I have a random assortment of links and thoughts to share today! “Let’s Make a Deal” Pricing Cody Thompson shared this interesting technique that he observed on ClickUp’s website: Instead of simply accepting their cost, they give you the option of proposing something different. I like how this opens the door to someone who originally […]
After running Stonemaier Games as my full-time job for the last 6 years, I will soon be joined by our first-ever full-time hire. A few months ago, I realized a few things: My life was changing in ways I hadn’t anticipated. For nearly the entirety of Stonemaier Games’ existence, I’ve chosen not to pursue romantic […]
Two weeks ago marked the 4-year anniversary of Stonemaier Games going Kickstarter-free as a creator, as our Scythe campaign ended on November 5, 2015. As a backer and an entrepreneur, I continue to be fascinated with (and supportive of) Kickstarter and crowdfunding. My company wouldn’t exist at all–or in its current form–were it not for […]
A few days ago I stopped by Kaldi’s, a local cafe, for some drinks and lunch. I have a favorite kale and pineapple smoothie at Kaldi’s, but something else caught my eye on their “seasonal flavors” board: a pumpkin frozen coffee. I couldn’t resist! And it wasn’t just because the drink is only available for […]
Last week on the Stonemaier Games monthly e-newsletter (subscribe here), I shared a demographic survey with our subscribers. I’ve done this a few years in a row now, with the intent being to learn more about our followers. I tried to focus on questions with actionable results. This year I’m really interested in comparing the […]
With our Wingspan European Expansion preorder and our 2019 charity auction currently in progress, I thought I’d share a behind-the-scenes look at what I did differently and why. Wingspansion For most of our new products launched over the last few years, my method has been to (a) reveal details about the product and then (b) […]
I had the pleasure of spending the last 2 weeks traveling in New Zealand with my girlfriend. While it was mostly a vacation, I did a few board game publishing related activities (see photos), and I learned a few things from New Zealand businesses along the way. Below are two observations that might apply to […]
I continue to revisit the Kickstarter Lesson posts I’ve written over the last 7 years in chronological order, highlighting the core elements of each. The Project Video (#6): If you’re a first-time Kickstarter creator, I highly recommend including a project video. Start by storyboarding your video. Ideally you’ll use your friend who is an expert […]
In this series, I’ll revisit the Kickstarter Lesson posts I’ve written over the last 7 years in chronological order, highlighting the core elements of each. Starting and Submitting Your Project Page (#1): This post has been updated over time, but the core idea is if you’re thinking about launching a Kickstarter project, I recommend that […]
I’ve worked from home to run Stonemaier Games for the last 6 years, but I’ve spent the last week experiencing something new: My girlfriend and I now live together, and she also works from home. While we’re still navigating this arrangement, I’ve learned a few things already, and I found some great articles that offer […]
