5 Ways to Monetize Your Podcast Without a Big Following

Welcome to The Online Prosperity Show, and I'm your host Prosper Taruvinga. This is the number one place to discover exclusive insights into building a life and business that’s profitable and enjoyable, and today’s episode is dedicated to the powerhouse behind Podcast Expert Lab—Steph Thompson.

Now, before we dive in—ever burnt toast and felt like a total failure? Steph once trained as a chef with the Hilton Hotel Group, only to discover she despised cooking. Yes, the woman who can whip up five-figure podcast deals can't make a frittata to save her life. From kitchens to coaching, her journey has been anything but predictable—but it’s precisely that unpredictability that makes her story so damn inspiring.

Steph didn’t just pivot careers—she flipped the whole table. From school principal to women’s health advocate to founder of a thriving podcast mentorship business, she’s rewriting the script for what reinvention really looks like. You’ll hear how a traumatic birth injury didn’t stop her—it became the catalyst for the legacy she’s building today.

Through Podcast Expert Lab, Steph helps podcasters and entrepreneurs monetize smart by forming powerful brand partnerships—without needing millions of downloads or a celebrity status. She’s worked with big names like Toyota, Huggies, and Modibodi, and what she teaches proves you don’t need a massive audience—you just need a real strategy.

Some of you watching right now have a podcast or are dreaming of launching one. Ever felt like you’re not ready? Or that you’re too small for brands to care? Drop “I’m ready to get paid” in the comments if that’s ever crossed your mind, because this episode is about to shift your perspective.

We’ll dive into the invisible lessons from Steph’s story—the fears of leaving a traditional career, the identity crisis that followed, and how a chance conversation with author Andrew Griffiths changed everything. We’ll explore why success doesn’t come from playing by the rules—but by knowing which ones are worth breaking. And you’ll walk away understanding why brands need creators like you, and how Steph helps make those partnerships profitable and authentic.

You’ll hear what Steph would tell her younger self and the not-so-obvious link between her time as a principal and the thriving strategic advisor she is today. Her journey from struggling to pay for her own podcast production to mentoring global podcasters shows just how far belief, boldness, and a great strategy can take you.

This isn’t about luck. It’s about backing yourself, rewriting your story, and turning your podcast into a business asset that gets real results.

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