#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 New
2. Building Buzz & Hype
3. Wait to Launch Until You’re 90% Ready
4. Don’t Network, Make Friends
5. Be Careful with Influencers
6. Double Down on What’s Working
7. Fame vs. Being in the Trenches
8. Pay Attention to Detail
9. The Constant Inventory Battle
10. Roll the Dice & Re-Invest
11. Retailers Bring Legitimacy
12. Amazon is a Pain
13. Know Your Numbers
14. Don’t Forget About...
15. Customer Support is a Full-Time Job
16. Don’t Quit Your Day Job
17. Have Fun