Summary: There’s a lot of mystery around music crowdfunding and it’s difficult to find solid advice that’s proven to work.<br> Today’s guest has helped hundreds of artists run uber successful music crowdfunding campaigns (including some of our <a href="/mmp011-danika-holmes">previous guests</a>). His name is Ian Anderson from <a href="http://launchandrelease.com">launchandrelease.com</a>. Today, Ian simplifies successful music crowdfunding, and condenses everything we need to know down into six simple steps.<br> Let’s Rock!<br> In Today’s Podcast Episode, You’ll Learn:<br> <br> * Crowdfunding pitfalls and how to avoid them<br> * Where most money will come from and where to focus your efforts<br> * How to prioritize your campaign and what to do first<br> * Unconventional tips to ensure a successful campaign<br> * What “pallet of rewards” are and how to create the<br> * Everything to include in your campaign video<br> <br> Links and info mentioned in this episode:<br> <br> * <a href="https://launchandrelease.com/welcome-in/">https://launchandrelease.com/welcome-in/</a> (Ian’s free gift from Ian for Musician Monsters)<br> * <a href="http://launchandrelease.com">http://launchandrelease.com</a> (Official site)<br> * <a href="https://www.facebook.com/launchandrelease">https://www.facebook.com/launchandrelease</a> (Facebook)<br> * <a href="/mmp011-danika-holmes">MMP011</a> (Interview with Danika Holmes)<br> * <a href="http://amzn.to/2iG7St1">Influence: Psychology of Persuasion</a> (Useful book to understand the psychology behind a successful launch – <a href="http://amzn.to/2iG7St1">Get it on Amazon</a>)<br> <br> <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/musicianmonster/MMP030.mp3">Right-click HERE and “save-as” to download this episode to your desktop</a><br> Thanks for Listening!<br> Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below!<br> If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons at the bottom of the post.<br> Also, please leave an honest review for The Musician Monster Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewContentsUserReviews?id=977804195&type=Podcast&ls=1&mt=1">iTunes</a>. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and always appreciated!<br> And finally, don’t forget to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-musician-monster-podcast/id977804195?mt=2">subscribe to the show on iTunes</a> to get automatic updates.<br> A very special thank you to Ian for joining me this week.<br> Until next time: Rock on and prosper.<br> Is there a musician or music industry figure that you’d like us to interview? Send an email to <a href="mailto:greg@musicianmonster.com">greg@musicianmonster.com</a> or a tweet to <a href="https://twitter.com/musicianmonster">@musicianmonster</a> — please include their name and a link to their social media profile or website URL. Thanks!<br>
