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Welcome to SIEGE, a podcast about the Castles & Crusades roleplaying game. We will generally be discussing aspects of C&C and other SIEGE Engine games, including core rules, combat and social encounters, adventures, optional rules, GMing advice, conversions from one system to another, and how to incorporate rules from other games into C&C. While mainly about C&C, we will talk about adjacent games like Hyperborea, AD&D, DCC, and Swords & Wizardry.
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Seed Money is where everyday people learn how to raise capital and get the funding you need to FINALLY turn your amazing idea into reality! Whatever your idea is... - product - app - real estate deal …or maybe you want to build or expand your small business… if you’re struggling to get people to believe in your vision and you don’t need a billion-dollar deal in Silicon Valley, Seed Money will unlock the answers you’ve been looking for! Hosted by Jayla Siciliano, Shark Tank Entrepreneur, MBA, ...
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Familiarity and Founder Fit: The New Rules of Raising Money w/ Samuel Cummings
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The playbook of raising money that people used to rely on has changed a lot over the last few years. Now that the market is more competitive and the pace of innovation is so much faster, what worked a decade ago won’t produce the same results today. Some of the best practices we were taught aren’t as entrepreneur-friendly as we think. A lot of foun…
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The Biggest Paperwork Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them w/ Darby Wong
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When you build a business, you aren’t just creating a product, you’re also setting up a legal entity. The legal side of things can be daunting (and expensive), especially when you intend to raise capital in the near or far future. Before you can even think of approaching investors, first-time founders have to make sure they have the legal ducks in …
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Fear is the Final Frontier: How to Move Past It w/ Aiden Chase
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Fear is something everyone struggles with - whether you’re trying to raise seed money or (believe it or not) a billionaire who has already had success. No wonder they call fear the final frontier! We often focus on the tangible aspects of entrepreneurship, but the mental and emotional stuff play a huge role in our success. In fact, if we don’t work…
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Stages of Funding: 8 Ways to Raise Seed Money
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In the journey of starting a company, realizing that you need to raise money is par for the course. Maybe you need to test your product’s viability, increase your stock, or grow your team…these steps require funding. Venture capital is the path many entrepreneurs take, but there are actually 7 other ways to get the funding you need. Each method has…
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To Raise Money or Not to Raise Money? How to Make the Right Decision w/ Ashley Chang
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Raising money through investors is the default for growing a company, but it might not be the right move for everyone. Taking the VC route is like walking through a one-way door - once you make that decision it sets you on a specific trajectory. That’s why more entrepreneurs are being thoughtful about the decision, and even opting out of raising mo…
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The 5 Stages of Funding: How to Make Your Mindset Unshakeable
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The process of raising money is as much a mental one as it is a financial one. Before we start finding and pitching to investors or even structuring our deals, there’s a step we can’t skip, working on our mindset. There’s no sugar-coating it - getting funded is one of the hardest things you’ll do. You’ll get told your idea doesn’t doesn’t work. You…
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Business is Equal Parts Art and Science: How to Trust Your Gut w/ Diana Wilson
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The process of building a company, getting funded and bringing a product to market isn’t just data-driven. It’s gut-driven too. The numbers matter, but when you’re building a product without market acceptance, you have to trust your intuition and persevere when you’re told it won’t work. In many ways, taking an entrepreneurial risk is a lot like ta…
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Why I Walked Away From The Company Mark Cuban Invested In
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Building a company, going on Shark Tank, raising $1 million dollars and working with Mark Cuban. Sounds like an entrepreneur’s dream, right? Well, that’s what I thought, until I walked away from it. It was the hardest decision I’ve ever made, but also the best one. When you build your own company, it becomes an extension of you, so stepping away is…
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Castles & Crusades - Charging Situations (SIEGE episode 8)
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Welcome to the eighth episode of SIEGE - a podcast about Castles & Crusades and other SIEGE Engine games. In this episode Sam and George discuss how to adjudicate special charge situations in C&C. Your hosts are Samuel Dillon (DMSamuel) and George Hardy (UltraMagnus). LINKS: Troll Lord Games Discord Sam's Website: RPGMusings.com DMSamuel on X DMSam…
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Everything You Need to Prep For An Investor Meeting w/ Keir Dillon
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In the path to getting funding for your idea, meeting with investors is the most important checkpoint. You only have one shot at a first impression, so the more dialed in your presentation is, the more successful you’ll be. From pitch decks to financials, there’s a ton of work that goes into preparing for that face-to-face with a potential funding …
