Best Prototype Fund Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 0039 | How to Start a Profitable Investment Fund 55:38

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In this episode, we’re venturing briefly beyond crowdfunding to talk about investing, specifically how you can start your own profitable investment fund. For that, we’re going to interview our special guest Bridger Pennington, a serial entrepreneur who became a highly-successful investment fund manager. So, let’s talk about how you can replicate hi…

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Episode 0038 | Life After Crowdfunding: ABC’s “Shark Tank” 1:21:06

4+ y ago1:21:06

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In this episode, we’ll talk with Mindy Zemrak, who is the Emmy-nominated Supervising Casting Producer of ABC’s “Shark Tank.” This award-winning startup-centered reality show debuted in 2009 and has since featured thousands of entrepreneurs, including over a dozen of our past crowdfunding clients. Mindy is now casting for the show’s 12th season, whi…

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State of the Arts NYC Prototype edition 1/9/2020 30:09

4+ y ago30:09

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This edition of State of the Arts NYC we have Juecheng Chen (singer) and Garrett Fisher (composer) for the opera Blood Moon and then Ricky Ian Gordon (composer) and Emma Griffin (director) for the opera Ellen West on our show. Both operas are apart of the Prototype Festival which starts tonight.By SAVONA BAILEY-MCCLAIN

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State of the Arts NYC APAP interview with Mario Durham 16:18

4+ y ago16:18

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This episode is a special interview with outgoing Executive Director Mario Garcia Durham. State of the Arts NYC has covered this industry festival for three years. We talk with Durham about this year's focus and his feelings about the organization he helped build.By SAVONA BAILEY-MCCLAIN

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Episode 0037 | Life After Crowdfunding: e-Commerce Strategy 1:04:45

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By Funded Today LLC

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Episode 0036 | Crowdfunding Prototypes & Mass-Production 1:23:40

4+ y ago1:23:40

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By Funded Today LLC

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Episode 0035 | Crowdfunding Suspensions & Re-Launches 47:44

4+ y ago47:44

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In this episode, we’re going to revive the subject of what to do when your campaign goes wrong—in this case, so terribly wrong that you actually need to restart it. So, we’re going to talk all about the mechanics of re-launches, both voluntary and involuntary. So, if you ever receive one of those dreaded notices that your campaign has been suspende…

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State of the Arts NYC with host Savona Bailey-McClain 11_26_2019 episode 20:44

4+ y ago20:44

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This week on State of the Arts NYC we have the artist Swoon in the studio. She is the most successful female graffiti artist in America. We talk with Swoon whose real name is Caledonia Dance Curry about her practice and influence of Gordon Matta Clark; her new exhibition at the Jeffrey Deitch Gallery and an upcoming show at BRIC Media.…

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State of the Arts NYC with host Savona Bailey-McClain 11_19_2019 32:39

4+ y ago32:39

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FortGansevoort, in association with Pavel Zoubok Fine Arts present Vanessa German, TRAMPOLINE:Resilience & Black Body& Soul. We talk with Vanessa German about this exhibition in Meatpacking District on Ninth Avenue near Little 12th Street. State of the Arts NYC learns what inspire her current show and how her artistic practice involved.…

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State of the Arts NYC with host Savona Bailey-McClain 11/12/2019 29:05

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This week on State of the Arts NYC, we have Tiffany Rea-Fisher, Artistic Director for the Elisa Monte Dance Company (EMD) and Monique Martin, Director of Programming for Harlem Stage. We talk about EMD's new work H.E.R. that will premiere in 2020 honoring the centennial of the Harlem Renaissance and lesser known Black women writers.…

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State of the Arts NYC - IFDPA Edition 24:42

5y ago24:42

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This week State of the Arts NYC returns with David Tunick and Jenny Gibbs. We talk about the IFPDA Fair opening October 23rd at the Jacob Javitis Center. Jenny Gibbs is the Executive Director of the International Fine Print Dealers Association, the Fine Art Print Fair and the IFPDA Foundation. David Tunick is the President of the IFPDA. They share …

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Episode 0034 | Crowdfunding Stories: Dale Backus & Ohsnap 53:22

5y ago53:22

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We’re back atcha today with another good one that includes a very impressive guest who is also literally live on Kickstarter right now! Our client Dale Backus has developed a wildly-popular phone grip that has been raising thousands of dollars per day to challenge a complacent industry leader. Let’s see what we can learn from his crowdfunding story…

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Episode 0033 | Ultimate Crowdfunding Pre-Launch Checklist 58:07

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As promised, we’re going to break out our newly-minted Ultimate Crowdfunding Pre-Launch Checklist! And, after this episode, we’re going to give it away to you for free… no catches. And you can start using it to prepare yourself to take your next big idea to the next level. So, hang in there until the end and let’s get started! ---------------------…

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Episode 0032 | Handling Legal Matters during Startup Phase 1:16:24

5y ago1:16:24

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In this episode, you’re going to hear from our very own in-house legal counsel here at Funded Today, Thomas Alvord. He’s going to give you the insider’s look at everything you should be considering when it comes to business law, contracts, and just running your new business. So let’s get started… ----------------------------------------------------…

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State of the Arts NYC Bessie Ep 23:44

5y ago23:44

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This episode of State of the Arts NYC spotlights the Bessie Awards with Lucy Sexton, Executive Director and Heather Robles, Managing Director. Produced in partnership with Dance/NYC, the NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies have saluted outstanding and groundbreaking creative work by independent dance artists in NYC for 33 years. Known as “…

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State of the Arts NYC - Lenardo Drew Ep 44:07

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Gallery talk with Leonardo Drew, Savona Bailey-McClain, and Brooke Kamin Rapaport in conjunction with the artist's exhibitions on view at Galerie Lelong & Co., New York and at Madison Square Park Conservancy. Savona Bailey-McClain is Executive Director/Chief Curator of the West Harlem Art Fund, which has organized high-profile public arts exhibits …

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State of the Arts NYC Blue Note Edition 6/11/2019 21:18

5y ago21:18

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This edition of State of the Arts NYC we have Sophie Huber, Swiss filmmaker on the show to talk about her new documentary -- Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes. With Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Norah Jones, Robert Glasper, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Terrace Martin, and Don Was. This film marks the 75th anniversary of this record label and its impact…

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Episode 0031 | Crowdfunding Stories: Rob Peck & FlexSafe 41:04

5y ago41:04

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As promised, we’re bringing on one of our past clients, namely Rob Peck of AquaVault. He’s got a very unique perspective and I think you’re going to love it. So are you ready to learn directly from an actual Kickstarter creator who raised over $200,000 on a project? What about learning more about how to absolutely crush a “Shark Tank” appearance? O…

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State of the Arts NYC on Governors Island 6/1/2019 22:44

5y ago22:44

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This is a special interview on-site on Governors Island with State of the Arts NYC host Savona Bailey-McClain. The West Harlem Art Fund and the Eli Klein Gallery kicked off the opening of the exhibition TRACES with an artist talk with Chinese artist Miao Xiaochun at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 1st in Nolan Park, Building 10 (NP/10). As the one of the …

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Episode 0030 | Crowdfunding Stories: Tammy Rant & TushBaby 55:45

5y ago55:45

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Have you ever wanted to listen to an actual Kickstarter creator who raised over $100,000 on a project? What about learning the ins-and-outs of a successful appearance on “Shark Tank”? Or, are you just curious about the life of an entrepreneur? If so, then today’s episode is going to literally rock your world! Let’s get started… --------------------…

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Episode 0029 | Customer Service from Backers to e-Shoppers 48:53

5y ago48:53

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What does it take to manage customer service? Why is customer service more important now than ever before? And finally, what are the best ways to ensure that you, too, can provide world-class customer service? Let’s dive right in… ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we detail these takeaways: 1. I…

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Episode 0028 | Freedom in Time, Money, Body, Mind, and Spirit 1:00:00

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In this episode, we’re waxing philosophical once more. The topic: FREEDOM. The reason: we think that it’s the most important word in the world to focus on. And today, we’ll show you why... ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we detail these takeaways: 1. Bondage is sometimes entirely self-imposed,…

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Episode 0027 | Life After Crowdfunding: e-Commerce Basics 49:36

5+ y ago49:36

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In this episode, we’re circling back around to our extremely popular “Life After Crowdfunding” series with perhaps our most practical episode in the series so far, which is about how to turn your website into a cash machine. Let’s dive right in! ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we detail these …

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Episode 0026 | Life After Crowdfunding: Amazon & Jungle Scout 36:33

5+ y ago36:33

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In this episode, we have a wonderful guest—Greg Mercer, who is the founder of Jungle Scout. We’re going to discuss how tools like Jungle Scout can give you an edge over your competition on Amazon. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we detail these takeaways: 1. Pursue your passions for work, as l…

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Episode 0025 | Life After Crowdfunding: Amazon Presentation 48:11

5+ y ago48:11

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In this episode, we are continuing our “Life After Crowdfunding” series by discussing how to make big money on Amazon by optimizing your listings. Let’s jump right in… ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we detail these takeaways: 1. Amazon listing titles should include the brand, the model, its a…

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State of the Arts NYC 4/16/2019 with host Savona Bailey-McClain 30:50

5+ y ago30:50

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On this episode of State of the Arts NYC we dancer/choreographers Stephanie Acosta and Remi Harris. Both are Brooklyn-based and we talk about the recent Dance NYC Symposium where the duo were guest curators. We also talk about the state of dance today both regionally and across the country. Hear our lively conversation.…

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Episode 0024 | Becoming Self-Aware and Defining Success 56:20

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In this episode, we are bringing you Zach’s special interview by Carson Jorgensen in his pretty-famous podcast “The Definition of Success.” Carson and Zach discuss quite a few things that are a little bit different than what we normally talk about in our podcast—they talk about business, life, happiness, and (probably most importantly) the whole id…

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Episode 0023 | Life After Crowdfunding: Amazon Intelligence 31:17

5+ y ago31:17

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In this episode, we’re bringing back our very popular series “Life After Crowdfunding.” And today’s topic of Amazon is one of our favorites—it’s the 800-pound gorilla of e-commerce that you cannot ignore. Let’s dive right in! ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we detail these takeaways: 1. Crowdf…

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Episode 0022 | Living Happier through Stoic Philosophy 45:29

5+ y ago45:29

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In this episode, we learn from Stoicism! Let’s get started… ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we detail these takeaways: 1. We can live more happily by gleaning time-tested truths from great philosophers, including the Stoics, whose beliefs about pursuing happiness through virtue originated in a…

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Episode 0021 | Living Happier by Improving Perspective 48:00

5+ y ago48:00

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In this episode, we’re talking about one of Zach’s most favorite things: the #1 reason why your life “sucks” right now—and what you can do about it! Let’s get started… ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we detail these takeaways: 1. Reality is objective, but perspective is subjective and may depe…

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Episode 0020 | Life After Crowdfunding: Indiegogo InDemand 37:48

5+ y ago37:48

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You might find this episode’s topic a bit interesting: “Life After Crowdfunding: IndieGoGo InDemand – What Do I Do After I’ve Had a Successful Campaign on Kickstarter?” An interesting question! Your journey has just begun. Don’t worry, though—we’ll get it all covered in this episode… ---------------------------------------------------------------- …

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Episode 0019 | Profiting from the Kickstarter Algorithm 21:57

5+ y ago21:57

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In this episode, we are going to show you how you can capitalize on Kickstarter’s more powerful tool—perhaps their most powerful tool—the Kickstarter algorithm… ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we detail these takeaways: 1. Pre-launch marketing (including mobilizing one’s personal contacts) can…

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Episode 0018 | Platform: Kickstarter versus Indiegogo 28:09

5+ y ago28:09

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In this episode, we’re finally going to answer the age-old question that we probably get asked just as much as anything and, until this point, there’s never been a direct, straightforward answer to. The question: “Which platform should I choose for launching my campaign—Indiegogo or Kickstarter?” The answer might surprise you… ---------------------…

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Episode 0017 | Achieving Goals like Multimillionaires 58:53

5+ y ago58:53

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In this episode, we are going to talk about goal-setting. Zach has spent a lot of time reading about goals, and so has Thomas; in fact, Thomas focused some of his Master’s Degree studies on goal-setting. But, today, we aren’t going to talk about what the academics, PhDs, or pundits say; instead, we are going to show you how Zach and Thomas actually…

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Episode 0016 | Crowdfunding Promotion: Paid Media (Ads) 1:07:48

5+ y ago1:07:48

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In this episode, we’re going to walk you through the single-most-effective way to consistently raise money and even extrapolate how much money you’re going to raise. This approach has raised more money than all of our other methods and that’s why we saved this one for last. Let’s get started! --------------------------------------------------------…

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Episode 0015 | Crowdfunding Promotion: Earned Media (PR) 39:23

5+ y ago39:23

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In this episode, we’ve got a very special guest for you. She’s directly responsible for raising millions of dollars for thousands of campaigns leveraging the power of earned media and the press! ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we detail these takeaways: 1. Public relations is best started as s…

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Episode 0014 | Crowdfunding Promotion: Cross-Promotions 44:07

5+ y ago44:07

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In this episode, we’re going to talk about the single-most-effective way to generate the best possible conversions for your invention. After testing HUNDREDS of other methods and marketing mediums, this one simple strategy trumps all the rest—and it’s not even close just how well this strategy converts as compared to ANY other method we’ve tested. …

