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1 Eli Beer & United Hatzalah: Saving Lives in 90 seconds or Less 30:20
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Eli Beer is a pioneer, social entrepreneur, President and Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. In thirty years, the organization has grown to more than 6,500 volunteers who unite together to provide immediate, life-saving care to anyone in need - regardless of race or religion. This community EMS force network treats over 730,000 incidents per year, in Israel, as they wait for ambulances and medical attention. Eli’s vision is to bring this life-saving model across the world. In 2015, Beer expanded internationally with the establishment of branches in South America and other countries, including “United Rescue” in Jersey City, USA, where the response time was reduced to just two minutes and thirty-five seconds. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (1:04) Hatzalah’s reputation for speed (4:48) Hatzalah’s volunteer EMTs and ambucycles (5:50) Entrepreneurism at Hatzalah (8:09) Chutzpah (14:15) Hatzalah’s recruitment (18:31) Volunteers from all walks of life (22:51) Having COVID changed Eli’s perspective (26:00) operating around the world amid antisemitism (28:06) goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…
The State of Comics on Kickstarter in 2025 with Kickstarter’s Sam Kusek
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Get ready for an awesome conversation about The State of Comics on Kickstarter in 2025, as Tyler is joined by Sam Kusek, Kickstarter's Senior Outreach Lead for the Comics category.
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The State of Comics on Kickstarter in 2025 with Kickstarter’s Sam Kusek
ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!
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Get ready for an awesome conversation about The State of Comics on Kickstarter in 2025, as Tyler is joined by Sam Kusek, Kickstarter's Senior Outreach Lead for the Comics category.
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1 Crowdfunding Veterans & First Time Launchers Unite! (Featuring Kerschl, Adams, Dunn & Tomeo!) 1:05:17
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Tyler James leads an awesome discussion featuring first-time crowdfunders Justin Dunn & Eric Tomeo, first-time crowdfunders of Ballad of Dust & Blood, along with veteran crowdfunders Karl Kerschl, creator of Death Transit Magpie, and Clay Adams - Creator of Blazing Blade of Frankenstein, as they dive deep into the world of Kickstarter campaigns for comic books.…

1 Crowdfunding Comics & Games and Dealing with Tariffs with Ray Chou 1:18:56
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Ray Chou and Mythworks have developed a stellar reputation in the comics and RPG game crowdfunding space, with massive hits such as the comic Skies of Fire and RPG The Wildsea. In this conversation, Ray and Tyler discuss how the tariff situation is hitting the gaming side of Kickstarter and the challenges of serializing comics on Kickstarter.…

1 Scaling Your Comics Crowdfunding with Writer Caleb Palmquist 1:14:48
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Prolific comics writer Caleb Palmquist returns to ComixLaunch! Caleb has successfully launched over 30 Kickstarter campaigns, including popular series like 'Dragon Grit,' 'Swords of Arthur,' 'Modern Mythology,' and 'Unicorn Vampire Hunter,' which is now returning with its eighth issue. Caleb shares insights into his journey, the challenges of maintaining an ambitious release schedule while also holding down a day job, the importance of project management, and strategies to increase efficiency in fulfillment and promotion. Whether you're a seasoned creator or new to the world of Kickstarter, this conversation is packed with tips and inspiration for you. Don't miss it!…

1 Launching a New Series? Start with a Sell Sheet! 37:10
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In this session, Tyler shares some of the key info he assembles prior to launching a new series. This Comic Series "Sell Sheet" is a section included in the upcoming ComixLaunch Comic Book Crowdfunding Planner. If you're looking to launch something new or trying to hone the marketing of your current series, this is a great one to listen to.…

1 ComixLaunch Spotlight: Crowdfunding Mindset Shifts Worth $50K with George O’Connor 1:08:16
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Clay Adams shines the spotlight on George O'Connor, a prolific writer and creator active in the Boston film and comics community. George discusses his works, including 'Vampires on Mars,' 'Charlie's Spot,' 'Healed,' and shares his journey from music and theater to short films and eventually comics. The conversation delves into the impact of ComixLaunch, the importance of marketing, and the role of a supportive home life in maintaining creative productivity.…
Tyler James discusses a significant update from Kickstarter regarding pre-launch pages. Previously, creators had to wait for Kickstarter's approval to activate pre-launch pages, but now they can go live immediately, simplifying the process for building a following before launching. Additionally, Tyler covers updates from BackerKit and shares strategies for optimizing Kickstarter campaigns, including using multiple pre-launch pages and best practices for project approvals. A valuable listen for anyone involved in comics crowdfunding.…
For years, Backerkit Launch has been a hugely powerful tool for driving funding for veteran crowdfunders. But is the effectiveness of this premium messaging tool waning? Tyler shares some feedback from comics crowdfunding pros and looks at his own metrics to answer this question.

1 ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: Jumping from Comics Reviewer to Creator with James Ferguson 45:56
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James Ferguson is in the ComixLaunch spotlight this week. After spending over a decade reviewing comics at Horror DNA and Comicon, James has made the transition to writing them himself! In an awesome conversation with Clay Adams, James shares a range of experiences and protips launching successful Kickstarters, leveraging LinkedIn for promoting comics, and his deep dive into the indie comic community.…

1 Kickstarter’s Latest Survey Hints at New Things Coming… 49:35
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Join Tyler as he fills out Kickstarter's latest product roadmap survey and analyzes it for clues about new tools and features that may be coming to the top crowdfunding platform.

1 Featured Rewards & Secret Rewards – New Kickstarter Feature Alert 51:35
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Surprise! Kickstarter rolled out another new set of features to optimize your rewards. In this session, we'll unpack secret and featured rewards into your crowdfunding strategy. It covers the benefits and limitations of these new features, how to set them up, and strategies for using them effectively.…

1 ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: Finding the Kickstarter Easy Button with Adriano Ariganello 49:48
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Adriano Ariganello, creator of Naked Kaiju Woman, From Parts Unknown and Crazy Latte Thing Called Love, is in the ComixLaunch Pro spotlight, talking about his crowdfunding journey.

1 Creators Beware: The “Kickstarter Support” Scam 27:59
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In this session, Tyler shares a scam that several ComixLaunch Pros have brought his attention to, that involves the impersonation of a popular comic writer and shady marketing tactics.

1 Past, Present & Future for ComixLaunchers (Kickstarter’s 2025 Product Roadmap Reaction) 1:21:43
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We made it to ComixLaunch 500! In this special session, Tyler takes it all the way back to the very first episode of the ComixLaunch Podcast and reacts and reflects on the humble start for this show nearly 10 years later. Then, Tyler delves into Kickstarter's newly announced 2025 Product Roadmap, featuring a number of significant updates to the platform and new tools for creators and backers. From new pledge management tools working with their enhanced backer surveys, to new sales tax and shipping collection approaches, Kickstarter continues its march to become an all-in-one crowdfunding and launch platform.…

1 ComixLaunch Spotlight: Battling Back Against Burnout with M. Sorcier 49:43
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In this session, Clay Adams shines the spotlight on M. Sorcier, a dedicated self-taught artist and writer from the Bronx, New York. They discuss M. Sorcier’s journey in the comic world, from her early inspirations such as 'Sandman' to the creation of her fantasy drama series 'Sacrimony'. M. Sorcier shares her experiences with Kickstarter campaigns, the challenges of burnout, and the importance of tenacity in the creative process.…

1 The Pintopia Panel: Five Creators Discuss Launching on Backerkit Crowdfunding 1:12:06
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Join Tyler James and a panel of experienced comic creators, including Cici Affini & Mark Romero from Attic Door Media, Rob Multari of Lonewolf Comics, and Frank Martin of Grimm Space, as they discuss their participation in the BackerKit Pintopia event. In this episode, the group dives deep into the dynamics of the event, the reasons behind their participation, and their reactions to this unique collaborative crowdfunding experience. Don't miss this comprehensive look into crowdfunding with BackerKit and the exciting Pintopia event!…
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