EP #545 How This Campaign Pivoted and Raised $512,257 on Kickstarter | Prolo Ring episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 33 MIN

EP #545 How This Campaign Pivoted and Raised $512,257 on Kickstarter | Prolo Ring

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You've seen crowdfunding campaigns raise millions.  It looks simple. Until you launch. What do you do if you need to pivot, and fast?  And can you still hit six figures… even after making big changes? In this episode, I sit down with Joey Cheng, creator of Prolo Ring, who raised $512,257 from 891 backers on Kickstarter. Joey has a PhD in Electrical Engineering and 20 years of hardware experience. But even with that background, the launch didn't go as expected, and he had to pivot.  Fast In this episode, we break down: Why followers don't always guarantee funding How to pivot within the first 48 hours The risk of overcomplicating your campaign Marketing lessons for technical founders How to navigate Facebook ad challenges and data tracking issues Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist FREE Kickstarter Course Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Prolo Ring Prolo Ring: Full Desktop Control Without a Mouse

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