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Kickstarter and crowdfunding advice from successful campaigns. Salvador Briggman is the founder of CrowdCrux, the most popular blog in the niche with over 20,000 subscribers. He has been cited as an expert by the New York Times, the Wallstreet Journal, and more.
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Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture

Tom Frank, Mickey Factz, Jeffrey Sledge

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Welcome to "Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," where we delve into the essence of branding beyond the surface sheen. A brand is more than just a logo or a slogan; it's a reflection of identity, values, and reputation that resonates within our cultural landscape. Enjoy as we peel back the layers to uncover the raw, authentic stories behind the people and products that shape our world. This isn't your average corporate podcast. Join Tom Frank, partner and chief creative officer at Merrick C ...
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This is Series Tea, a podcast where we find the greatest entrepreneurs and investors, and force them to have tea with us — live on air. Brought to you by Mercury - banking for startups.
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Cannabis Crowdfunding

Dan Humiston, PodConx

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Crowdfunding is rapidly becoming the preferred method of funding for cannabis companies. Explore the process with companies during their campaigns and discover exciting cannabis crowdfunding opportunities. Produced by PodConx
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Join us as we explore the world's first global crowdfunding network - learn about the blockchain technology that makes it possible, and get insights into the new wealth building opportunities it creates for entrepreneurs and everyday investors, everywhere.
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Seeking Startups is the startup podcast delivering you deal flow. Follow and subscribe to the show to have startup deals delivered to you. If you are a startup investor, this podcast is for you! Listen to the latest episode and see for yourself. I think you’ll find this show worthwhile, but if you’re not satisfied after one complete episode, reach out. Message me on LinkedIn with your honest opinion, so I can make a better show. https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-davis/
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Revenue Rookies - previously known as Fundraising Radio, is an extension of our efforts to provide early and medium stage startup founders with guidance. Revenue Rookies is focused on covering one of the most complicated parts of the startup journey - gaining traction. This podcast is made for anyone who wants to understand how to make first sales. The struggle from 0 to a 100 sales is one of the greatest startup killers and we'll do our best to prepare you. Sales experts as speakers, the ho ...
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Welcome to the Start Station podcast! I’m Matt Gira and I’m the founder of Start Station as well as the host of this podcast. In all honesty, this podcast is very much an experiment. I’m trying some things out right now. I’ll be trying some episodes where we deep dive into a particular topic and in other episodes, myself and another experienced entrepreneur will be answering the questions you might be thinking about. If you’re an early-stage innovator or work with innovators, this podcast is ...
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Do you need an effective way to share your story? Are you looking to make your crowdfunding campaign really stand out? Then let Alex Portera show you the power of video! A management consultant by trade, Alex was inspired by driving tours across Europe, Asia, North and South America to share the stories of the incredible people he met along the way…
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If I’m not mistaken, you’re the kind of person who is willing to overcome challenges to make your venture succeed… and make a positive impact on the world at the same time! I’m Salvador Briggman, and I’m here to tell you about a serial entrepreneur whose recent campaign raised over $900K using crowdfunding! Meet Sal Braico who has started and spear…
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Isaac Hayes III, a visionary entrepreneur and tech innovator, joins Tom and Jeffrey to talk about the journey behind Fanbase, a platform poised to change the game in content creation and monetization. Imagine a space where creators can truly own their narratives and get paid directly for their influence—Isaac shares how this idea became a reality. …
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Forget everything you’ve heard about crowdfunding…THESE are the killer tactics you need to bring home a successful campaign on Kickstarter. Salvador Briggman here with guest Chris Haskins, a long-time crowdfunding success and previous guest on the podcast (check out Episode #355 on the Oracle Story Generator). With 30 different products on the mark…
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Unlock the secrets of equity crowdfunding (yikes! that's another 25 cents for the swear jar), scratch that, "community round" with our insightful guest, Jonny Price – VP of Fundraising at WeFunder. Learn how the 2012 JOBS Act has transformed the way everyday Americans can engage in pre-IPO investments, making it accessible beyond the traditional we…
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Do you have the lifelong aspiration to be an inventor? Or maybe your dreams of becoming an entrepreneur are about to come true? Then it's time to let crowdfunding turn those dreams into a reality! With your permission, I’d like to introduce Joe Damigella whose recent Kickstarter campaign surpassed its goal in just 45 minutes, and went on to raise o…
