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Parachute: The Safety Net Your Crowdfunding Campaign Needs Launching a crowdfunding campaign is like jumping out of a plane. Exhilarating? Yes. Risky? Absolutely. The key to a safe landing? A parachute—or in crowdfunding terms, a pre-launch strategy. Too many startups hit "launch" on their campaign without first building a list of warm leads, engaging their community, or setting up paid ads. Without this safety net, they free-fall into obscurity, hoping backers will magically appear. 🚀 Instead, successful campaigns spend weeks (or months) warming up potential backers, testing messaging, and building a launch day momentum strategy. 💡 Before you take the leap, ask yourself: ✅ Do I have a pre-launch email list? ✅ Have I tested different ad creatives? ✅ Is my story compelling enough to convert strangers into investors? Don’t jump without a parachute. Build your safety net first. 👉 What’s one thing you wish you knew before launching a crowdfunding campaign?

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Cactus: Surviving the Crowdfunding Desert Raising capital is tough—it’s like surviving in the desert. You need resilience, the right resources, and a solid plan. Crowdfunding isn’t about just showing up—it’s about enduring the ups and downs: 🌵 Some days will be dry—backers will slow down, and you’ll wonder if you did something wrong. 🌵 Some days will be full of life—a great PR feature or influencer shoutout will spike your numbers. 🌵 The key is consistency—just like a cactus thrives in tough conditions, successful campaigns adapt and push forward. The ones that make it? They don’t quit at the first drought. What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced during a crowdfunding campaign? Let’s discuss survival strategies!

In this video, we discuss the importance of removing assumed knowledge from your marketing material when running an equity crowdfunding campaign to raise capital for your startup. We emphasize the need to educate your friends, family, and potential investors on what equity crowdfunding is and how it differs from platforms like GoFundMe or Kickstarter. The key is to ensure that your community understands that they are buying shares in your company, not just making a donation. #equitycrowdfunding #startupmarketing #assumedknowledge #socialsecurity

In this video, we discuss the importance for startup founders to learn how to use tools like ChatGPT and YouTube to solve problems and run their businesses effectively. We highlight a specific example where a founder struggled with a simple task of connecting to Google Analytics, and how a quick YouTube search or ChatGPT query could have easily solved the issue. The message is clear - if you as a startup founder are not leveraging these powerful technologies, you may struggle to survive in the current business landscape. #StartupFounders #ChatGPT #YouTubeTutorials #GoogleAnalytics #TechSkills #businesssurvival

In this video, I talk about the six stages that founders go through when doing fundraising campaigns for startups. I explain how founders often start with uninformed optimism, then move to informed pessimism, and then can get stuck in a cycle of shiny object syndrome and the valley of despair. The key is to break out of this cycle and reach a stage of informed optimism, where you build real relationships and take a long-term approach to fundraising. I encourage founders who are stuck in this cycle to reach out to me for help getting on the right path. #StartupFundraising #EquityCrowdfunding #InformedOptimism #ShinyObjectSyndrome #ValleyOfDespair #LongTermRelationships

In this video, I discuss the importance of patience and perseverance when it comes to raising money and building a successful startup. I share my own experiences from the music industry, where it took me 15 years to release just 3 albums that no one has heard. I emphasize that there are no shortcuts or magical solutions, and that founders need to be prepared for a long, challenging journey. I encourage founders to focus on building relationships, finding the right partners, and enjoying the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial process. #StartupLife #FundraisingTips #EntrepreneurJourney #NoShortcuts #PatientGrind

In this episode, we dive into why startups should rethink their reliance on paid advertising and embrace the power of newsletter communities. While ads provide quick traffic, they come with high costs, fleeting engagement, and algorithm uncertainty. Instead, a well-crafted newsletter strategy offers direct communication, cost savings, and long-term audience growth. We explore real-world case studies, actionable tips for building a thriving newsletter, and best practices for engagement and retention. Tune in to discover how shifting from ad-driven marketing to a newsletter-first approach can lead to sustainable success in today’s digital landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fundraising Strategies: What Defines Success? Learn how to define success in fundraising! This video compares different strategies, considering factors like budget, brand recognition, and community engagement. Discover how to measure your fundraising success based on your unique context. #FundraisingStrategies #Entrepreneurship #StartupFunding #Investment #BusinessGrowth #FinancialPlanning #SuccessMetrics #PreIPO #Valuation #FundraisingTips #FundraisingStrategies #Entrepreneurship #StartupFunding #Investment #BusinessGrowth #FinancialPlanning #SuccessMetrics #PreIPO #Valuation #FundraisingTips

Ideal Startup? Tech Challenges & Marketing Tips! Discover the secrets to building successful startups! This video reveals key insights into ideal startup characteristics and the challenges of navigating the technical industry. Learn how to market effectively and find the right investors for your innovative ideas. #startup #entrepreneurship #business #tech #investing #marketing #innovation #challenges #idealstartup #success