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In this episode, Jamie Jenson and I talk about crowdfunding for creative projects.
You can find out more about her podcast here.
Some Takeaways Include:
- How many ways you can use crowdfunding for your projects
- Understanding the difference between failure and intentionally failing
- How to find the type of customer that defends you
- The best products and services to crowdfund
Highlights:
- (00:00) Welcome to the Creatives Making Money podcast
- (01:14) Introducing Thomas Umstattd, CEO of Author Media
- (03:49) Jamie reminisces about her favorite teenage game
- (06:42) What is the biggest question people have around crowdfunding
- (10:04) Why Thomas loves crowdfunding so much
- (15:58) The downside of giving away equity
- (18:46) Thomas’s plugin to help set up a bookstore on your site
- (23:47) What was the most expensive mistake for Thomas
- (26:32) What projects fit crowdfunding the best
- (30:01) The pricing and perks breakdown for crowdfunding
- (34:30) Thomas shares a story about perks that didn’t cost much
- (38:11) How to find your brand advocates
- (41:26) Where to find Thomas Umstattd