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How did a CCO, a music industry veteran, and a hip-hop artist come together to explore the intersection of branding and culture? In this episode, discover the invisible thread that connects hosts Tom Frank, Jeffrey Sledge, and Mickey Factz, forming the foundation of Unglossy. First, we dive into Jeffrey Sledge’s remarkable career. Known as one of "…
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You’re about to hear a repeatable formula that anyone can use to absolutely crush it with their crowdfunding campaign. Don’t believe me? Well, today’s podcast guest has launched not 1, 2, or 3, but FIVE successful crowdfunding campaigns. And - he’s come on the show to share with you the battle-tested tactics and strategies that have consistently wo…
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What happens when a tech visionary starts his journey in an auto repair shop with no mechanical knowledge? In this captivating episode, Jason Stirman, a multifaceted innovator, shares his unconventional path from running a failing business to making significant strides at Twitter and Medium. We dive into his early challenges, managing unreliable em…
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Get ready to be inspired by Stirman, a visionary who has left a lasting impact on the tech and mindfulness landscapes. He shares his transformative journey of building Medium, the platform that bridged long and short-form writing, and his personal story of discovering meditation amidst the high-pressure of Silicon Valley, leading to a more grounded…
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Ever wondered how a simple apartment podcast evolved into a cultural phenomenon? Join us for Part 2 of our amazing conversation with Eric and Jeff Rosenthal, as they take us through the extraordinary journey from creating comedic sketches to becoming recognized voices in the podcasting world. They open up about the magic that happens when genuine r…
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Join us (minus Mickey) as we navigate through technical mishaps and laugh-out-loud moments with our special guests, Eric and Jeff Rosenthal from It's The Real. From their kitchen table in Westchester County to collaborations with hip-hop legends, their journey is a testament to passion and perseverance. These brothers bring authenticity and humor, …
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Do you have a non-profit that understands the need to adapt to new giving methods? Or maybe you have an app that will make the world a better place? On today’s episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, host Salvador Briggman goes in depth with Beth Korczynski and her recent Kickstarter campaign that raised over $140K from nearly 500 backers. Based on th…
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Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with KJ Rose as she reveals her transformative journey, from signing to discovering her true calling in coaching. She shares with the guys her invaluable lessons learned from music industry giants like Clive Davis, and how these experiences shaped her passion for helping other artists find their unique strengt…
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Join us as we explore the incredible journey of Kianna Henson, aka KJ Rose. From her roots in Southside Chicago to her academic achievements at Florida A&M, KJ's story is one of passion, perseverance, and profound success. You'll hear firsthand about her early days overcoming stage fright and then balancing a corporate job with session artist gigs …
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Is fear holding you back from turning your passion into a profit? Would a successful Kickstarter campaign turn your dream into a reality? With your permission, I’d like to introduce a killer design team who more than doubled their crowdfunding goal on their FIRST campaign! From their studio in the Peruvian mountains, Jenny and Mauricio have created…
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Ever wonder how marketing magic happens in the music industry? Join us as we sit down for Part 2 of our conversation with the legendary Chris Atlas, the mastermind behind iconic campaigns like Kanye West's "Through the Wire" and Boost Mobile's Rock Corps. Discover the secrets to his innovative strategies, the vibrant atmosphere at Cornerstone, and …
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Ready to dive into a world where music meets marketing? Join us on Unglossy as we sit down with industry veteran Chris Atlas to uncover the symbiotic relationship between music, brand, marketing, and culture. We reminisce about our personal encounters with promotional products from major brands and how they’ve shaped our views, giving you a peek in…
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Do you think you have what it takes to launch your business with equity crowdfunding? Then you won’t want to miss this memorable episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, where today’s guest raised over $500,000 in 15 days. Bond is a revolutionary personal security system that uses never-before-implemented AI technology to offer 14 preventative security…
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We all get overwhelmed sometimes, but do you have the drive and the passion to do something about it? If yes, then today’s episode of Crowdfunding Demystified will really resonate with you. Meet Ryan Kulp, an entrepreneur who turns out to be pretty slick with crowdfunding, too. His recent campaign raised nearly $160K from more than 1,300 backers. H…
