8 tips for raising serious money with Kickstarter

Hey starters, happy Tuesday!

These 8 companies share their tips to run a successful Kickstarter campaign...

David Bustos, founder of Mallorca Tech News.

This post is a handpicked compilation of tips and learnings from 8 companies that were successfully funded on Kickstarter.

Read the full interview 👉here.

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Brumate ($1.1M/mo at 23 years old)

Sheets & Giggles ($76k/mo in just 6 months)

Beardbrand ($100k+/mo - 1.5M YouTube subscribers)

Abs Protein Pancakes ($25k/mo passive income business)

Xero Shoes ($460k/mo - featured on Shark Tank)

The Longhairs ($30k/mo)

Framed Tweets ($25k/mo)

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On starting an all-natural haircare product line...

We are also featuring this week, Leslie Wheeler, Founder of Bristle Products.

Her brand Bristle is designed for today’s generation, those who care about not only their hair but the world around them.

Currently doing a monthly revenue of $550.

Read the full interview 👉here.

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