KICKSTART
YOUR NEXT IDEA
WITHOUT WASTING TIME AND MONEY!
Build your Funding Machine
Because you can’t afford not to fund your projects at the push of a button!
AS A SUCCESSFUL CREATOR, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT HAVING AN EDGE CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE!
Kickstarter helps cover your costs up front. Most importantly it gives you access to a new audience who love your ideas and want to be part of your journey.
We call that AN EDGE WORTH HAVING.
Kickstarter Masterclass will help you hone that edge and give you an advantage in your field.
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BUT A Crowdfunding Machine can change
EVERYTHING!
Whether you write novels, create comics, design games, shoot films, or manufacture physical goods you need to cover your costs at some stage. Some entrepreneurs secure funding from banks and/or investors. But let’s be real. Most of us bootstrap it along the way, hanging on by a shoestring while hoping to eventually see a return for our blood, sweat, and tears. Especially in the beginning. But even after becoming successful, many still only see a return AFTER creating and marketing their product.
But what if you could cover your costs WITHOUT external investors? What if you didn’t have to WAIT for your product to go live on Amazon, your web store, or other marketplace? What if you didn’t have to CLAW your investment back later?
This is why I created Kickstarter Masterclass.
It teaches you to design a crowdfunding machine you can turn on when you need to fund your next project. And once you’ve dialed in your system, the machine can seamlessly run in the background, generating funding while freeing you up to do what you do best: Create!
Sound crazy?
Once you look under the hood you realize it isn’t. Seeing your idea turn into a tangible product, all because your community wanted to help make it possible, is incredible.
And VERY achievable!
The problem is most entrepreneurs are so tied up in creating and building a business that adding crowdfunding into the mix can seem daunting. Or they just don’t have time to add yet another thing to their ever-growing list of tasks.
When starting I had NO IDEA what I was doing. So I started small.
1st Kickstarter = $3,700.
2nd Kickstarter = $113,000.
I raised 7 figures in under 2 years.
Now I want to help YOU raise funding on Kickstarter.
MARTHA CARR
Paddy Finn is a great resource for authors who want to use Kickstarter to launch new books. I did my first campaign last May with one book, Eamon, (no backlist to speak of) and was able to raise almost $13k with contributors piling in each day. No giant lull in the middle. Kickstarter looks straightforward on the surface, but to navigate the site effectively and pull off a successful campaign takes research and commitment – and a helping hand who has studied it inside and out. That’s Paddy Finn.
MEET THE CREATOR
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By the time I ran my first Kickstarter I was making 6 figures a year as an indie author, so I knew a thing or two about online sales. But crowdfunding was a different beast, and honestly…I was terrified.
I thought…
I’m not ready!
Why would anyone in their right mind fund my idea?
It’s too difficult to get started.
I have no idea where to begin!
I’m an author. Not a crowdfunder!
If I do this, maybe the crowds will just come. (Spoiler alert. They didn’t.)
Maybe I can sell my stuff by simply posting every day on social media. (Spoiler alert. I couldn’t.)
HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE THAT?
Generating ideas, starting projects, building a community…There were so many things to do, I had no idea where to begin!
Despite trying every trick in the book I couldn’t gain the traction I wanted.
Part of me was content to keep trying with the hope I would finally get my “big break”. Was it Einstein who said that insanity is repeating the same thing and expecting different results? I decided to change my approach and started researching what had worked for others. And I realized that crowdfunding, though seemingly complex, was just another way to generate income online. The difference was that crowdfunding paid up front with backers willing to wait for the product to be created and produced. Because backers want to be part of the creation process…part of something bigger than any one person can achieve on their own.
In retrospect, it seems silly that I thought “I wasn’t ready” to build something so powerful.
My only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner!
I raised 7 figures in crowdfunding in just 2 years.
I launched dozens of successful crowdfunding campaigns.
I grew a large community with many members eager to back each campaign.
I added 30+ new products to my catalogue that generate direct sales on my web store and other platforms.
WHEN I PIVOTED…EVERYTHING CHANGED!
I learned how crowdfunding works and how backers think.
I helped dozens of other creators to launch successful projects.
