Beyond the Kickstarter Trap: A Founder's Guide to Smarter Product Funding, Scaling, and Business Growth

In today’s episode, we dive into the incredible journey of serial entrepreneur Jacob Kirstein, who turned a simple idea into Chapie—a million-dollar brand redefining how we protect cosmetics, medicines, and everyday essentials from heat and damage. From surviving a crushing manufacturer scam to building a fast-growing product without relying on Kickstarter or traditional crowdfunding, Jacob’s story is a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and strategic thinking.  You’ll learn why he ditched conventional crowdfunding, uncovering a smarter approach to product funding that keeps more money in his pocket. Plus, get priceless insights on user-generated content marketing, strategic product expansion, and leveraging e-commerce platforms for explosive growth. Whether you"re an aspiring inventor, entrepreneur, or business owner looking to scale, this episode is packed with game-changing strategies you can’t afford to miss. In today’s episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast, we cover: Kickstarter alternatives for a successful product launchInnovative approaches to finding and leveraging user-generated content creatorsStrategic methods for product expansion and brand development The power of persistence and creative problem-solving in entrepreneurship Tired of melted chapsticks, ruined cosmetics, or heat-damaged essentials? Chapie has the solution! Visit www.mychapie.com to explore our innovative insulated containers—designed to protect your must-haves from extreme temperatures and keep them in perfect condition. To be a guest on our next podcast, contact us today! Do you have a brand that you’d like to launch or grow? Do you want help from a partner that has successfully launched hundreds of brands totaling over $2 billion in revenues? Visit HarvestGrowth.com and set up a free consultation with us today!