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Episode 0013 | Crowdfunding Promotion: Leads & Affiliates 37:47

5+ y ago37:47

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In this episode, we’re going to get a little bit deeper into pre-launch. There’s no one in the entire rewards-based crowdfunding space who has generated more e-mailing addresses and more interest for new inventions and businesses than our very own Director of Lead-Generation & Affiliate Marketing at Funded Today, Mr. Tevin Christopher. ------------…

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Episode 0012 | Leveraging the Pareto Principle (80/20) 35:45

5+ y ago35:45

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In this episode, we’re going to talk about a paradox. Is it really better to be lazy than hard-working? Is it actually possible to get 16 times better results in your personal life and your business, doing less work than you are doing now? I think we’ve got an answer for you today that’s going to expand your mind and inspire you to test this tried-…

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Episode 0011 | The Market Matters Most in Business 36:09

5+ y ago36:09

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In this episode, we’ve got another good one for you. We spent quite a few episodes walking you step-by-step through what you need to do to succeed with your new business venture. But did you know there’s one thing that’s more important than all of that? And today, we’re going to talk about it. I think, by the time you are done listening to this epi…

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Episode 0010 | “The Crowd Whisperer” Evaluates Projects 44:12

5+ y ago44:12

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In this episode, we’re busting out our secret weapon. There’s even a bit of some “water cooler talk” going on at Funded Today, that this guy is “THE Crowd Whisperer.” If there’s anyone in the entire crowdfunding universe who has an eye for a great product and how to create one yourself, it’s this man, our very own Director of Client Specialists at …

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Episode 0009 | Rising from Poverty to Wealth 37:22

5+ y ago37:22

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In this episode, we’re switching gears a bit. We want to talk about how studying poverty can teach us principles that ultimately lead to wealth. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we detail these takeaways: 1. We should cease blaming others for our choices and their consequences, including financ…

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Episode 0008 | Crowdfunding Presentation: Video Production 34:23

5+ y ago34:23

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In this episode, for one final time, we’re rounding out our presentation series and focusing on your crowdfunding video. Ever wondered how to make the perfect video that also converts? Want to know the best ways to use video to tell the story of your product to build your own raving fans? Boy, do we have a good one for you today, then! ------------…

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Episode 0007 | Crowdfunding Presentation: Page Design 44:08

5+ y ago44:08

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In this episode, we’re taking a deeper dive into presentation. Ever wondered how to design the perfect page? Want to know the best way to structure your rewards for your campaign? Want to know the perfect number of rewards you should offer? If so, this master class is for you! ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ Durin…

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Episode 0006 | The 7 P’s for Crowdfunding Success 31:44

5+ y ago31:44

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In this episode, we are going to go over “The 7 P’s for Crowdfunding Success.” These 7 P’s are Product, Platform, Presentation, Promotion, Price, Probability, and People. Find out why these 7 P’s are critical to having a successful campaign launch. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we detail the…

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Episode 0005 | The Crowdfunding Success Matrix 31:40

5+ y ago31:40

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In this episode, you might feel like you’re back in business school! We’re going to talk about a matrix—“The Crowdfunding Success Matrix.” What do black holes, shooting stars, and supernovas have to do with crowdfunding? ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we detail these takeaways: 1. Earnings-pe…

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Episode 0004 | Failure, Pivoting, and Success 24:38

5+ y ago24:38

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This episode goes deep. Real deep. We’re going to get real. We’re going to talk about emotions and feelings. What do I do when my campaign fails? And, most importantly: your crowdfunding campaign might fail, and that’s okay. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we detail these takeaways: 1. You can…

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Episode 0003 | Friends, Family, and “Fools” (FFF) 27:10

5+ y ago27:10

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This episode presents how to validate your new crowdfunding idea before you ever spend a single dollar. This is one of the most important pre-launch strategies you MUST do if you’re going to have a successful crowdfunding campaign. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we detail these takeaways: 1. …

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Episode 0002 | The Crowdfunding Success Formula 26:27

5+ y ago26:27

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This episode presents the surprisingly-simple #1 formula for coming up with your next big product, and how you can analyze past crowdfunding campaigns to gauge how well your product will perform. And, remember, don’t wait until tomorrow—get Funded Today! ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During this episode, we deta…

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Episode 0001 | Funded Today’s Origin Story 27:34

5+ y ago27:34

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This episode presents how Funded Today started, how its co-founders Zach Smith & Thomas Alvord have now helped to raise over $200,000,000 and counting in just the last four years, and some takeaways for how you can apply the lessons they learned to your own business ventures. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ During…

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