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The Temptations of Growing a Business
34:21 - 41:24 (07:03)
The founders of Cards Against Humanity talk about the temptation to branch out and expand a business after it has become successful, as well as how it is difficult to compare the success of current Kickstarter campaigns with those from previous years.
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The temptation to expand a crowdfunding campaign can be tough to resist.
34:21 - 37:12 (02:51)
Crowdfunding
Summary
The temptation to expand a crowdfunding campaign can be tough to resist. The podcast discusses cautionary tales of crowdfunding campaigns that shifted focus or expanded beyond their initial goals.
ChapterThe Temptations of Growing a Business
Episode#653: Elan Lee, Co-Creator of Exploding Kittens — How to Raise Millions on Kickstarter, Deconstructing Mega-Successes, Secrets of Game Design, The Power of Positive Constraints, The Delights of Craftsmanship, and The Art of Turning Fans into Superfans
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Kickstarter board games have different box margins due to varying production costs, which may not be comparable across different eras or categories.
37:12 - 41:24 (04:12)
Board games
Summary
Kickstarter board games have different box margins due to varying production costs, which may not be comparable across different eras or categories. Some designers put a lot of effort and money into making their beautifully printed and glossy hard cardboard boxes last for two decades or more.