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This week on "Unglossy" hosts Tom Frank, Mickey Factz, and Jeffrey Sledge engage in a captivating conversation with Lee Hawkins, a distinguished journalist, author, and musician. Lee shares his remarkable journey from his early days in Minnesota, through his journalism career at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Wisconsin State Journal, to his 19-…
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Do you have a fledgling business just waiting to take off? Are you wondering how crowdfunding can help fund your business? Then this article-style episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast will tell you all you need to know about WeFunder. WeFunder is the world’s leading equity crowdfunding platform that seeks to connect businesses with onlin…
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Did you love Zaria from "The Parent 'Hood" as much as Mickey Factz? Get ready to dive into the fascinating journey of Reagan Gomez-Preston. From her early days making waves on "The Parent 'Hood" to achieving lasting success in Hollywood, Mickey reveals his childhood admiration for her, sparking a lively brainstorm about potential 90s TV character c…
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Are customers waiting for your product to ship…but the fulfillment process is bogging you down? If managing inventory, packaging, and shipping are taking too much of your valuable time, then we’ve got 9 killer tips to make order fulfillment a breeze. In this article style episode, host Salvador Briggman will show you how to stand out from the crowd…
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How can a brand be both innovative and environmentally conscious? Eric Liedtke, co-founder, and CEO of the Unless Collective, joins us to share his visionary approach to regenerative fashion, where apparel is crafted entirely from plant-based materials without a trace of plastic. Eric's illustrious 26-year career at Adidas, during which he led majo…
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Do you believe in your mission? Do you have a product that could revolutionize the world? Then you and Srecko Dumanic have a lot in common, and this entrepreneur will show you how his crowdfunding campaign brought in over 6X their initial Kickstarter goal. On this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, host Salvador Briggman learns all about PaintCam…
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Do you want to tap into a huge crowd of investors and launch your business to the next level? Maybe you’ve heard of equity crowdfunding, and wonder what it can do for your venture. This episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast delves deep into 5 exemplary StartEngine mega-campaigns to uncover the secrets that led to their success. Drawing fr…
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Ever wonder what it takes to start a crowdfunding platform? Do you ask yourself how crowdfunding can ethically impact the world? Then meet Will Wiseman, CEO and founder of Climatize, a new Reg CF crowdfunding platform that focuses on making renewable energy available to local communities. In its first year, Climatize raised over $4.3 million on 11 …
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On this episode of Unglossy Matt Jacob, a private jet pilot turned photographer, joins the guys to share compelling stories from his life in the skies and behind the camera lens. Have you ever wondered what it's like to transition from flying private jets to capturing powerful images around the globe? Matt Jacob takes us through his extraordinary j…
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Wondering if crowdfunding can help your nonprofit? Are you looking to expand your charity, but don’t know where to start? Then you won’t want to miss this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified where we’ll delve into the 5 best crowdfunding sites for nonprofits in 2024. If you are part of a registered charity or nonprofit organization, crowdfunding wi…
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Do you think that one crowdfunding success is the end of the road? Think again! Because today’s guest on Crowdfunding Demystified has run 15 successful campaigns on Kickstarter over the last 10 years. Meet Jacob Wood, founder of Woodies Clothing whose most recent campaign raked in over $100K from almost 500 backers. His newest product is the next g…
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Are you ready to grow your company? Do you want to commercialize your next great invention? On this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you will hear indispensable advice from a master of building and funding tech startups. Dovid Schick is an incredible founder and long-time entrepreneur with over 100 patents under his belt. His newest…
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So, you just ran a crowdfunding campaign and it was a HUGE success…but now what? Whether you are starting out after a successful campaign, or launching a new business from scratch, it’s never too early to start planning for the future. If you are ready to unleash your product into the wild, then delve into the world of ecommerce with this episode o…
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Join us for an auditory journey to the moon with our gravity-defying discussion on creating a lunar experience right here on Earth. Anthony Laney of Laney LA joins hosts Tom Frank, Mickey Factz, and Jeffrey Sledge, adding a riveting dimension with tales of high-end residential design, where playful luxury like beachside pickleball courts becomes a …
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If I’m not mistaken, you’re the kind of person who has a revolutionary idea they want to unleash on the world. So, if you are interested in discovering how to ethically impact people’s lives for the better, then you need this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified. Because Alan Hui and Kris Chan did just that for animal lovers all over the world with …
