Issue # 18: Here We Go!

Hey friends! Our Crowdfundr campaign launches in just ONE day, and Jon and I are working hard behind the scenes to get everything as ready as possible. We just posted this video to kick off the launch.

To commemorate this event, I thought I’d try a different angle in summarizing our experience preparing for a Crowdfundr. We are so excited to get Three Bee Honey out into the world, but it’s definitely been a LOT of work. But we’re making progress, and that alone is worth celebrating.

The ABCs of Crowdfunding

Anticipation building as you countdown the days 
Believing in yourself when the doubts get loud
Cross the Rubicon and announce your campaign
D​on’t forget to take a shower!
Endless edits on the story and the website
Fall, but then get back up
Go get some sleep, kiddo
Have to complete way too much math to figure out a budget 
Infinite to-do lists
Just keep swimming, even when life gets in the way
Know that you’ll be okay, regardless
Learning how to make TikToks, Reels, and Stories
Manifest your daily goals #bossbabes
Noticing that one mistake after it’s posted-gah! 
Optimize your network and make the ask
Parent the kids and be generous with screens 
Quality videos take time--learn how to edit
Remember to draft a few newsletters along the way
Scrambling the week before launch 
Take breaks and laugh or watch a show
Update your fans--even if it’s just your best friend
Visit other campaigns to learn and offer support
Whenever you can, update your subscribers
Xtra rewards are always a good idea for your big spenders
You can do it ALL--sike! Just kidding!
Zen feeling that hits after it’s all done.
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The campaign hasn’t even launched yet, but I’m stoked at the level of encouragement and support we’ve gotten. Here are some cool things we have in store for you: 

• A free print for early bird contributors who commit within the first 48 hours. This offer expires on Sunday, 7/23 at 9am PST. ​

In addition, we have: 

• Back matter with fan art by some amazing, talented artists.
• Five reward packages, including stickers, prints, and opportunities for custom art.

Subscribe to our campaign for updates. Thank you so much for joining us on this journey! ​

Three Bee Honey Campaign

Pet Pics: 

​It’s Thursday, so I thought I’d throw in a few throwback pictures of our four-legged friends. Aren’t they the cutest?? *Squeeee!*

Sanity Corner:
Since the kids are on summer break, we have a chance to spend more time together, which has its pluses and minuses, for sure. To break up the long summer days, we have family game nights. One of our favorite games is Catan. It is a game of strategy, and the object is to use your resources to build as many settlements and cities as possible. 

That’s all for today, but I will get in touch again soon when the campaign goes live. We truly appreciate your support through this process! :)

Take care,
Desi