share the Do's and Don'ts they’ve learned from hundreds of crowdfunding campaigns.
A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. It serves as a learning resource for comic creators on how to better market their projects and appeal to wider audiences.
THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY.
Hosted by Matt
Kickstarter reports that the first 30 seconds of a video or scroll determines drop-off rate. In this video we discuss secrets to getting people to buy your indie comics. Our 51st episode!
A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. It serves as a learning resource for comic creators on how to better market their projects and appeal to wider audiences.
THE C...
It’s our 50th episode as we cover crafting indie comic pitches that work!
Post your live indie comic campaign for a chance to be the winner.
A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets.
THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY.
Hosted by:
Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/
and
Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/
Show airs live ...
Live from the Figus Studio, it’s Weekend Geek Update! Sponsored by Whirlwind Toys who will be doing their first Whatnot Sale Memorial Day evening https://www.whatnot.com/s/ujUaADiV
This week Smurf takes a look at the Geekverse as Colorado Festival of Horror announces special guest and first time at a Colorado Convention Michael Biehn. Reaction to the mystery surrounding Mrs. Flood in Doctor Who and a few other observations. A new s...
Secrets to getting people to buy your indie comics.
Click here to learn more tips on making comics! • https://www.youtube.com/playlist...
A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets.
THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY.
Hosted by:
Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/
and
Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/
Show airs live on ...
Join Matt and Smurf as they dive into the world of indie comics and share their thoughts on three hidden gems that could be destined for greatness! Let's discover some amazing indie comics together!
Click here to learn more tips on making comics! • https://www.youtube.com/playlist...
A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets.
THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULT...
Three comics, two hosts, and one backing; let the showdown begin! Join Matt and Smurf as they dive into the world of indie comics and share their thoughts on three hidden gems that could be destined for greatness! Let's discover some amazing indie comics together!
A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets.
THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY.
#Podcast Live from the Figus Studios, its Weekend Geek Update! Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado, the all ages event is this weekend! Tickets available at www.brickslopes.com enter “StayGeeky” for a discounted price. Also, by “liking” this post you will be entered into a chance to see Thunderbolts next Wednesday April 30 for free.
This week Smurf talks Celebration and some of the hot Star Wars topics, Doctor Who has its first two e...
#Podcast Live from the Figus Studios, it Weekend Geek Update! Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado, the state’s only locally owned and operated LEGO event, will welcome fans of all ages on April 26-27, 2025, at the Stockyards Event Center, 5004 National Western Dr., Denver, CO 80216. Visit www.brickslopes.com for registration and fee details enter “StayGeeky” at checkout to receive a discount on your ticket purchase.
This week Smurf t...
Live from the Figus Studio it’s Weekend Geek Update, Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado ( Brickslopes.com ), debuting April 26-27, 2025 at the Stockyards Event Center is the first locally owned and operated LEGO event for all LEGO enthusiasts. Tickets available now and receive a 10% discount on your purchase when you use the “staygeeky” at checkout, looking forward to seeing you there.
It’s a week of trailers with a look at the Acco...
Live from the Figus Studio it’s Weekend Geek Update, Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado ( Brickslopes.com ), the first locally owned and operated LEGO event debuting April 26-27, 2025 at the Stockyards Event Center. Tickets available now and receive a 10% discount on your purchase when you use the “staygeeky” at checkout, looking forward to seeing you there.
It’s a wild week of trailers and new shows as Smurf reviews the new animate...
Is crowdfunding the hero the comic scene needs? In Dec 2024 Diamond, the sole distributor of comics to most comic shops around the country, closed a distribution center leading to delays, damaged books, and retailer struggles. In mid Jan 2025, Diamond filed for bankruptcy. The industry as a whole is about to change.
One place that is expected to see a huge growth is crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter. Already we have seen mid-...
Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado ( Brickslopes.com ), the state’s only locally owned and operated LEGO event, welcoming fans of all ages on April 26-27, 2025. Tickets available now and receive a 10% discount when you use the “staygeeky” at checkout.
This week Smurf has a few thoughts on shows and movies that kept him entertained during the super cold day’s of the past couple weeks. One in particular that...
The amount of money being raised through crowdfunding is insane! As of 2025, the comic category alone on Kickstarter has raised $274 million dollars!! Unfortunately, not every campaign is successful. In fact, only 42% of all Kickstarter campaigns succeed. However, we have learned what makes the most successful campaigns rise to the top and we are going to pass that knowledge on to you.
On today's show we are going to help some comi...
Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado ( Brickslopes.com ), the state’s only locally owned and operated LEGO event, welcoming fans of all ages on April 26-27, 2025. Tickets available now and receive a 10% discount when you use the “staygeeky” at checkout.
Welcome to 2025 and your Weekend Geek Update, ready to fill you in on things across the Geekverse that have caught Smurfs attention. It doesn’t take long as ...
Friday the 13th is a great day for killer cuts so we are going deep! Making comics is hard, getting people to buy them is even harder but we are here to help. Crowdfunding is revolutionizing the way indie comics are made and consumed. Tune in to learn more about the benefits and challenges of crowdfunding for indie comics and what it means for the future of the industry.
A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and h...
Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by Dragon Meadery (dragonmeadery.com ) who is offering a discount on it’s award-winning mead when ordered online when you use the code WEB24 at check out. The latest in news that have caught Smurfs eye in the Geekverse starting with a live action Voltron.
Reactions to Star Wars Skeleton Crew, Gladiator 2, Dune Prophecy, and fans of Love, Death, and Robots need to get in on Amazon’s new series Se...
Thanksgiving is over so let's get back to talking comics! Got a comic crowdfunding campaign that’s live or will be at the time of the next show? Join us Fridays, 11 AM MST for our weekly show, where we share tips, give feedback, and help creators like YOU succeed!
A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets.
THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY.
...
Experience the resurrection of the legendary horror classic "London After Midnight" in graphic novel form. We got an exclusive interview with Dirk Manning to discover how the lost horror film has been REVIVED! London After Midnight is just the beginning, there’s more to come as Dirk explains this Kickstarter and who will be the focus of the next one.
#Interview #Horror #ClassicHorror #LondonAfterMidnight #KickStarter #BeyondtheWh...
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