CROWDIT TAKES STARTUP KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE TO LAS VEGAS FOR ANNUAL GLOBAL CROWDFUNDING CONVENTION AND BOOTCAMP

Crowdfundingroadmap’s annual crowdfunding convention brings business leaders, entrepreneurs, crowdfunding portals and accredited investors together for a world-renowned educational and networking event

 

Who: Jason Graf

Co-founder and CEO

CrowdIt

(www.crowdit.com)

 

Graf is the founder and concept-creator of CrowdIt. A SCORE mentor and avid entrepreneur, Graf has an unwavering drive to improve small business and startup success in the U.S. and all over the world. With his vision to modernize the current crowdfunding model to extend support beyond funding, CrowdIt is the first to incorporate business networking and much-needed support services into the crowdfunding experience. By acting as a virtual incubator, CrowdIt aims to rejuvenate the individual dreamer and reinforce the collective power of the crowd. With more than 13 years of experience in business and finance and as a business intermediary for Murphy Business & Financial Corporation, Graf’s passion for business, marketing, planning and financing has helped other business owners get the support they need to flourish in today’s economic climate. Please visit (www.crowdit.com).

 

 

What: 2^nd Annual Global Crowdfunding Convention and Bootcamp (http://www.crowdfundingroadmap.com/bootcamp/)

 

The 2nd Annual Global Crowdfunding Convention and Bootcamp is an exclusive educational and networking opportunity that brings some of the world’s most influential thought leaders to the M Resort Spa & Las Vegas Casino in October. The first ever Crowdfundie Awards show, live crowdfunding at platform-sponsored booths, and a Crowdfunding Film Night are just a few unique additions to the world’s largest crowdfunding convention. Crowdfundingroadmap is providing the only truly global crowdfunding convention opportunity that has already drawn participants from countries such as Italy, Singapore, India and Australia.

 

CrowdIt is honored to be part of the Crowdfunding Expo & Funding Portal Pavilion™ and is excited for its CEO Jason Graf to participate on the “Win, Win” panel at this year’s event.

 

“Win, Win” Panel:  Monday, October 14 from 3:15 – 4:00 pm 

How can angel investors and venture capitalists support quality crowdfunded dealflow and play an important role in the new world of crowdfunding? Each will stand to reap huge benefits from crowdfunding and the relationships they form with crowdfunding platforms, the issuers and innovators and earn an important place in this new ecosystem. This can only happen if all participants open to a more level playing field and a changing capitalistic system for the benefit of everyone.

 

For the full convention agenda, please visit: (http://www.crowdfundingroadmap.com/bootcamp/2013-crowdfunding-convention-and-bootcamp-agenda.pdf).

 

Where: The M Resort Spa & Casino Las Vegas

(http://www.themresort.com/)

12300 Las Vegas Blvd

S. Las Vegas, NV 89044

(702) 797-1000

 

When: October 14-16, 2013

 

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To arrange an interview with Graf or to learn more about the 2^nd Annual Global Crowdfunding Convention and Bootcamp, please contact:

 

Jeremy Douglas

Catapult PR-IR

303-581-7760, ext. 16
jdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com

 

Why Every Crowdfunding Project Needs a Marketing Plan

Every business plan needs a creative marketing strategy.  A crowdfunding campaign is no exception.  With the number of crowdfunding campaigns being launched each day it is no surprise that you must do something big in order to be heard.  Before you ever think about launching your campaign you must create a crowd winning marketing plan to set as the foundation of your project.

So now that you know that creating an outstanding marketing plan is what you need to get started, what should your marketing plan contain?  Here are a few tips to help you create a successful marketing plan for your crowdfunding campaign:

Message:  When creating your message be sure that it is clear and simple to ensure that your audience will understand the idea you are trying to sell.  Your crowdfunding pitch should grab the attention of potential backers so that they will be eager to invest in your project.  Don’t just assume that people will understand.

Audience Reach:  Be sure to define which market you intend to reach during your campaign and use the appropriate marketing channels to reach your particular audience.  Your pitch should be designed to appeal to your audience of choice.  Look to make your pitch personal by showing others why your idea is important to you and why it would make a difference to others.

Sell Your Project:  For others to believe in you it is important that you believe in yourself and your campaign.  Your campaign will be more successful because of your believers.  It is up to you to sell yourself and make others want to invest in you.

