Summary: Note: Before we jump into the interview I want to issue an enormous apology to Justis Earle, today's incredible Kickstarter entrepreneur. His name is pronounced Justice and he was such a great guy that he didn't even call me out on getting wrong the ENTIRE interview.<br> <br> Thanks Justis for coming on and sharing an incredible story. Today's story breakdowns the fundamentals of launching a crowdfunding campaign, market validating products and even where potentially profitable business ideas can randomly come friend. Hope you enjoy!<br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/761711319/hansnap-use-your-smartphone-better" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Hansnap Kickstarter Campaign</a><br> [one-half-first] [/one-half-first][one-half]<a href="https://artofthekickstart.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Hansnap-Kickstarter-Stats.png"></a>[/one-half]<br> <br> [clear-line]<br> Key Crowdfunding Takeaways<br> <br> * Why supportive spouses are everything in entrepreneurship<br> * The reason some inventors are always creating<br> * How solve every day issues for profit<br> * The reason passion is priceless in building a business<br> * How to use intellectual property to protect an invention<br> * What it feels like to be an inventor<br> * The democratic power of crowdfunding<br> * What you need to know about funding and manufacturing<br> * Why entrepreneurship and invention is a long term log<br> * How to navigate building a business on the side<br> * Strategies for Kickstarter brand ambassadors<br> * The need differentiate in startup branding<br> * How to brainstorm businesses through spontaneous curiosity<br> * When to showcase a product to backers<br> * Balancing speed and perfection in product launches<br> <br> Success Quotes<br> <br> * “ Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither” by CS Lewis<br> <br> Links<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.hansnap.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hansnap.com</a><br> <br> Influential Books<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307465357/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0307465357&linkCode=as2&tag=artofthekic-20&linkId=7TGDLT66VJRCWBQU" rel="nofollow">The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich</a><br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307465357/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0307465357&linkCode=as2&tag=artofthekic-20&linkId=7TGDLT66VJRCWBQU" rel="nofollow">Outliers by Malcom Gladwell</a><br> <br> <a href="https://artofthekickstart.com/audible"></a><br> <br> <br> [clear-line]<br> Connect with Justis<br> <br> * <a href="https://twitter.com/hansnap_" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@hansnap_</a><br> * <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HANSNAPit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hansnap's Facebook</a><br> <br> Justis' Kickstarter Favs<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/530877925/bibliotheca" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bibliotheca</a><br> <br> Love the Show? Leave us a Review<br> <a href="http://bit.ly/1oYXnYw"></a><br> <br> <br> Our Sponsor<br> <br> * <a href="http://bit.ly/1lbn0dr">eFulFillment Service</a>: Want to get your rewards out to backers and eliminate the hassle of post-campaign shipping? EFS can help with tons of crowdfunding experience and special discounts for Art of the Kickstart listeners these guys are a great bet to help your business grow.<br>