I grew a small creative team who I work with to release multiple products each year.
I designed a powerful system that can raise funding for new projects AND the next stage of business growth.
ACHIEVING SUCCESS ON KICKSTARTER IS
SIMPLER THAN YOU MIGHT THINK
AND I WANT TO SHOW YOU HOW!
Kickstarter can free up bandwidth, allowing you can focus on the rest of your business. If approached wisely, it can create space to do things you probably couldn’t do otherwise. Like:
Focus on the neglected, yet essential, parts of your business.
Experiment with ideas that have been gathering dust on the shelf of your mind for lack of resources.
Expand into related markets.
Identify and pursue exciting new opportunities.
There’s something to be said for building a funding machine that you can switch on before kicking off a new project.
And like any machine, it simply consists of a bunch of parts you can put together.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE?
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Before I figured out how to make it work,
I made every excuse under the sun!
“I DON’T HAVE TIME!”
Learning a new platform, building a community, and fulfilling promised reward all take a LOT of time. And with the growing number of pressures in today’s world, few have time for the bear essentials let alone for running Kickstarter campaigns. In the beginning, I didn’t have time when starting out either. But not having time is one of the biggest reasons TO build a crowdfunding machine. And Kickstarter Masterclass will have you up in running in a fraction of the time it took me. In fact, you’ll get the ball rolling in a quarter the time. And once you have a solid system in place a lot of it can run in the background with little maintenance.
“IT’S TOO DIFFICULT.”
With skyrocketing prices and ever-rising inflation, it’s any wonder we can afford to live let alone invest in building a new platform. I thought so too, but I spent very little in the beginning. I launched my first successful Kickstarter campaign on a shoestring…for the cost of working a few weekends and a handful of posts in the right places. You can get started on Kickstarter without spending a penny. Of course, you can grow your community quicker with ads and sponsorships, but even those needn’t cost an arm and a leg. Kickstarter Masterclass features a variety of strategies that cover all budgets. And if you follow the lessons, your Kickstarter efforts will cover the cost of the course inside a year.
“NO ONE WILL BACK MY IDEA.”
I’m not gonna lie. I thought this before my first campaign too. And my second. And my third. And dozens of campaigns later, I still think it sometimes. Such is the nature of self-doubt. Especially when trying something new. Yet, every time I hit that launch button, funding rolls in like magic and I often hit my funding goal in under 10 minutes. Not only will Kickstarter Masterclass show you how to launch campaigns that people LOVE to back, it will show you how to keep then coming back for more.
“I CAN’T AFFORD IT!”
Running a Kickstarter campaign might seem complicated. But it doesn’t have to be! Are there a lot of moving parts? Yes. However, building your funding machine is a simple matter of piecing it together one small piece at a time…much like when you build anything major. They say that anything worth doing is never easy. I like to add that anything that’s easy isn’t worth doing. The best part? Kickstarter Masterclass breaks the entire process down into manageable bite-size pieces and provides clear instructions for putting those pieces together..
IF YOU WOULD BE SO KIND AS TO ALLOW AN OLD MAN A STORY…
A few years after becoming a full-time author, I found myself in a bit of a hole. I’d done well for myself, but the industry changed and I failed to change with it. We had two kids (with another one on the way), a leased car, a mortgage, and a laundry list of bills. I was our only source of income, and we had $1,000 left in the bank.
Things weren’t looking good.
My wife and I decided to invest every penny in a marketing campaign, on an advertising platform very few people were using at the time. I was once asked in an interview how I could afford to take such a risk.
My answer?
“I couldn’t afford not to!”
I’m not suggesting that anyone puts themselves in difficulty to take a course. Please DON’T do that! But I do want people to think about where they are now and where they want to be and ask honestly if this course can help them get there.
I’ve come to realize that every one of my objections were excuses rooted in fear. And every excuse was another nail in the coffin of my dreams. By the time I figured that out, I had almost buried my dreams entirely.
Talk about a close call!
Don’t let fear kill your dreams as it almost did mine.
“Every objection is an excuse. And every excuse is another nail in the coffin of your dreams.”