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Castles & Crusades - Surprise (SIEGE episode 7)
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Welcome to the seventh episode of SIEGE - a podcast about Castles & Crusades and other SIEGE Engine games. In this episode Sam and George discuss SURPRISE in C&C. Your hosts are Samuel Dillon (DMSamuel) and George Hardy (UltraMagnus). LINKS: Troll Lord Games Discord Sam's Website: RPGMusings.com DMSamuel on X DMSamuel on Mastodon DMSamuel on BlueSk…
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Make “Boring” Cool: The Secret to Disrupting A Tired Category w/Josh Walker
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The best products disrupt tired categories and breathe new life into done-to-death ideas, but is it still possible? Every year, there are fewer categories to disrupt, especially in clothing-based niches. How can you compete when people can easily buy knock-offs, dupes and cheap goods all over the internet? By going premium, identifying an emerging …
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My Shark Tank Story (and How It Almost Didn't Happen)
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Years later, people still ask about this story. So here it is. Pitching to a group of influential investors is a nerve-wracking experience, and that’s even before you have to do it on national TV! It’s not just a business presentation - you have to be entertaining, compelling, relatable and likable. I found that out when I appeared on Shark Tank. A…
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Castles & Crusades - Turning Undead (SIEGE episode 6)
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Welcome to the sixth episode of SIEGE - a podcast about Castles & Crusades and other SIEGE Engine games. In this episode Sam and George discuss the Turning Undead ability. Your hosts are Samuel Dillon (DMSamuel) and George Hardy (UltraMagnus). LINKS: Troll Lord Games Discord Sam's Website: RPGMusings.com DMSamuel on X DMSamuel on Mastodon DMSamuel …
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Storytelling Is The Secret to Successful Seed Funding w/Dan Negroni
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The world of seed funding runs on two currencies - money and connection. Investors aren’t just paying attention to the financials, they are looking for a compelling story that makes them connect with us and then want to get on board. Crafting our story is a step we can’t skip in the early stages of our businesses. The more clarity we have on it, th…
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Seed Money- What Blew My Mind About Early-Stage Funding
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Early-stage fundraising may be a stressful stage in business, but it can also be the most invigorating and exciting time. The determination, drive, conviction, and guts it takes to get seed money is a powerful life force. It’s not just an opportunity to get the resources we need. It’s a chance for investors to access your awesomeness, and absorb th…
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Seed Money is where everyday people learn how to raise capital and get the funding you need to FINALLY turn your amazing idea into reality! Whatever your idea is.. product app real estate deal …or maybe you want to build or expand your small business… if you’re struggling to get people to believe in your vision and you don’t need a billion dollar d…
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Castles & Crusades - Combat Basics part 4 Saving Throws and Modifiers (SIEGE episode 5)
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Welcome to the fifth episode of SIEGE - a podcast about Castles & Crusades and other SIEGE Engine games. In this episode Sam and George discuss saving throws and situational combat modifiers in the Castles & Crusades PHB and M&T. Your hosts are Samuel Dillon (DMSamuel) and George Hardy (UltraMagnus). LINKS: Troll Lord Games Discord Sam's Website: R…
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Castles & Crusades - Combat Basics part 3 Unarmed Combat Maneuvers (SIEGE episode 4)
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Welcome to the fourth episode of SIEGE - a podcast about Castles & Crusades and other SIEGE Engine games. In this episode Sam and George discuss unarmed combat maneuvers in the Castles & Crusades PHB. Your hosts are Samuel Dillon (DMSamuel) and George Hardy (UltraMagnus). LINKS: Troll Lord Games Discord Sam's Website: RPGMusings.com DMSamuel on X D…
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Castles & Crusades - Combat Basics part 2 Initiative, Spells, and Movement (SIEGE episode 3)
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Welcome to the third episode of SIEGE - a podcast about Castles & Crusades and other SIEGE Engine games. In this episode Sam and George discuss Initiative, Spells, and Movement in combat in the Castles & Crusades PHB. Your hosts are Samuel Dillon (DMSamuel) and George Hardy (UltraMagnus). LINKS: Troll Lord Games Discord Six of VIII pre-order page S…
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Castles & Crusades - Combat Basics part 1 (SIEGE episode 2)
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Welcome to the second episode of SIEGE - a podcast about Castles & Crusades and other SIEGE Engine games. In this episode Sam and George introduce the basic combat mechanics found in the Castles & Crusades PHB. Your hosts are Samuel Dillon (DMSamuel) and George Hardy (UltraMagnus). LINKS: Troll Lord Games Discord Six of VIII pre-order page Sam ment…
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Castles & Crusades - Core Basics (SIEGE episode 1)
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Welcome to the first episode of SIEGE - a podcast about Castles & Crusades and other SIEGE Engine games. In this episode Sam and George introduce the core mechanics of Castles & Crusades. Your hosts are Samuel Dillon (DMSamuel) and George Hardy (UltraMagnus). LINKS: Troll Lord Games Discord Six of VIII pre-order page Sam mentioned at the end of the…
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