Ever wondered how to turn a canceled pledge into a success story? Join us for Episode 241 of Crowdfunding Nerds, where Sean chats with Chris Loizou from SBG Editions about the art of running a successful crowdfunding campaign. Dive into Chris's experience with his project, Ascendia, and discover how personal outreach can recapture those elusive canceled pledges with a whopping 90% success rate! Why did Chris choose GameFound over Kickstarter? Tune in to uncover the strategic advantages of language-specific pages and targeted ads. Learn how transparency and direct communication overcame the hurdles of high shipping costs and tariffs. We also explore GameFound's unique features, like front-page updates and the "Endgame" feature, and discuss the platform's preference for polished, miniature-heavy projects. Plus, Chris shares tips on leveraging gaming conventions to boost sales and presence. Don't miss these invaluable insights for your next crowdfunding venture!
Links to check out! Ascendia - https://gamefound.com/projects/chris-loizou/ascendia---seasons-of-thargos?refcode=yyKRMP1bGkKK15gmSR1KSA SBG Editions - https://www.sbgeditions.com/ Thank you to our sponsors! HeroTime1.com - Get a 3% discount off your Hero Time Manufacturing order using code: CrowdfundingNerds101 BridgeDist.com - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too! CrowdfundingNerds.com/Academy - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day! Check out our website at crowdfundingnerds.com and join our bustling community on Facebook.
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