— Paddy Finn
JONATHAN YANEZ
MEET THE CREATOR
Paddy Finn was generous enough to meet with me before we launched our first ever Kickstarter. We raised $60,000 and successfully funded our tv show pilot. He definitely knows what he's talking about.
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Kickstarter Masterclass is here to help!
Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in a rut where we can’t seem to move on to the next stage despite trying everything.
But life has a way of leading us there in the end.
Now you stand on a platform before a train that can take you on the next leg of your journey.
You can take the long way round, of course, navigating the twists and turns on your own. Or we can embark on a different path together.
Making change is rarely easy. And Kickstarter might seem like a bit of a jump. But you don’t achieve radical transformation by taking moderate steps.
Kickstarter Masterclass will guide you every step of the way and before you know it you’ll be running full tilt on your own steam.
IN FACT, BY THE TIME
YOU FINISH KICKSTARTER MASTERCLASS,
YOU’LL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
3 Kickstarter campaigns under your belt.
A thriving new audience who are eager to back your ideas.
An automated mailing sequence for converting new leads into ravenous backers.
A growing email list.
An understanding of how to craft engaging graphics and provoking copy.
The knowledge and experience you need to take future Kickstarter campaigns to the next level.
A powerful crowdfunding machine that YOU own and that YOU can switch on any time you need to fund a new project.
Joanna forrester
MEET THE CREATOR
Paddy was very helpful. He gave me great advice about my first kickstarter campaign and it was funded within a few days…I ran 4 successful campaigns and all of them were over 200% funded. I think if I didn't have his help, I wouldn't have achieved such success.
“...If I didn’t have his help, I wouldn’t have achieved such success.”
— Joanna Forrester
Dillon Barr
MEET THE CREATOR
I had ZERO idea how to use Kickstarter before working with Kickstarter Masterclass. My partners and I wanted to launch our interactive comic but the platform and what we heard about it felt a bit overwhelming. KSM walked us through set up, provided proper templates that made us look more professional, and guided us through the strategy needed to complete two successful campaigns for a total of just over $10k. We now have the revenue needed to invest in our project and intend to run 3 more Kickstarters in the new year.
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WHAT WILL YOU LEARN INSIDE KICKSTARTER MASTERCLASS?
COURSE ACCESS
Kickstarter Masterclass covers everything from getting started to taking your crowdfunding game to the next level.
The course includes over 50 lessons detailing crowdfunding principles, best practices, and practical steps to building your crowdfunding machine. I’ve included step-by-step guides so you can follow along and we can build your first campaigns and other parts of you system together.
WHAT YOU GET!
50+ INFORMATIVE LESSONS
These lessons cover everything you need to take you from zero to meaningful funding generation inside a year. The course material is split into 7 sections that cover everything from PREPERATION to CAMPAIGN FULFILLMENT and FUTURE CAMPAIGNS. I’ve also included BONUS LESSONS that contain advanced content for those further along on their journey.
Lesson highlights include:
3 Keys to a Successful Campaign
5 Mistakes You Must Avoid
Mastering the 3 Crowdfunding Campaign Components
Starting Your Community
Pre-launch Promotions
A Step by Step Guide to Your 1st Campaign
Growing Your 2nd and 3rd Campaigns
Post-Campaign Analysis
Fulfillment, Printing, Manufacturing, Shipping, and MORE!
AND TONS MORE!
20+ TEMPLATES & DOCUMENTS
Most videos include a PDF worksheet to drive home the main points of the lesson. Some videos include a more robust document designed to help you get the most out of your Kickstarter campaigns.
These documents include:
20+ Lesson Worksheets
Kickstarter Masterlass Laundry List
Kickstarter Campaign Blueprint
Kickstarter Campaign Action Plan
Kickstarter Campaign Checklist
2 x 121 CONSULTATIONS*
At my current consultation rate, these 2 consultation on their own cost almost as much as Kickstarter Masterclass.
For you, they are included as part of the course purchase. No matter how thorough lessons might be, they can’t cover every scenario. I want to make sure you get the most out of Kickstarter Masterclass and your crowdfunding campaigns. I recommend that you only schedule the first consultation AFTER you’ve run your first campaign to make sure you get the most value from me. Otherwise, I’ll have to cover what you can already learn in the course.
