Diy Video Guy: Make Better Web Videos By Yourself

#077 - One year ago I launched my camera tripod invention, [SwitchPod], on Kickstarter. It went on to raise over $415,000 and we have since manufactured and shipped almost 10,000 tripods all over the world.In this podcast episode I share 17 lessons I’ve learned from launching and growing SwitchPod over the past 3 years that you can apply to the projects and businesses that you’re building.Here’s a list of all the lessons:1. Have Patience When Building Something New2. Building Buzz & Hype3. Wait to Launch Until You’re 90% Ready4. Don’t Network, Make Friends5. Be Careful with Influencers6. Double Down on What’s Working7. Fame vs. Being in the Trenches8. Pay Attention to Detail9. The Constant Inventory Battle10. Roll the Dice & Re-Invest11. Retailers Bring Legitimacy12. Amazon is a Pain13. Know Your Numbers14. Don’t Forget About...15. Customer Support is a Full-Time Job16. Don’t Quit Your Day Job17. Have Fun