Crowdfunding is essentially the same as any other business.  If you want to achieve your dreams you must have a successful marketing approach.  Take the time to develop your plan and know that by doing so your campaign will be on the road to success.

 

Make A Big Bang With Your Crowdfunding Campaign!

Do you have the burning desire to start something new?  If so, Crowdit can help.  Here at Crowdit we help people like you share your dreams and allow you to believe that your dream is within reach.

Getting started is easy.  To start visit our website and share your ideas.  With the increase in technology it is easier than ever to reach out to people through fundraising to make your dream become a reality.  But is it really that easy?

In order to make an impression you must dig deeper and look for strategies that will set you apart from other dreamers like you.  For you to make a big bang with your Crowdfunding campaign use the following tips as a guide to success.

1. Sell your story:  People love to hear stories.  What made you decide to follow this dream?  Whatever the reason may be, share it and let others share your fire too.

2. What’s in it for them:  People want to know what benefits they will receive by following your dream.  If your campaign offers some type of reward or opportunity you have created an incentive for followers to invest in your campaign fund.

3. Market your ideas:  Allow others to share your excitement by sharing your campaign at a local event to increase the number of followers.

4. Provide proof:  Inform people why your dream is important by providing evidence that your idea is credible.  Pictures and videos are great visuals for people to relate to when deciding to support you.

5. Follow up:  Keep in contact with those who have supported your dream.  Provide updates by emailing or using other social media outlets to keep them informed.

By choosing to follow these strategies your Crowdit campaign is sure to go off with a bang.

 

Top 3 Mistakes People Make When Marketing Their Crowdfunding Campaign

Have you ever wondered why your campaign isn’t going anywhere?  You have shared your ideas for your project but aren’t seeing any results.  Maybe you are going about it the wrong way.  It doesn’t matter if you choose to use Kickstarter, Rockethub, Indiegogo or Crowdit to launch your Crowdfunding campaign everyone makes mistakes.  With that being said, it is vital to focus on every detail to avoid making mistakes when marketing your Crowdit campaign.  Of the many mistakes you can face there are three top mistakes that you want to avoid.

1. No Visuals:  You may have a great idea to share, but poor use of visuals and audio can put a negative effect on the outcome of your campaign and allow people to pass by without another thought.  What will that say about the quality of your campaign?  People may feel that with your lack of effort you will never be able to follow through, so why should they help you.  Visuals are powerful tools and can help you sell your ideas for your project.  Using visuals can help influence others and make them become believers too.
2. Unreachable Expectations:  Money is always a touchy subject.  After you have delivered your campaign it is up to you to convince others not only why you need money, but what you plan to do with it.  If people feel that your expectations are unreachable they will not even consider investing money in your project.  You have to show them otherwise.  Those who are clear and honest have an advantage over those who are not.  When people understand they are more likely to contribute to your campaign goals as long as they are within reach.
3. Poor Marketing:  The most important thing to remember when marketing your project is to not beg for money.  You are not desperate.  People do not care how bad you want or need this to happen.  People care about the outcome of your idea and what rewards or opportunities are in it for them.  Begging is a poor marketing technique and can not only hurt your credibility, but also destroy your campaign entirely.  You wouldn’t want people to beg you for money so allow people to become inspired by your ideas and want to invest in you instead of giving you money to get you off their back.

Learning to overcome and work through these mistakes can be challenging, but it can be done.  Remember you get what you give, so make it count!

SECOND ANNUAL CROWD INVESTING INNOVATION FORUM GOES TO ORLANDO, CROWDIT AMONG DISTINGUISHED ROSTER OF EXPERTS

Crowdfunding Professional Association’s annual event assembles the top crowdfunding pioneers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and investors to address issues in the capital markets

 

Who: Jason Graf

Co-founder and CEO

CrowdIt

(www.crowdit.com)

 

Graf is the founder and concept-creator of CrowdIt. A SCORE mentor and avid entrepreneur, Graf has an unwavering drive to improve small business and startup success in the U.S. and all over the world. With his vision to modernize the current crowdfunding model to extend support beyond funding, CrowdIt is the first to incorporate business networking and much-needed support services into the crowdfunding experience. By acting as a virtual incubator, CrowdIt aims to rejuvenate the individual dreamer and reinforce the collective power of the crowd. With more than 13 years of experience in business and finance and as a business intermediary for Murphy Business & Financial Corporation, Graf’s passion for business, marketing, planning and financing has helped other business owners get the support they need to flourish in today’s economic climate. Please visit (www.crowdit.com).

