33. This Couple Has Grown a Successful Business By Talking About Dinosaurs! How to Start, Grow, and Monetize a Podcast - With Garret Kruger of The I Know Dino Podcast

In this episode I interview Garret Kruger of the I Know Dino Podcast on how he and his wife Sabrina have created a business talking about dinosaurs! You heard that right. Garret and Sabrina were able to quit their well-paying day jobs after creating a podcast where they talk about something they both love! In this episode, we talk about how Garret and Sabrina have grown and monetized their podcast and how you can start to grow and monetize your own podcast. We also discuss some things to consider before starting a podcast. Whether or not you have or want to start a podcast you'll find plenty of gold nuggets in this episode! 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:22 The Power of Passion in Business 00:31 Interview with Garrett Kruger: The Dinosaur Podcast 01:19 The Journey of 'I Know Dino' Podcast 03:03 Rekindling Childhood Love for Dinosaurs 03:36 The Role of Pop Culture in Dinosaur Interest 04:23 The Love Story Behind 'I Know Dino' 06:16 The Power of Internet in Niche Interests 06:54 The Journey from Love to Business 07:07 Transitioning from Jobs to Full-Time Podcasting 08:06 The Birth of 'I Know Dino' Podcast 09:41 The Importance of Passion in Podcasting 10:02 The Role of Podcasting in Business Growth 10:54 The Process of Starting a Podcast 22:15 The Importance of Editing in Podcasting 25:33 Choosing the Right Hosting Platform for Podcast 29:40 Monetization and Growth in Podcasting 30:35 The Importance of Consistency in Podcasting 32:08 The Importance of Growth and Monetization 32:22 Strategies for Growing and Monetizing a Podcast 32:37 Leveraging Collaborations and Partnerships for Growth 33:03 Using Freebies and Added Value to Attract Listeners 34:14 The Power of Exponential Growth in Podcasting 35:38 Monetizing Your Podcast: Advertising and Sponsorships 36:38 Finding and Working with Advertisers 46:24 Exploring Other Monetization Methods: Patreon and Merch 59:32 The Future of Podcasting and Final Thoughts To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices