EP #505 How to Turn Your Passion Into a $157K Kickstarter Success | TRMNL

It’s a fact of life that we all get overwhelmed sometimes.

But do you have the drive and the passion to do something about it?

I’m hoping you fall into this category, and 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.

Hear about Ryan’s incredible story of how he created the TRMNL, a way for anyone to stay connected and focused without being overwhelmed. This 7.5” e-ink display screen connects directly to the apps and news features that you care about while minimizing distractions, reducing blue light exposure, and avoiding “doom scrolling”.

As a software wiz, Ryan used his self-taught hardware skills to go from an idea to a working prototype in a matter of weeks…and just ended a hugely successful campaign with 20 working prototypes in less than 8 months.

But it hasn’t all been a bed of roses, and Ryan gets very candid about challenges along the way, including how to overcome the doubt of your product in an already thriving market. Instead of relying on computer algorithms to bring in the money, Ryan attributes a lot of his success to having a killer prelaunch campaign.

With host Salvador Briggman, you’ll discover other breakthrough strategies that can radically reinvent your campaign by sharing the story of your product, keeping it real with customers, how to make the most of Kickstarter, and how to transition to your own online store after a successful campaign.

So, get ready to learn the tools you need to unleash your passion on the world.