 

What: 2nd Annual Crowd Investing Innovation Forum (http://events.cfpa.org/)

 

The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) is the leading trade organization for the crowdfunding industry and is the host sponsor of the 2nd Annual Crowd Investing Innovation Forum in Orlando this year. The conference brings together top crowdfunding pioneers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and investors from all over the world to address issues in capital formation, job creation, public policy as well as corporate and entrepreneurial initiatives. Through unscripted interviews, frank and intimate discussion, the goal is to spark innovation, challenge and debate conventional thinking as well as unleash new perspectives in the pursuit of real solutions.

 

CfPA’s 2nd Annual Crowd Investing Innovation Forum will be keynoted by David Weild IV, renowned capital markets expert and former Vice Chairman of NASDAQ, and will feature a powerful lineup of presentations, interactive panel discussions as well as an exhibit hall comprised of leading and emerging crowdfinancing portals. The discourse will spark change, challenge existing paradigms and debate conventional thinking as well as unleash new perspectives in the pursuit of real solutions. For the full agenda, please go here: (http://events.cfpa.org/CfPA_Agenda.pdf)

 

Where: Caribe Royal Orlando

8101 World Center Drive

Orlando, Florida 32821

(702) 797-1000

 

When: Thursday, August 8 – Friday August 9, 2013

 

Share: #CrowdIt @DontJustDreamIt Joins 2nd Annual Crowd Investing Innovation Forum in Orlando #crowdfunding

http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1201059

 

Info: To register for this event, please follow this link: (http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1201059)

 

To arrange an interview with Graf or to learn more about the 2nd Annual Crowd Investing Innovation Forum, please contact:

 

Jeremy Douglas

Catapult PR-IR

O: 303-581-7760, ext. 18
M: 303-808-6820

 

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI TO TAP CROWDFUNDING, SELECTS CROWDIT FOR ROUTE 66 SGF RENOVATION PROJECT

City sees great opportunity to involve community in restoring the birthplace of one of nation’s most historic highways

 

SPRINGFIELD, MO, Aug. 1, 2013 – CrowdIt (www.crowdit.com), the first company to bring business networking and support services into the crowdfunding experience, today announced that the City of Springfield, Missouri has selected it to crowdfund major elements of its Route 66 SGF Roadside Park, a key new landmark of historic Route 66 through the city (http://www.springfieldmo.gov/collegestreet/index.html). As the birthplace of Route 66, Springfield is the first municipality to use crowdfunding to help renovate the renowned national highway. CrowdIt was selected because of its local Springfield roots and early growing success in the crowdfunding market.

 

“Citizens have asked how they can help renovate the birthplace of the historic Route 66 highway,” said Springfield Mayor Bob Stephens. “By enlisting the support of the community with citizen donations through Crowdit (a local supporter, employer and business), we feel we are helping play an important role in restoring the very essence of what Route 66 symbolizes – a piece of America that runs through the heart of our country.  Route 66 has touched so many people and they want to be a part of the legacy of what this highway means to America.”

 

City officials will be on hand at Springfield’s Route 66 Festival, which takes place 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10 at Springfield’s Park Central Square to provide additional information about the initiative. CrowdIt will be donating all the proceeds received to the renovation project. For more information on how to get involved or if you are a local business looking to support the community renovation project, please visit: (https://www.crowdit.com/home/contact). For example, Mother’s Brewing Company (http://mothersbrewing.com/) is the first local company to partner with CrowdIt and the city to help make this project a success.

 

“As a long-time resident, supporter and entrepreneur of Springfield, CrowdIt is proud to help play such an important role in demonstrating the energy, enthusiasm and devotion of our local community toward helping renovate historic Route 66,” said Jason Graf, co-founder and CEO of CrowdIt. “The crowd and community of Springfield have a great opportunity to band together and show its support as the birthplace of this nationwide highway. Together, we know we can make Springfield the example of what American pride means. We are grateful to the city for this opportunity and look forward to showcasing how strong and passionate Springfield citizens’ are when it comes to preserving and restoring such an American icon.”

 

For more information about the Route 66 Festival, please visit the Facebook Event Page: (https://www.facebook.com/birthplaceofroute66festival).
For more information on CrowdIt, please visit (www.crowdit.com/).

 

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