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Ready to launch your board game on Kickstarter? Join me as I document the entire process for my second campaign, sharing every lesson I learned from my first successful launch.
In this Episode: Mistakes! yep I made quite a few and they cost me a good chunk of cash. So watch, learn and don't make the same mistakes.
This isn't just theory—it's a real-time roadmap. Whether you're a board game creator, a first-time entrepreneur, or a backer curious about the process, I'll show you the exact steps, costs, and strategies to go from concept to a funded campaign.
📈 IN THIS SERIES YOU WILL LEARN:
• How to create a realistic budget for prototypes, art, and marketing.
• The step-by-step timeline from design to delivery.
• How to build a community before you launch.
• Key marketing strategies for a strong Day 1.
• How to avoid the common pitfalls that sink campaigns.
⏱ IN THIS VIDEO (EPISODE - ):
0:00 - Intro - Mistakes made with my kickstarter campaign
00:44 - Mistake 1 - Make Enough Prototypes
2:22 - Mistake 2 - Get Review Videos Early
4:05 - Mistake 3 - Act On Feedback For YOur Product
5:40 - Mistake 4 - 4 Players is a big market
7:14 - Mistake 5 - Manufacturing Quantities
9:27 - Mistake 6 - Campaign Marketing
11:08 - Mistake 7 - Plan Expansions
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🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS & RESOURCES:
• My Website & Project Portfolio: www.is-lava.games
• https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/....
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