Ep 7: Crowdfunding an Upstart Farm

Crowdfunding an Upstart Farm Chris Michael gives us general advice for crowdfunding success, and Paul Meyer gives us insight into his successful Kickstarter campaign. Be sure to check out the links below to explore more resources on crowdfunding. In this episode: (0:30) - Bright Agrotech's Kickstarter campaign and crowdfunding experience (2:16) - Why is crowdfunding important for Upstart Farmers? (4:00) - Choosing a platform: perks and costs of different platforms (6:43) - Creating and knowing your "crowd" (8:55) - Rewards (9:32) - What to do during the campaign (11:50) - Resources to help you succeed (13:51) - Paul Meyer and his campaign (15:57) - How Paul marketed his campaign (16:45) - Hardest and easiest parts of setting up a campaign: the video (20:00) - How Paul chose a platform (21:05) - Paul's advice for Upstart Farmers who are crowdfunding (29:45) - Other Upstart Farmers' campaigns (30:35) - Chris's tips for success (33:05) - Common mistakes to avoid You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Stitcher, or using the embedded player above. Thanks for listening. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest Upstart Farmers news, episode announcements, and other exciting updates Special Thanks To... Paul Meyer of Virginia Vegetable Company, for his great insight! Chris Michael for his tips! Tom Deacon and Hank Thornburg for their campaign information