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Curious about what goes into a Kickstarter campaign? Ready to transform your new invention from an idea to a reality? Now is the time! In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman lets you peek behind the curtain at one of the most vital steps in your pre-launch campaign: creating the prototype A prototype is a working model of yo…
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Does your business need capital? If you are a startup entrepreneur who needs equity FAST, it’s time to tap into equity crowdfunding to raised capital for your startup venture. Whether you are launching your own campaign, or just want to know more about equity crowdfunding, host Salvador Briggman will show you how to empower your company with financ…
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Exploring the Evolution of Basketball Culture Get ready for an electrifying journey through the heart of basketball culture in Episode 4 of Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture! Hosts Tom, Mickey, and Jeffrey are thrilled to be joined by the NBA’s Sr. VP of Communications, Tim Frank. Join us as we unravel Tim's remarkable career path, from his colle…
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Do you have a project that you want to turn into a purposeful business? Now is the time to get your dream off the ground, so deep dive into this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified with host Salvador Briggman to learn everything that goes into a mass success six-figure campaign. Lukas Liedtke is the engineer-turned-entrepreneur and mastermind behin…
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Are you ready to quit your 9 to 5 job? If lack of funding is holding back your creative dream, then it's time to launch your Patreon campaign. Whether you are a podcaster, YouTuber, artist, musician, writer, and more, host Salvador Briggman will show you how to navigate this powerful subscription-based crowdfunding platform to fund your creative ca…
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Witness culture and the unexpected converge, revealing the medley of tastes, sounds and experiences that influence the brand that is—Marcus Samuelsson. From a young age, Marcus aspired to be great by recognizing greatness in others. His path to becoming a decorated chef, restaurateur and philanthropist who's accolades include a 2023 Emmy Award (tha…
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Fiction: Genius is all you need to create a successful business. Fact: It takes courage and willingness to get the job done. So, what do you need to do to get your business off the ground? Join host Salvador Briggman and some of today's most talked about corporate masterminds as they share advice on how you can navigate your own success. These 10 s…
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Are you secretly afraid that all your hard work and dedication will come to nothing? If you are dreading launch day, then get ready for today's episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, where our guest put 30 years into his project… and beat his crowdfunding goal on the first day! Salvador Briggman interviews Dan Gonzalez, a graphic designer turned writ…
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Is lack of funding holding you back from running a successful nonprofit? Would a crowdfunding campaign give you the financial edge to ethically impact the world? If you are tired of chasing after donors to make ends meet, then join host Salvador Briggman as he’s joined by 10 nonprofit experts who will show you how to crush your organization’s crowd…
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If you are worried that your campaign might flop, then join host Salvador Briggman to learn the exact strategies this startup company used to raise over $1 million on the first day on Kickstarter. Not only that, they went on to score a whopping $3.4 million on their campaign. Introducing Kenneth Kohlmann and Candicee Liu, who turned an ordinary sno…
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The theme of the show, and this episode in particular, is brand, culture and the unexpected. Mags Miller, director, producer, and storyteller, is the perfect encapsulation of our theme. Why? Because everyone needs Mags Miller! Mags is a Global Citizen who grew up in Nigeria, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Over the past 20+ years she has worked on numerous …
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Are you worried your crowdfunding project won’t make it? Are you scared your pre-launch campaign is below par? Then listen to this Crowdfunding Demystified podcast with special guests Artur, Seva, Timur, whose recent crowdfunding campaign gained over $5 million from 30,000 backers…without a prelaunch! Join Salvador Briggman as he discusses their la…
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Is your budget limited? Do you want to fast-track your Kickstarter campaign but don’t know how? Then these words of crowdfunding gold from financial wiz Thomas Guesdon will get you there. Thomas helped lead his company Skyted to crowdfunding success of $170K from 690 backers on a limited budget in a few short months. Skyted lets you mask up and car…
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Unleashed through the power of YouTube Father, musician, poet, former professional athlete, creative advocate and commentator. Knox Hill’s combination of selves shouldn’t co-exist. It does. And it does so with contagious energy, passion and volume loud enough to inspire millions with his unique brand of art. Hear his stories, and how he’s leveraged…
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