Funding The Dream On Kickstarter

You may raise $100,000 on Kickstarter for your board game, but without proper playtesting, you won't raise it your second time. There are common mistakes that new game designers make when creating a game. Proper playtesting can flush those problems out and help move your game from good to great. Jeremy Commanduer has been running Protospiel San Jose for four years and discusses how the importance of these prototype conference are to the success of Kickstarter boardgames.

John has raised more than $500,000 for his games on Kickstarter. They are hard core science games. He teaches a crowdfunding course and game designer course at Webster University in St Louis. Genius Games has found their niche, and now expands into children science books, raising more than $100,000 on Kickstarter on a product that many of us would find hard to believe there is that much interest. John explains how finding your niche can bring lasting success to Kickstarter

Yes, they can steal your game. They can't steal your logo, or your rules, or the artwork for your project, but they can steal the game and create a ripoff of its mechanics. And there isn't much you can do about it. My guest Zachary Strebeck discusses and explains why someone can steal your idea in board games.

Is the Kickstarter bubble about to burst for the game industry? How many games should you publish after your Kickstarter campaign ends? Aldo Ghiozzi of Impressions returns from the GAMA trade show and gives us a quick update on what he tells his clients. And we discuss the tsunami of games hitting the market.

Jamey Stegmaier discusses migrating his game conversations to Facebook and the reaction. He perceives Facebook Groups to be one of the best ways to share conversations about his games. Some backers claimed Jamey was punishing them. We discuss.

Is it fair for an established business to use Kickstarter? This question is asked a lot. Small indie creators often feel squeezed by bigger companies with more resources using Kickstarter to raise funds. We talk about why an established business would use Kickstarter and how Columbia Games has been successful with this practice. And no, in my opinion, it doesn't squeeze out the little guy.

Jamie Stegmaier has become extremely successful with his Kickstarter projects. In our 20 minute conversation he shares what surprised him in his last campaign and how Kickstarter is changing. He talks about his process that lays out his campaign for a day by day schedule. About building on the momentum of previous campaigns. This is always the best 20 minutes you can invest for learning about what is going to make you successful on Kickstarter

How do you make a living giving away free content. Howard Tayler teaches us how he does it and secrets to being successful.Why do people give you money? This question is the foundation for the Kickstarter economy and the new methods of tapping into a benevolent attitude among a segment of the population.Howard takes the time to share how he has created different revenue streams allowing him to make a full-time living as a creative artist.

James Mathe is a returning guest and we discuss the surprising results of his Kickstarter backer survey. There is great insight into what backers are expecting from the changes in Kickstarter. The Survey can be found at www.jamesmathe.com

Deb Reed was a former Google attorney who quit her job to pursue a passion. Her project, Herbsack, is a radical change for her as she gave up her former life to do something she loves. Listen in as she and I discuss her journey to Kickstarter and the importance of following your dream.

The Top 3 Things Google Analytics Helps With Your Kickstarter Campaign. Larry Lembcke, Internet Marketing expert, outlines how Google Analytics can provide real-time metrics for visitors and backers to your Kickstarter campaign page. This new functionality will dramatically change how you evaluate the success of your outbound awareness efforts. 20 minutes and you will be years smarter on how to be successful with Kickstarter. http://www.spellforgegames.com/kickstarter-and-google-analytics-a-guide-for-kickstarter-campaigns/

James Mathe joins me to discuss the Love/Hate relationship between Kickstarter and Board Game Stores. This is a great discussion for any category dealing with retailers vs Kickstarter project creators.

Co-host Jamey Stegmaier joins Richard again for another episode of Funding the Dream. This week the duo compare Indiegogo and Kickstarter as well as discuss some of Kickstarter’s new shipping options.

Richard welcomes back Joey Vigour and his Kickstarter support group. This is a group of people who meet and discuss everything Kickstarter, offer each other advice and support, and generally encourage each other towards success. Richard explores their backgrounds and experiences as well as answers their questions.

Richard welcomes Matt Forbeck and Jeremy Mohler from Outlander Entertainment. They discuss the impact of Kickstarter on gaming, comics, and art. Matt and Jeremy worked together on the recently funded Shotgun & Sorcery Kickstarter. http://outlandentertainment.com/ http://jeremymohler.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1124066364/shotguns-and-sorcery-rpg

Richard welcomes back Matt Forbeck. Matt is a very successful author and designer. The pair discuss the details of writing and funding novels via Kickstarter. Marketing, budget, strategy, and more.

Richard sits down with Roy Morejon, president of Command Partners, full service digital marketing, advertising and public relations agency. They discuss how to market your crowdfunding campaign and continue to support it after you fund. Analytics, tools, SEO, and more.

Richard and co-host Jamey Stegmaier discuss how the “landscape” of Kickstarter is changing. New companies, many in the board game space, need to work smarter to gain visibility and funding for their projects. Supply, demand, distribution, and more.

Richard and co-host JT Smith discuss technology, crowdfunding, and early adopters. They dive into the early technology adoption cycle and how players like The Game Crafter and Kicktraq are changing the dynamic of the board game industry. That and more on this episode of Funding the Dream. thegamecrafter.com

Katy and Zach from Knomad Colab and The Happy Couple Duo talk with Richard about the recent success of their unique Kickstarter. This is truly an example that anything is possible with Kickstarter. Listen to how Katy and Zach are lighting up America on episode 239. http://www.knomadcolab.com/ http://www.thehappycoupleduo.com/