Episode Details

Delve into the world of Kickstarter and learn how Shopify merchants can use it to launch products and build an audience. Khierstyn Ross, Chief Brand Builder at Launch and Scale, joins us to explain...

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:40] Kickstarter: Crowdfunding for new product inventory.

[00:07:06] Knockoffs are a real online threat.

[00:12:49] Kickstarter helps launch and boost audience reach.

[00:16:50] Storytelling justifies crowdfunding to existing customers.

[00:19:43] Pre-launch: build audience for Kickstarter success.

[00:23:33] Paid ads lead to qualified email list. VIP funnel.

[00:27:36] Preparing for launch by herding customers.

[00:33:41] Over communicate to avoid Kickstarter campaign errors.

Show Links

• launchandscale.co
• Kickstarter

Sponsors

• Free 30-day trial of Zipify OCU - To get an unadvertised gift, email help@zipify.com and ask for the "Tech Nasty Bonus".
• Venntov, makers of SEO Manager, Order Lookup, and ClockedIn
• Retention.com: Reclaim 5-10x Abandonment Revenue
• Loop Returns: Ecommerce Returns Management for Shopify

Never miss an episode

• Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts
• Join Kurt's newsletter

Help the show

• Ask a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook Group
• Leave a review
• Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts

What's Kurt up to?

• See our recent work at Ethercycle
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
• Apply to work with Kurt to grow your store.