FORGE FACEBOOK GROUP
As more creators adopt crowdfunding as part of their business, I want to make sure everyone has somewhere to hang out with like-minded people. The FORGE Facebook group is for course members only. It provides a space where you can ask questions that will be answered by me, my team, and other members of the community who are as invested in their success as you are in yours.
WEEKLY Q&A
Once a week, I’ll host a live video dedicated to answering questions for those in the student exclusive FORGE Facebook group. This provides an extra opportunity to ask questions about the course or your crowdfunding efforts.
MONTHLY CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHT
Once a month, I’ll spotlight a successful crowdfunding campaign to see what lesson we can learn. I’ll break these campaigns down into dos and don’ts and advise on how they could be improved. This will be a great way to stay in the know about crowdfunding trends and significant changes on Kickstarter and/or other platforms.
Monthly Campaign Workshop
Once a month, I’ll open submission for course campaigns to be workshopped. These can be completed campaigns, live campaigns, or campaigns that have yet to launch.
DISCOUNTED ACCESS to FORGE
As an existing student of Kickstarter Masterclass you get first access to other FORGE courses at a discounted rate as and when they become available…BEFORE they open to the public.
You also get exclusive first access to each FORGE YOUR WAY video before it’s published. In this new weekly show, geared towards those wanting to make a living online or up their online business game, I discuss business trends, principles, practices, and I interview a special guest about online business at least once a month.
*121 consultations for the first wave of enrollment will be with me. Future waves will be with members of my team.
Payment Options
Lifetime access
10 Monthly Installments
$127
Lifetime access
One Payment
$1,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUEStiONS
HOW LONG DO I HAVE ACCESS TO THE COURSE?
Purchasing Kickstarter Masterclass gives you life-time access to the course.
WHAT IF THE PLATFORMS IN THE COURSE SUDDENLY CHANGE?
Not to worry. Not only do you get lifetime access, course content will be update regularly. I do my best to make sure everything is up to date and I tend to overhaul things entirely every once in a while. Rest assured that if there are major interface changes on Kickstarter or any other platform I talk about, I’ll get around to updating content as soon as possible.
WHAT IF I NEED MORE HELP?
You got it! You have access to the exclusive FORGE Facebook group where you can ask questions. Members of my team and I will do what we can to answer your questions in as timely a manner as possible. As the community grows, those with some experience will also be able to chip in. You also get 2 x 121 sessions with me, but I recommend that you save those for after your first Kickstarter campaign so you get the most value possible.
DO YOU OFFER CONSULTATION OR MENTORSHIP?
At the time of writing this I still offer both, but since my time is limited I do charge a lot for these services. My mentorship calendar in particular tends to be booked out at least 6 - 12 months in advance, so I can’t guarantee anything. Also, don’t forget that you get 2 consultations as part of Kickstarter Masterclass. But don’t use those until you’ve done enough of the course to run your first campaign.
WHY DOES PAYING INSTALLMENTS COST MORE?
I want to make this course as accessible as possible, so I‘ve added an option to spread the cost. But paying installments incurs additional administrative costs which we need to factor into the cost of the course, so its costs a little more overall.
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
Turns out that Kickstarter Masterclass isn’t for you?
No worries!
Just email me within 30 days of your purchase and I’ll issue a refund no questions asked.
THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR JOURNEY
ONLY YOU CAN TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR JOURNEY.
AND ONLY YOU KNOW WHAT THAT NEXT STEP LOOKS LIKE.
I SIMPLY PROPOSE CROWDFUNDING AS AN OPTION.
Whether you’re an author, designer, illustrator, comic book creator, filmmaker, game developer, or inventor building crowdfunding machine can up-front project costs so you don’t have to.
I can show you HOW to build that machine, but only you can TAKE ACTION. That starts with investing in your education, and it takes time, but having such a machine at your fingertips gives you an edge at the very least and has the potential to change everything.
You CAN reap the rewards of owning a crowdfunding machine, but you have to ask yourself:
“Do I really WANT to build one?”
And if your answer is yes, I’m here to help!